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LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH

The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary, can be from Dasada, 93 kms from Ahmedabad and on an important route.

This is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, spanning some 4950 sq ft in area, and comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes.

Rann of Kutch

The sanctuary is known for its herds of the handsome chestnut brown Asiatic (Wild ass), which is the last of India's wild horse family, does not survive elsewhere in Indian lowlands, but also supports a thriving population of gazelle, blue bull, wolf, and Indian foxes, jackal, jungle cat, hare and birds from the houbara bustard, spotted & Indian sandgrouse, francolin partridge, bustard quails, desert wheatear, desert , larks, steppe eagle, imperial eagle, short toed eagle, 5 of vulture, laggar falcon etc to flamingoes, pelicans, ducks,cranes and storks . The 11th century sandstone of Jhinjwada, historic walled town of Mandal, Rajput at Patdi, intricate temples around Munsar tank at Viragam and Darbargadh of Dasada can be visited on the way from to the Rann of Kutch.

Asiatic wild ass

Meals and accommodations are offered by Rann Riders camp at Dasada and Desert courser’s camp Zainabad. For day excursions, Sarfraz Malik of Fatima Manzil haveli in Dasada offers delicious Mughlai lunches and jeep safaris on prior bookings. .

The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary, can be from Dasada, 93 kms from Ahmedabad and on an important route. This is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, spanning some 4950 sq ft in area, and comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes.

The sanctuary also supports a thriving population of gazelle, blue bull, wolf, and Indian foxes, jackal, jungle cat, hare and birds from the houbara bustard, spotted & Indian sandgrouse, francolin partridge, bustard quails, desert wheatear, desert , larks, steppe eagle, imperial eagle, short toed eagle, 5 of vulture, laggar falcon etc to flamingoes, pelicans, ducks,cranes and storks . The 11th century sandstone of Jhinjwada, historic walled town of Mandal, Rajput at Patdi, intricate temples around Munsar tank at Viramand Darbargadh of Dasada can be visited on the way from to the Rann of Kutch.

Jeep excursions and village tours be arranged on prior notice by Sarfraz Malik, Desert Safaris & wildlife tours, Fatima Manzil, Dasada.

Painted storks, Patdi

GETTING THERE	The Rann of Kutch is accessible via Dasada village, 93 kms from Ahmedabad.
PLACES TO STAY
- LUXURY
- DELUXE	Rann Rider’s camp in Dasada, Desert courser’s camp at Zainabad
- MODERATE	Government guest house in Dhrangadra
- BUDGET/GUEST HOUSE	Government departmental rest houses at Dasada, Bajana etc
PLACES TO EAT	Fatima manzil at Dasada arranges hot lunches and jeep safaris on prior notice.