Are you excited to start your tour to Kutch? Kutch is the famous state of Gujarat. It is famous because of the white salt desert, called ran of Kutch. It is the largest district in India. This city is famous because of the rich culture, heritage and traditions. People wear kutchi embroidery with beads and mirrors, bandhani tie-dye, and block printing clothes. People celebrate the famous “ Rann Utsav” in Kutch, and this festival attracts a number of tourists from all over the world.
Kutch is the largest district of India and the famous state of Gujarat. The history of Kutch goes back thousands of years and revolves around Harrapan Civilization. Over centuries, many cultures are seem in Kutch from places such as Persia, sindh, marwar and Gujarat. It has good water and farmers, lush grasslands, herders and shepherds. Kutch is famous because of its diverse communities, fine handicrafts, rich culture and heritage.
Kutch is a famous state of Gujarat because of mythological stories. Dhola Vira is a famous place to visit in Kutch. You will find the history of 8000 years back story in Kutch, about the Indus Valley civilization. It is not yet determined what happened after the city of Dhola Vira was buried, but Kutch existed when Alexander the Great come to India. So, this place is also mentioned in histories of Greek chronicles.
Kutch, Gujarat, is famous because of its vibrant culture. It is famous for its rich colours, tradition and history. The state is a blend of various religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Its Gujarati culture is a blend of beliefs, arts, languages, customs, technology and values. From the vivid fairs and festivals to specialities of folk dances, expressions, and yummy Gujarat food shows the beauty of Kutch. The beliefs and customs make the culture of Kutch more attractive and show the mix of values and moral values.
Geography of Kutch is showcases the black soil prone zone and rugged geographical stature. The beautiful land of Kutch is blend of desert that occupy the half of area and fertile lands bordered the sea coast. It is geographical shaped place like tortoise. This district lies in the west of India between 22' 44' 8' to 24' 41' 30' North latitude and 68' 7' 23' and 71' 46' 45' East longitude.
• Rann Utsav The Rann Utsav is a cultural extravaganza celebrated in the Great Rann of Kutch from October to March. It showcases Kutch’s rich traditions, with folk songs, dance, crafts, and local cuisine, developing a vibrant and remarkable experience.
• Dang Darbar Dang Darbar is tribal festival celebrated in dang. It’s a colourful and colourful celebration giving tribal dances, songs, and cultural activities.
Kutch has many rivers, they are small and do not have a huge water. Those flowing in the north part of the desert, whilst those flowing in another part of the ocean. The Khari flowing by Bhuj meets the wasteland, and the Magh and the Tara empty their waters in the Gulf of Cambay. Rudramata has been bounded for irrigation, giving the only irrigation challenge in Kutch.
• Kathiyawadi Thali If you want to try different type of meals right from bajra rotli, ghee roti, Bataka nu shaag, sev tameta nu shag, khichdi-kadhi, chaas and more? Then, not anything can satiate your taste buds, just like the Kathiyawadi Thali. It's sparkling, hot, and, of course, unlimited -you may have as great a deal as you want.
• Kutchi Dabeli Next famous food you should try in kutch is authentic Kutchi Dabeli. It is easily available in Kutch, through which you get a flavour of this fantastic pav filled with potatoes, pal masala peanuts, pomegranate, crowned with sev and served with chutney in case you want a touch more bite in your morsel.
Kutch has been home to diverse communities whose traditional work of animal husbandry and craft have lent to each different forming a rich economic and cultural tapestry. Today, Kutch is a blend of diverse artwork, craft, and folk music. Migration brought the distinctive factors of craft traditions from Sindh and Northern India to Kutch. These factors, inherited ability, and network identity are deeply imbedded in the region's craft culture.
Communities of Kutch consisting of Rabari, Ahir, Mutwa, Halepotra, Jat, Megwhal and Sodha are famous for its unique embroidery work. The Khatri community of Kutch are the dyers and bring Bandhani (Tie dye), block printing and batik (wax printing). Hand-loom weaving of Kutch by the Harijan network using wool, silk and cotton is also famous.
• Summer (May to June) Summer is not the right time for tourists and locals because the temperature in its extreme conditions is as much as 48 °C. Therefore, this isn't the best time to go to Kutch.
• Monsoon (July - October) The southwest monsoon brings comfort to the region and, as it progresses, brings the temperature all the way down to an average max of 32°C from 48°C. By the end of September and the begin of October, it becomes the best time to visit Kutch, and there are many tourists come in this season.
• Winter (November - February) Winter is the best time to visit Kutch because the weather is great at this time. The Rann Mohatsav become main reason why tourists should visit kutch in winter. The temperature in winter in Kutch drops down to 2°C, but the days are very good and give you enough opportunity to visit the best places very easily.
• By air To reach Kutch via air, you must take a flight to Bhuj airport, the closest airport to Kutch. The Bhuj airport is connected to numerous local flights.
• By rail Bhuj railway station is nearest railway station of Kutch. It is a cost-effective mode of travel to Kutch as most trains connect the station to other parts of the country. From here, you may take common buses to Kutch from Bhuj.
• By road The best way to travel to Kutch is through the road. You can take several ac/non-ac local buses that cover the gap between Kutch and Ahmedabad daily. Thus, you can easily cover the 400 km distance in about 8 hours of journey.