Experience Rann of Kutch
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Join The Western Routes to explore the incredible Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. This is a comfortable six-day itinerary starting from Ahmedabad. In these 6 days, we will cover the Rann of Kutch, Bhuj, Dholavira, Little Rann of Kutch & Modhera. What's more? Traditional food, local performances and buying artefacts directly from artisans!
Dates: 28 January - 2 February 2025
Highlights
- Live in traditional ‘bhungas’ or mud-house
- Sunset, sunrise & moonrise at the White Rann
- Bhuj Palace & Swaminarayan Temple
- Ruins from the Indus Valley Civilization at Dholavira
- Jeep Safaris in Little Rann of Kutch
- Traditional performances
- Visit artisans at their homes to see traditional crafts
- Kutchi & Gujarati Food
Day 1 - Ahmedabad to Bhuj
Transfer to Bhuj
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
- 6:00 - 7:00 AM - Arrivals at Ahmedabad from home destinations.
- Depart for Bhuj. Breakfast en-route. This is a long journey ~300 km / 7 hours. Lunch en-route
- Arrive in Bhuj by late afternoon. Proceed to check in.
- Evening time is free for leisure.
- Dinner and Overnight at Bhuj
Day 2 - Explore Bhuj
Sunset in Rann of Kutch
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Homestay
All Meals
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
- Post breakfast, proceed to Bhuj sightseeing. Visit the Swaminarayan Temple in Bhuj followed by a guided tour of Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal
- Depart for Hodko village near the Rann of Kutch
- In the evening, head to the Rann for a sunset experience
- Some shopping at the craft bazaar at Dhordo
- Dinner and overnight stay in traditional Bhungas in Hodko
Day 3 - Explore the Rann of Kutch
Kalo Dungar
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Homestay
All Meals
Thursday, 30 January 2025
- Early morning drive to the Rann for sunrise (Optional, but recommended)
- Post breakfast, proceed to Dholavira through the Road to Heaven!
- Visit the ruins of a city from the Indus Valley Civilization at Dholavira. Lunch
- Post lunch proceed to Kalo Dungar (The highest point in Kutch) for sunset
- Overnight stay in traditional Bhungas in Hodko
Day 4 - Rann to LRK
Nirona Village
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Resort
All Meals
Friday, 31 January 2025
- After an early breakfast, depart for Nirona village for a Rogan Art demonstration & shopping.
- Depart for Bajana village. Lunch en-route. This is a long journey of ~250 km/ 6 hours
- Arrive in Bajana by late evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Bajana.
Day 5 - Little Rann of Kutch
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Resort
All Meals
Saturday, 1 February 2025
- Morning & evening safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch in open jeeps. We will drive through the vast expanse of the little rann and observe unique wildlife and migratory birds.
- We will also visit a village famous for Tangaliya weavers and a salt factory
- Dinner and overnight stay at Bajana
Day 6 - LRK to Modhera
Departures
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Breakfast, Lunch
Sunday, 2 February 2025
- Early morning check-out. Depart for Modhera Sun Temple in Mehsana. Explore the stunning sun temple with a guide. Lunch at Ahmedabad
- Depending on the flight timings, reach the airport.
- Departure to destination cities.
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The Western Routes was founded in 2011. It started as a concept that found its roots in the love for the state of Maharashtra and its native culture. Since 2015, we have ventured into curating itineraries pan-India which are themed around history, culture, wildlife, people & food.
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Inclusions
- 1 night stay in Bhuj (Ramee Srinivas Palace or equivalent)
- 2 nights stay in Durbari Bhungas at Dhordo (Desert King or equivalent)
- 2 nights stay in cottages at Bajana (Royal Safari Camp)
- All meals (From Breakfast on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 6)
- All internal travel in a private AC coach
- 2 shared jeep safaris at Little Rann of Kutchh
- Activity Charges – folk performances, mud-mirror (Lippan) workshop, bonfires, camel shuttles at Rann of Kutch, shuttles at Kalo Dungar, jeep safaris at LRK
- Guide charges and entry fees at all monuments
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Travel from home destination to Ahmedabad and back
- Anything not mentioned in the includes list
- Personal costs (Shopping, laundry, tips, etc)
- Activity charge for activities not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
HOW TO REACH
We start our tour from Ahmedabad airport on 28 January 2025. We will help with the flight and train suggestions from Pune or Mumbai to Ahmedabad and back
Policy and more
- 50% retention charges (Between 20 – 45 days prior to scheduled departure)
- 100% retention charges (Less than 20 days prior to scheduled departure)
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