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LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH
The Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) is a geographically unique land-
scape that was once an arm of the Arabian Sea. LRK is an impres-
sive mixture of arid flat land, desert grassland, scrub-land, lakes
and marshes. LRK is a birders paradise.Birds found here include
steppe, imperial, and short-toed eagles, Houbara bustard, flamin-
gos, pelicans, storks and cranes. You can expect to see large flocks
of larks and other dry-land birds such as sand grouse, coursers,
plovers, chats, warblers, babblers and shrikes.
• Location - About 100 KM from Ahmedabad.
• Where to stay - Google for resorts at Little Rann of Kutch and
you will get many options. My vote goes to Bhavna farm and re-
sort at Patdi. These resorts also arrange safaris into LRK.
• When to Visit - November to January