Road to Heaven, Kutch
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| Road to Heaven | |
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| Route information | |
| Length | 278 km (173 mi) |
| Existed | 2019 (Construction began)–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Khavda |
| East end | Dholavira |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Highway system | |
The Road to Heaven is a highway located in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It spans approximately 30 kilometers through the Great Rann of Kutch, providing remarkable and stunning view of India's largest salt plain. This road forms part of the national highway connecting Ghaduli to Santalpur and has become renowned for its scenic beauty and the distinctive driving experience it provides.[1][2]
History
[edit]Construction of the Road to Heaven began in 2019, aiming to enhance connectivity within the region and support tourism, especially to the Dholavira site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 2021.[3]In the run-up to the G-20 Summit, the Government of India cleared the 31.9 km-long Khavda-Khadir road, through the Rann of Kutch.[1]
Route
[edit]Running from Khavda to Dholavira, the road travels through the heart of the white desert, near the Rann of Kutch Lake, showcasing the natural landscape of the area.[4]
Impact
[edit]The road has gained attention as a notable destination for travelers, particularly following the G20 Summit held in Gujarat.[5] The road contributes significantly to the local economy by stimulating tourism, particularly during the annual Rann Utsav festival.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-02-19). "Watch | 'Road to heaven' - India's newest scenic road". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Here's Why This Scenic Route In Rann Of Kutch Is Known As 'Road To Heaven'". News18. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ DeshGujarat (2023-12-30). "All you need to know about the 'Road to Heaven' in the Rann of Kutch". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Travel: The Rann of Kutch, Dholavira and the real road to heaven". Mintlounge. 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Highways to health centres: When smaller cities dressed up for G20". The Indian Express. 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Rana, Priyamvada (2023-12-25). "Enter a winter wonderland at Rann Utsav 2023 in Dhordo, Gujarat". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
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