Best Time to Visit the Great Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat
The Great Rann of Kutch, also known as the Little Rann of Kutch, is an amazing place to visit in Gujarat. It's the world's largest salt desert, measuring over 16,000 square kilometers. What makes it even more astounding is that it's underwater during the main monsoon season in India. For the remaining eight months of the year, it's a huge stretch of packed white salt.
Best Time to Visit Rann of Kutch : October Month to March Month
Yes, Best Time to Visit Great Rann of Kutch is in between October to March of the year. The Rann of Kutch begins to dry up in October every year, gradually transforming into the desolate and surreal salt desert. The tourist season runs until March.
It's best to head out into the Rann of Kutch only in the early morning or evening, otherwise the salt can be blinding. The full moon is the best time of month to see it, and cultural programs are usually held at Dhordo then. Moonlight Rann camel safari is magical ride to enjoy whole trip. The government sets up hundreds of luxury tents on the edge of the Rann of Kutch for visitors.
People can reach first Bhuj, the main town of Kutch and then go to the main place The Little Rann of Kutch. Here is distance to Bhuj from major town.
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Distance to Bhuj from Major Town
Ahmedabad = 350 Kms
Vadodara = 445 Kms
Rajkot = 240 Kms
Kandla = 71 Kms
Gandhidham = 60 Kms
Mandvi = 60 Kms
Zainabad = 270 Kms
Dasada = 278 Kms
Gir = 388 Kms
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The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is quite a sensitive area, due to its proximity to the Pakistani border. then, written permission is required to visit it. This is available from the Gujarat Police DSP office in Bhuj near Jubilee Ground ( It's closed Sundays, and every second and fourth Saturday ).
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