Lakhpat derives its name from the prosperous
maritime trade which generated a daily income of One Lakh Koris, (Lac means 1
lakh and kori was a Kutch monetary unit). According to another legend, the town
was founded by Rao Lakha, so it was known as Lakhpat. Lakhpat is a fortified
town with high walls, several gates and bastions made out of hard stone.
Almost 50 years ago, this town was also the home to
hundreds of families involved in fishing and manual labour but now it is an abandoned
town. After a shortperiod of prosperity, Lakhpat lost its maritime significance
in 1851 AD, when the Indus river changed its course. Since after the Indus
river changed its course, the port dried up.
Once a thriving town with population of 15,000, is
today a deserted town and only a barren plain of limestone rock with only few
families living here. It is not only the architecture but the stark loneliness
and a vast view of deserted, crumbling houses which make Lakhpat a rare
spectacle.
Tourist Attractions in Lakhpat
The interesting structures at Lakhpat are the tomb
of Gosh Muhammad and a Sikh Gurudwara. The tomb of Gosh Muhammad is made of
black stone, with four arched doors and its outer walls are decorated with
floral motifs. The inside walls are engraved with passages from the holy Koran.
The other interesting structures at Lakhpat are the mosque, a structure for
keeping Tajia (a Muslim religious float) and a number of temples. More...
How to reach Lakhpat
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Bhuj, which is about 151 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Gandhidham, which is about 120 kms.
By Road:
Lakhpat is connected by road with all the major cities of Gujarat like
Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhuj and Vadodara.
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