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Don’t miss to Explore India’s Westen Desert In Kutch and Bhuj in Gujrat

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Ancient temples, wonderful hills, and the serene atmosphere make Bhuj a perfect holiday destination for tourists in India. Not only is Bhuj a dream desert place for tourists, but it is associated with a deep history. Bhuj is linked to the ancient kingdoms and popular rulers. Tourists can avail of a car rental in Bhuj with a driver and explore all the corners of this city.

Located at a distance of 73 kilometers from Bhuj, Kutch is another popular town in Gujarat. The region receives a large number of national and international tourists between November and February (since the Rann festival is held during the winter season in this mesmerizing land).

Being the largest Indian district, this heavenly city in Gujarat is famous for its vivid culture, amazing landscape, never-ending desert, and inspiring history.

Kutch is one hour and 28 minutes drive from Bhuj. It is better to decide on the tourist destinations you must visit in Kutch and Bhuj before you get to these captivating Gujarat cities. Here are some amazing tourist spots in Kutch and Bhuj that every tourist must explore.

• Rann of Kutch

The salt marshland area in Kutch is located in the Thar Desert. The tourists from different corners of the world spend hours exploring the Rann of Kutch. It is amazing to watch the beautiful sunset from this salt marshland. Not only the sunrise and sunset but admiring the full moon from this land will make you feel as if you are standing on a unique planet. The Rann of Kutch is a must-visit tourist attraction. 

The place rose to popularity when the Indian entertainment industry shot movie scenes in this enchanting land of Gujarat. Refugee, Sarainodu, Magadheera, Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ramleela are some of the popular Hindi movies shot in the Rann of Kutch. Made of salt, the Rann of Kutch is the largest salt desert across the globe.

The name of the place ‘Rann’ translates into ‘desert’. The desert boasts a contrasting yet beautiful combination of the Arabian Sea on one end while desert on the other side.

• Aina Mahal, Kutch

The Hall of Mirrors aka Aina Mahal is an ancient construction, built in the 18th century. Ram Singh Malam (a popular artist who went to Europe to study architecture for 17 years) took the architecture and designing of Aina Mahal in his hands. The king of that era asked Ram Singh to create a dream palace for him, and the latter gave life to the King’s dream by building Aina Mahal. 

However, the 2010 earthquake in Bhuj damaged the Hall of Mirrors to a great extent. But, artists have renovated the building and made it a safe place for tourists.

The exceptionally crafted doorways, impeccable balconies, ancient pillars, and beautiful areas are some of the top attractions you can explore in Aina Mahal. The building is a perfect destination for history and art lovers.

The inside of the building features remarkable artwork and remnants of the ancient times that are worth exploring. To get an insight into the ancient weapons and foreign paintings, you can visit the museum. Overall, Aina Mahal is at a walkable distance from the Bhuj district in Gujarat.

• Narayan Sarovar, Bhuj

Located in the Kutch district i.e. at a distance of 125 kilometers from Bhuj, Narayan Sarovar is a sacred place in Gujarat. Spread over 444 sq meters, this is a worth visiting sanctuary. If you want to explore the wildlife and endangered species, then Narayan Sarovar is your destination.

The place is a habitat to Indian wolf, Chinkara, foxes, wild boar, and a wide variety of mammals.

Narayan Sarovar houses 184 beautiful species of birds. The popular birds you get to see here are houbara bustard, waterfowl, black partridge, lesser florican, and so on. The place is also rich in the wonderful flora species.

Overall, Narayan Sarovar can be a dream destination for tourists who want to catch the beautiful wildlife, plants, and exquisite bird species. Book a cab from Ahmedabad to Bhuj and visit this wildlife sanctuary. 

• Mandvi Beach

Located in Kutch district, Mandvi beach is a serene and most popular coastline. If you want to explore a peaceful and calm getaway weekend in Gujarat, then Mandvi Beach makes a perfect option. The pristine and flat sand of this beach takes tourists to the Arabian Sea.

Walking on the beach is one of the most beautiful activities in this area. In addition to the clean and salty sand, Mandvi beach boasts a windmill. 

If you are an adventure lover, you can expect camping and water sport activities on this shoreline. The best part about this location is its tranquility. It is an undiscovered region that does not receive many tourists.

Watching birds, observing nature, walking on smooth and glistening sand, camping, playing water sports are some of the top activities to perform here.

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