Kutch-Dholavira Whole Circuit

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₹8500   Rannutsav | Bhuj | Mandvi | Lakhpat | Dholavira



About Kutch-Dholavira Whole Circuit

Kutch- The largest district of India is a land of colour, culture and spectacular topography. The term Kutch refers to something which intermittently becomes wet and dry. A large part of the Kutch, commonly known as the Great Rann of Kutch, remains submerged in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during the winter.

You will Experience the Great Rann of Kutch and Rannutsav along with Dhilavira UNESCO world heritage site, Offbeat White Desert and some less explored hidden gems of Kutch. The trip will also cover tourist attractions of Bhuj city, Mata no Madh, Koteshwar, Kalo Dungar, India Bridge, Lakhpat Fort, Bhujiyo Fort

Tour Date: October 2022 to February 2023
Tour Type: Offbeat / Sight Seeing / Family / Couple
Difficulty: Easy
Age Group: 8 to 50 Years
Group Size: 12 - 20

Places to Visit

Dholavira :
- UNESCO world Heritage Site
- Fossil Park
- Chipper Point
- Sunset and Sunrise in desert

Bhuj & Mandvi:
- Vande mataram memorial
- Bhujodi Handicraft Market
- Mandvi Beach
- Vijay Vilas Palace
- 72 jinalaya

Rannutsav - Kalo Dungar
- Kalo Dungar
- Magnetic Field
- India Bridge
- Rannutsav
- Rann of Kutch

Narayan Sarovar- Koteshwar
- Mata no madh
- Narayan Sarovar
- Koteshwar
- Lakhpat Fort

• Short Hike at Dholavira and Kalo Dungar
• Sunrise and Sunset in White Desert
• Stay in Kutchhi Bhunga/Cottages
• Night visit to desert
• Handicraft Market and Shopping
• Mesmerising Sunset on the Mandvi beach
• Campfire, Music and Garba • Homestay/Resort Accommodation and Authentic Food

Proposed Itinerary

Brief Itinerary

Reporting at Ahmedabad: 10.00 PM Day 0
Reporting at Samakhiyali: 04.00 AM Day 1
Day 0: Overnight Travel from Ahmedabad to Dholavira
Day 1: Dholavira
Day 2: Dholavira – Bhuj – Mandvi
Day 3: Bhuj – Kalo Dungar – Rannutsav
Day 4: Lakhpat – Narayan Sarovar – Bhuj
Day 5: Overnight travel and Reach Ahmedabad Early Morning

Drop at Bhuj: 08.00 PM Bhuj Railway Station, Day 4
Drop at Ahmedabad: 06.00 AM, Nehrunagar Circle, Day 5

Detailed Itinerary

Reporting at Ahmedabad: 10.00 PM Day 0
Reporting at Samakhiyali (For people Opted for Bhuj): 04.00 AM Day 1

Day 1: Ahmedabad – Dholavira

- Early Morning arrival at Dholavira, Sunrise in the desert midway
- Check in, Freshen Up, Breakfast, Briefing
- Chhipar Point or Chipar Point of Dholavira Visit
- Lunch and Have some rest or explore village around
- Guided Tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dholavira
- Visit Wood Fossil Park of Dholavira Kutch
- Most Tranquil Sunset at Bhanjdo Hill – Dholavira Sunset Point
- Back to Stay, Dinner
- Campfire and Music

Day 2: Dholavira – Bhuj – Mandvi - Bhuj

- Early Morning Breakfast and departure to Bhuj
- Check in to Stay, Freshen Up, Lunch
- Bhujodi Handicraft Village
- Drive Towards Mandvi and Visit Vijay Vilas Palace
- One of the most clean and white sand beach of Mandvi
- Camel Ride, ATV ride, Para Sailing, Speed Boat and More beach activities are Available at Mandvi Beach
- Never miss to witness the prettiest Sunset of Mandvi Beach
- Back to Stay and Have Dinner

Day 3: Bhuj – Kalo Dungar - Rannutsav

- Post Breakfast, Drive towards Kalo Dungar – Highest Point of Kutch
- Magnetic Field on the way
- Panoramic view of Great Rann of Kutch
- Visit India Bridge – Meet and greet our BSF
- Visit RannUtsav in the evening
- Experience Sunset with the grandness of White Desert
- Enjoy Festivity, Culture, Handicraft and Arts at Rannutsav Market
- Stay at Kutchhi Bhunga or Hut, Dinner

Day 4: Bhuj – Narayan Sarovar – Lakhpat – Rann Utsav

- Post Breakfast, Departure towards Narayan Sarovar
- Visit Mata no Madh, Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar
- Heritage walk at Lakhpat fort – Once a port and richest town, Currently an abounded one
- Travel Back to Bhuj before evening
- Have some handicraft shopping at Bhuj
- Have a Short trek and See mesmerizing Sunset Over the Bhuj City from Bhujiyo Fort*
- Have Dinner at Bhuj, Drop at Bhuj Station
- Depart Back to Ahmedabad

Things to carry

Basic Essential

- Backpack or Trolley bag
- Water bottle (Mandatory-refillable)
- Comfortable Shoes
- Original ID card

Clothing Essential & Head Protection

- Pairs of light Clothing as per need
- Warm Clothing Sweater/ Woolen/Jacket
- Towel- handkerchief - Napkin
- Slipper/Sandals
- Cap/Hat/Scarf to protect head in case of direct Sunlight

Personal Utilities & Accessories

- Personal Medication (if required)
- Lip balm, Mosquito Repellent, Sunscreen, Body-lotion, Toothbrush-Paste (as per personal need)
- Camera, Charger, Earphone, Power bank

Include

- AC Pushback Transportation Ex. Ahmedabad/Bhuj
- Food - 4days : 4 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 3 Dinner
- Accommodation Homestay/Resort - 3/4Sharing Bhunga/cottage ( 1st night Dholavira, 2nd Night near Bhuj, 3rd Night near Rannutsav )
- Rann Permits
- Guide charges
- First Aid

Exclude

- 5% GST
- Entry Tickets of Monuments –Vijay Vilas Palace 50/-, Bhujodi Handicraft and Vande Mataram Memorial 100/-
- Any rides or activity not mentioned above such as Camel ride, ATV ride, Para motoring, Para Sailing, Water sports at Mandvi etc
- Any personal expense

- 8990/- PP Ex. Bhuj
- 9990/- PP Ex. Ahmedabad
- 10990/- PP Ex. Surat (Surat to Bhuj and Bhuj to Surat Volvo Bus/3AC Train
- 11990/- PP Ex. Mumbai - 3AC or CC Train Tickets

**Tatkal Train Ticket charges will be considered extra at the time of booking
**Couple sharing personal room: 3600 rs per couple for three night
**Christmas Week Special Date: Trip cost will be 1000 rs PP additional*

Kids Policy

Kids below 5 years age are complimentary.
Kids between 5-10 years of age: 75% of total amount.

Contact us at 851111 7891 for Customize Package of Rann of Kutch from Ahmedabad or Bhuj

About Kutch:

Kutch- The largest district of India, is a land of color, culture and spectacular topography. The term Kutch refers to something which intermittently becomes wet and dry. A large part of the Kutch, commonly known as the Great Rann of Kutch, remains submerged in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during the winter.

Dholavira:

Located at a distance of 250 km from Bhuj, on Khadir beyt, in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, Dholavira is the second largest Harappan site in India and fifth largest in Indian sub-continent. Amongst the Harappan sites discovered so far, Dholavira is the only place that marks the presence of Harappan culture from 2900 BC to 1500 BC. Other Place to visit here are,

- Wood fossil Park
- Sunset Point and Bhanjdo Hill in the desert
- Chipper Point

Kalo Dungar:

Kalo Dungar, alias Black hill is the highest point of the Kutch region at 462 meters, offering the bird's-eye view of the Great Rann of Kutch. this whole region experience High magnetic field. There a stretch of road while heading upto the top, One will experience Strong magnetic Field, where it pulls vehicle towards upward slope, when left in neutral.

White Rann of Kutch and Ran-Utsav:

Rann Utsav is a celebration of life, festivities and culture of Kutch and Gujarat, organized by Gujarat Tourism every year from November to February. The most colorful people with a rich cultural heritage grace the canvas of ‘White Rann’. Kutch Rann Utsav is cradled in the largest salt marsh of the world, ‘The Great Rann of Kutch’ near Dhordo.

Bhuj City:

Bhuj City is center point in Kutch district and has ecstatic things to offer. Tourists are lured to places such as Aaina mahal, Prag mahal, Kutch museum, Hamirasar lake, Bhujiyo Hill, Tapkeshawari Hill, Vande Matram Memorial and many others. Bhujiyo hill offers panoramic view of Bhuj city and its sunset offers an everlasting memory.

Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace:

Built in 1929 by Rao Vijayrajji, situated at 8 km from Mandvi, Vijay Vilas Palace is very well-maintained, and often the scene of filming for Bollywood productions (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam). It was built of red sandstone in the Rajput style. Mandvi beach is well known for its color where water is present in pure blue color and also said to be crystal clear.

There are different villages named ‘Hodko’ , ‘Khavda’ , ‘Ludiya (Ghandhi nu gam)’ , ‘Nirona’ , ‘ Bhujodi’ which are very famous for their handicrafts and unique art forms.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Booking Policy (short events of duration 0 to 3 days)

- Booking shall only be confirmed once received Part/full payments in advance
- 30% advance amount while confirmation
- 70% balance amount minimum 3 days prior to departure date

Cancellation Policy

- 100% refund 14days prior to departure date, exclusive of GST
- 30% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 14 to 3 days prior to departure date or full amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming short event in next two month. It cannot be transferred to another participant.
- 70% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 3 to 1 days prior to departure date or 50% amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming short event in next two month. It cannot be transferred to another participant.
- Fees are neither refundable nor transferable if cancellation done, less than 1 day prior to event date.

Booking and Cancellation (Long events of duration more than 3days)

Booking Policy

- Booking shall only be confirmed once received part/full payments
- 30% advance amount while confirmation
- 70% balance amount minimum 14 days prior to trip date
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Cancellation Policy

- 100% refund 28days prior to trip date exclusive of GST
- 30% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 28 to 14 days prior or Full amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming event in next 2 month, but cannot be transferred to another participant
- 50% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 14 to 7 days prior or 70% amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming event in next 2 month, but cannot be transferred to another participant
- Fees are neither refundable nor transferable if cancellation done, less than 7 days prior to event date

Precautionary for Covid19

- Wearing mask or face cover and carrying personal hand sanitizer is compulsory, As Per Covid Guideline.
- Covid protocol will be taken in consideration, As per Government guideline

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