Gujarat, the dry state of India, is well-known for its beautiful topography, rich culture, slightly sweet food, and well, the famous IIM Ahmedabad. The place is supremely famous for conducting the most stellar Navratri celebration, but it proudly holds another very famous treasure that fascinates travellers from all across the world: the Great Rann of Kutch.
The Great Rann of Kutch was once a part of the Arabian Sea, but due to constant geological shifts, it eventually became a marshy salt dessert. You will find nothing in sight for miles and miles other than a white, salty bed of sand. It also stands as the originating space for Kutchi embroidery, leatherwork, pottery, tie and dye, bell metal crafts, and the famous Rogan painting. There is also a 'Little Rann of Kutch', around 200 kilometres away to the east, which houses a wild sanctuary where you can find the remaining population of chestnut-coloured Indian wild ass (khur), blue-bulls, blackbucks, and chinkara.
Rann of Kutch is the largest white salt dessert in India, and to get the best of the experience, you should definitely visit during the 'Rann Utsav', (an yearly festival conducted to showcase the ingenuity of local artisans), which is generally conducted from November to February.
Best Way To Reach: The best way to reach Kutch is to take a train to Bhuj. It is the closest mode to Rann of Kutch (85 kilometres)
Best Time To Visit: Winters are the best time to visit Kutch, specifically from October to February.
