Kutch, Gujarat

Centuries-old traditions wrapped with spectacular nature define the Kutch region in Gujarat. The walled city of Bhuj is the headquarters of the Kutch district. Better known as The Rann of Kutch, it is a big flooded grasslands zone in India. The site has desert on one side and the sea on the other. The ecosystems have mangroves and desert vegetation.

History weighs heavily on the Kutch region it is home to the Harappan Civilization. Bhuj gained prominence when it became the capital of the Jadeja Rajput rulers the mid-16th century. A shopper’s delight, the city’s beguiling bazaars sell a wide variety of world renowned Kutch handicrafts. Bhuj also serves as a springboard for visits to Flamingo City, a bird watcher’s paradise.