Siyot Caves

Kutch

Kutch is a vast salt marsh desert in India that is home to many significant sites that belong to the Indus Valley Civilization. Thousands of travelers come to India to visit Kutch and its vividness.

Brief History

Dated around the first century AD, Siyot Caves have an east facing sanctum and an ambulatory. Siyot must have been one of the 80 monastic sites that the 7th century Chinese travellers reported from the mouth of the Indus River.

How to Reach

By Road

From Bhuj, 125 km away, buses go to Narayan Sarovar twice a day (morning and evening). However, that is the only public transportation available. Koteshwar Temple is a mere 2 km from Narayan Sarovar, on the coast, but visitors to Lakhpat (28 km further) or Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary (15 km) will need a private vehicle; this can only be hired in Bhuj. Prices for hired cars range from Rs. 5.50/- per km to Rs. 10/- per km depending on the type of vehicle and whether or not it has AC. Unless you only want to visit the Narayan Sarovar lake and temples, hiring a car in Bhuj is recommended. Accomodation and food are available in Narayan Sarovar, but not in any of the other three sites (except the gurudwara in Lakhpat.) Visitors to the wildlife sanctuary should bring their own food and water.

By Train

Bhuj railway station lies on the western railways network.

By Air

The Bhuj airport lies 4 km from the city and has ample domestic flights from major destinations in India.

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