Kutch district

Kutch Rann Utsav in Gujarat - 14 Dec 2013 to 20 March 2014 Booking Tent

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Wel come to Kutch Rann Utsav Festival Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry; a large part of this district is known as Rann of Kutch which is shallow wetland which submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons. The same word is also used in the languages of Sanskrit origin for a tortoise. The Rann is famous for its marshy salt flats which become snow white after the shallow water dries up each season before the monsoon rains. The district is also famous for ecologically important Banni grasslands with their seasonal marshy wetlands which form the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch. Bhungas are closely linked to the identity of Kutch desert areas. A traditional bhunga house has circular mud walls and a thatched roof. The typical diameter of these houses is approx 15-18 feet with a foundation depth of 24 inches. The roof is made of wooden top dome where bamboo sticks are tied together with a dried grass rope which weaved with thick layer of grass is then placed on the roof and securely tied down. The walls are made of bamboos sticks with a layer of grass tied to it. Mud and cow dung are used as wall plaster over the grass. They are single cylindrical structures put close to each other to form a house. In common terminology, each bhunga would be equivalent to a room in a house.Bhungas are mainly found in desert islands in the northern parts of Kutch region of Gujarat- especially Banni and Pachham. Best Time to Visit the Rann of Kutch:- The Rann of Kutch begins to dry up in October every year, steadily transforming into the desolate and surreal salt desert. The tourist season runs until March. It's best to head out into the Rann of Kutch only in the early morning or evening, otherwise the salt can be blinding. The full moon is the best time of month to see it, and cultural programs are usually held at Dhordo then. Moonlight Rann camel safari is magical. For a real cultural extravaganza, visit during the month-long Rann Ustav, which usually begins in mid-late December. The government sets up hundreds of luxury tents on the edge of the Rann of Kutch for visitors. Please like and follow Gujarat Tourist Guide in Social media and get update:- Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GujarattouristGuide Twitter Follow https://twitter.com/Kaushikgambhu Whereas you make a visit to Kutch, a visit to the present Travel Guide is a must. You have also Book Tent, Bunga and Cars in Kutch, Just Call 09974335693 or visit www.Gujarattouristguide.blogspot.com