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White Rann just one of the many reasons to visit Tent City-Kutch
Ahmedabad: The Tent City-Kutch at Dhordo offers a unique chance to visit one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing locations in Gujarat. The Tent City at Dhordo is just minutes from the unending expanse of white in one of the largest salt deserts in the world.
Visiting the beautiful White Rann and experiencing the grandeur of the sunrise and sunset in the salt desert is certainly the biggest attraction of the region, but the Tent City offers several more compelling reasons for guests to visit.
It offers the opportunity to visit places such as the KaloDungar (Black Hill), the highest point in Kutch which offers an unparalleled view of the White Rann and beyond, other nearby historical monuments, and other places off the usual tourist trail.
Guests can also experience and take part in a range of cultural and adventure activities in the middle of nature, making the Tent City a perfect getaway for families.
The Tent City is committed to preserving and promoting the local Kutchi culture. No doubt, showcasing the rich and varied culture through various activities are one of the highlights of Tent City. It provides a platform to local artists, including folk singers and dancers, to showcase their art before guests from all over India and across the world. Members of the Siddi community, who trace their roots in Africa, but have settled in Gujarat since centuries, are also invited to perform the traditional tribal dance.
The Tent City also supports several traditional art and handicraft forms which continue to flourish in the White Rann.
Bhujodi, a village just outside Bhuj, is home to a close-knit community of artisans that creates traditional handicraft items. These handicraft items are popular across the world.
Ludiya village, also known as Gandhi nu Gaam or Gandhi’s village, is another place where every family is well-versed with local crafts and handicrafts. The village is also a perfect symbol of Kutch’s resilience which has risen from the ashes after the 2001 earthquake. The village was destroyed in the quake, but was reconstructed in the traditional ‘Bhunga House’ style inspired by local craftsmen. The rural charms of the villages, replete with mud houses, mud paintings and unique pottery, make it a must visit for anyone.
The Tent City is also a popular place for destination weddings. It offers the best of all worlds, the beauty of the barren desert, sea-soaked moments, the calm of a hill station, and the serenity of rustic lifestyle - everything in the middle of nowhere.
For guests simply looking to relax and rejuvenate, the Tent City has tied up with R3 Spa, an award-winning, cosmopolitan spa brand amalgamating a traditional yet modern lifestyle with beauty and wellness experiences for guests and wellness connoisseurs. Guests can choose from an array of Ayurvedic, European & Oriental influenced therapies to experience calm and rejuvenate their body and mind.
Among other attractions for guests, Bhuj, the capital of Kutch, is just an hour’s drive from the Tent City. It has palaces reminiscent of the city’s glorious past. The Mandvi beach, one of the finest beaches in Gujarat, is just a couple of hours drive from the Tent City.
Kutch also boasts of unique biodiversity of flora and fauna, which contribute to making the White Rann a perfect getaway in the midst of nature.
Photo credits: Lalloji & Sons
The Tent City is committed to preserving and promoting the local Kutchi culture. No doubt, showcasing the rich and varied culture through various activities are one of the highlights of Tent City. It provides a platform to local artists, including folk singers and dancers, to showcase their art before guests from all over India and across the world. Members of the Siddi community, who trace their roots in Africa, but have settled in Gujarat since centuries, are also invited to perform the traditional tribal dance.
The Tent City also supports several traditional art and handicraft forms which continue to flourish in the White Rann.
Bhujodi, a village just outside Bhuj, is home to a close-knit community of artisans that creates traditional handicraft items. These handicraft items are popular across the world.
Ludiya village, also known as Gandhi nu Gaam or Gandhi’s village, is another place where every family is well-versed with local crafts and handicrafts. The village is also a perfect symbol of Kutch’s resilience which has risen from the ashes after the 2001 earthquake. The village was destroyed in the quake, but was reconstructed in the traditional ‘Bhunga House’ style inspired by local craftsmen. The rural charms of the villages, replete with mud houses, mud paintings and unique pottery, make it a must visit for anyone.
The Tent City is also a popular place for destination weddings. It offers the best of all worlds, the beauty of the barren desert, sea-soaked moments, the calm of a hill station, and the serenity of rustic lifestyle - everything in the middle of nowhere.
For guests simply looking to relax and rejuvenate, the Tent City has tied up with R3 Spa, an award-winning, cosmopolitan spa brand amalgamating a traditional yet modern lifestyle with beauty and wellness experiences for guests and wellness connoisseurs. Guests can choose from an array of Ayurvedic, European & Oriental influenced therapies to experience calm and rejuvenate their body and mind.
Among other attractions for guests, Bhuj, the capital of Kutch, is just an hour’s drive from the Tent City. It has palaces reminiscent of the city’s glorious past. The Mandvi beach, one of the finest beaches in Gujarat, is just a couple of hours drive from the Tent City.
Kutch also boasts of unique biodiversity of flora and fauna, which contribute to making the White Rann a perfect getaway in the midst of nature.
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