Kala Dungar, Bhuj

 

Kalo Dungar is of course about views of the spectacular and seemingly never-ending Rann of Kutch. But there is more to this place which is relatively off the beaten track. Kalo Dungar is known for its viewpoints, including a sunset point where you can watch the sun disappear in the wide expanse of the white desert. It also has a temple of Dattatreya, the syncretic deity of Hinduism who is a combined avatar of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Not far from Kala Dungar is the Anti-Gravity Slope, which has become another point of attraction in the area

The Drive To Kalo Dungar

We drove down to Kala Dungar from the Tent City in Dhordo where we were staying as part of our Rann Utsav experience. From the parking lot to the Military post, we hopped on to a rickety open jeep, which careered crazily up a steep road, as we hung on to the railings for dear life.

We got down near a gate where there is a military post to walk a couple of kilometres to the top. A paved path with steps that gradually ascends to the summit of the Black Hill, makes for an easy climb.