Lakhpat, Taluka Place, Kutch, Gujarat

History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Lakhpat, Gujarat, India

Lakhpat, the ancient historical town of Kutch and currently Taluka place is quite popular in terms of religious importance and its history dated back to more than 800 years. Lakhpat is located at the mouth of the Kori Creek and at 33 km from Narayana Sarovar, 130 km from Bhuj, 40 km from Mata no Madh and 100 km from Dhordd, the place of annual Rann Utsav in white desert of Kutch.

There are several tales behind the name of Lakhpat, it is said that it named after the Rao Lakha who had founded town and as per other tales Lakhpat was important trade center between Gujarat and Sindh region and daily trade of Lakhs of rupees happen here so town named as Lakhpat. The 7 km fort wall built in 1801 by Fateh Muhammed to safe guard the town from attackers and robbers is still located here and from where you can enjoy panoramic view of Rann of Kutch.

Pir Ghaus Muhammad tomb and Gurudwara Sahib are famous places in Lakhpat. It is believed that Guru Nanak, Sikh Guru visited here twice during his journey called Udasis.

Along with historical and religious importance, Lakhpat is important tourist place during the Rann Utsav held every year during November to February.

Bhuj, Mata no Madh, Narayana Sarovar, Rann Utsav at Dhordo etc. are major tourist and pilgrimage attraction nearby Lakhpat.

How to Reach Lakhpat, Gujarat, India

Lakhpat is located near Border and on way to Bhuj to Narayana Sarovar it is very well connected with all major cities of India via Road, Rail and Air network. Bhuj airport and railway station are nearest from Lakhapat which connected with almost all cities of India. Via road you can easily reach here with private and government vehicle.

Taluka / Tehsil: Lakhapat, District: Kutch, State: gujarat, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

How to Reach Lakhpat

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