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Road to Heaven, Khadir Bet
A long, straight road across the Rann with salt flats on both sides
- Type
- Scenic drive
- Location
- Khadir Bet, Kutch
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours, as part of a Dholavira trip
- Best time to visit
- October to February. Early morning or near sunset for the best light.
About Road to Heaven
The Road to Heaven is the name visitors gave to a stretch of road that crosses the Great Rann towards Khadir Bet, the island where Dholavira stands. For a long distance the road runs straight and flat, with nothing on either side but salt, mud and sky.
What you see depends on the season. After the monsoon there is often shallow water on both sides, and the road looks like it is running over a lake. By winter the land dries into white salt flats. Early morning and sunset are the best times for photos, when the light is soft and the colours change.
It is not a place to spend a whole day. Most people drive it on the way to or from Dholavira and stop for a while at safe spots along the shoulder. The road is long and exposed, so plan the drive in daylight and carry what you need.
Things to do at Road to Heaven
- Drive the road at sunrise or sunset
- Stop at a safe pull-off for photos of the salt flats
- Combine the drive with a visit to Dholavira
How to reach Road to Heaven
- The road links the Khavda side of the Rann with Khadir Bet and Dholavira. From Bhuj, plan it as part of a full-day drive; Dholavira is about 5 hours or more from Bhuj by road.
- Check the road condition locally before you go, especially soon after the monsoon.
Tips before you go
- Park well off the road before taking photos. Vehicles move fast on the straight stretch.
- There are no shops or fuel stations on the road itself. Carry water and snacks and start with a full tank.
- Mobile signal can be weak, so download offline maps before you leave Bhuj.
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Where is the Road to Heaven in Kutch?
It crosses the Great Rann towards Khadir Bet, the island where Dholavira is. Most people drive it on the way to or from Dholavira.
When is the best time to drive the Road to Heaven?
October to February. Soon after the monsoon there is water on both sides; later in winter the land turns to white salt.