Kutch, the westernmost region in India, is virtually an island. The villages of the Kutch region have long been renowned for their distinctive and high-quality handicraft (especially exquisite, mirrored embroidery). The Gulf of Kutch divides Kutch from the Kathiawad peninsula. To the north, it is separated from the Sind region of Pakistan by the Great Rann of Kutch. The salt in the soil makes this low-lying marsh area almost completely barren. The Bandhani (tie and dye) hand printed sarees and exquisite gold and silver ornaments are some of the traditional crafts of this region

The historic city of Bhuj derives its name from the Bhujiyo Dungar a hill, overlooking the present day Bhuj town. Rao Khengarji of the Jadeja dynasty, which ruled over Kutch for more than 400 years, founded Bhuj in 1548 AD. The oldest museum in Gujarat is situated in Bhuj. Bhuj is known for its small, meandering streets, palaces and temples.

Lakhpat

Lakhpat is the last town situated at the western end of India. This ghost town is 151 Kms. from Bhuj airport and boasts a beautiful landscape. Lakhpat is fortified town with high walls, several gates and bastions made out of hard stone. Due to the harsh climatic conditions, most people have deserted the town. The town has a few old temples, gurudwaras and mosques. The interesting structures at Lakhpat are tomb of Gosh Muhammad and Sikh Gurudwaras. Gosh Muhammad did Hindus and Muslims revere a famous saint equally. A beautiful tomb was constructed using local hard black stone

Mandvi

Mandvi, founded in 1581 A.D. is an ancient seaport. The town has a very pleasant climate throughout the year and was a summer retreat of the Kutch Maharaos. Mandvi is situated about 78 Kms. from Bhuj. Mandvi Hawa Mahal is also imposing, and is reminiscent of similar palaces of royal traditions of Rajasthan. Mandvi is also a 400-year-old shipbuilding center. The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private, maintained in an eco-friendly manner to preserve its pristine beauty. This palace has been used as the setting in many Hindi pictures and has now become a popular tourist destination.

Aina Mahal

Aina Mahal was constructed Rao Lakhpat Ji (1707-61 AD) in 1750 AD, who was great patron of art, architecture, music and literature. The entrance to the palace houses the Maharaos Madansinhji Museum, which has a varied collection of paintings, photos, ornaments and embroideries. Aina Mahal is a repository of the culture and history of Kachchh. It has a Hall of Mirrors with white marble walls covered with mirrors and gilded ornaments; the room also has a chandelier of Venetian glass.
 

Prag Palace

The Prag Mahal, across the courtyard from the Aina Mahal, is a new marble and sandstone palace built at the end of the 19th century. Tourists can visit the Durbar Hall and the clock tower. There are paintings of former maharajas in the Durbar Hall. The Prag Mahal is a magnificent building made of ornate Italian marble and sandstone.
 

Anjar

Anjar-famed for the tomb (samadhi) of Jesal-Toral and museum of Kutch art and the bungalow of James Mcmurdo, which is a veritable museum of Kutch Art. Places worth visiting are the Ajaypal Temple, the Holy Shrine of Pinjora Pir. Anjar is also famous for its block printing work, nutcrackers, scissors and penknives.

Narayan Sarovar

A few kilometers away from the Narayan Sarovar is the Chin Kara Sanctuary. It is about 210 Kms. from Bhuj. This sanctuary is the home of the Chin Kara or the Indian gazelle. Other animals found in this sanctuary are blue bull, spotted deer, wild boar and a rich variety of smaller wildlife. Main Attractions are Blue Bull, Wild Boar.

Koteshwar

Koteshwar, an important pilgrimage center for the Hindu religion, is at a short distance from Narayan Sarovar. Koteshwar-the western most tip of the country housing an ancient Shiva temple. It stands as a sentinel on the seashore, rising boldly from the sea that washes its western parts. The view of the sunset is excellent from here. The brass Nandi of the temple is an exquisite piece of art.

Dhrang

It is famous for its rural fair and for the handicrafts, traditional objects, and hand-printed and embroidered fabrics, jewellery made and sold there.

Dholavira

It is one of the two largest settlements in India and the fourth of fifth largest in the subcontinent. It enjoys the unique distinction of yielding an inscription of ten large sized of the Harappan script; indeed the oldest signboard of the world. Dholavira Known for its large Indus settlement, Dholavira (discovered in 1967) lies in the northwest corner of Khadir, a large island surrounded by the Rann of Kutch. The first settlers arrived here from the Indus valley more than 5000 years ago. There are several bare Harappan houses and silent cenotaphs, which remain mute spectators to a once glorious past. The most interesting discovery of Dholavira is the large inscription, comprising of ten letters in the Indus script, each letter engraved on slices of crystalline material.

Kutch Museum

The Kutch Museum is housed in a fine old building, near Hamirsagar Lake. Maharaos Khengarji III initially formed it as a part of the School of Art established in 1877. Built by the state engineer Sir Ferguson, after whom it was named, the museum remained a private exhibit for the Maharaos till independence when it was renamed as the Kutch Museum.

Banni / Khavda

Desert lands of infinite dimensions. Here you will come across mater craft person’s expositioning in their traditional art. Banni is the last village on the border is a desert land of infinite dimensions, and in its midst, quaint little villages suspended in time. Here, will. The flamingo colony can be approached from Khavda by road and they’re after on camel back. Banni villages to experience tribal life of Kutch in various types like Meghawal, Harijans, Jat, and Mutva etc. the villages are visit here hodhka, dhoido, Khavda, ludia, bhindiarana, nirona, jurah, sumrasar etc.

Mata No Madh

It is 1,200-year-old temple with unique architectural expositions of dimensions and space

Bhadreshwar

One of the holiest pilgrim centers of Jain religion, the tour will cover ancient Step Well, Sol Thambhi Mosque, Jagdu Shah Palace, Lal Shabhar Mosque, Chokunda Mahadev Temple and Kera Temple.

Cenotaphs Complex

Cenotaphs Complex or Chattardi is a popular red stone site. The successive earthquakes ruined these tombs since 1819. All the tombs here the largest and the finest is the one of Rao Lakha built in 1770. It's polygonal in shape with balconies and an intricately carved roof.

Rann Of Kutch

Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat situated in the That Desert was established in January 1972 as a sanctuary for the last population of Indian wild ass (khar). This extraordinary area gets partly inundated by about 2 feet of water in the monsoon months (July-September). Once below sea level, this area was raised by earth movements which cut it off from the Gulf of Kutch, and was broken up by later earth movements into the flat saline areas (where people can be seen making salt), and higher grounds with sandy, salt-free soil. The wild ass depends on the thorny scrub of the higher ground area for its feed. Also found in this park are chin Kara gazelle, nilgai antelope, wolf, blackbuck antelope, hyena, desert fox, jackal, desert cat, and caracal.