1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. India
  4. >
  5. Gujarat
  6. >
  7. Kutch
  8. >
  9. Rann of Kutch

Rann of Kutch - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Outdoors - Other
b511db27-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b511dc36-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b511dd36-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b511de39-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976

About Rann of Kutch

Rann of kutch is a large area of salt marshes located mostly in Gujarat (primarily the Kutch district), India and the southern tip of Sindh, Pakistan. It is divided into two main parts: Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch.
Address : Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Top Activities Near Rann of Kutch

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Rann of Kutch

b511b5aa-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kalo DungarKalo Dungar alias black hill is the highest point of the Kutch region, offering the bird's-eye view of the Great Rann of Kutch. At only 462 meters, the hill itself is an easy climb and can be reached by either hopping in private taxi or Gujarat tourism buses. Dattatreya Temple, a 400-year-old shrine sacred to Lord Dattatreya is noticeable on the top of the hill.
b511a3a0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Aaina Mahal PalaceAaina Mahal Palace is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors, and tiles.
b511d79d-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Prag Mahal PalacePrag Mahal Palace is a 19th-century palace located next to the Aina Mahal in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace is made of Italian marble and sandstone from Rajasthan. There is also a small temple in the courtyard behind the palace with nicely carved stonework.
b511baac-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch MuseumThis is the oldest museum in Gujarat. Kutch museum was initially formed as a part of the School of Arts established by Khengarji III, the Maharao of Cutch State. It was founded on 1 July 1877. The museum has the largest existing collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions, dating to the 1st century AD. The oldest Kshatrap six inscription-stones found in Andhau village in Khavda are moved here.
52b983a9-d030-461c-9163-79242eb0d7d7
SharadBaug PalaceThe king's residence right up to 1991 when the last king of Kutch, Madansingh died, the palace is now a museum. With beautiful gardens of many flowering and medicinal plants, the palace grounds houses many migrating birds as they stop for a rest on their way.
b511b1b0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch Fossil ParkThe Kutch Fossil Park was founded in the year 2002 by the visionary Mohan Sinh Sodha, the man who single-handedly worked and is continuously adding to the collection of the several fossils that are on display in the small 2 rooms' exhibition area. He has been doing this for almost 4 decades now since his first rendezvous with a fossil called Ammonite in the 70s. The discovery of that fossil changed his life and he went on to collect many of the fossils ranging from plants, fruits, gems, animals,

Discover More Attractions in Kutch, Home of Rann of Kutch

b51045d0-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kutch
this district got its name due to its Geographical Characteristics and due to its turtle-like shape. This is an historically important district.

Location of Rann of Kutch


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play