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KUTCH
CITY
Ahmedabad
Anand
Bharuch
Bhuj
Baroda
Bhavnagar
Dwarka
Gandhidham
Junagadh
Kutch
Palitana
Porbandar
Saputara
Surat
Siddhpur
Rajkot
Kutch , a little Rann is one and a half hour drive out of Ahmedabad.The
entire little Rann Of Kutch known as the "Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary"
is a featureless expanse of flat land- the sea bed dotted with islands
known as " Baits" which form the core for the flora and fauna. It
is the largest wild life sanctuary in India. It is a home to animals
like Blue-Bull, Chinkara, Hedgehog, Wolf, Jackal, Fox, jungle and
desert cats besides the rare and endangered Wild Ass not found anywhere
else in the world. A large variety of birds, including the rare
one like Houbara Bustard can be seen in and around the Rann.
Ride on bicycle or landsailing in the Rann are absolute pleasures.
Kutch
Mahotsav
The
Kutch Mahotsava is usually organised during February and March each
year. Kutch, with its colourful people, historic towns and remarkable
handicrafts, has much of interest to offer visitors.
Places
to visit during the itinerary of Kutch Utsav
Kutch
Utsav
Kutch Utsav ia a journey into
history. One visits India's oldest traditional and cultural icons.
For the children of urbania, an almost spiritual experience away
from the stress, strife and claustrophobia of modern life.
Bhuj
Aina Mahal (the 18th century
imperial palace), Royal Cenotaphs, Sharad Baugh Palace, Pragmahal
Palace, Kutch Museum -Gujarat's oldest Museum, ethnology Museum,
Bharatiya Sanskruti Darshan Complex.It is renowned for its Ram Leela
Frescoes and other timeless objects d'art), rural bazaars.Here old
customs and traditions are still alive in handicrafts, embroidered
fabrics, leatherware, carved and lacquered furniture and metal ware,
especially, old silver ware.
Mata
Nu Madh
The 1,200 years old temple with
unique architectural expositions of dimensions and space.
Lakhpat
Visit to Lakhpat is an trip
into history. In this ancient port-city, time has been standing
still for ages. It is today deserted, desolate, uninhabited, and
invokes powerful nostalgia and soulful affection. Among the ruins
stand the Gurudwara (holy shrine of the Sikh religion), the 200
year old, gigantic tomb of Ghosh Mohammed Caba, and many other places
with ancient stories to tell.
Narayan
Sarovar
One of the most sacred pilgrim
centres of the Hindu religion, containing a temple complex is one
of its five holy lakes. At the temple complex is an assimilation
of many hindu divinities, and the architecture, ancient and awesome.
Koteshwar
An important pilgrim centre
for the Hindu religion.
Anjar
Famed for the Jesal Toral Samadhi
(Tomb) and the Bungalow of James Macmurdo, which is a veritable
museum of Kutchhy art. Also, for the Ajaypal temple, the holy shrine
of Pinjora Pir and other structures.
Bhadreshwar
One of the holiest pilgrim centres
of Jain religion, here you will encounter some of the world's truly
unique architectural marvels. The tour will also cover stepwell,
Sol Thambhi Mosque, Jagdu Shah Palace, Lal Shabhar Mosque, Chokunda
Mahadev Temple and Kera temple - a visit that will expose you to
many religious traditions of India, congregated in one region.
Mandvi
Beach
An Arabian Sea Beach unpolluted
by excessive human interference. On its tranquil shores, you will
rediscover a rare feeling - Peace. Vijay Vilas Palace at Mandvi
is famous for its royal decor and environs. another attraction of
Mandvi is the Hawa Mahal, built in the royal traditions of Rajasthan.
Banni
/ Khavda
Desertlands of infinite dimensions,
and in its midst, quaint little villages suspended in Time. Here
you will come across master craft persons expositioning their traditional
art, turning our master pieces everyday. Their ornaments, clothes,
utensils, eve rything they use - will make you feel as if you have
stepped into lifestyle museum.
Dhola
Veera
A historically significant archaeological
excavation site.
Ahmedabad
Anand
Bharuch
Bhuj
Baroda
Bhavnagar
Dwarka
Gandhidham
Junagadh
Kutch
Palitana
Porbandar
Saputara
Surat
Siddhpur
Rajkot
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