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Location:
Little Rann Of Kachchh, 150 km
off Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Coverage Area :
4953 Sq Kms.
Main Attractions:
Wild Asses.
Best Time To Visit: October To March.
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
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Rail : New Bhuj Railway Station is 1 kms.
north of Bhuj
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By Air : The
nearest airport is located 150 kms. away at Bhuj, connected by regular flights
from Mumbai.
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By Road :
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Nearby Excursions : Modhera
is famous for its temples built of delicately carved stone. Patan is one of the oldest cultural centers in the region and famous for its
Patola saris.
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Nearby Cities : Rajkot
is an important city in the Saurashtra region.
Gujarat
is as famous for its large wild ass herds as it is for its lions. To protect
these rare animals, a sanctuary covering an area of over 4,953 sq. kms. was
created to offer protection to more than 2,100 wild asses inhabiting this area.
In the Little Rann
of Kachchh, the asses are attracted by the flat green grass covered expanse
known as bets (islands where coarse grasses springs up during the monsoon).
THE AGILE WILD ASS
Few animals in the animal kingdom can match the wild ass in terms of speed and
stamina. They are capable of marathon runs at a pace of about 24 km/h for as
long as two hours, reaching a top speed of 70 km per hour over short distances.
FLORA AND FAUNA
The Rann of Kutch is full of dry thorny scrub and there are no large trees.
The main vegetation in the region includes many species of grasses that are
widely available as the source of food for the wild Asses. The most famous
wildlife of the region includes the Indian Wild Ass, as well as the chinkara,
desert fox, jackal, desert cat, caracal, nilgai, wolf, blackbuck, and striped
hyena.
THE AVIAN POPULATION
The area is also well known for its birds the most notable being the flamingoes
from Siberia. During winter, thousands of these magnificent pink birds can be
found, particularly at Dholavira. An excursion of the Rann
of Kachchh can enable you to see many species of birds.
At the Little Rann, you can see numerous birds ranging from the incredibly
beautifully colored Indian Roller to the majestic stature of the demoiselle
cranes, numerous falcons, bustards and 'saras' cranes. Of equal joy is a chance
to ride a camel decked in its finest
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