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Kutch is an erstwhile princely state of India. It is the largest
district of the state of Gujarat and the second largest district
in India covering an area of 45,612 sq kms. The land is
virtually 'an island' resembling a tortoise "Katchua or Kachbo",
surrounded by seawater. Kutch was also known as the kutchdweep
or Kutchbet." The Great Rann of Kutch" which dominates a major
portion of the district.
Founded only recently in 1548, Bhuj is the central town of
Kutch. It was set up when Khengarij I of the Rao dynasty of
Kutch shifted his capital from the town of Anjar. Due to its
close proximity to the sea, which facilitated trade, a lot of
cultural interaction took place. Even today, the city of Bhuj
presents exciting amalgams of the Orient and the Occident
especially in terms of architecture.
By Air - Bhuj, the main town of Kutch has daily flights from
Bombay, which take about 40 minutes to reach.
By Rail - Kutch Express is available from Bombay via Ahmedabad
upto Gandhinagar. From here, one can reach this destination by
road.
By Road - State transport buses are available from Ahmedabad. |
