Great Rann of Kutch Sightseeing Tour (5 Days)

Starting from INR 40000

Overview Details

Duration5 days

Group Size2 to 10

SeasonJanuary - December

Description

Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry; a large part of this district is known as Rann of Kutch which is shallow wetland which submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons.The Rann is famous for its marshy salt flats which become snow white after the shallow water dries up each season before the monsoon rains.

Overview

Kutch is a land of colorful culture and varied folks. It is the only district in India which has sea, desert and mountains. From ancient temples, grand palaces, ghost towns, Indus valley civilization city, migratory birds, wild asses, serene beaches, vastness of salt and more salt-Kutch has it all. Kutch with its rugged terrain is beloved of adventure seeker be it motorcycle tours, bicycle tours, SUV trips. Photographers come in numbers to capture the stunning beauty of Kutch in their lenses. Gujarat tourism organizes 3 month long festival Rann Utsav in Great Rann of Kutch.

Inclusion

- Meal Plan MAP (Breakfast and Dinner). - Accommodation on Sharing Basis. - Pick and Drop to nearest railway/airport

Exclusion

- GST as applicable. - Personal Beverages of any kind. - All meals not mentioned in inclusion section. - Personal Expenses of any kind. - Camera Charges. - Extensions of the tour program or diversions in the tour itinerary for any reasons eg. due to bad weather, road closure, breakdown or any natural calamity. Any additional expenses incurred due to such unforeseen issues would be borne by the participants. - Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Itinerary

Day 1 : Bhuj Local sightseeing and Mandvi

Based on your arrival time at Bhuj you can plan for sightseeing or take rest. Most of the tourist arrive here in morning trains from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and from different places. After checking in to your hotel you can start for local sightseeing of Bhuj town. This will take half day and after lunch you can start for Mandvi. Mandvi is famous for its shipbuilding industry and further 10 KM from Mandvi you can visit Vijaya Vilas Palace. After visiting sea beach you can return to Bhuj, night stay at Bhuj.

Day 2 : Mata-no-madh , Narayan Sarovar, Lakhpat village

Visit Mota-no-madh to visit temple of Mata Ashapura. This is at a distanc of 95 KM from Bhuj and it will take two hours. Then start for Narayan Sarovar lake which is one among the five holy lakes of Hindu mythology. This place is 140 KM from Bhuj. Further 2 KM you can visit temple of Sri Koteshwar Mahadev. From here travel 40 KM to reach Lakhpat village. This is an ancient village by the side of white Rann. After this return to Bhuj town and night stay at Bhuj.

Day 3 : Kalo Dungar, white Rann of Kutch Kalo Dungar

Get ready to visit heart of Kutch. Drive on straight road to visit Bhirandiyara village to collect your entry permit. This village is 55 Km from Bhuj town. From here left side road will take you to white desert ( Rann Utsav organiz every year here ) and straight road will take you to Kalo Dungar. At Kalo Dungar you will get spectacular view of White rann and there is a temple of Dattatreya at the hilltop. After Kalo Dungar and India Bridge return to white Rann ( via Bhirandiyara village ) to enjoy sunset. After sunset return to Bhuj for night stay.

Day 4 : Trip to Dholavira, The excavated town

Dholavira is located at a distance of 230 KM from Bhuj town and it will take 5 hours to reach this place. On the way you will cross 7 KM road stretching across Rann of Kutch Lake. Night you can stay here or return to Bhuj. If you have plan to return by road to Rajkot or Ahmedabad then you need to return to Bhuj again.

Day 5 : Departure

Accommodation

- Accommodation on Sharing Basis. - Accommodation in 2-star / 3-star hotels or lodges or homestays, including campaign wherever required - All breakfast & dinner included