How to Reach

How to Reach

How to reach Kutch is the primary question that comes in every tourist's mind before visiting the place. A number of options are at your disposal for reaching the exotic location. However, the most comfortable options are by air or by road. Both the services will ensure a comfortable journey. The journey via road will have an added advantage of providing you an opportunity to have a closer look at the diverse land of the Gujarat. The diversity offered by Kachchh is unique and delightful in true sense.

By Air

For travelling to Kutch by air, you will have to take a flight to Bhuj, the administrative city of Kutch. There are also daily flights to important cities like Mumbai. You can catch any of the below-mentioned airlines for getting into Kutch by air.

• Jet Airways • Kingfisher Airlines • Air Deccan	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Satureday, Sunday
	Arrival: 12.45 PM - Departure: 01.20 PM
	Wednesday
	Arrival: 12.45 PM - Departure: 01.40 PM

By Train

Getting to Kutch is quite convenient via train. For that, you will have to take a slightly long route, which is an experience in its own. From there, you can reach your destination by road. New Bhuj Railway station is one kilometer north of town down a little back road from the north gate (Sarpat Gate) of the old town.To book a ticket, you don't have to face the hassle of going out to the railway station. Some travel agents will make the reservation for you for just Rs.20 or something.

Bhuj  to Bombay (Kutch Express) Daily

Arrival: 10.15 AM - Departure: 06.30 PM

Bhuj  to Bombay (Sayaji Nagari Express) Daily

Arrival: 08.15 AM - Departure: 08.30 PM

Bhuj  to Delhi (Ala Hazrat Express) Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Arrival: 02.30 PM - Departure: 11.05 AM Next day

Bhuj  to Puna (Ahinsaa Express) Only on Thursday

Arrival: 03.30 PM - Departure: 07.10 AM

By Bus

The Private bus companies have their offices in the bus stand area, and have services to Rajkot(6 hours), Mumbai(18 hours), Ahmedabad(7 hours) and other areas in Gujarat. Patel Tours and Sahajanand Tours can all book 2x2 and Sleeper coaches. ST buses run to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan via Rathapur and Tarada(15 hours) for Other places in Rajasthan, such as Abu, Ajmer and Jaipur, you'll need to get a bus to Palanpur, and a second bus from there. There are regular departures to the villages of Kutch; see around Bhuj for details.

Bhuj  to Ahmedabad And Jamnagar(daily) at 9.00 PM and 11.00 PM

Private 2 Siter and Sleeper coaches available

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Cranes and Raptors Galore

Cranes and Raptors Galore

Raptors of several species are numerous in Kutch and we were not disappointed. From early on we started seeing Pallid Harriers and Long-legged Buzzards. An excellent monsoon had produced a fine crop of grass which in turn nurtured a huge population of Lesser Bandicoot Rats Bandicoota bengalensis. These are apparently the main prey of the harriers, buzzards and eagles. Other mammals included Golden Jackals, Indian Hares, Jungle Cat, Nilgai and Chinkara but none were numerous. Near Chhari Dhand up to 12 Marsh, Pallid and Montagu’s Harriers and a similar number of Steppe Eagles could be seen at any one time. In the evening over 40 Steppe Eagles scuffled over the favoured roosts on top of the scattered bushes with the majority forced to perch on the ground. On two evenings we watched the fly-past of around 200 harriers of three species going to roost, an excellent way to hone id skills on the ringtails. Some seemed to deliberately change direction to fly over us and have a closer look!
In smaller numbers we saw in this area a couple of very pale immature Imperial Eagles, Short-toed Eagle, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Osprey, a single Greater Spotted and Tawny Eagles together with good numbers of Black-shouldered Kites and Common Kestrels. What were missing were any vultures, only on the 3rd did we have very distant views of four Eurasian Griffons even though we visited a carcass dump.
In terms of numbers probably the most impressive species was the Common Crane. Groups of birds were frequently encountered in the grasslands and on the dry flats, many including juveniles which spoke of a good breeding season. On our two evening watches we were treated to the remarkable sight of at least 25000 streaming in from all quarters over a couple of hours to roost on mud banks in the lake. The well-disciplined chevrons and lines were constantly bugling their contact calls. This must be one of the largest wintering concentrations in India and contributes to Kutch’s status as the host of the largest numbers. What was interesting during the day was the number feeding (apparently on roots and tubers) on dry flats and in the thorn scrub. Certainly they were not restricted to wet or even damp areas.

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Bird

Bird

Some small birds

Habitat of Red-tailed Wheatear

After arrival at CEDO around lunch time we spent the remainder of the day in the Banni grasslands and Chhari Dhand. We started in an area of gravelly desert flats with rocky outcrops and quickly found a fine Red-tailed (formerly Rufous-tailed) Wheatear that Jugal had first located some days ago. This is the subspecies chrysopygia which some (including Birds of South Asia) consider warrants full specific status. Two other wheatears featured prominently throughout our birding in Kutch; Isabelline and Desert. Both favour more barren habitats than Variable but all proved to be very approachable as did the Siberian Stonechats in the grasslands. Several of the Desert Wheatears were acquiring their very smart breeding plumage. Common as the wheatears were, they (and all other passerines) were roundly eclipsed by the large flocks of Greater Short-toed Larks which swarmed over the dry lands and the tracks and by the gatherings of House Sparrows (apparently of the large north western Himalayan race parkini) in the thorn scrub.

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PPP Mode Mandvi ITI

Salient Features of the Scheme :

• An Industry Partner (IP) is associated with each ITI .
• IP is selected by the State Government in consultation with Industry Associations.
• Institute Management Committee (IMC) is constituted/ reconstituted with IP or its representative as Chairperson.
• In IMC 4 members nominated by IP and 5 by State Govt. and Principal of ITI to be ex-officio member Secretary.
• Interest free loan of upto Rs.2.5 crore to be given directly to IMC and also to be repaid by it.
• IMC is registered as a society and entrusted task of managing the ITI.  It is given financial and academic autonomy. IMC will be allowed to determine upto 20% of the  admissions.
• A Memorandum of Agreement is signed among the stake holders.
• Institute Development Plan (IDP) is prepared by IMC giving KPIs and financial requirements for next 5 years.
• IDPs are scrutinized   by State Steering Committee and sent to Central Government.
• After approval of IDPs Central Govt. releases interest free loan upto Rs.2.5 crore directly to the IMC Society.

Clauses of MOA :

Parties signing the MOA

• Government of India
• State Government
• Industry Partner
• Institute Management Committee
• The Representative of the Industry Partner signs on behalf of Industry Partner and as Chairperson of the IMC.

Role of Central Government

• To provide interest free loan of Rs. 2.5 Crore.
• To establish National Steering Committee to guide implementation and monitoring of the scheme.
• To set up National Implementation Cell for management, monitoring & evaluation of the scheme.

Role of State Government (Sec.- B)

• To constitute/reconstitute IMC and register it as a society.
• To set up State Steering Committee and State Implementation Cell for supervising and implementation of the scheme at State level.
• To delegate adequate administrative and financial powers to IMC.
• To ensure that vacancies of Instructors in the ITI do not exceed 10% of sanctioned strength.
• To ensure that additional posts of Instructors required by the ITI as per the IDP are filled.
• To continue to provide budget for office, administrative and other recurring expenditure.

Role of Industry Partner (Sec.- C)

• To nominate a representative as Chairperson of the IMC.
• To nominate four other Members on the IMC.
• To provide training to faculty members and on the job training to trainees.
• To make financial contribution.
• To contribute machinery and equipment for use of training in the ITI.

Role of the IMC (Sec.- D)

• To develop the IDP for the ITI.
• To estimate skill requirement and take steps to produce graduates in the ITI accordingly.
• To identify training needs of faculty and depute them for training.
• To implement the scheme as per the IDP and monitor its progress.
• To set up suitable mechanism to obtain feed back from trainees and industry.
• To set up placement cells in the ITI to guide/help graduates in employment/self employment.
• To determine admissions in the ITI upto 20%.

Monitoring Mechanism (Sec.- E)

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as yearly targets for next five years.
• IMCs to submit quarterly reports to the SSC.
• SSC to submit consolidated report for the State.
• In case of unsatisfactory performance, IMC to submit report to SSC.
• SSC to forward this report to NSC with its comments and NSC to take suitable action.

Release of funds, utilisation and repayment (Sec.- F)

• Funds received to be kept in a separate Bank Account opened in a public sector Bank in the name of IMC  Society.
• Any other funds received by the IMC to be deposited in this bank account.
• Loan to be used for the following purposes
  i) civil works upto 25%, ii) seed money upto 50%, iii) Machinery and Equipment, iv) Other activities
• Loan to be repaid in 30 years with a moratorium of 10 years and thereafter payment in equal installments in 20 years.
• In case of default in repayment, NSC has the power to impose penalty or take any other action.
• Central Government has power to issue instructions in respect of utilisation of funds of the IMCs.

Miscellaneous provisions (Sec.- G)

• IMC Society to maintain regular books of accounts as per double entry accounting system.
• Central Government may call for books of accounts and documents for any accounting year and authorise an officer for their inspection.
• MOA to be effective upto the repayment of the loan.
• After the first five years, KPIs may be set in blocks of next five years till the period of repayment.
• All issues to be resolved amicably through consultations and LEM, GoI to be the final authority in case of dispute.
• For successful implementation the MOA may be amended during implementation of the scheme in consultation with all the three parties.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (Annex.-A) o    Internal efficiency % of applications as compared to no. of seats. % of enrolments as compared to no. of seats. % of dropout as compared to no. of enrolments. % of students passed out compared to enrolled students. o    External efficiency % of passed out students employed/self employed within one year of pass out. Average monthly income of the employed/self employed students.

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PPP Mode Mandvi ITI

PPP Mode Mandvi ITI

Salient Features of the Scheme :

• An Industry Partner (IP) is associated with each ITI .
• IP is selected by the State Government in consultation with Industry Associations.
• Institute Management Committee (IMC) is constituted/ reconstituted with IP or its representative as Chairperson.
• In IMC 4 members nominated by IP and 5 by State Govt. and Principal of ITI to be ex-officio member Secretary.
• Interest free loan of upto Rs.2.5 crore to be given directly to IMC and also to be repaid by it.
• IMC is registered as a society and entrusted task of managing the ITI.  It is given financial and academic autonomy. IMC will be allowed to determine upto 20% of the  admissions.
• A Memorandum of Agreement is signed among the stake holders.
• Institute Development Plan (IDP) is prepared by IMC giving KPIs and financial requirements for next 5 years.
• IDPs are scrutinized   by State Steering Committee and sent to Central Government.
• After approval of IDPs Central Govt. releases interest free loan upto Rs.2.5 crore directly to the IMC Society.

Clauses of MOA :

Parties signing the MOA

• Government of India
• State Government
• Industry Partner
• Institute Management Committee
• The Representative of the Industry Partner signs on behalf of Industry Partner and as Chairperson of the IMC.

Role of Central Government

• To provide interest free loan of Rs. 2.5 Crore.
• To establish National Steering Committee to guide implementation and monitoring of the scheme.
• To set up National Implementation Cell for management, monitoring & evaluation of the scheme.

Role of State Government (Sec.- B)

• To constitute/reconstitute IMC and register it as a society.
• To set up State Steering Committee and State Implementation Cell for supervising and implementation of the scheme at State level.
• To delegate adequate administrative and financial powers to IMC.
• To ensure that vacancies of Instructors in the ITI do not exceed 10% of sanctioned strength.
• To ensure that additional posts of Instructors required by the ITI as per the IDP are filled.
• To continue to provide budget for office, administrative and other recurring expenditure.

Role of Industry Partner (Sec.- C)

• To nominate a representative as Chairperson of the IMC.
• To nominate four other Members on the IMC.
• To provide training to faculty members and on the job training to trainees.
• To make financial contribution.
• To contribute machinery and equipment for use of training in the ITI.

Role of the IMC (Sec.- D)

• To develop the IDP for the ITI.
• To estimate skill requirement and take steps to produce graduates in the ITI accordingly.
• To identify training needs of faculty and depute them for training.
• To implement the scheme as per the IDP and monitor its progress.
• To set up suitable mechanism to obtain feed back from trainees and industry.
• To set up placement cells in the ITI to guide/help graduates in employment/self employment.
• To determine admissions in the ITI upto 20%.

Monitoring Mechanism (Sec.- E)

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as yearly targets for next five years.
• IMCs to submit quarterly reports to the SSC.
• SSC to submit consolidated report for the State.
• In case of unsatisfactory performance, IMC to submit report to SSC.
• SSC to forward this report to NSC with its comments and NSC to take suitable action.

Release of funds, utilisation and repayment (Sec.- F)

• Funds received to be kept in a separate Bank Account opened in a public sector Bank in the name of IMC  Society.
• Any other funds received by the IMC to be deposited in this bank account.
• Loan to be used for the following purposes
  i) civil works upto 25%, ii) seed money upto 50%, iii) Machinery and Equipment, iv) Other activities
• Loan to be repaid in 30 years with a moratorium of 10 years and thereafter payment in equal installments in 20 years.
• In case of default in repayment, NSC has the power to impose penalty or take any other action.
• Central Government has power to issue instructions in respect of utilisation of funds of the IMCs.

Miscellaneous provisions (Sec.- G)

• IMC Society to maintain regular books of accounts as per double entry accounting system.
• Central Government may call for books of accounts and documents for any accounting year and authorise an officer for their inspection.
• MOA to be effective upto the repayment of the loan.
• After the first five years, KPIs may be set in blocks of next five years till the period of repayment.
• All issues to be resolved amicably through consultations and LEM, GoI to be the final authority in case of dispute.
• For successful implementation the MOA may be amended during implementation of the scheme in consultation with all the three parties.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (Annex.-A) o    Internal efficiency % of applications as compared to no. of seats. % of enrolments as compared to no. of seats. % of dropout as compared to no. of enrolments. % of students passed out compared to enrolled students. o    External efficiency % of passed out students employed/self employed within one year of pass out. Average monthly income of the employed/self employed students.

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Kutch Bird

Kutch Bird

Introduction

   Tucked away in the northwestern corner of India and bordering Pakistan and the Indian states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, Gujarat is a great bird-watching destination in India. From the deserts of the Rann of Kutch which melt into the arid Banni grasslands much of northern Gujarat is a wasteland which attracts a wide variety of wintering birds to the thorn scrub and great stretches of seasonal wetlands. Add to this a 1660 km coastline on the Arabian Sea, the famous dry deciduous forests of Gir and the moist deciduous forests in the south, in a landscape interspersed with ancient hill ranges of the Aravallis, Satpura, Vindhya and the Sahyadhris, and you have the perfect recipe for a some great birding.

Kutch

    Kutch is the second largest district in India covering an area of 45, 612 sq. km.and is part of the Kathiawar Peninsula occupying the northwestern part of Gujarat. Kutch is a land of deserts, dry salty alluvial mudflats, extensive grasslands and great stretches of water in the 'dhands' left by the monsoons. Dry thorn forests and mild hillocks punctuate the flat limitless stretches of land and a great variety of birds find refuge in these seemingly hostile surroundings. Kutch can be divided into 4 distinct regions: (i) The deserts of the Great Rann, to the north, (ii) The Grasslands of Banni, (iii) Mainland, consisting of plains, hills and dry river beds and (iv) Coastline along the Arabian Sea in the south with mangrove creeks to the west .
Due to its unique geographical location and habitat, Kutch is considered to be at the crossroads of Palearctic migration streams and witnesses great waves of migratory birds in winter.
Vegetation: Vegetation is mainly xerophytic with the ground cover predominated by ephemerals whose active growth is triggered by monsoon rains. 253 flowering plant species have been listed, out of which the number of species of trees was 18. Large areas have been colonized by the non-indigenous Prosopis juliflora, locally known as 'gando baawal' (mad weed) for it's almost manic ability to spread, the species is now used to make charcoal. Prosopis juliflora was introduced by the Forest Department to prevent salinity ingress from the Rann. The plant proved disastrous, as it gradually began replacing indigenous grasses and vegetation. Bets and fringe area support a variety of indigenous plants like Suaeda spp., Salvadora persica, Capparis decidua, Capparis deciduas, Calotropis procera, Tamarix sp., Aeluropus lagopoides, Cressa cretica, Sporobolus spp. and Prosopis Cineraria.. 
Bird life: The Kutch area supports around 370 bird species (see Checklist) and is particularly rich in raptors, waterfowl, waders and larks. Specialties include the Grey Hypocolius (Kutch is the only known wintering site in India), White-naped Tit, Stoliczka's Bushchat, Sykes's Nightjar, Greater Hoopoe Lark, Merlin, McQueen's and Indian Bustards. Over 30,000 Common Cranes, hundreds of Steppe Eagle, Marsh, Pallid and Montague's Harriers, Long-legged Buzzards, Sandgrouse, Pelicans, Flamingos and great flocks of Greater Short-toed Larks are a feature of any winter visit to the area.

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Narayan Sarovar Temple in Kutch City

Narayan Sarovar Temple in Kutch City

     Narayan Sarovar means the Lake of Narayan, a name for Vishnu. There are actually five sacred lakes here. A temple complex is located on one of these. Narayan Sarovar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for orthodox Hindus. The architecture is ancient and awe-inspiring. Narayan Sarovar in Kutch is the most ancient and pious place for Hindus. It is one of the five holy ponds in India. In this place there are temples of Shri Trikamraiji, Laxminarayan, Govardhannathji, Dwarkanath, Adinarayan, Ranchodraiji and Laxmiji. Maharaj Shri Deshalji's Queen had built these temples. Devotee from all over India come to worship the lords here.

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Bhadreswar Jain Temple in Kutch city

Bhadreswar Jain Temple in Kutch city

There are a number of temples built by Jain followers in Kutch. The Bhadreshwar temple, one of the most ancient temples situated in Bhadrawati, considered a very holy place is one such. Bhadrawati was ruled by King Sidhsen in 449 B.C (according to the Hindu calendar) who renovated the place. Later it was ruled by The Solankies who were Jains, and they changed the name to Bhadreshwar. Then in 1315, a great famine struck Kutch, after which the place was renovated by Jagadusha.

Near the village of Jalvana, at Koday Bohter Jinalaya is Jain pilgrim's holy place. There are 72 statues of Jain Gods. The main God here is Prabhu Aadeswarji. The divine statue is 73 inches tall. Not only Jains but also people of all religions from all over India and abroad come and visit this temple.

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dholavira in kutch city

dholavira in kutch city

Above all the Harappan sites, the site of Dholavira nearby known as Kotada, in the Khadir island of Kutch stands separately. It is memorable for its wonderful planning and vastness of area and deposit. Currently, we can say that it is one of the two largest arrangements in India and the fourth or fifth largest in the subcontinent. The others arrangements are: Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Gharo Bhiro (all in Pakistan) and Rakhigarhi (in India).
Dholavira enjoys the exclusive characteristic of elastic a dedication of ten large sized signs of the Harappan script that is indeed the oldest sign-board of the world. A variety of used funerals structures is yet another feature of greater than importance throwing new light on the socio-religious beliefs by this means representative the presence of compound national groups in the Indus population of Dholavira. Dholavira presents a ˜Harappan city" similarity excellence, trial about 600 m on the east-west. Inside the general strengthening, there are three separate complexes: An Acropolis, a middle town and a lower town. In addition, the acropolis and the middle town had been further furnished with their own accessory defence-work, gateways, built-up areas, street-system, wells and large open spaces. The city has inside the general building up accounts for 48 hectares. Besides, there are extensive structure-bearing areas while outside yet warmly important to the fortified settlement.

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kandla port in kutch city

kandla port in kutch city

Kandla Port, a national port, is one of the eleven most important ports of India. This port is situated on Kandla stream. The first investigation of this stream was undertaken by the British Royal India Navy in 1851 and a detailed survey done in 1922. This port is developed by Joint project of Maharao Shree Khengarji-III and British Government in the 19th century. Standard dry cargo treatment capacity of Kandla Port is 24,000 metric tons per day.
The port is under Ministry of Commerce and is managed by a Port Trust with a Chairman as its head. The Kandla Port Trust is run by a board of trustees. There is an administrator - representative of the ministry of Commerce - appointed for the management a free trade zone known as the Kandla Free Trade Zone placed near the port where hundreds of small and international companies are sited also. Owing to fast progress of Kandla port close city like Gandhidham also developed fast.

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Lakhpat in kutch City

Lakhpat in kutch City

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		Lakhpat is the last town situated at the western end of India, on the India-Pakistan border, at the junction of Kori Creek and Rann of Kutch. Lakhpat probably, derives its name from the prosperous maritime trade which generated a daily income of one Lakh (1,00,000) Kori, an old curency of Kutch State. Another legend says that it was founded by Rao Lakha, so it is named Lakhpat. Lakhpat is fortified town with high walls, several gates and bastions made out of hard stone. After a short period of prosperity, Lakhpat lost is maritime signfincance in 1851 AD, when the Sindhu river changed its course. Once a thriving town with population of 15,000 is today a deserted town with only few families livign here.
The interesting structures at Lakhpat are teh tomb of Gosh Muhammad and Sikh Gurudwara. Gosh Muhammad was a famous saint revered equally by Hindus and Muslims. A beautiful tomb was constructed using local hard black stone, after his death in 1855 AD. It is an octagonal, domed structure with four entrances. The corner pilasters, foliated arches on each side, door jams and niches are exquisitely carved using floral mortifs and the tree of life. Inner walls are decorated with verses from the Koran using beautiful calligraphy.It is one of teh sacred places associated with life of Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of the Sikh religion, as it is believed that he embarked for Haj to Mecca from Lakhpat. The gurudwara here was constructed to commemorate this event, and it is visited by Sikhs throughout the year. Other interesting structure at Lakhpat are: the mosque, a structure for keeping ajia (a Muslim religious float) and number of Hindu temples.

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History of Kutch City

History of Kutch City

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    Kutch is a fascinating land and no visit to Gujarat is complete without a sojourn to this peninsular district. Its remoteness has kept it a place apart for centuries. The people are very sturdy, business minded and seafaring. Kandla a major seaport of the country with its single point-mooring facilities happens to be the only free trade zone of India. Kutch produces some of Gujarat's most exquisite crafts like embroidery, tie die fabrics, enameled silverware and other handicrafts.

The great and little Rann of Kutch are the breeding ground of Flamingo, Pelican & Avocet and the home of the rare Indian wild ass which is now a protected species. When it comes to speed and stamina few acn match the wild ass. It is a marathon runner. If lucky you could see this sturdy beast gallop untiringly for hours, reaching a top speed of 70 km/h over short distances.

Kutch is also the largest district in Gujarat. The Great Rann of Kutch lies to the north and the Little Rann of Kutch to the south. In the west its shores are lapped by the Arabian sea and tidal marshes and creeks here from part of the Indus delta.

Bhuj the capital of the former native state of Kutch is now the head quarter of the Kutch district. Bhuj was chosen by Rao Khengarji I as his capital in 1549. The great earthquake in 1819 destroyed nearly 7000 houses and killed 1140 people. The city wall, thirty five feet high and 4 feet thick with towers at irregular intervals was formerly armed with fifty one guns. Gandhinagar, named after the father of the Nation is the new capital city, It is the second planned city in India after Chandigarh and presents a spacious, well-organized look of an architecturally integrated city. The famous Swaminarayan temple of is built here. There was, however, tremendous political pressure to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian enterprise, partly because the state of Gujarat was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Kalia illumines Kahn's early influence in the city and his replacement by Doshi and then by American-trained H. K. Mewada, who had apprenticed with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh. Kalia shows that, unlike the other two cities, Gandhinagar would become emblematic of Gandhian ideals of swadeshi (indigenous) goods and swaraj (self-rule)

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Kutch City

Kutch City

Kutch is second largest district in India and largest district in the state of Gujarat. Bhuj, Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra, Abdasa-Nalia, Lakhpat, Rapar, Bhachau and Nakhatrana are Talukas of Kutch. Kutchi is the main language of kutch people.

Kutch is famous for crafts and embroidery works. Kutch is also famous for its Flamingo Sanctuary and Wild Ass Sanctuary. Bhuj is an ideal starting point to visit the Rann of Kutch. Beautiful beaches of Mandvi are located along the coast of the Gulf of Kutch.

Kutch at a glance
Area of Kutch City	45, 612 sq. km
Population of Kutch	10,50,181
Temperature	Summer : Max 48°c, Min 39 °c Winter : Max 27 °c, Min 12 °c
State	Gujarat
Best Season	October to March

Kutch Weather:

Weather of Kutch is tropical monsoon with an average annual rainfall of approximately 14 inches. In Summer temperature can reach up to 48°c. In Winter temperature ranges from 12 °c to 27 °c.

How to Reach to Kutch City:

Bhuj, the main town of Kutch has daily flights from Bombay. Kutch Express is available from Bombay via Ahmedabad upto Gandhidham. State transport and private buses are available to and from Ahmedabad.

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Kutch City

Kutch City

Kutch is second largest district in India and largest district in the state of Gujarat. Bhuj, Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra, Abdasa-Nalia, Lakhpat, Rapar, Bhachau and Nakhatrana are Talukas of Kutch. Kutchi is the main language of kutch people.

Kutch is famous for crafts and embroidery works. Kutch is also famous for its Flamingo Sanctuary and Wild Ass Sanctuary. Bhuj is an ideal starting point to visit the Rann of Kutch. Beautiful beaches of Mandvi are located along the coast of the Gulf of Kutch.

Kutch at a glance
Area of Kutch City	45, 612 sq. km
Population of Kutch	10,50,181
Temperature	Summer : Max 48°c, Min 39 °c Winter : Max 27 °c, Min 12 °c
State	Gujarat
Best Season	October to March

Kutch Weather:

Weather of Kutch is tropical monsoon with an average annual rainfall of approximately 14 inches. In Summer temperature can reach up to 48°c. In Winter temperature ranges from 12 °c to 27 °c.

How to Reach to Kutch City:

Bhuj, the main town of Kutch has daily flights from Bombay. Kutch Express is available from Bombay via Ahmedabad upto Gandhidham. State transport and private buses are available to and from Ahmedabad.

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Kutch City

Kutch City

Kutch is second largest district in India and largest district in the state of Gujarat. Bhuj, Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra, Abdasa-Nalia, Lakhpat, Rapar, Bhachau and Nakhatrana are Talukas of Kutch. Kutchi is the main language of kutch people.

Kutch is famous for crafts and embroidery works. Kutch is also famous for its Flamingo Sanctuary and Wild Ass Sanctuary. Bhuj is an ideal starting point to visit the Rann of Kutch. Beautiful beaches of Mandvi are located along the coast of the Gulf of Kutch.

Kutch at a glance
Area of Kutch City	45, 612 sq. km
Population of Kutch	10,50,181
Temperature	Summer : Max 48°c, Min 39 °c Winter : Max 27 °c, Min 12 °c
State	Gujarat
Best Season	October to March

Kutch Weather:

Weather of Kutch is tropical monsoon with an average annual rainfall of approximately 14 inches. In Summer temperature can reach up to 48°c. In Winter temperature ranges from 12 °c to 27 °c.

How to Reach to Kutch City:

Bhuj, the main town of Kutch has daily flights from Bombay. Kutch Express is available from Bombay via Ahmedabad upto Gandhidham. State transport and private buses are available to and from Ahmedabad.

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Meghalitic Kabar

Meghalitic Kabar

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    Meghalitic Kabar

    In the Mandvi taluka of Kutch different tombs of 1200 years ago are found which are different in many ways from the famous muslim tombs. These tombs contains a long stone in between with 2-3 pots of sand. Stones are arranged ion a circle and in between there are big square stones with some marks. Famous muslim tombs are in east-west direction whereas these tombs are in north-south direction. Recently Shri Shaktising Chudasama of Bhuj has made a documentary film on these tombs. These tombs are on the Sea-shore of Mandvi to Sabharai. At present research is going on these tombs.

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Kutch Costumes

Kutch Costumes

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Kutchi Costumes are unique and some of the embroidered are very costly. The mirror work and embroidery work forms an integral part of Kutchi Handicrafts irrespective of the community or ethnic group to which they belong , however the workmanship differs. In fact the various communities can be identified by the pattern of handicrafts and dress or costumes they were. For instance, the Garacia Jat women wear only red or black chunis while Rabari women wear black open blouses or cholis with odhnis to cover head.

In the rural areas women wear Chaniya choli during the whole year, Chaniya choli's are of many designs and fashion. Typical Kutchi costume is incomplete without 'Abha' or 'Kanjari'. 'Abha' is the name of the typical choli worn by women folk and 'Kanjari' is a long blouse beautifully embroidered and with mirror work. Most men in Kutch wear loose trousers, a long-sleeved under-jacket, a short coat,. a plain or silk-bordered cloth. Normally men prefer white clothes except the Muslims who prefer colored clothes.

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