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Kutch is famous for its Great Rann of Kutch, an enormous white salt desert that lies within the boundaries of Thar desert. The endless white fields of salt is truly a wonder India is blessed with. As much as we know Rann Of Kutch for its great salt desert, it is also a place known for its artistic handicrafts. Most of the small villages in the Kutch district are engaged in the craft business, preparing some of the finest artifacts that they put on sale during the Rann Utsav. Kutch is a famous tourist destination, and its market has a lot to offer to the shopaholics especially those who admire the precious artworks. The whole region is dotted with the artisan villages each one with a unique style of handicrafts. Kutch is most famous for its embroideries. There are several tribes that prepare the various handmade articles with the famous art of their region. More than 11,000 women and 65 villages are engaged in the handwork business. You can buy embroidered bedsheets, clothes, jackets, sarees, carpets, etc. from the villages of Kutch. Read More

The Great Rann of Kutch, is a large area of salt marshland, is located in the District of Kutch, in the western state of India, Gujarat. The vast expanse is situated in the Thar Desert and is formed of salt marshes. Sunsets at the Great Rann of Kutch are a treat to the eyes after exploring the region. The region is divided into two parts, the Great Rann of Kutch and Little Rann of Kutch and comprises of massive deposits of salt in the desert. These deposits are known for producing a mirage, and many pilgrims have shared stories about witnessing optical illusion that seem as good as real. The region has been so famous for its natural beauty that it was featured in numerous films in India, for example - Refugee, Magadheera, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Sarainodu etc. It has also been mentioned in several books including the Booker Prize-Winning Novel, Midnight's Children, written by Salman Rushdie. The name, Great Rann of Kutch, was derived from the word "Rann" meaning desert in Hindi and the district it is located in. It is considered as one of the largest salt deserts in the entire world. Read More

Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in Little Rann of Kutch, is India's biggest wildlife sanctuary spreading over a massive 4954 square kilometre. It is home to a wide variety of carnivores, mammals, birds. The sanctuary is best known for the endangered species of the Indian wild ass like Khur as well as the Asiatic wild ass species, Oranger. Other kinds of mammals, reptiles, amphibians are also found in this area.

The Kandla Port is one of the 11 most important ports of India. The Mudra Port is another important commercial port in the Kutch.

Popularly known locally as the Lala Prajan Sanctuary, Kutch Bustard Sanctuary primary aim is to conserve the Great Indian Bustard. It is located in Jakhau village in Naliya Taluka, Gujarat. Among many other different varieties of wildlife that can be found within the reserve, there are three different kinds of Bustards themselves in the sanctuary. The sanctuary covers an area of just over 2 sq. km, but still houses some of the excellent species including harriers, common cranes, black partridges, sand grouses, Black and Grey Francolin, Spotted and Indian Sandgrouse, quails, larks, shrikes, coursers, plover, Imperial Eagle, flamingos, herons, egrets, sandpipers, etc. Some other wild animals which are present here are wolf, caracal, desert cat, jackal, striped hyena, fox, mongoose, blue bull, chinkara, spiny-tailed lizard and various types of snakes. Read More

Located 100 km away from Bhuj, the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest periodical saline wetlands in the world. Colloquially known as the "Flamingo City" this is the largest wildlife sanctuary with a vast expanse of about 7505.22 sq. km. Situated in proximity to the submerged 5000-year-old Harappan civilisation of Dholavira, the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary also cites various fossils.Excessive salt deposits here give the sanctuary a pure white surface that attracts all the more uniqueness. However, since the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the Indo-Pak border, some parts of the sanctuary are restricted to the public. There are some BSF areas as well. Read More

The oldest museum of Gujarat, the Kutch Museum boasts of its collection of the extinct Kutchi Script and ancient coins. Tribal artifacts are also a part of the museum along with many other kinds of objects on display exhibits of embroidery, paintings, arms, musical instruments, sculpture and precious metalwork.

Celebrating the varied ethnic flavour of Gujarat through crafts, music, dance and people, Rann Utsav for 2023-2024 will be held from 1st November 2023 to the 25th February 2024. An initiative by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited, the Rann Utsav is packed with leisure, delicious food and adventure spread over 5 Lakh sq metres with more than 350 luxurious tents. It is 100+ full-filled days of Kutch. Why is the Rann Utsav Festival Worth Visiting? Tent City GujaratSource The festival celebrates the spellbound beauty and natural heritage of Kutch. It provides an exclusive opportunity to acquaint oneself with the exquisite handicraft and extensive art of our country's artisans. One can witness the cultural superfluity and mind-blowing performances of dance and music in the festival. People can engage themselves in an array of indoor games like carom board, ludo amongst others, savour the lip-smacking delicacies and enjoy the relishing traditional recipes of Kuch. Besides, people can also take a ride over the picturesque desert of Kutch with its seemingly boundless white sand. A visit to The Rann Mahotsav is thus a perfect blend of both rejuvenation and recreation. Video of Rann Utsav Read More

Marking the highest point of Kutch (462 m), Kalo Dungar is located north of the village of Khavda, Gujarat. Also known as The Black Hill, the area is famous for its panoramic view of the Rann of Kutch. Kalo Dungar is home to a 400-year-old temple devoted to Lord Dattatreya. The magnetic hills of Kalo Dungar mark for the perfect optical illusion, where vehicles seem to defy gravity and roll uphill. This land comes under the jurisdiction of the Indian army owing to its vicinity to the Pakistan border. Therefore, photography is strictly prohibited in the area. Read More

Built of red sandstone, The Vijay Vilas Palace, an epitome of Rajputani architecture is located in Mandvi, Gujarat. Set among luscious orchids and a beach; this palace served as the summer getaway for the Maharaja of Bhuj. The Vijay Vilas Palace in the modern day caters to tourists as a heritage home; with rooms starting at INR 6,500, tourists can enjoy a luxury stay at this royal abode. The carvings in stone at the palace speak for the different architectural styles all over pre- and post- colonial India. The palace is named after Yuvraj Shri VIjayraji; the heir of Maharrao Shri Khengarji |||. Read More