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Top Mundra Hotels
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#1 |
Rs. 900
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Rs. 600
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Rs. 1900
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 1000
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Mundra is a census town situated in the Kutch District of Gujarat. It is most popularly known for the Mundra Port, which is the largest private port in India. This town is located 50 km from the town of Anjar, which is one of the major towns and a commercial hub of the Kutch District. The Oswal Street in the town is its oldest one.
The main occupation of this town is agriculture and horticulture of Kharek and Chikoo, along with farming and wage labour. Mundra is also known for being the only place in Gujarat, which wasn’t affected by the January 2001 earthquake.
The Mundra Port is the main source of income of this town and has led to it being declared as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). This port lies 60 km west of Gandhidham and its location in the region is strategic with regard to global trade. It also provides a water route to and from states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu-Kashmir. The Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) of this port is said to be one of the most technologically advanced port facilities in the India.
Mundra is also close to popular tourist destinations like Gandhidham, Kandla, Bhuj and Mandvi. Gandhidham is famous for its attractions like Bhardeshwar and Akshardham Temple, while Bhuj is known for the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary and Kutch Bustard Sanctuary.
The nearest railway station to Mundra is Gandhidham Junction, situated at a distance of 26.3 km from it. It is also accessible via airways through the Kandla Airport, which is situated at a distance of 48 km from it.
The best time to visit these places is between the months of October and February.
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