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Lakhpat Fort and old town

A quiet fort town near the salt flats preserves the feeling of a trading world that changed.
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Photo: User:Nizil Shah · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Lakhpat Fort and old town

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We’re still writing about Lakhpat Fort and old town: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter
Time of day
Late afternoon before sunset
Crowds
Low–Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1.5–2.5 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Generally public town walk; site-specific fees vary
Parking
Town parking; narrow lanes
Permits
Check restricted border-area rules and signage

On the ground

Local food
Kutchi snacks and local meals
Access
Check local access and road conditions before the trip.

Stay safe

Follow border-area instructions; avoid isolated edges after dark

Where it is

Kachchh, Gujarat

23.82° N 68.77° E