Tsick not so way back in Gujarat, the distance from Bhuj to Dholavira was round 240 km by way of Rapar and Bhachau.
But in the run-up to the G-20 Summit, the Government of India cleared 31.9 km-long Khavda-Khadir road, by way of the Rann of Kutch, on a precedence foundation (although road widening works are ongoing).
The road was initially sanctioned in 2019, however was delayed, and at last opened for vacationers in 2023. Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site was as soon as a Harappan metropolis located on the island of Khadir, the place the stays of the well-known Indus Valley Civilisation may be discovered.
Now, it takes simply 130 km to achieve Bhuj, the capital of Kutch, says Jilubha Sodha, sarpanch of Dholavira.
The Rann of Kutch is well-known for its white salty desert sand and is reputed to be the largest salt desert in the world.
Motorbike vacationers who shared photographs of the road, whereas it was beneath development, say it was a “heavenly experience” to be driving there. And so the title ‘Road to Heaven’ caught, as may be seen on Google Maps.
Many vacationers, notably bikers, and YouTubers journey only for the road journey. This magnificent stretch of road passing by way of the Great Rann of Kutch, the place either side are the countless white Rann, is a favorite destination for them to discover.
There are many different areas for nature lovers in Khadir, equivalent to Fossil Park, Bokad Gado, Bhim Godo, Sonpari, Cheria Bet, Chhipar, Sunset level at Bhanjado Hill, and Dholavira.
With all these websites, the Road to Heaven has put Khadir on the world map, says native social employee Mahadev Barad.
Tourists fascinated with hen watching, wildlife, historical past/archaeological, artwork and handicraft, tribal research are already flocking to this space. Many of them additionally go to Smriti van Earthquake Memorial of Bhuj.
The Road to Heaven appears to be the pièce de résistance.
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Road of tranquillity: An aerial view of The Road to Heaven in Kutch district of Gujarat.
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Gates of paradise: Entrance to the Road to Heaven from Khavda aspect in Kutch District.
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Blissfull journey: View from a vacationer bus travelling by way of the Road to Heaven.
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Rich historical past: A information explains about Dholavira archaeological web site to guests.
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Birds of heaven: A gaggle of Lesser Flamingos seen from the Road to Heaven.
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Work continues: Road growth works ongoing at the Road to Heaven.
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Search of frames: A pre-wedding shoot at the Road to Heaven.
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Gracious hosts: Workers make conventional Bhunga huts for travellers to remain close to the Road to Heaven.
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To infinity: A sundown seen from The Road to Heaven.