Little rann of Kutch

Overview

Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary is a desolate area in western Gujarat, a refuge for the endangered Asiatic wild ass and one of the few places where the ass survives in the wild.

The Little Rann of Kutch is the eastern extremity of the more famous Rann of Kutch. Both regions were once vast shallows extending inwards from the Gulf of Kutch but geological events such as tectonic uplifts raised the seabed and cut off the area’s connection to the ocean. This created a salt marsh that was fed by the Ghaggar River and the monsoon, but with time, the river dried up, leaving behind a salt desert that floods with rainwater annually that creates a vast, albeit temporary, brackish lake.

Best Time to Visit: During Winters (November to February)

Best Time for the Bird Watching: October to January

Closed During Monsoon: From July to September

Entry Fees: Rs.250/- for Weekdays & Rs.280/- for Weekends for Indians & Rs. 50/- for Still Camera for Indians

Online Pre Booking for Entry Permit Available