Little Rann of Kutch
Little Rann of Kutch
4.5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Lindon H
Bruny Island, Australia415 contributions
Dec 2019
We had a magical visit in this region. We spotted a lot of wildlife in the sanctuary at Bajana, but the whole region is teeming with birdlife. We are very lucky that our regular driver and companion Vickram Singh Rathod has a good knowledge or birds, and an eagle eye for spotting birds.
Written 16 May 2020
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Vijay K
Ahmedabad, India160 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This place is a sanctuary for Wild Ass. It is a desert like place. You can find lots of migratory birds like flamingos, pelicans etc
Take a guide. Mr Malek who is local guide is awesome.
Must visit
Take a guide. Mr Malek who is local guide is awesome.
Must visit
Written 15 January 2020
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Bhavesh R
Mumbai, India39 contributions
Dec 2019
One the best place to see Peregrine Falcon, Mcqueen;s Bustard, Imperial Eagle, Harries, Flamingos and many many more birds. Last refuge for Wild Ass. Sunset is the best here. Can contact www.wild-india.in for wildlife tours here.
Written 13 January 2020
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Biraja Swain
1 contribution
Dec 2019
I am a passionate bird photographer and wanted to take snaps of lovely flamingos. After searching in google, I came to know about little ran of Kutch (LRK) and ECO Camp, Jogad now run by Ajay Dhamecha. After talking with him, i have booked Kooba hut (traditional huts) for 1 night and morning safari. I have heard a lot of good things about Devjibhai Dhamecha and his son Ajay Dhamecha. I experienced a lot of good things more than i have expected. Ajay Dhamecha, a passionate photographer and perfect guide & administrator. If you want to see birds in the wet land then morning ride is the best. I have started my journey for ride around 6.30 am with breakfast packed with us. Ajayji was our guide cum driver. He has such a vast knowledge about the Ecology of LRK and bird species. I have seen around 25 species of birds including greater & lesser flamingos, pelican, harriers, larks, eagles, egrets and lot more and also the exclusive Wild Ass in many numbers. Also experienced the salt manufacturing in LRK. It was an unique experience with Ajayji in the Desert of LRK. I would love to visit again and again and stay in Kooba huts at Eco Camp, Jogad.
Written 25 December 2019
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rathod2017
Bharuch, India888 contributions
Sep 2018
Little Rann of Kutch , such an amazing experience with this. good place for be with nature . kids will enjoy by this . so many animals and birds are there . good place for wildlife lovers .
Written 25 August 2019
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BirdGuard Tours
Junagadh, India1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Business
The group arrived early morning to Ahmedabad and had some rest and breakfast. The tour leader and co-leader met the group at the reception and assisted them to exchange the British pounds. Then we started out journey towards LRK. Manisha explained entire itinerary and Dhaval briefed about the birds likely to be seen En route. At 1200 hours, we reached at a dumping site just next to the road where many raptors are seen occasionally. We could see 40 Egyptian Vultures, Steppe Eagle, Woolly- necked Stork and Black Kites. After enjoying this quick and easy sighting, as soon as we took our seats in the bus, we saw a pair of Sarus cranes flying at a distance but, well seen with binoculars. Indeed a wonderful start of our trip.
After the lunch and some rest, we started afternoon safari towards endless LRK. Sanctuary area starts after more than 10 km drive from Rann riders which provides some good birding opportunity. We saw a Spotted Owlet in the middle of the village in a house. We also stopped at a waterhole to see some waders and warblers. We could also see a group of Wildass. We enjoyed evening tea with Salt- pan workers and did not miss a chance to see waders in the saltpans. Later, we reached at the location of Striped Hyena pair on the scavenging walk. We enjoyed the sighting for several minutes and left to resort.
Next day
We started early morning from Rann riders towards a wetland in the LRK. We saw Greater Spotted Eagle and Steppe Eagle with hundreds of waterbirds like Grey lag goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintail, and Common Pochard. We also saw waders like Kentish Plover, Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Temminck’s Stint and some Sandpipers. Rare Black-necked Stork was also photographed. We enjoyed our packed breakfast with thousands of Flamingos and some Small Pratincoles. We also had pretty good view of the Wildass group of fe- males and calves for several minutes. Later we could also see a male Wildass entering this group.
Rann riders resort also attracts many bird species due to native plantation. We had good view of 26 species in the resort some of them were Black Redstart, Syke’s Warbler, Red-throated Flycatcher, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Black crowned Night Heron, and White-eared Bulbul. In the evening safari, we saw Ruddy Shelduck, Indian Spot-billed Duck, Cotton Pygmy Goose and other bird species. We also photographed Nilgai. In return, we had glimpse of Syke’s Nightjar and Indian Hare.
After the lunch and some rest, we started afternoon safari towards endless LRK. Sanctuary area starts after more than 10 km drive from Rann riders which provides some good birding opportunity. We saw a Spotted Owlet in the middle of the village in a house. We also stopped at a waterhole to see some waders and warblers. We could also see a group of Wildass. We enjoyed evening tea with Salt- pan workers and did not miss a chance to see waders in the saltpans. Later, we reached at the location of Striped Hyena pair on the scavenging walk. We enjoyed the sighting for several minutes and left to resort.
Next day
We started early morning from Rann riders towards a wetland in the LRK. We saw Greater Spotted Eagle and Steppe Eagle with hundreds of waterbirds like Grey lag goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintail, and Common Pochard. We also saw waders like Kentish Plover, Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Temminck’s Stint and some Sandpipers. Rare Black-necked Stork was also photographed. We enjoyed our packed breakfast with thousands of Flamingos and some Small Pratincoles. We also had pretty good view of the Wildass group of fe- males and calves for several minutes. Later we could also see a male Wildass entering this group.
Rann riders resort also attracts many bird species due to native plantation. We had good view of 26 species in the resort some of them were Black Redstart, Syke’s Warbler, Red-throated Flycatcher, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Black crowned Night Heron, and White-eared Bulbul. In the evening safari, we saw Ruddy Shelduck, Indian Spot-billed Duck, Cotton Pygmy Goose and other bird species. We also photographed Nilgai. In return, we had glimpse of Syke’s Nightjar and Indian Hare.
Written 12 March 2019
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charu2646
Bengaluru, India36 contributions
Oct 2018
This is a bird watchers and a photographers paradise. Our family was there during Navaratri time 2018. It is a 3 hr drive from Ahmedabad. It is about 2000 rs for a 3-4 hr safari in an open jeep. The drivers are typically very knowledgeable about the birds and the other fauna in the santuary.. Call - 94089 86407 for driver.
Take plenty of water. there are thousands of flamingoes, cranes , ducks and many birds of prey like eagles, falcons .. There are several desert birds like larks as well. It is wild Ass sanctuary , so you will surely get to see them. You could also see fox, wolves, rabbits, nilgai and other deer.
Have to take a permit to go in. The driver will help you with that.
There are salt making villages - must visit. They do provide tea for a basic price and they talk about how salt is produced.
Take plenty of water. there are thousands of flamingoes, cranes , ducks and many birds of prey like eagles, falcons .. There are several desert birds like larks as well. It is wild Ass sanctuary , so you will surely get to see them. You could also see fox, wolves, rabbits, nilgai and other deer.
Have to take a permit to go in. The driver will help you with that.
There are salt making villages - must visit. They do provide tea for a basic price and they talk about how salt is produced.
Written 9 March 2019
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Manthan34d05@
13 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
Good place for school picnic you can have wildlife Safari. Sunset point, manufacturing of salt and lake is all attraction in little rann of Kutch
Written 11 February 2019
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Himani & Sachin
Agra, India137 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Jahan kuch nahin that...bas tu hi tha tu hi tha....
Explore yourself as you explore the unexplored.
A place so serene yet severe, so peaceful yet scary..where your own breath whispers into your ears and nothing stirs for miles around...where you want to live forever, yet each passing moment weighs heavily as all you hear is air, all you see is flat, barren, arid, white salt land...where you can smell the sea but search in vain for water...where mirages dot the horizon of your sight and your mind...where everything is vacuum..just vacuum
#littlerannofkutch #vibrantgujrat
#indiaunexplored
#saltdesert
#aridlands #barrenlandbeauty #mobilephotograpy
#onewithnature
Explore yourself as you explore the unexplored.
A place so serene yet severe, so peaceful yet scary..where your own breath whispers into your ears and nothing stirs for miles around...where you want to live forever, yet each passing moment weighs heavily as all you hear is air, all you see is flat, barren, arid, white salt land...where you can smell the sea but search in vain for water...where mirages dot the horizon of your sight and your mind...where everything is vacuum..just vacuum
#littlerannofkutch #vibrantgujrat
#indiaunexplored
#saltdesert
#aridlands #barrenlandbeauty #mobilephotograpy
#onewithnature
Written 4 February 2019
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Radhikambhara
17 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
I never ask where we are going so long as we are within the state. I don't ask because it gives me anxiety. I start worrying about packing etc.
So I just dump two sarees and children's clothes and we are off.
At the last very minute spouse asks "aren't you taking warm clothes?". I pooh-poohed his theory that anyone in Gujarat needs warm clothes ever. Delhi girls need no woollens in Gujarat. Unfortunately, this time I was wrong. It seems the desert is treacherous. Temperatures don't just fall, they fall with a loud thud in the deserts of Gujarat.
We had a wonderful safari where we saw some privileged asses, like literally. They are endangered wild asses, protected by the government and the local people. They live in this terrain that looks Martian, and eat a grass that looks like grass that died and went to hell.
We saw mongoose and Harrier eagles and owls, pelicans and spoonbills. The most sought after creature was the Hyena. We went to its lair and stood silently, not moving, to watch it emerge at sundown. My children had to go pee twice while Hyena was to emerge any second. Suddenly it becomes absolutely totally dark. The guide flashed a torchlight in which I clearly saw the silhouette of a unicorn prancing away into the bushes.
Guide claims it was the Hyena.
By this time my mind could well have been playing tricks because it got so awfully cold. Of course, our safari jeep had to go get stuck in mud, in the forest, in the dark, in the cold.
A bigger vehicle had to be called in to tow us out of the mud. We thoroughly enjoyed the local terrain, and also got out alive.
So I just dump two sarees and children's clothes and we are off.
At the last very minute spouse asks "aren't you taking warm clothes?". I pooh-poohed his theory that anyone in Gujarat needs warm clothes ever. Delhi girls need no woollens in Gujarat. Unfortunately, this time I was wrong. It seems the desert is treacherous. Temperatures don't just fall, they fall with a loud thud in the deserts of Gujarat.
We had a wonderful safari where we saw some privileged asses, like literally. They are endangered wild asses, protected by the government and the local people. They live in this terrain that looks Martian, and eat a grass that looks like grass that died and went to hell.
We saw mongoose and Harrier eagles and owls, pelicans and spoonbills. The most sought after creature was the Hyena. We went to its lair and stood silently, not moving, to watch it emerge at sundown. My children had to go pee twice while Hyena was to emerge any second. Suddenly it becomes absolutely totally dark. The guide flashed a torchlight in which I clearly saw the silhouette of a unicorn prancing away into the bushes.
Guide claims it was the Hyena.
By this time my mind could well have been playing tricks because it got so awfully cold. Of course, our safari jeep had to go get stuck in mud, in the forest, in the dark, in the cold.
A bigger vehicle had to be called in to tow us out of the mud. We thoroughly enjoyed the local terrain, and also got out alive.
Written 27 January 2019
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Sidsingal
New delhi64 contributions
Hi. I plan to visit Little Rann of Katch in Dec. end. Please let me know the following:
1: How far is ot from Ahmedabad? Can we do a day trip from Ahmedabad?
2. Please suggest in case of a day trip, how to go. Is there any tour operator recommended?
Thanks in advance
Sidharth
Sabya G
Bengaluru, India22 contributions
Hi, which is the best time to visit this area and can you provide links or websites where to book hotels, safaries etc for a photo tour.
rahulsojat
Ahmedabad, India189 contributions
november to january would be a good time to visit. you can stay at bajana or dhrangadhra. safaris are organised by the hotels or the resort itself
Nitin K
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Hi ,
this is Nitin from delhi , i am a birder too and wants to visit LRK for birding exclusively.
can you please tell me how to reach LRK from delhi and any guide available for birding .
Thanks
Nitin
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poojac2303
Mumbai, India4 contributions
We planning to visit 1st week of September and 9 of us.. is it ideal for 3N/4D vacation?
neo_I4T
Bengaluru, India42 contributions
You may not find much to do for that that. So plan to visit nearby places like lakpath Fort ruins, mandvi, dholavira etc
Girish B
Bengaluru, India
Hi, are there some months of the year when tourism is not available in little rann of kutch. I am planning to visit between 27th t0 30 sep 2017 will little rann be available for visit during that time
neo_I4T
Bengaluru, India42 contributions
Technically the rann is open but will not be white but rather at and like a vast lake. Will there be a crowd and much action - I dont think so. it's winter that rocks the desert zones and the tent city wakes up to the festival which really is a way to drive tourism. But then feel free to drop in for a day or two. Accommodation won't be available close by so get this sorted first. It's going to be hot so be careful. Go to Kalo dungar for the view of the great rann and head to dhordo village to check out the rann up close. If you are riding or driving you will fall in love with the roads once you are out of city. Once you are off the main highway the roads are ok with some real bad adventure patches. Best luck.
Hi,,What are the recommended places to stay...? What is the nearest International Airport and How is the LRK from the air port...?
Bhaskar N Subramanian
Bengaluru, India209 contributions
There are several camps near LRK - Kidi, Dasada, Bajana, Zainabad. Google search or check Lonely Planet guide. I believe Ahmedabad is the nearest airport - about 3 hours on the road to get here.
Shashikant29
Ahmedabad, India1 contribution
Is it advisable /possible to visit LRK on a day trip?... like go in the morning [early start from Ahmedabad ] and return in the night.
OR the night halt is must???
Soham K
3 contributions
did you do this trip? please inform me the details as I have the same query.
Karthikeyani M
2 contributions
Hello,
We are planning to visit this place by month end(feb'17). We will be reaching there by 9AM by our own car. We wanted to go in desert to see the salt plains. Please clarify the following doubts.
Is there any forest office present at this area? And about entry tickets if any.
Can we take our own vehicle inside?
Or any contact details for jeep safari..
Karthikeyani M
2 contributions
@Soham: No, our trip got canceled
VSR70
Mumbai, India11 contributions
Hi,
We are planning our visit Litle Rann of Kucth on 26th December for 1 night from Ahmedabad and from there move on to Bhuj for 27th Dec. From 28th-30th Dec. we paln to visit Rann Utsav.
Please suggest where we can stay for Little Rann. We want to do the Safari.
Also please suggest what other places are good to visit in and around Bhuj.
Thanks for your suggestions in advance.
ALOK J
Wroclaw, Poland
Few year back we had visited little rann of kutch with the family. We stayed there in rann rider. This is one of the best property for Holiday. Safari was included in rann rider booking.
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