There has been a lot of curiosity among travellers and tourists about this destination called the great white Rann of Kutch and surrounding important historical or geographical sites. Many of them are heritage sites , listed by UNESCO as well as ASI. In this post , I shall share a few places that shall interest travellers and tourists looking out for more to explore rather than only the white Rann of Kutch. I have been visiting this magnificent spectacular place since the last 14 years as a part of voluntary doctors team that serves poor and needy people in the area. Been there first in 2001 , and since then it has been a part of my schedule. 1. Lakhpat fort /village. This village called Lakhpat was once supposed to be the busiest business cities in ancient India, now it's almost in ruins . Though it gives an amazing picturesque view of the rann from the top of the fort. The historicity and the feeling of its ancient riches can be felt when you hear stories from the locals about the place. The presence of a Gurudwara which is a declared heritage site by UNESCO within the village assures us of its historic importance. Then a few lanes away you would find a mazar of a Sufi saint named Gosh Mohammad. It's historicity dates back to the fifteeth century. Stone walls and incredible carvings on the quba as it is locally referred to do drive the interest of travel lovers and archeology enthusiasts. The trail towards the top of the fort would slowly give an incredible picturesque view of the Rann. Indeed an incredible place to visit. For the information of the readers , most part of the movie Refugee has been shot in this village . Can be recollected when you visit.
2.Siyot caves. The historicity of these caves date back to the Buddha era or even more ancient. It is believed that there were underground roads or Suranga in this area which are ow been closed. There is an ancient Step well just ahead to these caves. Siyot is located about 30 kms from Lakhpat. Similar caves are found in a place called Guneri , might as well be the overground extension of the Siyot caves itself. These two sites are rarely visited by the tourists visiting Kutch , probably due to lack of information regarding these places. Many locals in urban Kutch also are still unaware of these places. 3.Haji Peer Dargah Is located at an hours drive from the Mata na Madh temple. The locals there have a stories too many to tell about the Haji peer and the history of the peer baba. Many Hindus also visit the place as a matter of belief and trust in the haji peer Dargah. It's a very remote place like Lakhpat . Other places of interest for Kutch travellers , budget places to stay , travel tips and photographs I shall update in my next post which shall have information about vijay vilas palace , prag mahal , Aaina mahal , Dholavira , Dhordo , Khavda , Nirona , Bhuj , Mandvi and also about delicacies of Kutch , places to treat your taste buds.
2.Siyot caves. The historicity of these caves date back to the Buddha era or even more ancient. It is believed that there were underground roads or Suranga in this area which are ow been closed. There is an ancient Step well just ahead to these caves. Siyot is located about 30 kms from Lakhpat. Similar caves are found in a place called Guneri , might as well be the overground extension of the Siyot caves itself. These two sites are rarely visited by the tourists visiting Kutch , probably due to lack of information regarding these places. Many locals in urban Kutch also are still unaware of these places. 3.Haji Peer Dargah Is located at an hours drive from the Mata na Madh temple. The locals there have a stories too many to tell about the Haji peer and the history of the peer baba. Many Hindus also visit the place as a matter of belief and trust in the haji peer Dargah. It's a very remote place like Lakhpat . Other places of interest for Kutch travellers , budget places to stay , travel tips and photographs I shall update in my next post which shall have information about vijay vilas palace , prag mahal , Aaina mahal , Dholavira , Dhordo , Khavda , Nirona , Bhuj , Mandvi and also about delicacies of Kutch , places to treat your taste buds.
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