{"id":30621,"date":"2021-06-26T20:54:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T20:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=30621"},"modified":"2021-06-26T20:54:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T20:54:50","slug":"bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort &#038; Koteshwar &#8211; Gorgeous Gujarat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30631 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This article is in continuation to a previous one and a part of my Rann of Kutch trip log. We traveled from Delhi to Bhuj in 3 days while crossing the Little Rann of Kutch on the way. On Day 4, we made a road trip from Bhuj to Lakhpat fort and Koteshwar temple, details of which are provided in this article. To read the previous parts of the travelogue, please click on the links below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Journey So Far<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 &amp; 2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/delhi-to-rann-of-kutch-by-road\/\">Delhi to Zainabad<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 3 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/rann-of-kutch-road-trip\/\">Zainabad to Little Rann of Kutch to Bhuj<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We had to begin early again on day 4 since we planned to visit Koteshwar and Lakhpat, and also return to Bhuj before sunset to collect our permit. A tasty breakfast of packed sandwiches and juice awaited us at the reception, and we were thus able to leave for Lakhpat by 7:30 am.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Navigation<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f61bf96f797\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f61bf96f797\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Day_4_Bhuj_to_Lakhpat_Fort_to_Koteshwar_to_Bhuj_354_km\" >Day 4: Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort to Koteshwar to Bhuj: 354 km<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Lakhpat_Fort\" >Lakhpat Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Exploring_the_Fort\" >Exploring the Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#%E2%80%8BRann_of_Kutch\" >\u200bRann of Kutch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Lakhpat_Fort_to_Koteshwar\" >Lakhpat Fort to Koteshwar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Narayan_Sarovar\" >Narayan Sarovar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Koteshwar\" >Koteshwar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Koteshwar_to_Bhuj\" >Koteshwar to Bhuj<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-koteshwar\/#Permits_for_Rann_of_Kutch\" >Permits for Rann of Kutch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Bhuj_to_Lakhpat_Fort_to_Koteshwar_to_Bhuj_354_km\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Day 4: Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort to Koteshwar to Bhuj: 354 km<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The route follows the SH heading west from Bhuj towards the bustling town of Nakhtarna and into the vastness of Lakhpat. The highway till Nakhtarna is densely populated with villages on both sides, and thus the average speed is not very good.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, once the hustle-bustle is crossed, and the zillions of speed breakers negotiated with, the countryside opens up and one can feel the proximity to the Great Rann. It took us about an hour from Bhuj to cross Nakhtarna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-by-public-transport\/\">How I traveled to Leh Ladakh by Public Transport<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A short while thereafter we were staring at a huge board informing us that we were crossing the Tropic of Cancer. I am not a fan of such milestones myself, but it was fascinating to watch Aarti getting all excited. From here on, the road is quite straight, devoid of population, and marred with shrubs on both sides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Crossing 23\u00b026\u2032N 68\u00b023\u2032E. Several roads in Gujarat are dead straight like this one<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30627 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakhpat_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Lakhpat Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About 45 km or so before Lakhpat, we crossed a small village called Gaduli where the road from Koteshwar joins the SH. Past Gaduli, one rides next to the Chinkara Narayan Sarovar wildlife sanctuary all the way to Lakhpat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The board at Lakhpat Fort said:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Lakhpat perhaps derives its name from the prosperous maritime trade in the past that generated a daily income of one lakh kori, the then currency of Kutch. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Situated at the western tip of the Indian subcontinent at the junction of the Kori creek and the Rann of Kachchh, Lakhpat lost its maritime significance in 1851 AD after the displacement of the Indus river in 1819. Another legend says that since Rao Lakhha founded it, it is named Lakhpat. <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Guru Nanak is believed to have camped in Lakhpat on his way to and from Mecca. The house where he stayed was later sanctified as a Gurudwara. The other places of tourist\u2019s interest include the tomb of Gosh Mohammad and a number of old Hindu temples.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now Lakhpat is a fortified town with high walls, several gates, and a bastion made out of hard stone. It wears a deserted look and is scarcely inhabited.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A panorama of the Lakhpat Fort<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30628 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-3-585x207.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A board describes the story of the fort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30629 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-4-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Exploring the Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200bWe reached our first destination by 10:00 am. The striking fort of Lakhpat is visible from quite a distance, and it is only from this distance that it can be captured in its entirety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two signboards at the entrance describe the Lakhpat fort. But the chai-wala at the entrance spiced it up for us with his ramblings about the shooting of two movies here, Refugee and Lagaan. After a cup of hot masala chai, we headed towards the Northern wall of the fort, completely unaware of the vistas beyond it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/nepal-bike-trip\/\">Nepal Bike Trip \u2013 Itinerary, Travelogue, Cost, Hotels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was VERY windy up there, and the views were to die for. A panorama of the Great Rann from the ramparts of the fort. The vista unfolded all of sudden when it was least expected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30630 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7-768x173.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-7-585x131.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The experience of sitting there silently, while both us took in the views was fantastic and difficult to describe. The views themselves are difficult to capture. The magnitude of the landscape is very overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30631 size-full\" title=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg\" alt=\"Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-9-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was time to pose, with the tummy tucked in securely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30632 size-full\" title=\"aarti and harsh\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10.jpg\" alt=\"aarti and harsh\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-10-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The inner green contrasts with the reddish boundary and the Great Rann<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30633 size-full\" title=\"lakhpat fort\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11.jpg\" alt=\"lakhpat fort\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-11-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BRann_of_Kutch\"><\/span><strong>\u200bRann of Kutch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We spent a lot of time at the Northern wall of the fort, admiring the vastness of the Rann, and also trying to capture it on camera. To the west of the fort lies the Kori creek and to its North is the marshy Rann.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/delhi-to-bhutan-bike-trip\/\">Delhi to Bhutan Bike Trip \u2013 Ride of a Lifetime<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We drove around the village inside the fort for some time. It is not all that deserted, despite the saying on the board. We also tried to venture into the Rann but failed as the exit was guarded by BSF jawans who refused to let us through.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, after a bit of roaming around, We decided to proceed towards Koteshwar, our second destination for the day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The tomb of Gosh Mohammad<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30634 size-full\" title=\"The tomb of Gosh Mohammad\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14.jpg\" alt=\"The tomb of Gosh Mohammad\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-14-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakhpat_Fort_to_Koteshwar\"><\/span><strong>Lakhpat Fort to Koteshwar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200bThe road to Koteshwar from Lakhpat moves south, crosses the BSF post there, and is largely devoid of any human population. The road runs parallel to Kori creek.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We took a small detour towards another <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bsf.gov.in\/Home\">BSF post<\/a><\/strong> right next to the creek which, I think, was called Biwi ka Kua (wife\u2019s well), only to be scolded and sent back by a Jawan. The road here too is largely straight and marred by shrubs on either side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A bit of advice \u2013 when driving on this road, be careful when you see a vehicle approaching from the opposite side; lest you want to get a paint job done on your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The straight road towards Koteshwar<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30635 size-full\" title=\"Koteshwar\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17.jpg\" alt=\"Koteshwar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-17-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narayan_Sarovar\"><\/span><strong>Narayan Sarovar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Soon we reached Narayan Sarovar. Mythologically, it is one of the five holiest lakes of the Hindus; one of the remaining four being Mansarovar. However, since the lake is easily accessible, and also possibly because Gujarat overall is a non-glamorous state when it comes to tourism, it does not get the required publicity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The temple crowd there was a major put-off for us, and we headed straight towards Koteshwar. The final approach road to Koteshwar has the Arabian Sea on both sides and is fun to drive on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/road-trip-from-delhi-to-kinnaur-and-mussoorie\/\">Road Trip from Delhi to Kinnaur and Mussoorie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koteshwar\"><\/span><strong>Koteshwar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pier at Koteshwar itself is nothing to boast of, apart from being the westernmost point of land in India. We saw some fishermen&#8217;s boats. A BSF Jawan posted there told us that all fishermen are supposed to sport the Indian flag on their boats. This is for identification purposes by the BSF patrol boats. The Pakistani fishermen do the same, Karachi after all being quite close.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The temple at Koteshwar also did not seem much to write home about, so we decided to give it a miss. Yes, we are horribly non-religious.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is not allowed to venture past this board. But since all signboards in Gujarat are in Gujarati (a sign of the state not being too tourism-friendly), we did not understand what was written on them. We went ahead, only to be immediately sent back by a Jawan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We did so reluctantly, wondering what possible harm it could cause if tourists did in fact go up to the pier. The only possible conclusion we could arrive at was that the Army must fear that someone might decide to jump from the pier and swim to Pakistan!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The western-most temple in India<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30636 size-full\" title=\"Koteshwar\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22.jpg\" alt=\"Koteshwar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-22-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30637 size-full\" title=\"Koteshwar\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23.jpg\" alt=\"Koteshwar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23-585x392.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/bhuj-to-lakhpat-fort-23-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koteshwar_to_Bhuj\"><\/span><strong>Koteshwar to Bhuj<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The drive from Koteshwar to Gaduli went through the same wildlife sanctuary. Beautiful as it was, we did not sight any animals. The drive to Nakhtarna was boring, and the distance of about 100 km was covered in 1.5 hours. The roads, though narrow, are in pretty good shape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lunch happened at a non-descript hotel at Nakhtarna. Despite our request for non-spicy food, there was a liberal dressing of green chilies even in Dal Tadka! We reached Bhuj by 4:30 pm, well in time to collect our permit for Vigakot from the BSF sector headquarters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/road-trip-to-morni-hills-and-tikkar-taal\/\">Road Trip to Morni Hills and Tikkar Taal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permits_for_Rann_of_Kutch\"><\/span><strong>Permits for Rann of Kutch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As it happened with us at the DC\u2019s office in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/sightseeing-in-leh\/\">Leh<\/a><\/strong>, we had butterflies in our stomachs due to anticipation. However, unlike Leh, major babudom happened here. This irritated the hell out of Aarti (who hates bureaucratic red tape); so much so that I had to drop her back at the hotel and come back to collect the permit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, after a 2.5-hour struggle and knocking on several doors, the permit was \u2018expedited\u2019 and handed over to me at 7 pm. We\u2019d lost another beautiful sunset because of this. The only saving grace was the hope that the permit would make the next day memorable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Journey Ahead: <a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/bhuj-to-rann-of-kutch-kala-dungar-the-rann-utsav\/\">Bhuj to Greater Rann of Kutch, Kala Dungar, Rann Utsav, Harappan Excavation Site<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anticipating a long day ahead, we hit the sack early and ditched our plans to go out to look for non-veg, settling instead for our hotel\u2019s nice vegetarian fare.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bhuj to Lakhpat Fort and Koteshwar &#8211; Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope the travelogue, pictures, and information above traveling from Bhuj to Lakhpat fort and Koteshwar were of help. Please click on the link above to continue reading the next part of this travelogue. If you have any questions or need any other details, please feel free to ask in the comments section below or at our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/roadragas.com\/threads\/delhi-to-rann-of-kutch-gujarat.5355\/\">Community Forum<\/a><\/strong>, and I will be glad to answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is in continuation to a previous one and a part of my Rann of Kutch trip log. 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