Road to Heaven, Kutch

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Length278 km (173 mi)
Existed2019 (Construction began)–present
WestendKhavda
EastendDholavira
Road to Heaven
Route information
Length278 km (173 mi)
Existed2019 (Construction began)–present
Major junctions
West endKhavda
East endDholavira
Location
CountryIndia
Highway system

The Road to Heaven is a highway located in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It spans approximately 30 kilometers through the Great Rann of Kutch. The road forms part of the national highway connecting Ghaduli to Santalpur and has become renowned for its scenic beauty and the distinctive driving experience it provides.[1][2]

Construction of the Road to Heaven began in 2019, aiming to enhance connectivity within the region and support tourism, especially to the Dholavira site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 2021.[3]In the run-up to the G-20 Summit, the Government of India cleared the 31.9 km-long Khavda-Khadir road, through the Rann of Kutch.

Route

Running from Khavda to Dholavira, the road travels through the heart of the white desert, near the Rann of Kutch Lake, showcasing the natural landscape of the area.[4]

Impact

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