Kutch is an ancient land possessed of great antiquity which takes its name from its geographical characteristics and topographical features resembling a tortoise (Kachchh), the name by which it has been referred to in the ancient literature, has been defined by Mallinathi, in his ‘Bhashya Sanjivani’ on ‘Amarkosh’, as a marshy region or waste land or a damp retion or fallow low land. By this name it has been referred to in the Puranas, in the various notes on this region by foreign travellers that visited this country in olden times, as also in stone inscriptions and copper plates and in old writings and manuscripts. Prior to the dawn of Christian era, the region lying between Sindh and Saurashtra has been described as Abhir by which name it has also been referred to in the Mahabharat.

Kutch is famous for its handicrafts, hills, white deserts, beautiful virgin sea beaches, various forts

Winters are the best time to visit Kutch. The temperature during these months is between 25 to 12 degrees Celsius and makes the weather perfect for sightseeing. This is also the best time to visit Rann of Kutch Festival.

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