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Announcing the team after a lengthy meeting that lasted more than three hours, convener Ratnakar Shetty said that Ganguly has written a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he will be fit for the match, but will be subjected to a fitness test prior to the match on November 10.
Ganguly did not play in the last two Test matches of the four-Test series against Australia, which concluded here yesterday, because of a thigh strain.
Young wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, who made his Test debut against Australia in the final Test here, also gained a berth, but the notable omission was left-arm spinner Murali Kartik, who got the Man of the Match award in the Test won here so sensationally by India by 13 runs inside three days.
"The selectors felt that it was hard on Kartik but he had to be left out as only two spinners can be accommodated in the ODI squad and Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble are the top two spinners in the country," Shetty said.
The selectors also chose the Board President's XI squad to take on South Africa in the three-day tour opener at Jaipur commencing on November 14.
Left-arm paceman Irfan Pathan, who missed the last two Tests against Australia like Ganguly because of a side strain, has regained full fitness and started bowling in the nets in his home town Baroda, Shetty said.
"Pathan will not be subjected to any fitness test. His progress is being monitored by Indian team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus in consultation with the local physio under whose care he's in Baroda," Shetty said.
"Pathan will also play a couple of local One-day matches before reaching Kolkata," Shetty added.
Yuvraj expectedly regained his place in the team after being left out of the last Test squad due to his poor run in the series.
Sriram, the Tamil Nadu left-hander, has taken the place of Rohan Gavaskar who was in the squad for the Champions Trophy in England, the last One-day tournament played by India, as a replacement for the tennis-elbow afflicted Sachin Tendulkar.
The teams were read out to BCCI secretary, S K Nair, Shetty informed.
Today's meeting was attended by Rahul Dravid, who has been named as the vice-captain and who led India in the last two Tests in Ganguly's absence, coach John Wright and Leipus.
"The first 45 minutes before choosing the Indian team was taken up with discussing about the fitness problems with Leipus," Shetty said after the press conference.
Asked why Ganguly, who had sent a letter to the Board saying he will be fit, could not attend the meeting, Shetty said, "We could not contact him. There was also no need to contact him for this particular meeting".
"Dravid, who was here and who was the Indian captain in the Mumbai Test, was invited to attend the meeting," Shetty added.
Pace spearhead Zaheer Khan, who missed the Champions Trophy and the two preceding One-day events - the Challenger Series against England and the Holland tri-series due to injury, has also made a comeback into the One-day squad.
Ajit Agarkar, dropped from the 14 for the Mumbai Test after failing to taste success in the preceding Nagpur match against Australia, has regained his place in the One-day squad with a decent limited over past record to stand him in good stead.
The team: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Rahul Dravid (vice-captain), Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, Sridharan Sriram, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra, Ajit Agarkar, Dinesh Karthik

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Ryder Cup captains look for right balance
By Larry Fine
SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Ryder Cup captains Davis Love III and Darren Clarke are both looking for balance on their respective teams as they move closer to assembling their squads for the matches at Hazeltine.
The Ryder Cup match play competition will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Minnesota, with Europe dominating of late with eight wins from the last 10 biennial matches.
"In our automatic qualifying positions right now we have five rookies in there, with one of them being the Masters champion," Northern Irishman Clarke told reporters at Baltusrol on the eve of Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.
European frontrunners include green jacket winner Danny Willett, his fellow Englishmen Chris Wood, Andy Sullivan and Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello.
Nine players earn automatic berths on the 12-man Europe Team by the end of August, with Clarke later naming three captain's picks to complete the team.
"With five rookies currently in, I'll probably be looking towards experience to balance the team," Clarke said.
"You know, you've got the likes of Lee Westwood, who has been playing very well again. He's just outside the qualification points at the moment and there are a few other seasons guys that are right there too."
Among veterans poised to claim automatic berths were four-times major winner Rory McIlroy, British Open winner Henrik Stenson, former U.S. Open champion Justin Rose and Spanish stalwart Sergio Garcia. Continued...


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Great Rann of Kutch
I was in class 5 when I heard about The Rann of Kutch in my geography class for the first time. It was a great experience to see it for real. The little desert called the salt desert is a salt marsh located near the Great Rann of Kutch in Kutch district, Gujrat. The salt desert is something that you must see at least once in your lifetime. It is a harmony of salt and stones collected together and surrounded by the sea on one side and the desert on the other. It has a bizarre charm to it. It holds unexpected surprises, which will definitely humble your unquenchable traveller's spirit.
I was in class 5 when I heard about The Rann of Kutch in my geography class for the first time. It was a great experience to see it for real. The little desert called the salt desert is a salt marsh located near the Great Rann of Kutch in Kutch district, Gujrat. The salt desert is something that you must see at least once in your lifetime. It is a harmony of salt and stones collected together and surrounded by the sea on one side and the desert on the other. It has a bizarre charm to it. It holds unexpected surprises, which will definitely humble your unquenchable traveller's spirit.
The perfect host for anyone's next vacation. If you love heritage & traditional value, if you are a nature admirer, if heartening arts and crafts interest you, if captivating nomadic lifestyle appeals you, this is the place of your dream destination. Splendid vistas, intriguing history, lively people, abundance of tradition, color and fascination. The Rann Mahotsav of Kutch is also gaining a lot of popularity, it is a month-long carnival organized by the Gujarat state government to showcase the unique culture, traditions, local arts and crafts of the region. There are lots of options to buy and shop here. The festival is organized around the full moon nights of winter. The Rann of Utsav for this year would be organized during the period of 15 Dec, 2013 to 31st January, 2014.
The White Desert, endless, infinite stretch of nothingness. Except, salt. A perfect place to camp, in the darkness, away from the hullabaloo of a city. If you're lucky or you plan your visit to the White Desert on a full moon night, you'll be treated to brilliant reflections, mind-blowing scenes of a gleaming salty surface.
Beyond words, its plain Beautifull!!
Among the many Jat communities in India, Kutchchy Jats are nomadic, separated from their fellow families in Pakistan. They rear cattle, breed camels and indulge in exceptional artwork.
One of the most beautiful places on earth, Rann of Kutch fills you with a sense of awe! It's a white stretch of land till the eyes can see. White un ending patch of land. The vastness of the place brings out a philosopher in you, when u start thinking about how tiny you are!
Make sure you plan in such a manner that you reach the White Desert before the sun sets. It is beauty to watch it in the setting sun light, twilight and then the moonlight. The transition is serene. Carry reasonable supply of water. And try planning the trip on a full moon night.
Day 3: Zainabad - Through the Little Rann of Kachchh - Adesar - Bhuj The next day began early before sunrise. The excitement was palpable, and both of us very quickly got ready. If everything went well, we would be through the LRK to Adesar in no time and would reach Bhuj quite early. However, the possibility of turning back after doing quite some distance in the Rann was also huge. We left for Jhijuwada at about 8:30 am after a hearty breakfast at Desert Coursers and armed with a packed lunch of sandwiches for the road. A word of advice for those entering the Rann - plan for the worst, and carry some drinking water with you. We entered the Rann through the same cut in the road we had discovered the previous evening. The entry points into the Rann are limited because of a thick vegetation of shrubs. We were quite aware of the fact that it would be difficult to exit the Rann too, if we were able to cross it somehow in the first place. Our hypothesis was that if we reach a salt farm on the other side of the Rann, there should definitely exist a track leading to a village on or near the highway to Bhuj. Keeping this in mind, I'd marked a village called Varnu Wandh near the highway which also had several salt farms near it, which we were able to clearly see on Google Earth. To make things further interesting, we had marked an oasis as seen on Google Earth on our GPS device, so the first target for the day was to reach this oasis. We followed the initial tyre marks which apparentely were headed straight towards the oasis as our GPS indicated. The shrubs disappeared, and soon all we could see was the parched land of the Rann. As we went deeper, the Rann started to get marshier and I shifted to 4H just to be safe. I'd heard that sometimes the upper crust just gives way all of a sudden and the chances of getting stuck in mud are quite high. At least with 4H on, there was a (false) sense of security that in case it happens, we stand a chance to get out of the rut. The tyre marks now seemed to go in a different direction, so we had to leave them and move in the general direction of the oasis. After driving for another 10 minutes or so, we found another set of tyre marks which were moving towards the oasis. In the Rann, it makes sense to stick to existing tyre marks, lest one intends to get stuck anywhere. These tracks led to a salt farm, and as the farm came nearer, the tracks became marshier. We decided not to head straight towards the salt farm, but skirt it to avoid the marshier patch around it. I parked the car near the house at the corner of the farm and walked towards it. The man working there came towards me and gave me the bad news that it would not be possible to cross the Rann. He was speaking in Gujarati, so we were both unable to comprehend each other completely, but as much as I could understood from him, there was some river ahead which was impossible to cross. It had been 1 hour 15 minutes since we'd taken the cut from Jhijuwada, and after coming so deep into the Rann, we were in no mood to go back. Disheartened, I gave the news to Aarti, but we both decided to at least see this river and maybe catch some interesting shots near the water body. Somehow the concept of a river through the Rann did not make sense, and we were hoping against hope that it was not true. We moved ahead. The tyre tracks soon disappeared, and we were left on our own, heading towards the village Varnu Wandh based on the directions the GPS gave us. We'd chucked the idea of locating the oasis, since it would definitely be marshy there. The drive during the next 45 minutes can at best be described as exhilarating. Cruising at 60 kmph through the Rann with nothing as far as the eye could see was a fantastic experience, difficult to describe in words. Some sets of tyre tracks came up, but disappeared soon, and seemed to head in a different direction. With nothing to see at the horizon, there is little reference frame to give a direction sense to the driver. All this while, we were waiting to hit the edge of a river or a huge water body, but nothing came up. We were filled with mixed emotions, the deeper we went, the greater chance we had of crossing the Rann, however the greater the risk of turning back at the last moment. We also found a set of stone pillars erected one after the other at equal distance forming markers of a path through the Rann, although there were no tyre tracks next to them. This gave us further confidence to move ahead, and we did.
The ground below you has no trace of sand but hard crystalline salt. Stretches for miles and miles and binds you with its unexplored mystery.
Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India
Great Rann of Kutch: This is the White desert- Spread in 7,505.22 square km. It is magnificent and is one of its kind. You need to experience sunset at this location. We had planned a 3 day trip to Kutch, during which we spent the first night at Shaam-e-Sarhad- a village resort in Hodka, food there was awesome and we got a feel of staying in village with facilities of urban area. We thoroughly enjoyed the handicraft village during the day and in the evening we went to the Rann. We had to walk about 4-5 Km inside the Rann so that we can get away from the crowd and actually feel the white desert. The experience was extraordinary and tiring. We found that desert was sapping the energy from us and we couldn't even sit as the salt was wet. We had thought to stay till night and enjoy the moonlit night, but then unfortunately it was a no moon night.
The Great Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India and the Sindh province of Pakistan. This was our first major destination and we ride to such a long distance to see the white sands and Rann festival here. Spend whole day 3 at RoK and near by places.
Mesmerizing place to see and feel by your self.Endless beauty of worlds largest Salt desert is a must have experience for every travel loving individual.The beauty of White Rann is at its best when its Full Moon night.White Rann is divided in two parts where vehicles are allowed up to certain place.The Sunset view at White Rann is very pleasing and colorful , plan your time accordingly so that you won't miss this alluring moment.Image source:Nirbhay Creations
Main attraction of Gujrat and one of the must seen places in India is Runn of kutch. It is around 70 Km from the nearest railway station, Bhuj. People generally go there via auto, rental cars or may be in a tourist bus if large in number. You can find the tropic of Cancer passing within the way to kutch. In between you can have lunch in dhabas at max. 100 rs per person. There is entry fee of 100 rs per person but can be subsidized through proper proof of student ( On paper proof not just ID card). There are two places, one is Kala Doongar, near to the kutch, A scenic beauty point showing Arabian sea, surrounding mountains and bridge over there. Second, is the runn of kutch itself, also called White Dessert, which is basically salt shining all over spreading till infinity (well it looks like it) and you can walk over it, play something with friends, can have some quite time staring at the horizon, horse riding, long walk in any direction you want, can have beautiful photo shoot, sunrise and sunset are awesome there, star gazing ( a lot and lot of stars.. bringing wow!! in your face) and also full moon looks just perfect there. There is also a Runn Utsav, which includes various fun activities, introduces you to its culture, stay in those rounded huts called Bhunga-traditional homes of Kutch and many more things. This whole thing is available in some package. Many families and tourist come to visit for this Runn Utsav. But as we were students, we decided not to take this package and explore ourselves.
The Great Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India and the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is about 7,505.22 square kilometres (2,897.78 sq mi) in size and is reputed to be one of the largest salt desert in the world.My trip to Kutch was instantly planned and is best one till date.This trip was special for two reasons. One, I had a thing for white desert even before I saw Mr Amitabh Bachhan promoting this in GUJRAT tourism. Second, this was the first time I dropped the idea of solo trip and planned this trip with someone. And I was going there with a friend whom I never met before. Travelers are connected through their souls and so were we.DAY 1. 30 Dec ,2015 After a delayed train we reached bhuj station by 2pm and missed the bus right in front of our eyes which we were supposed to board for Rann Utsav. Fortunately, proper arrangement of waiting hall and washrooms was made where we were to wait until the next bus came. We till then went to a nearby dhaba in bhuj had our lunch and came back to the waiting hall. After waiting there for almost 3 hours we left for dhordho tent city which took us an hour to reach there. We checked into tent city. When we found the tent( J-56) it exceeded our expectations. Our first activity was White Desert visit. We used as much time as it is required for dumping the bags in the room. Then we headed towards the main gate to get into camel carts which were provided on first come first serve basis and we didn't want to miss the chance. After reaching at the main gate of dhordho tent city we saw 7-8 camel carts which were yet to be filled. We both relaxed and smiled looking at each other. We got into camel cart,passed the Dhordo tent city on our way to the white desert. Right after crossing the BSF check post, you haven't leave the road (check for tyre tracks on the left side) and drive through the desert. Yeah you heard it right - Off-roading!!! So SUVs are highly recommended. OurCamel cart ran through the vast expanse effortlessly, making its own road and leaving a cloud of sand behind it. (In case you don't get off the road and continue straight, the road leads to India bridge and the Indo-Pak border.) Cars are permitted only till the point. After that there is the White Desert and there are your two feet - as far as they can take you.We had reached there at the perfect time - an hour before the sunset. The sun was still blazing, but we couldn't spot much whiteness around. This was so different from all the snow white pictures of Rann that I have seen. There were people around though, a little too much to spoil the mood and all the photography attempts. We had to leave the group and walked further inside. The more we walked inside the more white the land became. We walked more than a mile or so, till the salt layer was almost 3 inches deep. The sun has set by then. But there was still daylight. And it was snow white all around, just that it wasn't snow. We stood there for a while, clicked few pictures and walked back towards the group. Got back into the camel carts and headed toward the tent city. After a day long journey in train we were tired. We relaxed for sometime in the tent and headed to the dining hall. Post dinner, we took a walk through tent city.It was 2 days past full moon. Wishing that I could see a waning moon I looked up. I couldn't see a moon, but what I saw was jaw-dropping. An infinite black sky with more stars and constellations than I had seen in my entire life was spread out above me. Wasn't it the same sky that I see in Mumbai or Delhi or Jaipur.Wonder how I never saw so many stars in those cities or at my hometown? Or was it a desert thing? The starry sky seemed to merge with the unending dark horizon. We sat there silently for sometime looking up at the sky.It was getting colder but somehow it didn't matter. The entire universe was staring down back at us-twinkling. And there was absolute silence and a perfect company. 'The silence that is in the starry sky' in the words of William Wordsworth. Then phone broke us out of our reverie and shattered that silence too.But those moments of silence away from people were peaceful. We got up and walked back to our tents as it was late already.But "That place made me dream. Dream beyond infinity." And trust me you would feel every bit of it when you'll visit the Great Rann of Kutch.The Land of the White Salt Desert and exquisite art and craft, KUTCH is a quite HEAVEN.If you are looking for lots of colour, peace,flaming flamingos, flying cranes and different migratory birds, then KUTCH, GUJRAT is the IDEAL Place for you.The white desert comes alive under the moonlight and the unending horizon merges into the moonlight. Rann Utsav is held every year from Nov-March. I would suggest everyone to must visit Great Rann of Kutch once. And It'll attract you again & again everytime you'll plan a trip. PS:- This article is solely dedicated to a evening Rann of Kutch. The rest of the journey will be documented in a separate post. So what are you waiting for?HURRY! You can suggest your loved ones and everyone you know has wanderlust in her/his veins a visit to white desert.Will update more in my next story of Rannutsav. For further details:- email@example.com
Jaisalmer makes it all too easily to any list of places to visit in India: unabashedly colorful, gorgeously earthy, and abundantly historic. It has the bustling flea markets, the sandstone architecture, the royal heritage, the vibrantly-clad women – all the makings of the exotic orient that many a travelers seek. Situated in the heart of the Rajasthan desert, it is the land of destination weddings and camel safaris. But it suffers a certain caricaturing: almost every aspect of life here seems to pander to these glossy catalog ideas of India, lending it an air of artifice.The Little Rann of Kutch, in central Gujarat, suffers fewer pretenses. Situated in a state that has until recently not been seen as a tourism hub, it is desert land that retains a crude earthy flair that is simultaneously charming and accommodating. While a salt marsh makes up much of the landscape, presenting some breathtaking photo-ops, it also has a vibrant artistic tradition that spills onto the painted huts, the clothing, and even the cow bells. It is even possible to spend a night at the border of the desert in mud huts cosying up around a fire by night. Something that seemed to be the sole domain of Rajasthan until not too long ago.
6. Rann of KutchWhen the Sun shows up in the morning, the white salt of the Rann of Kutch sparkles in all its glory.
Rann of KutchOne of the remotest places in India, and the largest salt desert in the world, the Rann of Kutch comes to life sometime in October. Imagine what nothingness would be like, and the Rann of Kutch is probably that nothingness multiplied by 100.
The land with the crystal shine grace of white sand spread across a great distance in Gujarat. Spend some quality time camping, enjoying the bone fire, revealing out surroundings, riding on camels and trying to fall asleep beneath the shimmering sheet of twinkling stars. Leave all the problems dug in the heap of sand and swear not to remember it ever again.Sacred Forest, Mawphlong Be prepared to resist the charming glory of meadows resting amidst a magical forest, defying most of the nature's laws. Worth a visit spot for sore hearts, this enchanting treat of greenery and mystical mountains enclosed with ultimate peace is like anything. You can't afford to miss this!!Traveling probably is the most effective cure to heal up that break in your heart with the ointment of joy, adventure and tranquility.Have you recently had a relationship breakup? Do nightmares wake you up with horrible jerks?? Does this heavy heart, plead to burst out??? Oh Lord!! Move on chap; let your mind and heart breathe in a blissful and happening air once again. Step out of the blanket drenched with your tears and step into your running shoes to get set go for an exhilarating trip to any of the below mentioned spots blessed with spellbinding landscape and serenity. Swipe away loneliness and mingle up with ancient tribes, exploring the historic trance of eminent places, take a fresh dive into the ocean and swim with colorful fishes, relish the ultimate sun shower and rest in the arms of the moon.
WHITE RANN has a 3 or 4 month festival called RANN UTSAV every year . That is a place which has a speciality called WHITE DESERT. that is not below than HEAVEN on the earth. we spent 5 hour there and visited rann area and also market which is famous for handicrafts. if anyone visits here there will not be a bad deal for spend a night in tent at WHITE RANN . At 4 pm we again up on the bus for return to BHUJ . here our journey to home began .
February is the best time to visit Kutch because it is off season and pretty cold. But if you button up well, in the day time you can enjoy the salt spread marshy ground and explore the local areas. If you are a running enthusiast you can also participate in a trail marathon organised by The Outdoor Journal. You will also be just in time for the Rann Utsav, skipping the extra tourist lot that crowded there in the previous months.To reach Kutch, the nearest airport is in Bhuj or you can take a train to Ahmedabad and hire a taxi from Ahmedabad to the Rann of Kutch (402 km).
Kutchi culture is prominent in Bhuj. To get a feel of that, we had booked a Kutchi-hut style resort. The resort was an instant energy booster. The splendid view of bright moon, cute little huts along the pool, and their reflection made it a perfect capture!
Kutch nahi dekha to kuch nahi dekha..!
West of our country lies a land, sprinkled with magic dust that creates a mystical environment and we like to call this land; Kutch. Rann Of Kutch is an exquisite destination and if you still have not visited it, then it is high time that you do. You can explore the near by regions such as Dholavira, Bhuj and Kandla that are historically very important. In December, the weather will be just perfect for you to travel to this western heaven.How to reach Rann Of Kutch:The nearest airport is in Bhuj. You can reach the Rann Of Kutch by road and rail as well.
February is the best time to visit Kutch because it is off season and pretty cold. But if you button up well, in the day time you can enjoy the salt spread marshy ground and explore the local areas. If you are a running enthusiast you can also participate in a trail marathon organised by The Outdoor Journal. You will also be just in time for the Rann Utsav, skipping the extra tourist lot that crowded there in the previous months.To reach Kutch, the nearest airport is in Bhuj or you can take a train to Ahmedabad and hire a taxi from Ahmedabad to the Rann of Kutch (402 km).
Kutch, Gujarat- The northwest of Gujarat is abode to the largest district in India - Kutch. Rann of Kutch has 18 cultural tribes which makes the place well-liked among travellers. The never-ending desert plains give an enigmatic view in the monsoons especially as other part of the year, this desert looks like a white bed of land. From cultural shows depicting the tradition and culture of Gujarat to camel safaris, a lot can be enjoyed by the tourists visiting this destination.
Another hour of the thrill ride later and chats with the autowala bhaiya –listening to local myths of Bhuj being built on the head of a hugeeeeeeee snake and when the snake moves- Bhuj shakes and hence the earthquakes , passing through the Rann Utsav stalls I finally reached the entrance to the White desert. So its nothing like I imagined it to be. I wanted to run with the wind on the vast expanse of white nothingness , just my 20kg backpack with a borrowed tent didn't let me run too far.
The famed all-white ground of at the Rann of Kutch is rendered by the salt marshes here. In fact, the term "Rann" literally means a salt marsh. Over the years the place has gained massive popularity for being a must-visit destination for serious solo bikers across the globe. The amazing ecosystem enables the balance of a desert on one side and sea on the other.Must do while here: Visit the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. Watch the sun set at Mandvi Beach.For more details, read this.
Our Bhunga (Mud house) had 2 double beds and the wooden roof contrasted pretty well with the colorful bathroom door, the looking mirror outlined with mud work, the beautiful windows, it was such a happy place to be. After having lunch in the resort, we left to see sunset at the Rann. Cab guy dropped us in the car parking and like all other tourists, we had to take a government run bus to the second stop, from where we would need a camel or horse ride. Instead of taking the bus, we decided to walk to the second stop. What a perfect decision it was. Long never ending deserted road with peace spread out on both sides of road, we lived the moments running jumping taking selfies, shooting videos and relished an uninterrupted view of the setting sun. We further took a bouncy camel ride to reach the white desert. And the moon has risen on the white desert. It was getting dark and the moon light was getting brighter than ever. There was joy all around, people dancing to their own beat, music throbbing on loudspeaker, flashing phone lights, reflection of moon on the salt water ground, it was a site to take in. We kept walking away from the crowds to reach a quiet spot. I set my tripod to experiment some sky shots while my friends had wine straight from the bottle and talked to the moon.
Finally we were at the renowned Rann of Kutch. Permits had been taken earlier.There were 2 check points before we landed on the white desert. Rann is an astonishing and stunning place. An ocean of salted marshy land. Never had i seen such a view or place on this earth.
It was the Valentine's Day weekend, and I was on my way to Ahmedabad (from Bengaluru). There were 18 other riders with me; people who had travelled from Pune, Vadodara and Delhi just to get a taste of Kutch. On the first day, we had breakfast and got ready to ride 420 km to Kalo Dungar, the Black Hill. It's the highest point in Kutch, and lies about 90 km from Bhuj.
Kutch (Kachchh) is a geographic phenomenon located in the India's wild west. The first thing which comes in mind when someone, especially from India, hear the word 'Kutch' is the endless white landscape, usually shining with the moon light but Kutch is much more than just that a white landscape. It is home to one of the most exquisite handicraft and textile work of india, one of the most beautiful beach of the country, one of the five largest Harappan sites and most prominent archaeological sites in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization and much more.
White Rann (desert) is the place which can make you skip a breath, the moment you see it first time. It's such a phenomenal piece of nature which can make you fall in love with it. Especially consider to visit it during sunset and staying till the moon reflects it's shine over the white desert to offer divine views.
We have noted down top 10 reasons to make you travel to Kutch :
Day 7: Rann sight seeing
Blessed with desert and sea on both the sides and divided into two parts, the Rann of Kutch is the largest salt desert in India as well as in the world. Rann Utsav is yet another massive festivals of Gujarat which celebrates love, life and culture at its best over a period of two months. The festival is currently on for the year 2016-2017.Best Time To Visit: November to FebruaryOther Things To Do: Hot Air Ballooning, Desert Safari, International Kite Festival in Jan. 20. Be A Part Of The Sunburn Festival, Goa
This Place known as the white land is almost 40km in length and around 80kms from Bhuj. You can take a personal cab or the Bus service is also there if you are out on college wala trip or on tight budget, i would suggest you take a Cab.Next up was Mandvi Beach, around 60km from Bhuj. You can take cabs and also Buses which are readily available. This place has personal Beach as well as normal Beach. But the Normal Beach is also good too and you find some activities like parasailing, Boating etc available which is not there at the Personal Beach.
9. Rann of Kutch, India.The Great Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. Although most of the marsh is in protected areas, the habitats are vulnerable to cattle grazing, firewood collection and salt extraction operations, all of which may involve transportation that disturbs wildlife. There are many salt farms in the area.Annually, the Government of Gujarat hosts a 3 month long festival during winter called the "Rann Utsav festival of the Rann" where tourists can see the various sights of the Rann.Rann Utsav gives visitors not only a chance to experience full moon on salt deserts but also get a taste of the local culture, cuisine and hospitality. Specially built local houses are also used to house tourists to give them a taste of local traditions. Many adventure clubs and travel clubs organize expeditions. More information about Rann Utsav can be found here.
Being the only white desert of India, Kutch has quite the view to mesmerize you with. It is also one of the few places around Ahmedabad that does not give off the religious vibe from the very start, making it an ideal location for you if you're more of an Atheist looking for a Western India trip. Striking and dreamlike does not even begin to describe the exquisiteness that this place has to offer. Located at a distance of 400 kms from Ahmedabad, it is convenient enough for a quick night stay. Lightly populated, it is also home to major cultural towns like Dholavira, Mandvi and Bhuj. From crafts to embroidery and annual functions, July to March would be the perfect time to pack your bags for a stay here.Distance from Ahmadabad - 272 Km
5. Rann of KutchThis area across Gujarat is also known as the salt pans of India. Try breaking some land speed records or camp out and gaze at the stars in the middle of blessed nothingness and feel your petty problems dissolve away. Break the records of speed and Sleep in the arms of White sand and moon.
The next day morning we left for Kala Dongar (Black Mountain). Its a 90 km stretch. The kutch area is very much controlled by the Indian Border Security Force so we need to obtain a permit at a checkpoint called Bhirandiara village which is 52 kms from Bhuj. For the permits, every individual has to produce his personal ids for clearance. We obtained permits and made our way clear for Kala Dongar. The Kala Dongar is a must visit spot which gives a view of the white sand desert from the top.
At 5.30 am we fought all the battles to get up early in the morning as we just had 4 hours of sleep. I was thinking to skip the sun rise but said to myself "You never know when you gonna come back here" so just get up and go for the sunrise". As we got out from the room, we were freezed as the cold was unbearable and to the max. Still, we managed to go to the white desert. We were eagerly waiting for the sun rise and then we got a mesmerizing view of the dawn with the sunrise..."Goodness, couldn't believe my eyes. We got it captured.
Kalo Dungar
Kalo Dungar, Gujarat 370510
Yet another hillock that overlooks the Great Raan of Kutch, this place is often referred to as Black Hill. Hence the name, Kalo Dungar. One will find the sacred Dattatreya temple atop the hill which is quite a distance to cover. Along ones way, uphill one is introduced to a number of ravines and canyons that remind one of the forces of nature that are at contact play. The area is covered in greenery and moss. One is sure to enjoy the clean air and sacred atmosphere at the temple atop Kalo Dungar.
Yet another hillock that overlooks the Great Raan of Kutch, this place is often referred to as Black Hill. Hence the name, Kalo Dungar. One will find the sacred Dattatreya temple atop the hill which is quite a distance to cover. Along ones way, uphill one is introduced to a number of ravines and canyons that remind one of the forces of nature that are at contact play. The area is covered in greenery and moss. One is sure to enjoy the clean air and sacred atmosphere at the temple atop Kalo Dungar.
The 400 year old Dattatreya Temple is the highest point of Kutch (Note - go if you have extra time!)
This is the highest point of Kutch at a height of 460 mtrs approximately. It is around 95 kms from Bhuj. The best is to have your own vehicle or otherwise you can hire cabs from Bhuj which charge approximately INR 12/KM. It works out cheaper in a group.
Kalo Dungar is the highest spot in the Rann of Kutch area, giving you a panaromic view of the Great Rann. This place is also famous for the 'priests' feeding the jackals which come here during the monsoon. The drive is short, but the roads are narrower as you make your way out from Hodko, going past the Border check post and the town of Khavda, up towards the summit of the hill. The views of the Rann from the Kalo Dungar are fascinating. For any traveller, it is a must as an introduction to the Rann. The beauty and span of the white desert amazes you. Magnificent would be an understatement. If one does come here just after the rains, you could also spot the migratory flamingos at the great lake just a detour from Khavda village. Hodko to Kalo Dungar - Approx 30 mins
watch the Sun set among a series of hills rolling on for a distance
Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest point in Kutch, Gujarat, India, at 462 m. It is located at 97 km from District headquarters of Bhuj and 25 km from nearest town Khavda. The panoramic view of Rann of Kutch from this spot is breathtaking. It is also know for the Daattatreya Temple atop the hill. Legend says that when Dattatreya walked on the earth, he stopped at the Black Hills and found a band of starving jackals. Being a god, he offered them his body to eat and as they ate, his body continually regenerated itself. Because of this, for the last four centuries, the priest at the temple has prepared a batch of prasad, cooked rice, that is fed to the jackals after the evening aarti. Also, the hill is a magnetic hill, as was recently discovered.
Highest point in Kutch
Kala Dungar is highest point in Kutch. At 458m above sea level this place gives a panoramic view of the Great Rann. Kala Dungar has many small mountains, so you can enjoy hiking on these mountains (hiking here is easy). At Kala dungar we did a small trek around hills and enjoyed the view of the Rann from top. Indian bridge was okay, as we did not have the permit to go further in so there was nothing much to do or see
Take a last detour to the black hills of Kalo DungarIf you're up for a detour around Bhuj, Kalo Dungar is a great spot to tick off your bucket list before you leave Kutch. These black hills are around an hour away and make for a great escape for a panoramic view of Kutch. The 400-year old Dattareya temple is another attraction this spot is famous for.
there's another place of the BSF, the war memorial and the India bridge. i went there, the journey is what i liked the most. i found these fishes washed up and dried on the sides of the road. photography inside is not allowed... so no pics to post!
We got in bed tucked ourselves in two blankets each and decided to wake up early to go to Kalo Dungar. Kalo Dungar is the highest point in Kutch and probably the only place in Kutch to get the panaromic view of the Great Rann of Kutch. Since it is located very near to the Pakistan border, there is an Army post at the top; beyond here, only military personnel are allowed. Gaping at the splendor view in front of you, it feels like you are at the edge of the earth, on the brink of vastness that fades off towards infinity.
From Kalo Dungar we drove straight to Rann of Kutch, the destination .Its about 45 km from Kalo Dungar and as we moved down from the hilly ranges, we saw plain land, plain land as far as the eye could see. The road was straight and both side we had raw earth land, stretched wide into the horizon. It was like the raw playground that had no structure built on it neither it knew it boundaries.
It is probably the only place in Kutch from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is noticeable. The mission was to reach before sunset or one would not be able to appreciate the ravishing and the alluring scenery of the setting sun. Most of us reached the destination in time, even though the ride had been delayed due to unavoidable reasons. Once we did reach Kalo Dungar, we were mesmerised by the beauty in front of us. The white desert behind the hills became more beautiful with the dusk falling in. After spending a few hours at Kalo Dungar, we headed for Dhordo which was 50 km away. We checked in to The Rann Home Stay Resort, freshened up, had dinner and visited the nearby White Desert to enjoy its glimmering and glittering beauty under the luminescence of the full moon. The experience was so overwhelming that it cannot be translated into words.
Highest point of the Kutch, Kalo Dungar is one of the few places in the world where the earth surface and the sky appears to meet to create a Horizon. Kale Dungar simply offers majestic views of nature.
Kalo Dungar ( The Black Hills ) is rather blue than black, it is located in kutch, gujarat of India and we are continuing this post as a part of Kutch series. You can visit our post of Dholavira here.Kalo Dungar is the highest point (462 mts) of Kutch district, and it is the one of the only way which offer the majestic panoramic view of the famous White Rann (desert) of Kutch.
Day: 2 Visit Swaminarauan Temple in Bhuj. Start driving in morning towrds Kalo Dungar from BhujSpend some hours at top of the hill.Start driving further to reach Rann Utsav at White Desert, DhordoReturn to Bhuj
So as planned, we got on our enfield(provided by our lovely host, Mr. Jadeja) and head out towards Kalo Dungar. Kalo Dungar(Black Hills)is a major attraction simply because of the view and the importance it holds. The highest point in entire Kutch. At 462m, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire Rann.Since it is very close to the border, there's an army outpost at the top; beyond which only army personnel are allowed.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Sasan Gir, Dist: Junagadh, Gujarat, India, Junagadh 362135
The GIR Forest National Park is situated about 342 kilometres from the city of Ahmedabad and is a breeding area for the Asiatic Lion. The place was declared to be a protected area in 1990 by the Nawab of Junagadh. One can also expect to find panthers lurking about here. The park is also home to deers, peacocks, gazelles and nilgais. The borders of this forest reserve are home to some villages and hamlets inhabited by the Maldhari tribes. A tour of these villages will also one a glimpse into the lives they lead and their folk art. One needs to be attentive to the sounds here as the cry of a languor or monkeys could indicate that some jungle cat is on the prowl.
The GIR Forest National Park is situated about 342 kilometres from the city of Ahmedabad and is a breeding area for the Asiatic Lion. The place was declared to be a protected area in 1990 by the Nawab of Junagadh. One can also expect to find panthers lurking about here. The park is also home to deers, peacocks, gazelles and nilgais. The borders of this forest reserve are home to some villages and hamlets inhabited by the Maldhari tribes. A tour of these villages will also one a glimpse into the lives they lead and their folk art. One needs to be attentive to the sounds here as the cry of a languor or monkeys could indicate that some jungle cat is on the prowl.
Considered a jewel of the Gujarat's ecological resources, Gir National Park is a hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, which subsist on rivers and streams. Among the many water-bodies in the reserve is the Kamleshwar Dam, known for its large crocodile population. According to official census figures, Gir has about 300 Lions and 300 Leopards, making it one of the major big-cat concentrations in India. The experience here is one of a kind!
Home to the Asiatic Lions, Gir National Park is one of Asia's most important wildlife sanctuaries. Proactive measures by the State Government and wildlife activists has resulted in the protection of this delicate ecosystem. The lion breeding program has bred about 180 lions till date.
Gir is for you nature lovers. Getting to experience safari adventures, you can ride through the Gir forest in search of the king of the jungle. Setting out bright and early in the morning in the open jeeps gives a better chance of lion sightings. Munching on hot and mouth watering jalebis was also one of our morning routines at the sweets shops close to our guest houses.
1. Gir National Lion park 2. Girnar Temple- Jungadh
The only home to the Asiatic lion, Gir National Park is a story to be proud of- a story of bringing back the Asiatic Lion from the brink of extinction. A story of restoring it to numbers from a plunging 12 to a healthy 500+ as on today. Located in Junagadh district with nearest flight connectivity from Rajkot, witness these majestic social cats in their true homes, living their as the rightful kings of the forest!
The Gir National Park and wildlife sanctuary is located about 65 km south east in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. Gir National Park is one of the India's finest wildlife sanctuaries located in Gujarat. This national park is set up in an area of 1412 square km. of lush deciduous forests. This national park was established on 18th September 1965 as a Forest Reserve to conserve the Asiatic lion. This sanctuary is the final refuge of the rare Asian lions which roamed freely two centuries ago throughout Middle East and some parts of India. Sasan, with a forest rest house, is the headquarters of the sanctuary. Since 1884, Gir National Park has been the only habitat of the Asiatic lion. During the British Raj, lions were hunted mercilessly by the British officers assisted by the obliging Maharajas and Nawabs. Every Maharaja was proud of the number of lions or tigers he killed during his lifetime. In the year 1899 the famine decreased the lion population so badly that Lord Curzon cancelled his shoot in Gir where he had been invited by the Nawab for a 'Shikaar'. The Lord Curzon also advised the ruler to protect the remaining lions. By the time India achieved independence, the number of lions get increased, but they were once again hunted by the Maharajas. The Government of India banned the hunting of lion in the mid 1960 and now this park is open only for the photo safaris. The Gir National Park later became a major tourist attraction in India. About 300 lions are found in this park.
According to official census figures, Gir national park houses over 400 critically endangered Asiatic Lion population. Apart from this Gir National park houses 300 Nilgai, Chinkara, Sambhar, Black Bucks, the four horned Antelope, Wild Boar, Indian Flying Foe, Grey Musk Shrew, Indian Hare, Pale Hedgehog, Small Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Civet, Indian Pangolin, Indian Porcupine, Ratel, Indian Fox, and Jackal. The three smaller wildcats - the Jungle Cat, Desert Cat and the Rusty Spotted Cat Several non-venomous Snakes such as the Indian Rock Python along with the four venomous varieties of Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Saw Scaled Viper and Russell's viper are the another show stopper in this wildlife reserve.
One of the oldest wildlife parks in India, Gir is home to the Asiatic Lion. Wildlife enthusiasts also visit the park to sight leopards and jungle cats as well as other animals and reptiles. For those who are fascinated with birds, you will find Malabar whistling thrush, Paradise flycatcher, crested serpent eagle, and painted storks nesting here. Book your stay at the Gir Birding Lodge for a weekend and spot as many of the 300 species as you can.Getting There: There are direct flights from Mumbai to Diu, 110 kilometres from the park. From Delhi, fly to Rajkot and drive to the park (four hours). To make the most of your experience, stay in a Jungle Lodge at the park. You can book your tour online at girlion.in.
i contacted with a local travel agency and booked a cab for GIR , because of not having a booking we couldn't able to visit actual GIR forest so we went to SASAN GIR FOREST which is also a part of GIR .GIR FOREST is actually a biggest home for aisatic lions in the world around 700 and above lions are there. we visited there ,that was a fantastic place for understanding wild life . our cab driver also mentioned us to visit JUNAGARH which is also famous for UPARKOT FORT, RANI KI VAV and also various temples and mosques. we reach at junagarh and spent a whole day there and visited various spots.there are outstanding ancient sculptures and forts which are secured under ASI .
The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1,412 km2 for the fully protected area of the national park and 1,153 km2 for the Sanctuary. The park is located 43 km north-east of Somnath and 65 km south-east of Junagadh.It is the sole home of the Asiatic lion in the wilderness, and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is protected as a result of the efforts of the government forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs. The forest area of Gir were the hunting grounds of the Nawabs of Junagadh. However, faced with a drastic drop in the lion population in Gir, Nawab Sir Muhammad Rasul Khanji Babi declared Gir as a "protected" area in 1900. His son, Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khan III later assisted in the conservation of the lions whose population had plummeted to only 20 through slaughter for trophy huntingWe had booked our stay at the Anil Farmhouse located on the bank of Hiran River and surrounded by meadows of Gir Forest. After grabbing a quick snack we went to the river banks to spot a number of lazing wild Mugger crocodiles and a number of avian fauna. We spent the evening surveying the beautiful mango orchards at the resort immersed in coffee and conversations.
Gir National ParkOn our third day in Somnath we decided to visit Gir National Park, the only home of the majestic Asiatic Lion. Gir is located at 80kms from Somnath and we decided on a quick day trip to the park to go say hello to the lions. When we left from Somnath, we weren't hopeful of sighting any lions but we still went, knowing in our hearts that the chance of seeing a lion was very slim. However, when we reached there we were pleasantly surprised. Not only did we see a lion, we saw a full pride - one majestic lion and three lionesses. We spotted them sleeping under the shade of a tree and honestly, it was one of the most surreal moments of my life. Seeing a lion so close was something that I had never even imagined, but it happened and it was everything I had hoped for, and more.
If you are looking for a 'wild' weekend, a trip to Gir National Park should be in the offing. Spread across a vast area, the park is home to the lion. The experience of visiting the park is well worth the journey. Indulge in some bird-watching with 250 bird species on display. Among the other wild animals, you can catch a glimpse of the leopard, hyena and chinkara, among others. The crocodile breeding farm is also a famous landmark. One should also embark on an evening safari. Are you a wildlife lover? Then the Gir National Park should catch your attention more than any other place on this list. This place is known to be the habitat of the Asiatic Lions and these mighty beasts are a sight to watch. Apart from spotting a lion, this park has much to offer you in terms of safaris and jungle tours, bird watching and other such soothing activities. You will see a different you, all revved up when you return from Gir. The Gir Forest National Park is the peaceful abode of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is a picture of peace and tranquility broken only by the sounds of birds and beast. Early morning trips into this wildlife sanctuary are the best time to spot wildlife and with a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of a lion or two.Distance from Ahmadabad - 355 Km
Day 4 - Gir Forest National ParkThe Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Sasan-Gir in Gujarat State. its 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Junagadh and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Amreli. The only home of the endangered mighty Asiatic Lion, Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular attractions of Gujarat. In 1965, Gir forest was titled as wildlife sanctuary and in 1975 it was declared as a National Park. Spread in a huge area of 1412 square km, the national park houses around 38 species of mammals, 300 avifauna species, and 37 species of reptiles and over 2000 insect species. Enjoy jeep safari and bird watching at Sasan Gir. Like Africa, Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild Apart from these animals the park is a home to two different species of Deer. The Sambar is counted largest Indian Deer. Tourists who ever visit Gir Park often love jeep safaris. A ride in wild jungle is such an adventurous idea for every visitor. But, for this ride, you must have to obtain permission.This is such a wild attraction in Gir. While you are on Jeep Safari, you can spot the Lions in their natural habitat, when they are on the prowl. Watching the Lions from open-roof jeep is altogether a wonderful experience. During your Jeep Safari tour, you can also click some pictures of the Lions. Best time to spot the Lions are at the dusk and dawn. Jeeps and guides are made available by the Forest Department. (Note: National Park will be CLOSED from 16-Jun-2017 till 15-Oct-2017). Like around 2pm we left the Gir sasan and headed back to porbandar
Mandvi Beach
This beach at Ahmedpur is considered to be the best in all of Gujarat and is a great place to vacation, soak in the sun while lying on its sandy beaches. The water is fine for wading or swimming and one will spot a number of sand castles being built by kids all along the beach. One can also make the most of the water sports like skiing, parasailing, surfing, water scooters and speed boats that are available at the beach. Indeed, Mandvi Beach is a great place for one to vacation and has become a favourite spot with the locals and as well as the tourists.
This beach at Ahmedpur is considered to be the best in all of Gujarat and is a great place to vacation, soak in the sun while lying on its sandy beaches. The water is fine for wading or swimming and one will spot a number of sand castles being built by kids all along the beach. One can also make the most of the water sports like skiing, parasailing, surfing, water scooters and speed boats that are available at the beach. Indeed, Mandvi Beach is a great place for one to vacation and has become a favourite spot with the locals and as well as the tourists.
A silent, non- commercialized beach.. which is actually a relief. A great place to relax.
The beach is about 8 - 10 kms away from the palace. Its about 25 minutes drive if the way is known. Mandvi beach is a treat, the water is not harsh and saline like other sea water. The waves are gentle giving one plenty of chances to float in the sea. The sunset view from the water or the beach both is breathtaking. The clean beach and the tall standing windmills from one end to the other makes it picturesque:)
It is a private beach owned by Mandvi Beach Resort and one of the cleanest one that we have visited. You can stay at this beach in the luxurious tents or just spend a day( as we did) by paying 550 INR per person(lunch is complimentary). Last day we spent at Mandvi beach which was the most relaxing part of the trip. We had to skip eating Dabeli at Mandvi because of time constraint (Madvi is place where Dabeli was invented). We felt that we should have spent more time at each destination but then we hope we go back again someday.
Mandavi is around 60 kms from Bhuj, buses keeps on running frequently in every 10 minutes. Beach is 2 kms from Bus stand. Its very nice beach, you can see wind mill closely from there and camel riding, horse riding was also available there, along with small water rides. Water was quite clean and there was proper changing washrooms there, in case you want to have fun.
2) Mandvi, GujaratMandvi possesses a majestic view of the Arabian Sea. The beach is a curving stretch of white sand fringed by blue waters, with windmills on one side. Camel and horse rides on the beach dunes are the speciality here.
Once I crossed Bhuj by 1630, I could see green farms ahead on the Mandvi road. This was picturesque as well. Clock was ticking so was my speedometer. At 1730 I touched down at Mandvi beach. What a fantastic ride. Parked my bike and headed to beach straight away.
We rose with the morning sun, enjoying the view of countless seagulls flying over the Mandvi beach. Next, we visited the shipyard on the banks of the Rukmavati river. One couldn't help but admire the craftsmanship behind the countless boats and ships.
Mandvi is the ideal getaway location. Mandvi offers you one of the nicest beach of our country and a beautiful 'Vijay Vilas Palace' which attracted many of the bollywood film production to shoot there. Mandvi is an hour down the road from Bhuj and is a busy little place with an amazing shipbuilding yard. Hundreds of men construct, by hand, these wooden beauties for faraway Arab merchants.
Vijaya Vilas Palace which is around 5-8 km from Mandvi. It has its own private beach. This palace has been used as the set in many Hindi films and has now become a popular tourist destination. Hum Dil Dechuke Sanam was shot here..
After much deliberation we decided to move on and check out the next place on our list. After a treacherous 3 hour ride we finally reached our destination - Mandvi Beach. When you think of beach, you probably might imagine yourself holding a beer and listening to some tropical music.Mandvi will remove that thought from your mind, all i can say about Mandvi is that it's different. Different from all the other beaches you might have gone to.With scores of local food joints and activities happening around you, you won't be disappointed.After gorging on some delicious local cuisine we decided to move out as it was getting darker and we still had to cover quite a bit.
One of the prettiest beaches in India, Mandvi beach is situated in Kutch district of Gujarat. Trust me, you would rank as best if you plan to enjoy a sunset there.
Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home
Gandhi Smarak, Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad 380 027
Lying on the western banks of the River Sabarmati, this ashram is a peaceful heaven that is situated at a distance of 5 kilometres from Ahmedabad city. This ashram was founded by the great man himself, Mahatma Gandhi in 1915 as he struggled to free the country from the reins of the British Empire. It is from this place that Mahatma Gandhi carried forward his persistent struggle and garnered much support for the March of 1930 towards Dandi. The ashram is filled with items that were used by Gandhiji such as his khadi spinning wheels and, handicrafts and handmade paper.
Lying on the western banks of the River Sabarmati, this ashram is a peaceful heaven that is situated at a distance of 5 kilometres from Ahmedabad city. This ashram was founded by the great man himself, Mahatma Gandhi in 1915 as he struggled to free the country from the reins of the British Empire. It is from this place that Mahatma Gandhi carried forward his persistent struggle and garnered much support for the March of 1930 towards Dandi. The ashram is filled with items that were used by Gandhiji such as his khadi spinning wheels and, handicrafts and handmade paper.
The place is filled with various memoirs letters and other documents of the father of the nation. If you're as much into modern Indian history as my father is, you're definitely going to like it here!
Quite and knowledgeable place for history about independence and Mahatma Gandhi. the place is having the essence of why Mahatma Gandhi known as Sabarmati ke Sant.
Sabarmati Ashram..What is it?? Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Gandhi Ashram, Harijan Ashram, or Satyagraha Ashram) is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarmati. This was one of the residences of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, generally called Mahatma Gandhi (The Father of our Nation), who lived there for about twelve years along with his wife, Kasturba Gandhi. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha (which was the first mass movement of Indian Independence History) on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument. -SOURCE:- Wikipedia.
On your first day in Ahmedabad, visit the Sabarmati AshramHead to the Sabarmati Ashram and indulge in the rich history that this quaint space offers. The display of the archival material at the ashram takes you back in time to the Gandhian Era, when Sabarmati served as a hub for the freedom movement in India.
Gujrat has best roads of India. Highways are very clean and flawless. At 1305 I reached Ahemdabad, I had food in McDonalds and headed for Sabarmati Ashram.
Find peace at The Sabarmati Ashram.The Sabarmati Ashram emanates an inimitable sense of tranquility, almost as if a bubble wrap of calm envelops it. This was as big a part of Mahatma's Gandhi's life as any other and that's what makes rich history of Sabarmati an interesting fact about India's independence struggle.
When my boss asked me to accompany her to Gujarat, I just couldn't say no! Being a travel freak, I just want people to let me go! 😂😂 So, coming straight to the point!😎Just to save time, we took an early morning i.e. 5 A.M. flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad. We reached Ahmedabad airport at 6.20 A.M. and headed straight towards our hotel. Our hotel was situated at the drive-in road, just behind the Himalaya mall. Since, we were trapped in a busy schedule, we headed straight for our meetings lined up. After all the meetings for the day, we went to the very famous Sabarmati Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi used to live. Seriously, such a well maintained beautiful place, surrounded by lush green plants and Sabarmati river in the front, it was serene and calm. State of mind - peace and blank slate. Such calm environment and extremely peaceful to the soul and mind. They were also having handicraft shops and products from khadi naturals. After roaming and relaxing there for around 1 hour, we went to feed our aching tummy with some Gujarati food. To our bad luck, we didn't had the information, that eateries in Ahmedabad remains shut from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. It was a shock to us at that time, since we were so much hungry. Anyhow we managed to find a restaurant, where only we both were sitting and ordered with very less efforts, the famous and must have "Kathiyawadi Thali". Without much delay, our amazing thali arrived! Wow! Amazing thali serving khichdi, kadi, Sev tomato ki sabzi, bajre ki roti, papad, and some amazing curry with salad. It was so yummy that we ended up full.
Sabarmati Ashram is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarmati, four miles from the town hall.Address:Gandhi Ashram, Gandhi Smarak SangrahalayaAhmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380 027Opening and Closing times:08:30 – 18:30: The Ashram is open daily all year round including public holidaysAdmissionAdmission to everyone is free of chargeProhibitedSmoking and AlcoholSmoking tobacco, alcohol and drugs are not permitted on the propertyNote:Photographic and Video cameras are allowed in the Ashram and Museum.Parking, free of charge is available on the property.Happy travelingFir milege kahi kisi roj ghumte firte :)
Modhera Sun Temple
Modhera Village, Mehsana City, Modhera 382305
This temple is dedicated to the HindU Sun God, Surya on the banks of the river Pushpavati built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev. Prayers are not offered in this temple, now, and is under the supervision of ASI.
This temple is dedicated to the HindU Sun God, Surya on the banks of the river Pushpavati built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev. Prayers are not offered in this temple, now, and is under the supervision of ASI.
Can be done in one day too. 1. Modhera Sun Temple 2. Rani ki Vav- amamzing stepwell. (Built in 1063) 3. Sahastraling Talav U can start the day by visiting Adalaj Stepwell (near Ahmedabad) to understand the grandness of Rani ki vav.
It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati, 25 km from Mehsana and 102 km from Ahmedabad. It was built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty. In the present times, prayers are not offered in this temple. This temple is now under the supervision of Archaeological Survey of India. According to these Puranas, Lord Rama, after defeating Ravana, asked sage Vasistha to show him a place of pilgrimage where he could go and purify himself from the sin of Brahma-hatya (the sin of killing a Brahmin, because Ravana was a Brahmin by birth). Sage Vasistha showed him Dharmaranya, which was near the modern town of Modhera. In the Dharmaranya, he settled at a village Modherak and performed a yagna there. Thereafter he established a village and named it Sitapur. This village is about 15 km from Becharaji Modherak village and it subsequently came to be known as Modhera.
Recently one of our cousins came to spend a couple of days with us and we decided to visit Sun Temple which is at Modhera - about 25kms from Mehsana and102kms from Ahmedabad. I have been born and brought up in Ahmedabad and hence it's one of my favorite cities.It's not for the first time I visited this temple. I did visit when I was in my second or third grade. But as I did not remembered much I decided to see it once again.Well the Sun temple is the temple of the Hindu Sun God built before about almost 900 years ago by the King of Solanki dynasty.Immediately after reaching there we hired a guide who took us to each and every corner of the temple and explained us most of the details which he could and from all the knowledge bank he had. We asked his fees and it was only 150 Rs. So we were glad and immediately agreed to be his students for some time. Also he showed his ID card and hence we were assured that he is worth to be hired.Now in this temple there are no prayers done for the God and now it is under the observation of Archeological survey of India.I am fond of great architectural work and hence this place left me mesmerized.There are beautiful carvings done on the pillars of this temple and on the tomb of the temple.This temple is divided into Surya Kund,Sabha Mandap and Sanctum sanctorum.The tour guide informed us that the idols and carvings were destroyed by Mughals who looted the temple. He also informed us that inside the temple there was idol of Sun God and which had a diamond on its forehead. When suns first rays used to hit this diamond the rays used to reflect the diamond and used to get scattered all the place inside the room of the temple. This idol was even looted by Mughals and no one knows where this idol is now.Inside the temple there are beautiful carvings of different idols which depicts the way to live life and different stages/parts of life including Kamasutra.You can find more details in this link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Temple,_ModheraMeanwhile just have a look at these beautiful pics and keep us following until our part two of the trip to Rani Ki Vav ( queen of step wells ) and Adalaj Ki Vav ( A step well in Ahmedabad ).
The Temple dates back to 1022-63A.D built by King Bhimdev of The Solanki Dynasty for worship of the Sun God. On entry in the premises of the temple compound , I was bit amazed to see the vast greenery well maintained by the care-taker of the area. As I went closer inside the compound , the Sun Temple stood in all its glory in the center of the sprawling green lawns. We had arranged a guide from Ahmedabad for the day trip and that proved a good decision , as he did his job quite well .
The Sun Temple built on Tropic of Cancer 23°26′13.5″ North of Equator,the sun is directly overhead on June Solstice , which I guess has some linkage as to why the temple built here ! The two basic architectural styles of temples in India with reference the geographical and cultural influence are Nagara Shaily (North Indian) and Dravidian Shaily (South Indian). Thus, Sun Temple of Modhera falls under Nagara Shaily built by the Sompura families. As we step closer to the Temple, first comes the huge Rama Kund or Surya Kund, rectangular water tank, filled with natural under ground water , surrounded by smaller temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva , Sitlamata . There are 108 small temples in the compound , each representing a different god and it also has Half Moonstone in the center of Kund ,moon used as a symbol to ward of negativity. As I proceeded inside the temple, first comes the Sabha Mandap or the Dancing Hall and I enthralled by the architectural design carved inside as well as outside the walls of the temple. Our guide carefully shows us the carvings each depicting a scene from Ramayana , Bhagwat Gita Or other sacred scriptures , some of which we recognize instantly. There were 52 pillars inside , each having its own significance. On one of the pillars the Sun God could be seen with his seven horses , Lord Vishnu with Laxmi etc. Few pillars outside the temple walls also had erotic images, which I am informed form the part of the birth life cycle. The Inner most area or the third part the 'Garbagruha', the sanctum sanctorum housed the Surya Idol carved in gold ,which taken away by Mehmood Ghazni during his raid of Gujarat. After a detailed chapter of history and a brilliant photo-session in the compound , we made our way back to Ahmedabad, enjoying a typical gujarati style lunch in a gujarati dhaaba(restaurant)on the highway which made my day! You can have a Photo Tour of The Sun Temple by clicking on the photo below and enjoy the architecture but to have the yummy gujarati food you will have to plan a visit ???? This post was originally published My Stik Pixels.
ModheraMy cousin had recommended the Sun Temple of Modhera to watch sunrise, and a perfect place for a morning date.We left around 3.30 am to arrive just in time for the sunrise. It is about a couple of hours drive one way. With just a few tourists around (other than us), we got a guide, who gave us complete attention, and talked about this architectural wonder. The amount of detailing that has gone into creating these structures, with no technology being available to those who had constructed it, is simply marvelous. What is also amazing is how mythology and science are weaved into every part of this structure. Makes you wonder like mythology and science are in union, teaching you the same things - just using different nomenclature.
Detailed Itinerary:Day 1: Start your journey from Rajkot towards the sun temple of Modhera early morning. From rajkot It is a five hours drive.Post breakfast visit Sun Temple. A walk around the serene temple campus makes you aware of the positively strong aura of energy which the place radiates and through it brings one closer to the environs.Sun temple
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In the parched desert of Little Rann of Kutch, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is the biggest attraction. On a jeep, explore the 4,953-square-kilometre saline land and spot wild ass, flamingos, and the white-footed fox. Designed as a village, Rann Riders is an eco-friendly resort in Dasada that offers cottages, camel and jeep safaris, horseback riding, and excursions to surrounding villages for an insight into their art and culture.If your kids are fascinated with history, take them to Dholavira, where the ruins from the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating back to 4,500 years, are found. The sophisticated town layout with water wells and sewage says a lot about Harappan culture and the ingenuity of its engineers. Also include Mandvi beach in your Kutch itinerary and stay in a luxury tent on Vijay Vilas Palace Estate, the home of the Maharao of Kutch that offers private access to the beach.Read More
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In the parched desert of Little Rann of Kutch, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is the biggest attraction. On a jeep, explore the 4,953-square-kilometre saline land and spot wild ass, flamingos, and the white-footed fox. Designed as a village, Rann Riders is an eco-friendly resort in Dasada that offers cottages, camel and jeep safaris, horseback riding, and excursions to surrounding villages for an insight into their art and culture.If your kids are fascinated with history, take them to Dholavira, where the ruins from the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating back to 4,500 years, are found. The sophisticated town layout with water wells and sewage says a lot about Harappan culture and the ingenuity of its engineers. Also include Mandvi beach in your Kutch itinerary and stay in a luxury tent on Vijay Vilas Palace Estate, the home of the Maharao of Kutch that offers private access to the beach.
• What to buy: Glasswork door hangingIn the glass work art form, glass pellets are used to embellish items such as pillows, bedcovers and a range of accessories. If you are not a fan of door hangings, you can choose from the other available options such as bags or a jewellery box as your souvenir from Gujarat.
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So, I had recently been bitten by the travel bug, and the place that I wanted to explore was Gujarat. It was a short backpacking trip through Gujarat, exploring the history, culture and food of Gujarat. My friend and I had initially planned to go to Ahmadabad and Kutch, but due to some summit bound to happen in Kutch, our reservation in Kutch resort got cancelled, and then we decided to go to Ahmadabad, Somnath and Dwarka.
A trip to the Vibrant Gujarat in Jan 2017 marked the start of my travels this year. And true to its name Gujarat turned out to be much colorful & full of ancient and cultural heritage of India . I shall share more of my Gujarat trip in my next blog post , as this one I dedicate to the much fascinating piece of history.
precious jewels of Gujarat, not known to many.1) Sun Temple-(Modhera), ( Part 1 of Visiting marvels of Gujarat )2) Rani Ki Vav ( The queen of the step wells of India ) and3) Adalaj Ki Vav ( A step well with a tale of love and enmity behind it ) - ( Part 2 of Visiting marvels of Gujarat )
If twittering birds call your heart to the great outdoors, plan your next holiday in Gujarat. With more than 600 number of bird species and extraordinary sightings, it's a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.


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Housed in a building dating back to 1800 this small and elegant city hotel comprises a total of 8 rooms offering extraordinary comfort and privacy including 1 suite and 5 junior suites. Facilities on offer to guests at this airconditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24hour reception a bar a restaurant and WLAN Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking available for those arriving by car. A central part of the dcor concept is photographs of famous people whose first name is Pablo or Paul for example Picasso Neruda Hogan and Casals.
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Mongolia is a country in transition. Domestic violence has just begun to reach the public and political agenda, due in large part to the activism and lobbying of women's groups within Mongolia. State attention to domestic violence accords with Mongolia's declared democratic and human rights agendas which are driven by political and economic shifts within society, the influence of trans-national feminism and the activities of two of the most influential non-governmental organisations (NGOs), each of which focus on violence against women. Local, feminist campaigning intersects with the global imperatives of treaty obligations and has resulted in the introduction of new legislation on domestic violence in 2004. Since then it has become apparent that there is a gap between the rhetoric of the law the reality of implementation. Women's groups are battling this lack of political will to effectively implement changes.


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It is located on the beach of Holbox Island, and is two blocks from the town park. Its privileged situation and the beauty of the site make it an excellent place to enjoy wonderful holidays living with nature. Transfer from Canc�n airport takes about 2 hours and it is about 2.5 hours from Chiquila. It is just a few minutes walk to the nearest links to the public transport network (400 m away).
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