Sunset over untouched dazzling Rann quivering with mirages

Sunset over untouched dazzling Rann quivering with mirages

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S NIKKOR 200-500MM F/5.6E ED VR

Focal Length: 240mm (35mm equivalent ~ 360mm)

Exif: f/9, 1/640 sec, ISO 1400

Location: Great Rann of Kutch, Kutch, Gujarat, India

   Well, have seen many a sunsets including some from places pretty celebrated for their sunsets, but I tell you on a clear winter day, sunsets over the white Rann are almost the best in world. If you look at the sun carefully, you would even be able to see a sunspot. Let me know if you spot the sunspot!

   And if you really want to enjoy the sunset in solitude; you will explore a bit and find your place away from the touristy rut of tent city and Dhordo. Seen here is the sun setting over the 'Kalo Dungar' hills of 'Pachham Bet' Island in the middle of Rann. Yes, Rann like any sea has islands called 'Bet' in it, four of them to be precise, namely Chorad, Bela, Khadir and Pachham.

   A word of caution here regarding exploring Rann to find your place, stick to the roads, they are enough, never try taking your vehicle onto the uncharted Rann which is surprisingly deceptive in appearing hard and in fact being all slushy at places. Your vehicle even if 4x4 will soon be resting on its floorboard on the Rann and sinking further.