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Zinzuwada
Zinzuwada is a fortified town located at the southern edge
of the little Rann of Kuchh. It is situated in Dasada Taluka of
Surendranagar district of Gujarat. It is located at 23°21' N
and 71°34'E.
The town is part of several legends related to the birth of great
Solanki ruler, Siddhraj Jaisinh, son of Minaldevi, who was born
by a blessing of a saint from a nearby place.
Climate
The town enjoys a very pleasant climate, all throughout the year.
Certain areas around Zinzuwada face chronic scarcity conditions
for want of adequate rains.
Accessibility
Air:
Nearest airport is Ahmedabad (120 km)
Flights from Ahmedabad to:
- Bangalore(1daily, 3hr 15 min),
- Delhi (5daily, 1hr 25min- 2hr 35min),
- Hyderabad(4 wekly, 1hr 40min),
- Jiapur(3 weekly, 1hr),
- Kolkatta (Calcutta: 6 weekly, 2hr 15min- 3hr 35min),
- Mumbai (6-7 daily, 1hr),
- Vadodara(1 daily, 30min).
Rail:
Nearest railway station: Patdi (25km)
Road:
Ahmedabad (120 km)
Local transport:
non-metered auto rickshaws
Accommodation:
Heritage hotel at Zainabad.
- Old Bell House
- Rann Riders (Wildlife)
Other places:
Accommodations are in cottages, resembling the kooba houses of the
Bajania community of Dasada and the bhunga houses of the Rabaris
of Kutch, decorated with mirrors, mud-plaster work and embroideries.
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General Information & Accomdation info on Zinzuwada city of
Gujarat - India
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