Dhordo Explained

Dhordo
Settlement Type:Village
Image Alt:Sunset at Rann of Kutch, Dhordo, Gujarat
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name1:Gujarat
Subdivision Name2:Kutch
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dhordo village, Gujarat . Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
  2. News: Dhordo in Gujarat's Kutch gets 'best tourism village' title . Times of India . 23 October 2023 . 23 October 2023.