Lakhpat

Lakhpat is a sparsely populated ghost town in the Kutch district of the Gujarat state of India.

Understand
Lakhpat was once a large trading port in the mouth of Kori Creek. Two centuries ago, it was resided by more than 15000 people. Following earthquake in 1819, Indus river changed its course and the port lost its water depth and became unusable. The town lost its economic importance. By 21st century, the population was around 500 people making it a ghost town in far way corner of Kutch.

Solo travellers, especially woman, should be careful while visiting this town in view of safety precautions. Bring your own food, water and vehicle as there is not much facilities in the town.

The places of interest have tourist information boards.

Get in
Few private transport Jeeps connect to Lakhpat so it is better to have one's own car or taxi to visit this isolated ghost town.

Get around
Private car or taxi is an only option or visit places by foot. There is no transport in the town as it is sparsely populated.

Eat
There is no restaurant here. Only Langar at Gurdwara provides food for tourist and pilgrim on prior requests.

Sleep
The are no hotels in Lakhpat. One should leave before evening to reach nearby Narayan Sarovar or Bhuj for hotels.

Connect
There is no medical facilities here.

Go next

 * Bhuj
 * Mandvi
 * Mundra
 * Dholavira