Little Rann of Kutch
Little Rann of Kutch
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SuttonHill
Great Malvern, UK416 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had high hopes of this area but sadly it looks like it’s best days may be behind it.
We spent three days in both the wet and dry areas with a guide who has worked there for 22 years. Bird life was ok but down by 90% from its peak, and mammals were skittish.
The amount of rubbish and pollution is sad to see - plastic shows litter the pans along with other detritus. The salt pan workers have been there for centuries, but the pans are now criss crossed by tracks used by motorbikes.
Flamingo sightings and the Peregrines were the highlights but we spent many fruitless hours looking for other wildlife.
I hope the government gets a grip.
We spent three days in both the wet and dry areas with a guide who has worked there for 22 years. Bird life was ok but down by 90% from its peak, and mammals were skittish.
The amount of rubbish and pollution is sad to see - plastic shows litter the pans along with other detritus. The salt pan workers have been there for centuries, but the pans are now criss crossed by tracks used by motorbikes.
Flamingo sightings and the Peregrines were the highlights but we spent many fruitless hours looking for other wildlife.
I hope the government gets a grip.
Written February 4, 2024
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LoloD
Mumbai, India326 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
What an amazing place this is. Teeming with wildlife. It's highly recommended that one stays in Jogad to visit the area. Banjana is too crowded and commercial. We stayed at Ecotour camp Jogad. The experience was among the best wildlife experiences we have had. Would highly recommend it. The owner is enthusiastic and passionate and the safari is wonderful.
Written January 20, 2024
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George M
Singapore140 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
This was a part of my itinerary planned was recommend to me by my host in Bhuj and its a fab recommendation. Let me give you a small context of this place for people landing here, this is completely different from the great rann of kutch. The white desert is situated about 325 Kms from this place, you can plan it during your return journey from Great Rann. Its a treat to explore the dried salt marsh and as it dries up during the october to March period you can drive you car and explore the sanctuary.
its a designated reserve, and one of the last reserves of the Indian Wildass, you will need to take a permit at the entrance and get a guide to help you.
There are some local boys from the village who are trained to take the visitors and their numbers are on the office notice board.
It will take you about 3 hours to move around and enjoy the view the drive and spotting some flamimgos, eagles, and Nilgai and cranes.
its a designated reserve, and one of the last reserves of the Indian Wildass, you will need to take a permit at the entrance and get a guide to help you.
There are some local boys from the village who are trained to take the visitors and their numbers are on the office notice board.
It will take you about 3 hours to move around and enjoy the view the drive and spotting some flamimgos, eagles, and Nilgai and cranes.
Written February 6, 2015
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overplanningkills
Pune, India58 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Just came back from a birding trip to Little Rann of Kutchh, my first one.
Before that, I expected the Rann to a be a dry, barren, and hot place. I was seriously mistaken.
It is quite cold and even a bit damp in the winter, and it teems with life! There are ample number of water bodies, where the beautiful winged creatures gather.
I was able to spot 142 types of birds, both native and migratory, with help of our birding expert tour leader. This included the Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Imperial Eagle, Red-naped Ibis, and the elusive Nighjar. Not to forget the desert fox, wild donkeys, and blue bulls.
Only one caution: Safaris in the rann involve bumpy jeep rides. Not for those with back problems or motion sickness
Before that, I expected the Rann to a be a dry, barren, and hot place. I was seriously mistaken.
It is quite cold and even a bit damp in the winter, and it teems with life! There are ample number of water bodies, where the beautiful winged creatures gather.
I was able to spot 142 types of birds, both native and migratory, with help of our birding expert tour leader. This included the Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Imperial Eagle, Red-naped Ibis, and the elusive Nighjar. Not to forget the desert fox, wild donkeys, and blue bulls.
Only one caution: Safaris in the rann involve bumpy jeep rides. Not for those with back problems or motion sickness
Written February 24, 2015
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Riyaz P
The Woodlands, TX43 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
The Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I have been to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries but have never seen a terrain like this. The beauty of the place is clear in the hardship of the terrain and the people who live there in a symbiotic co-existence with the flora and fauna.
I would highly recommend every nature enthusiast to visit it. We stayed at Eco Tour Camp - run by Devjibhai Dhamecha and his family. The hospitality was unparalleled and the knowledge base of Devjibhai that included the history and struggles of the place as well as the wildlife flora and fauna was fascinating to hear. His son, Ajay, was with us for 2 days in LRK and drove us at several wetlands where we were delighted to see a plethora of flamingoes, pelicans, storks, spoonbills, cranes, so many varieties of ducks, etc. In addition, the birds of prey and the sightings were fantastic. Ajay did a swell job for us in the Rann while back at our kubba (mud hut), we had the lavish luxury treatment from Vikram (aka Chottu)....Look forward to visiting it again someday!
I would highly recommend every nature enthusiast to visit it. We stayed at Eco Tour Camp - run by Devjibhai Dhamecha and his family. The hospitality was unparalleled and the knowledge base of Devjibhai that included the history and struggles of the place as well as the wildlife flora and fauna was fascinating to hear. His son, Ajay, was with us for 2 days in LRK and drove us at several wetlands where we were delighted to see a plethora of flamingoes, pelicans, storks, spoonbills, cranes, so many varieties of ducks, etc. In addition, the birds of prey and the sightings were fantastic. Ajay did a swell job for us in the Rann while back at our kubba (mud hut), we had the lavish luxury treatment from Vikram (aka Chottu)....Look forward to visiting it again someday!
Written November 23, 2014
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Hem B
Mumbai, India534 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
The little Rann of Kutch region of Gujarat State of India, has few noteworthy and interesting
features , of kind different from common places of tourists' interests. It is a part of Greater Rann
of Kutch , in Thar desert. Greater Rann is spread over an area of 7505 Sq.Km on the northern
part of district Kutch , which is area wise the largest district in India. The word ' Rann' is derived from Sanskrit , which means ' Desert '.
Rann is low land with very high salt content.It is reputed for highest salt deposit in the world. The Indo-Pak International border runs all across the length of Greater Rann. The area is under heavy petroling of India Border Security Forces [ BSF ]. The tourists have to get special
permission to visit Rann of Kutch. The main features of tourists' interest are;
* Vast Salt fields * Rann Utsav, a cultural programme organised by Gujarat Tourism
* Indian wild White Donkey and Bustard Sanctuaries * Kutch Handicrafts
Besides these , Rann is home for migratory birds { particularly Flamingos} during winters here.
In order to reach here one can stay at ' Bhuj ' , the capital town of district ' Kutch ' and drive down to Rann. The entire visit can be arranged to see other attractions also of this region.
Best time to visit Rann/Kutch is December/January , as the summer is very unpleasant ,ambient
temperature reaching 48/49 degree C.
Few pictures are shown
features , of kind different from common places of tourists' interests. It is a part of Greater Rann
of Kutch , in Thar desert. Greater Rann is spread over an area of 7505 Sq.Km on the northern
part of district Kutch , which is area wise the largest district in India. The word ' Rann' is derived from Sanskrit , which means ' Desert '.
Rann is low land with very high salt content.It is reputed for highest salt deposit in the world. The Indo-Pak International border runs all across the length of Greater Rann. The area is under heavy petroling of India Border Security Forces [ BSF ]. The tourists have to get special
permission to visit Rann of Kutch. The main features of tourists' interest are;
* Vast Salt fields * Rann Utsav, a cultural programme organised by Gujarat Tourism
* Indian wild White Donkey and Bustard Sanctuaries * Kutch Handicrafts
Besides these , Rann is home for migratory birds { particularly Flamingos} during winters here.
In order to reach here one can stay at ' Bhuj ' , the capital town of district ' Kutch ' and drive down to Rann. The entire visit can be arranged to see other attractions also of this region.
Best time to visit Rann/Kutch is December/January , as the summer is very unpleasant ,ambient
temperature reaching 48/49 degree C.
Few pictures are shown
Written February 22, 2014
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Pranay K
Bengaluru, India130 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
We visited this place in March, which is not the best time to be here. Try to visit this place during Monsoons (January and February will be even better), when the place is filled with water and migratory birds can be seen. If you visit during February, you can see Flamingos, Pelicans and fishing and a bit of salt making. We had to content ourselves with feet marks of Flamingos, but had plenty of salt making process to see. This place is dry and vast. Try to stay in the wilderness till sunset, sunset can't be more colorful than this place. For people looking to get to this place, get to Dhrangadhra from Ahmedabad and from there you can go to LRK (Little Rann of Kutch); we got in touch with a local guide named Devjibhai Dhamecha at Dhrangadhra. He has a home stay close to LRK, where we stayed. He arranged for safari as well. Since he has worked in forest department here, he has plenty of knowledge of flora and fauna here. Try to search about his home stay on internet.
Written June 16, 2013
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Mehul Mehta
Nadiad, India75 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Visit the place only if you are nature lover and appreciate raw beauty of nature. Carry food and water. The best way to explort little drsert is to go to Bajana Camp Sight of forest department. From Ahmedabad you have to go towards Sanand-Viramgam- Dhrangadhra. Just 20 km before Dhrangadhra, ask for Bajana Camp sight of forest department. Bajana is on right side of highway. There is a private resort at Bajana .You can also directly go to forest department office and buy an entry ticket with a guide and enjoy 3-4 Hr trip into little desert. Taking your own car inside the desert is allowed, ask to see RFO if someone does not allow you for this. Do not be afraid. It is not a sandy desert as such. Sight of Wild Donkeys is guaranteed. Do not try to chase these donkeys. It can invite legal trouble to you.You can also see Flamingos during winter. There are some rare reptiles here and Sand-grooves. This trip can be done in one day and you can return to A'bad by night.
I also explored the little Run of Kutch on my own with my car. I entered into desert from Dhrangadhra to Nimaknagar and passed through vastness if salt beds and visited temple of Vachhraj (locally known as Vachada Dada). Then I took another route back. Saw some Wild Donkeys and small birds like Crested Lark. I saw ruins of a fortress. Local people said that this place is birth place of king Siddhraj Jaisinh. and came out of desert near Bajana. This type of tour is not recommended unless you have a company of someone local .
The little desert is on different track and looks different from famous white desert. White desert is near Bhuj (2 Hr drive).
I also explored the little Run of Kutch on my own with my car. I entered into desert from Dhrangadhra to Nimaknagar and passed through vastness if salt beds and visited temple of Vachhraj (locally known as Vachada Dada). Then I took another route back. Saw some Wild Donkeys and small birds like Crested Lark. I saw ruins of a fortress. Local people said that this place is birth place of king Siddhraj Jaisinh. and came out of desert near Bajana. This type of tour is not recommended unless you have a company of someone local .
The little desert is on different track and looks different from famous white desert. White desert is near Bhuj (2 Hr drive).
Written November 18, 2014
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Minoti B
Guwahati, India28 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
The little Rann is a vast salt marsh with its iconic inhabitant the Ghudkhur galloping across in healthy numbers. The fawn and white animals are quite curious of their visitor and stand around happily till you approach them when they thunder across. The real revelation was the teeming birds, almost all migratory they gather in vast numbers at the water edge, the pink hued flamingos add colour and their graceful strut makes time fly by. The Rann is a big producer of salt ,the shimmering salt piles make a surreal sight on moon lit nights. Talking to the families that live at the pans for the production season is fascinating and enlightening, its made me realise not to take the salt of the earth for granted. The best season would probably be late December to the end of January for the birds and the sights. Highly recommended as a different wild life destination.
Written May 11, 2013
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TravellerFaye
Lennox Head, Australia1,838 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
Coming from a country where deserts are red (Australia), I found the Little Rann of Kutch a fascinating remote white desert area which is easily approached with naturalists and vehicles from Rann Riders Safari Lodge. This inhospitable area mines salt, amazingly has a few places of worship far away from anywhere, and is home to a few interesting desert bird species. On the way to Little Rann of Kutch you will see many other bird species. Here is the only place in India where you'll also see the rare wild 'horse' (trip advisor won't let me use the correct term mistaking it for a profanity!) We also saw Blue Bulls and antelopes en route to Little Rann Kutch.
Be prepared to get covered in a thick layer of dust and dirt from travelling in the back of an uncovered safari jeep. The dirt penetrates your clothes and takes some effort to get out. It's worth it!
Be prepared to get covered in a thick layer of dust and dirt from travelling in the back of an uncovered safari jeep. The dirt penetrates your clothes and takes some effort to get out. It's worth it!
Written April 10, 2012
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Hi. I plan to visit Little Rann of Katch in Dec. end. Please let me know the following:
1: How far is ot from Ahmedabad? Can we do a day trip from Ahmedabad?
2. Please suggest in case of a day trip, how to go. Is there any tour operator recommended?
Thanks in advance
Sidharth
Written December 12, 2017
Hi, which is the best time to visit this area and can you provide links or websites where to book hotels, safaries etc for a photo tour.
Written December 11, 2017
november to january would be a good time to visit. you can stay at bajana or dhrangadhra. safaris are organised by the hotels or the resort itself
Written January 1, 2018
Hi ,
this is Nitin from delhi , i am a birder too and wants to visit LRK for birding exclusively.
can you please tell me how to reach LRK from delhi and any guide available for birding .
Thanks
Nitin
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Written December 10, 2017
We planning to visit 1st week of September and 9 of us.. is it ideal for 3N/4D vacation?
Written August 12, 2017
You may not find much to do for that that. So plan to visit nearby places like lakpath Fort ruins, mandvi, dholavira etc
Written October 24, 2017
Girish B
Bengaluru, India
Hi, are there some months of the year when tourism is not available in little rann of kutch. I am planning to visit between 27th t0 30 sep 2017 will little rann be available for visit during that time
Written July 16, 2017
Technically the rann is open but will not be white but rather at and like a vast lake. Will there be a crowd and much action - I dont think so. it's winter that rocks the desert zones and the tent city wakes up to the festival which really is a way to drive tourism. But then feel free to drop in for a day or two. Accommodation won't be available close by so get this sorted first. It's going to be hot so be careful. Go to Kalo dungar for the view of the great rann and head to dhordo village to check out the rann up close. If you are riding or driving you will fall in love with the roads once you are out of city. Once you are off the main highway the roads are ok with some real bad adventure patches. Best luck.
Written August 11, 2017
Hi,,What are the recommended places to stay...? What is the nearest International Airport and How is the LRK from the air port...?
Written March 26, 2017
There are several camps near LRK - Kidi, Dasada, Bajana, Zainabad. Google search or check Lonely Planet guide. I believe Ahmedabad is the nearest airport - about 3 hours on the road to get here.
Written March 30, 2017
Is it advisable /possible to visit LRK on a day trip?... like go in the morning [early start from Ahmedabad ] and return in the night.
OR the night halt is must???
Written March 5, 2017
did you do this trip? please inform me the details as I have the same query.
Written December 13, 2017
Hello,
We are planning to visit this place by month end(feb'17). We will be reaching there by 9AM by our own car. We wanted to go in desert to see the salt plains. Please clarify the following doubts.
Is there any forest office present at this area? And about entry tickets if any.
Can we take our own vehicle inside?
Or any contact details for jeep safari..
Written February 13, 2017
Hi,
We are planning our visit Litle Rann of Kucth on 26th December for 1 night from Ahmedabad and from there move on to Bhuj for 27th Dec. From 28th-30th Dec. we paln to visit Rann Utsav.
Please suggest where we can stay for Little Rann. We want to do the Safari.
Also please suggest what other places are good to visit in and around Bhuj.
Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
Written December 4, 2016
ALOK J
Wroclaw, Poland
Few year back we had visited little rann of kutch with the family. We stayed there in rann rider. This is one of the best property for Holiday. Safari was included in rann rider booking.
Written December 23, 2016
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