Rann of Kutch

The Rann of Kutch is a salt damp area in the Thar Desert in the Kutch locale of western Gujarat. It lies between Gujarat in India and the Sindh area in Pakistan. It contains around 30,000 sq. km of area which incorporates The Great Rann of Kutch, The Little Rann of Kutch and Banni field.

The Rann of Kutch is renowned for its white salty desert sand and is rumored to be the biggest salt desert in the world.’Rann’ implies desert in Hindi which thusly is gotten from the Sanskrit word “Irina” which likewise implies desert. The occupants of Kutch are called Kutchhi and have their very own dialect with the same name. The greater part of the populace in Rann of Kutch includes Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs.

For transport alternatives one could enlist a private vehicle from Bhuj which is 102 km from Rann. From December to February there are likewise general transports handling from Bhuj and Ahmedabad to Rann. The closest railroad station and air terminal are additionally arranged in Bhuj. The atmosphere in Rann inferable from its desert area is thought to be one of the harshest and most sultry temperatures recorded in India. The late spring temperatures go as high as 50 degree Celsius. The winters are likewise entirely great with temperatures dropping to as low as 0 degree Celsius. Amid the rainstorm, the salt desert is secured with water considering its closeness to the Luni, Rupen and Indus waterways. The muddy desert is just around 49 feet above ocean level.

The Rann of Kutch district is additionally home to a scope of biologically rich natural life, for example, the flamingos and the wild ass that can be spotted around the desert frequently. Rann is additionally grass-landa part of a couple of havens, for example, the Indian wild ass asylum, Kutch desert natural life asylum and so on. It is a heaven for untamed life picture takers and nature lovers alike.

Because of its vicinity to Pakistan, the Indian armed force has a base at Rann and has armed force authorities watching around the territory as the day progressed. To visit Rann of Kutch, all voyagers must have legitimate id proofs which are checked by the armed force official at the passage point. The legislature of Gujarat holds a three month long celebration known as ‘The Rann Utsav’ consistently beginning from December to February. This is the primary wellspring of wage for local people around who welcome guests from over the globe to appreciate in neighborhood treats and to witness the way of life and accommodation of Kutch.

Geography of Rann of Kutch
The beautiful Rann of Kutch is a large flooded grassland zone in India and has desert on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other that helps the ecosystem thrive in the extreme climatic conditions of Kutch.

The salt march of the Great Rann of Kutch is located in the Thar Desert of the district of Kutch, in Gujarat. A part of this Rann lies in India and some portion in the Sindh province of Pakistan. In India, it occupies an area of over 7500 square kilometres making it one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The Rann is divided into two parts, the Great and the Little Rann of Kutch and has the Banni Grasslands to its south.

It lies between the Gulf of Kutch and the Indus River in Pakistan and comprises of flatlands of salty clay located about 15 metres above sea level. These flatlands were once a part of the Arabian Seabed but due to a continuous geological uplift of the region, the land was disconnected from the sea leaving an enormous lake. The Rivers Luni and West Banas drain into the Thar Desert from North-East while the River Rupen drains from the east. The wildlife sanctuary on the sandy islets of the region is home to a variety of birds like Flamingos, Common Teal, Pelicans, Ducks and Sarus Cranes.

Best Time To Visit Great Rann of Kutch
After the water logging of the Rann in the monsoons, the Rann remains wet for a long time. Towards the month of October, the Rann starts drying up. This makes the Rann a white salt desert of surreal beauty. The best time to visit the Rann is between months November and February. These months mark the winter months. Though it is freezing cold in the nighttime, the daytime may be pleasant enough. The summer season; i.e. April and May months are totally unfit for travel as average diurnal temperatures range between 45 degree C to 50 degree C. The high temperatures are quite intolerable and the scorching heat of the sun may cause fatal sun burns and even heat strokes. Therefore, it is an unwise decision to visit the Rann during the summer months. Even Monsoons are unsuitable as the flatland is under waters during that time. Hence, winters are the best time to visit the Rann. If you wish to experience the vibrant and bustling Rann, its best for you to visit the Rann during the Rann Utsav; i.e. between months December and February.

How To Reach Rann of Kutch
The closest railway station is the Bhachau Railway Station in Bhachau town which is around 80 kilometres from the mesmerizing expanse of Rann of Kutch.The closest airport is the Kandla Airport in Kutch which is about 100 kilometres away from the salt desert. One can rent tourist cabs to reach the Great Rann of Kutch via road from the Airport or the Railway Station. There are regular direct buses plying from Bhuj to Rann of Kutch that one can take.

How To Reach Rann of Kutch
The closest railway station is the Bhachau Railway Station in Bhachau town which is around 80 kilometres from the mesmerizing expanse of Rann of Kutch.The closest airport is the Kandla Airport in Kutch which is about 100 kilometres away from the salt desert. One can rent tourist cabs to reach the Great Rann of Kutch via road from the Airport or the Railway Station. There are regular direct buses plying from Bhuj to Rann of Kutch that one can take.