The views of America's Grand Canyon are famous all over the world. A river flows deep here, both the banks of which are very high and straight. A canyon is a long, deep, and narrow valley with steep rock walls, through which water flows.
One such beautiful place is in India only. Very few people know about a place like America's Grand Canyon, although The New York Times included this Indian site in its list of the most beautiful places to visit. After this, the popularity of this tourist destination known as the Mini Grand Canyon of India increased. Let us know where the Mini Grand Canyon of India is and how it can be reached.
Grand Canyon of India
There is a beautiful place named Mamai Dev Kalia Dhro in the Kutch district of Gujarat, which is a secret among most tourists. It is a hidden gem where geology, history, and nature come together to form the 'Grand Canyon of India'. The place wasn't even on Google Maps until The New York Times chose it as one of the 52 best places to visit in 2021.
Mamai Dev Kaliya Dhro
This place is surrounded by dry forests. This valley has been made of stones cut by the flow of the river for hundreds of years. The views of America's Grand Canyon are famous all over the world. A river flows deep here, both the banks of which are very high and straight. A canyon is a long, deep and narrow valley with steep rock walls, through which water flows.
The best time to visit this place is between November to February. This place is just an hour's drive from Bhuj. Apart from Kaliya Dhoro, there is also Rann, Hamirsar Lake, Aina Mahal, and Mandvi Beach.
How to reach
The journey from Gujarat to Kutch can be done by bus and train. Further ahead you can go for a jeep tour. Jeep fare is around Rs 100. This place is off-road, there is a mud field to reach here, and there is no road.
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