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Bhuj to Kalo Dungar (Black Mountain) – The best place to visit in Kutch
Kalo Dungar in Kutch as the name says is the black mountain that has breath-taking sunrise and sunset. Before heading for the White Desert, we wanted to visit Kalo Dungar as it is a place that is not supposed to be missed at any cost. You pass many villages like Khavda and Ludiya that are well known for handicraft. But, if you are having restricted time, head straight forward to Kalo Dungar (black mountain). After driving for a while, you will see a notice board that says “TROPIC OF CANCER IS PASSING FROM HERE’. Don’t miss that board on your way to Kalo Dungar. The board is utterly pleasing because…
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Why should you prefer travel above gadgets for your kids?
Co-existence and its learning Children tend to have ownership and possessiveness. Travel will make them understand the meaning of co-existence. The place that we share with millions of other living beings. The Earth and the air that we share with others. We are not alone and the universe tends to be equal to every living creature.
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Top three places to visit in Bhuj
Bhuj stole my heart. I always sensed that we had zero to see in Bhuj bar when we keep on hearing the word ‘Kutchi manu hu’ in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Olta Chasma’. Jethalal keeps on haughtily muttering the word. Well, also I thought Rannotsav is the only festival to catch the eyesight of in Kutch. I wanted to visit Kutch just to check on Rannutsav. But, touch wood, when I stepped in Bhuj, well, that was where we stayed, I was taken aback.
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Dynamic sacrifice of Sheikh Ladhasa Pir – Foundation of Kutch fort
No sooner he visited, Devi appeared in his dream guiding him about the man who would arrive from the North direction in black attire. Maharav lost his sleep and the next day while he was waiting in the North direction, he saw a man arriving sitting on a bull. He readily showed his eagerness to sacrifice his own life for the sake of the kingdom. The name of this brave person was Sheikh Ladhhasa.
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Chhatardis – Ornamental Pavilion of Royals of Bhuj
When you watch the broken pieces scattered here and there you feel the plight of the beautiful sculpture and the reign of the kings that would have been wonderful. Certainly, the art and style that was practised early would have been amazing.
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Bhujio Dungar- Unknown legend that lies beneath the layers
Meanwhile, when disciples were preparing to consume the body, Bhujang appeared in the guise of a Brahmin. He stopped the ritual and consumption of the body. However, some powers had already been transferred through the aroma of the cooking. It is believed to date that the descendants of Bherio have the knowledge and power to nullify the snake venom.
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Agariyas of Kutch- Who arise, live and subside in salt!
Do you know, a salt worker of Kutch seldom lives beyond 60 years? Also heard that, when Agariyas die, their unusually thin legs, rigid with years of contact with highly saturated salt, do not burn in the funeral pyre. The bones of their legs are collected by their families and buried with salt in a small grave to decompose naturally.
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White Rann of Kutch- A place that starts on Earth and ends in Heaven
You would be amazed to know that this place is covered with water a couple of months before winter sets on. In white Rann of Kutch, the water vanishes and leaves back tarnished and intriguing salt that is good enough to capture fascinating photographs. Set your foot on the white Rann and capture eternal memories.
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Adalaj ni Vav- Historical step well of Gujarat
Are you interested in knowing the magnificent history that lies behind Adalaj ni Vaav? If, yes. Stick on. This well was built to fetch the water that lied deep beneath the Earth and so it is Five storey altogether. It was constructed during the reign of Veer Singh Vaghela in 1499 AD. However, before the construction met its final touch, the kingdom was attacked by Mohammed Begda who tend to be the Muslim ruler of the kingdom nearby.
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Hastibibi no gokhlo- Golden feather in the history of Ahmedabad
Hastibibi no gokhlo is a magical place where till date kids are cured the way they used to 530 years ago.
