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The Dhangadhra Sanctuary or the Little Rann of Kutch, as it
is popularly know, is situated in the Western Indian state of
Gujarat , and is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India,
spanning some 4950 sq kms in area, and comprising a range of
habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn
scrub to lakes and marshes. The Rann of Kutch is a geographically
unique landscape that was once an arm of the Arabian Sea. As the
land separated from the sea by geological forces, it became a vast,
featureless plain encrusted with salt that is inundated with water
during the rains. The safari across the Little Rann visits the `bets’,
islands on the ancient sea bed that are now higher grounds covered
with grass and scrub. These `bets’ support a variety of
wildlife including the Asiatic wild ass ,that is not found
elsewhere. The wild ass is a handsome chestnut brown member of the
horse family. Capable of reaching high speeds when galloping across
the Rann, the wild ass is usually seen in small herds. The elegant
blackbuck (Indian antelope), nilgai or blue bull (India’s
largest antelope) and the graceful chinkara (Indian gazelle) are
other mammals seen at the bets. The main carnivores of the Little
Rann of Kutch are the endangered Indian wolf, desert fox, Indian
fox, jackals, desert and jungle cats, and a few hyenas. Smaller
mammals like hares, gerbilles and hedgehogs, and reptiles like spiny
tailed lizard, monitor, red and common sand boa, saw-scaled viper,
cobra, Indian rat snake, etc, could also be seen during the safaris
in the Rann.
Game rides in Little Rann of Kutch
Game rides in Little Rann of Kutch are conducted in Jeeps.
Visiting the Little Rann of Kutch
The Park is open round the year.
Getting to Littlee Rann of Kutch
Our gateway to the Little Rann of Kutch is the small town of
Dasada, approximately 90 kms/2 hours away from Ahmedabad.
