Chavda Rakhal

Chavda Rakhal is protected forest reserve owned by erstwhile rulers of Cutch State near Samatra village, almost 15km from Bhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat, India.[1]

History

Erstwhile rulers of Cutch State had declared 45 forest reserves, called Rakhal, which can not be exploited commercially. After independence of India in 1947, the reserves became private property owned by former rulers, currently by Pragmulji III.[2] They are now tourist destinations. Chavda Rakhal is the largest reserve having a lake, Pragsar. The lake has crocodiles and several spieces of fish.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Anjali H. Desai (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 325. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2.
  2. ↑ "Son of erstwhile Kutch ruler cannot claim father's riches: Court". Deccan Herald. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.

Coordinates: 23°09′08″N 69°28′36″E / 23.1522°N 69.4766°E / 23.1522; 69.4766

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