Dhordo

Summary

Dhordo is a small village located in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. This village is situated within Bhuj taluk on the edge of the India-Pakistan border and is around 86 KM from Bhuj. The village is home to an annual 3-month festival called 'Rann Utsav'.[1]

Dhordo
Village
Sunset at Rann of Kutch, Dhordo, Gujarat
Country India
StateGujarat
RegionKutch
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Websitegujarat.gov.in

In October 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recognised Dhordo as the ‘Best Tourism Village’ for its rural development, sustainable tourism and cultural preservation.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Dhordo village, Gujarat". Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
  2. ^ "Dhordo in Gujarat's Kutch gets 'best tourism village' title". Times of India. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

External links edit

  • https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/pm-modi-s-tent-to-turn-tourist-attraction-at-rann-utsav/story-ULZbfEVv6ZJdJ0vbogQotL.html
  • https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/colours-and-culture/article4319945.ece
  • https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/latest-news-village-in-gujarat-s-rann-of-kutch-is-now-on-world-t-31778.html