Kutch tourism and travel guide

Bhuj is the closest city to Kutch, which is approximately 75kms. One of the fastest ways to reach Bhuj is by catching a direct flight. Another direct way is by catching a train to Bhuj. However, one may not get a direct train directly to Bhuj to reach Ahmedabad first. You can also easily reach Bhuj via bus. Depending on what is convenient for you, you can either catch a state bus or a private one. Although if you are not traveling from nearby places, you might not get a direct bus to Bhuj, so you will have to reach Ahmedabad or Vadodara first and then catch a bus. And once you reach Bhuj, you can either travel with a tour package, hire a cab or even rent a bike. 

The Rann Utsav focuses on art and culture and brings out the uniqueness and rich diversity of the region. The Rann of Kutch is also one of the most famous tourist attractions because of its sand and salt. The view in Kala Dungar is breathtaking. The Mandvi beach is clean and tranquil and makes the perfect choice for an evening walk. The palaces such as Aaina Mahal and Prag Mahal are also a must-visit. The Wild-Ass Sanctuary is also a great place to explore

Kutch is the largest district in India at 45,091.895 square kilometers. The Arabian Sea surrounds Kutch in the west, the Gulf of Kutch in the south, and the Rann of Kutch in the north and northeast. At the northern end of Rann of Kutch lies the border with Pakistan. The main towns in Kutch are Rapar, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Gandhidham, Mandvi, Madhapar, Mundra, and Bhachau. Another geographical fact you need to know about Kutch is that it has 969 villages. The highest hill point in Kutch is the Kala Dungar at 1,503 ft. 

A person who lives in the region of Kutch is called a Kutchi. There are people from various regions who reside in Kutch that include nomadic and semi-nomadic groups as well. The majority of the population in Kutch follow Jainism. A large number of Kutchis are businessmen. The Kutchis are friendly and welcoming to people from other communities. Kutch has its traditional folk music, and they use instruments such as bhorrindo, dholak, morchang, etc. The language spoken is also called Kutchi, but people also speak Hindi and Gujarati. 

The main festivals celebrated are Makar Sankranti and the Rann Utsav. The Kutchi cuisine consists of rotis made of millet, curd, buttermilk, curry, theplas, and khakras. The street food is something you mustn’t miss!