About Kutch
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Kutch
The Rann of Kutch is a salt marshy land in the Thar Desert in the Kutch district of western Gujarat. It lies between Gujarat in India and the Sindh province in Pakistan. It comprises of around 30,000 sq. km of land which includes The Great Rann of Kutch, The Little Rann of Kutch and Banni grassland. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its white salty desert sand and is reputed to be the largest salt desert in the world.‘Rann’ means desert in Hindi which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Irina’ which also means desert. The inhabitants of Kutch are called Kutchhi and have a language of their own with the same name. Most of the population in Rann of Kutch comprises of Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs.
The Rann of Kutch region is also home to a range of ecologically rich wildlife such as the flamingos and the wild ass that can be spotted around the desert often. Rann is also a part of a few sanctuaries such as the Indian wild ass sanctuary, Kutch desert wildlife sanctuary etc. It is a paradise for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Moreover, It is famous for colourful culture, a mixture of amazing Gujarati language influenced with the regional language Kutchi and mixture of apparels with the influence of colourful bandhni, turban, dhoti and kediyu which are said to be a regional dress code. Therefore, can be said the white, glittering crown to the mother nation India and this salty land shines like a diamond.
Facts About Kachchh
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Railway Station
The nearest railway station to Kutch Rann Utsav is Bhuj Railway Station. It is located around 80 km away from the venue of the Kutch Rann Utsav festival. Bhuj railway station is well-connected to major cities across India.
Airport
The closest airport to Kutch Rann Utsav is Bhuj Airport. It is situated around 80 km away from the festival venue. Bhuj Airport has flights connecting to Mumbai and other major airports in India.
Bus Stand
Gandhidham bus stand is the nearest major bus stand to reach Kutch Rann Utsav. It is around 60 km away. Regular state transport and private buses are available from the Gandhidham bus stand to the Kutch region where the festival takes place.
Port / Ship Yard
The nearest major port is Kandla Port located around 100 km from the Rann of Kutch, where the Kutch Rann Utsav takes place. It is one of the largest ports in India handling cargo and container traffic. There is also a minor port at Mandvi, around 70 km from the festival venue.