Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
November to April
Ahmedabad Airport - About 110 km
Approx. 4953 Sq. Km.
Maximum 49oC & Minimum 2oC
Viramgam - About 45 km
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is one of the largest sanctuaries in India and the only place on earth where the endangered Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus Khur), locally known as the Ghudkhar, still lives. The only other two subspecies of wild asses live in the high arid plateaus of Tibet, making this the most accessible place to witness wild asses in their natural habitat.
The sanctuary consists of a vast area of flat land with small islands, known as the “Baits” which form the core of flora and fauna in this region. Wild Asses are attracted to these Baits, where there is a regular supply of water and grass.
Besides the Wild Ass, the sanctuary is also home to many other animals. Due to its proximity to the Gulf of Kutch and its location on migratory routes of many birds, it attracts about three hundred varieties of dryland birds from across the world during winters. The sanctuary is also a hunting ground for a variety of raptors and home to quite a few reptiles like lizards, snakes, tortoise, and saw-scaled viper.
