High Season : Oct - Mar
10 - 25℃
Low Season : Apr - Sep
25 - 45℃
Nearest Airport -BHJ
Bhuj
Nearest Train Stations -BHUJ
Bhuj
History
Kutch has a history of prehistoric times. There are several sites in this area related to the Indus Valley civilization that is also mentioned in Hindu mythology. Kachi was shared by three different lineages of the Jadeja brothers for three centuries and ruled for three centuries. In the 16th century, Kachi was under the joint rule of Raoqing Garji I of these branches, and his direct descendants ruled for two centuries and maintained good relations with the Sultanate of Gujarat and the Mughal dynasty. After turbulent times and battles with the Sindh army, the country was stabilized in the mid-18th century by a committee called Bar Bhayat ni Jamat, which appointed Rao as the nominal head and ruled independently. Eventually, the sovereignty of the state was passed to the British East India Company.
Facts & Culture
Places like Bhuj, Mandvi, Dholavira, Gandhidham, and Anjar are some of the best places in the Kutch area that people hardly know about. Many Hindu and Jain Pilgrimages are popular here. Narayan Sarovar ( lake) is considered to be a sacred lake here. Bhuj, the ancient capital of Kutch, receives most of the attention, but there are many other places to visit. Places like Dholavira (an archaeological site with Harappan city ruins), Aina Mahal and Parag Mahal in Bhuj, Than Monastery, and Mandvis Vijay Villas Palace, are well worth a visit for history buffs. The area is a good mix of desert and ocean beaches, desert safaris, and wildlife safaris. The Kutch is extremely rich in crafts and textiles and is popular for its exquisite embroidery, mirrors, and bright colors. The unique handicrafts by the artisans of Kutch are world-famous. The main language in the Kutcher district is Kutch, part of the Sindhi dialect. Rann Utsav brings the place to life with an extravagant carnival of music and light. Several cultural activities with folk and tribal dances are the key highlights of this famous festival.
