Tourist information on Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Nov 13
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2017

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The Indian wild ass (Equus hemi onus khur) was formerly widespread but its range is now limited to the Rann of Kutch and its surroundings. The Wild Ass Sanctuary has been notified to protect this endangered species in the little Rann of Kutch.

The little Kann nt Kutch is the home of the Asiatic wild ass, an endangered species. Notified, an Asiatic Wild Ass Sanctuary, the Little Kann is an extensive tract of salt desert; marshland and dry scrub-arid-grassland areas, Other interesting mammals seen here are the Indian gazelle, the Indian wolf, desert and Indian foxes, and lesser wild cats. The Little Rann has a rich birdlife that ranges from Indo-Sahman desert specialties to wetland birds. The magnificently colour,: lesser flamingo breeds in the sail( I um during the monsoon period.

The Little Rann of Kutch is one of the few places in Asia where the lesser flamingo is breeding regularly. Graceful and majestic birds, the lesser and greater flamingo are seen in good numbers at the wetlands in and around the Wild Ass Sanctuary.

VISITORS' GUIDE: Transport Hubs (Approximate distances):

Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station 112km (Bajana/Jhinjwada entrance)

Viramgam Railway Station 45km (Bajana/Jhinjwada entrance)

Dhrangadhra Railway Station (Dhrangadhra town is the Wild Ass Sanctuary headquarters)

Accommodation:

There are eco-resorts at Dasada, Bajana and Zainabad near the Wild Ass Sanctuary.

When to visit:

The Wild Ass Sanctuary is best visited between October and March when the climate is pleasant and large flocks of waterfowl can be seen at the sanctuary's wetlands.

The short-eared owl visits the open desert and grasslands of the wild Ass Sanctuary during the winter months.

The sail's crane is out of the tallest flying birds in the Todd. Zia Gujarat where it is traditionally revered, this crane is of seen in proximity to villages. This pair was photographed at a lake near Dasada.

The white footed red fox, also called the desert fox, breed in the little Rann of Kutch.