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KUTCH
Kachchh is fascinating land
and no visit to Gujarat is complete without a sojourn to this peninsular
district. Its remoteness has kept it a place apart from centuries. The
people are very sturdy business minded and sea-faring. The second largest
district in India and sparsely populated, Kachchh is a dry belt with Great
Rann to the north and Little Rann to the east. The great and Little Rann
of Kachchh are also the breeding ground of Flamingo, Pelican & Avocet
and the home of the rare Indian wild Ass which is now a protected species.
Kachchh produces exquisite handicrafts like embroidery, tie 'n' die fabrics,
enamelled silverware and other handicrafts.
Anjal-Wild Ass Sanctuary
Kachchh is well known for its Wild
Ass sanctuary. This Wild Ass is known as Khar Gaddha. It is a sturdy creature,
which can gallop at the speed of 50 Kms. per hour.
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GANDHIDHAM
It was specially built for
displaced persons after partition. Kandla is a major port; the only free
trade zone of the country is very close by.
Places of Interest
Bhadreshwar
It is a famous Jain pilgrimage
centre. The architecture of the ancient Shiva temple is such that the
presiding deity is visible from the ground floor as well as the first
floor, with some beautiful sculpture chiselled on the outer walls. The
tour will also cover stepwell, Sol Thambhi Mosque, Jagdu Shah Palace,
Lal Shabhar Mosque, Chokunda Mahadev Temple - a visit that will expose
you to many religious traditions of India, congregated in one region.
Kera
Kera finds a place on the tourist
map mainly due to the 10th century Shiv temple. The town was
destroyed in the earthquake of 1819. At the Muslim shrine of Gulam Ali
Shah, Urs is held every year attracting devotees from all faiths. Ascetics
walk on fire during this Urs, displaying their extraordinary powers.
Purneshwar
It is about 35 Kms from Bhuj. It is a 9th/10th
century A.D. temple raised on a high plinth and has some fine sculpture
on display.
How to get there
Air Nearest Airport is
Bhuj and Kandla. Various domestic flights connecting Bombay.
Rail Nearest railway
station is Gandhidham and Bhuj.
Road State transport buses and
private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat. Gandhidham
is 60 Kms from Bhuj.
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