Kutch nahin dekha toh kuch nahin dekha
Among other numerous places the handicrafts pockets of Banni region, like Hodko, Dhordo, Ludiya, Dhamadka, Sumrasar, etc are worth exploring. Many NGOs like Shrujan and Kalaraksha have set up their base in these villages. Bhirandiyara on the way to Khavda is a town famous for the fresh mavoo or sweetened milk reduced to fudge like consistency and eaten fresh.
Kutch has faced many natural disasters, the most destructive being the earthquake of 2001, which devastated lives and properties which were enveloped by the earth. While the impact of this tragedy was heart wrecking the Kutch spirit remains indomitable.
Besides the places listed above, the following places would be of interest Gandhidham, Anhar, Mujdra, Kera Shiva temple. Bhadreshwar Jain Tirth, Fossil Park, Kandla Port which is the biggest free trade zone, Pingleshwar beach, the Wild Ass sanctuary in the little Rann of Kutch, etc.
The Rann Utsav from December to February is a great draw and has put Kutch on the world tourist map. It is rightly said, Kutch nahin dekha toh kuch nahin dekha.