Dhordo
Dhordo | |
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Village | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Region | Kutch |
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| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | gujarat.gov.in |
Dhordo is a small village located in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. This village is situated within Bhuj taluk on the edge of the India-Pakistan border and is around 86 KM from Bhuj. The village is home to an annual 3-month festival called 'Rann Utsav'.[1]
In October 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recognised Dhordo as the ‘Best Tourism Village’ for its rural development, sustainable tourism and cultural preservation.[2]
References
- ^ "Dhordo village, Gujarat". Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
- ^ "Dhordo in Gujarat's Kutch gets 'best tourism village' title". Times of India. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
External links
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/pm-modi-s-tent-to-turn-tourist-attraction-at-rann-utsav/story-ULZbfEVv6ZJdJ0vbogQotL.html
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/colours-and-culture/article4319945.ece
- https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/latest-news-village-in-gujarat-s-rann-of-kutch-is-now-on-world-t-31778.html