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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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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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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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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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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.
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Sundarvan- Mini zoo in Ahmedabad
Sundarvan held education program for different schools and colleges. It gives education related to the environment and wild life. Around 250 + schools are visiting every year. Over and above apart from schools it fascinates nearly 2 lakhs + visitors annually. There are a series of the program for different ages.
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Auto world vintage car museum- Ahmedabad
The vintage car museum is one of a kind and there is much more detailed to the aspect of cars and automobiles. Bhogilal was a person who lived a Maharajah styled life and he and his family members never travelled in the same car or aeroplane.
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Liberating Shatrunjaya hills
Liberating Shatrunjaya hills are the pilgrimage places for one amongst the Indian religions, the Jains. Jains have erected a large number of temples, especially at Palitana where construction has taken 900 years. The entire Shatrunjaya hill is holy and the climb takes an hour or two. In-between this climb no food is allowed by pilgrims who climb. Every Jain aims to make the ascent at least once as part of the voyage to Nirvana. It has 900 of the 3000 temples in the Shatrunjaya hills and is the most imperative pilgrimage tirtha for the Jains. Shatrunjaya is hills located in the city of Palitana. Palitana is a part of Bhavnagar…
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Gaekwad city- Vadodara (Baroda)
Gaekwad city Vadodara was named after the Banyan tree as Kind Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad had too much love for nature and since there were too many Banyan trees on the banks of the river Vishwamitri- where the city is entrenched, it was named Vadodara meaning the city of Vads. Vad in Gujarati stands for Banyan Tree. The city has many attractions, however, one of the major attractions is the Laxmi Villas Palace. It serves as the royal residence of the Vadodara’s royal family- The Gaekwads. The city that is well-known for its royal kingdoms, rich civilizations, and splendid past, Vadodara is not just an idyllic getaway for an unforgettable weekend…
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Enchanting Gir- National wildlife sanctuary
Gir is the jewel of the ecological system of Gujarat. It is mainly famous for the Asiatic lions and is the only place for the lions on the Globe apart from Africa. Typically known as Gir National Park and wildlife sanctuary it is a sanctuary that is located near the Talala Gir in the state of Gujarat. At a point of an era, there were only a dozen of lions left in the place and that became a serious issue of concern. It was Nawab of Junagadh who initiated the steps for the preservation of the lions and thus sanctuary came into existence. It the joint effort of the government…
