HIDDEN TREASURES OF INDIA Kutch in Gujarat Kutch is the largest district in the state of Gujarat. The Kutch district is surrounded by the Gulf of Kutch in south and the Arabian Sea in the west. The northern and the eastern parts are surrounded by the Great and Small Rann (seasonal wetlands) of Kutch. The culture of the people of Kutch is rich to its core. They still preserve the ancient art and craft techniques, prevalent in the region. Kutch is one of those places where the existence of Indus valley civilization was confirmed. The jewelry, the clothing, their handmade house hold articles, their customs and traditions are fascinating as well as enlightening. You can find the script of Kutchi language in the Kutch Museum. How to Reach This Place By Air For traveling to Kutch by air, you will have to take a flight to Bhuj, the administrative city of Kutch. There are a number of flights connecting Bhuj with the other major cities of India. There are also daily flights to important cities like Mumbai. You can catch any of the below-mentioned airlines for getting to Kuchch by air. Jet Airways Indian Airlines Air Deccan Kingfisher Airlines 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. You can board the Kutch Express from Mumbai, via Ahmedabad and upto Gandhinagar. From there, you can reach your destination by road. By Road To explore Kutch at its best, it is the beat to travel by road. The wild and raw beauty of the region is simply amazing. There are a number of buses available from Ahmedabad to this place. It is connected to major cities in the state via state buses and taxis. Places of Interest Kutch has a lot to offer to the tourists and is slowly picking up as a tourist destination. Bhuj Bhuj is situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is the administrative city of Kutch and therefore occupies an important place. Bhuj is an interesting place due to the fact that it was once the capital of the Princely state of Kutch. This makes Bhuj one of the popular places in India, from travel and tourism point of view. Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach is situated on the coastline of the state of Gujarat and is one of the finest beaches in India. It is located in Ahmedpur Mandvi, which is the historic port town of Maharao of Kutch. Dholavira Dholavira is an ancient town situated in the state of Gujarat. These excavation sites are one of the largest Harappan sites in India. Kutch Mandvi Beach Kutch Mandvi is an important beach in Gujarat, situated at Mandvi. Mandvi is the historic port town of Maharao of Kutch. Kutch Mandvi was once inhabited by the Maharao of Kutch and was an important seaport. Mandvi The city was once the summer retreat of Kutch Maharaos. It is believed that it was founded by the first Jadeja ruler of Kutch, Rao Khengarji, in the late sixteenth century. Wild Ass Sanctuary Wild Ass Sanctuary is situated in the Rann of Kutch area of Gujarat. The sanctuary is also known as the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary and covers an area of 4953 sq. km.