The Rann of Kutch - 2

The saline mudflats in the Rann of Kutch are inundated with water in the monsoons from June to September. Thereafter the water recedes and the mudflats dry out by December leaving behind a dry crust of salt. The marsh turns into hard land when the white Rann is fully formed. In the winter the climate ranges from quite hot in the day time to very cold at night - a difference of 15-20 degree celcius in day and night temperatures.

I found it interesting that the salt feels dry. It doesn't get sticky or messy like it does in Mumbai. Maybe it is because of the low humidity of the area. The white salt crystals glitter like diamonds in sunlight and in the full moon. The salt is harvested for manufacturing of Industrial Grade Salt and Potassium Sulphate.

I didn't expect it at all but a little spider came to say hello while I was observing the salt.

During the correct play of light the Rann and the sky become indistinguishable. The horizon disappears. There's nothingness that we look at - it is quite a scary feeling but enchanting nevertheless.

We left the Rann with a newfound admiration for our BSF who operate in this region of extreme climate changes and nothingness.