Visit India's most welcoming white salt desert Rann, which was once a shallow part of the Arabian Sea until a geological shift cut it off from the sea. It's a paradise during the ‘Rann Utsav’ when the white canvas gets painted into different hues and shades. It provides visitors with a memorable experience through rustic village life, Kutch cuisine, breathtaking crafts, and live folk dance and music.
Dholavira, the southern center of the Harappan Civilization, is located on the arid island of Khadir in the Indian state of Gujarat. Dholavira of Kutch has been added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO for 2021, giving Gujarat the opportunity to shine once more on the World Heritage Map. During archaeological excavations at the site, bead processing workshops and artifacts of various types such as copper, shell, stone, semi-precious stone jewelry, terracotta, gold, ivory, and other materials were discovered, demonstrating the culture's artistic and technological achievements. There is also evidence of inter-regional trade with other Harappan cities, as well as cities in Mesopotamia and the Oman peninsula.
So pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the vibrant 'Rann Utsav' trip!
What makes this tour special?
- Since the sunrise is underneath, the Bhanjano hills appear even more stunning
- Get a Jurassic Park vibe in Kutch by visiting the Wood Fossil Park, which has fossils of 16 million-year-old tree trunks.
- Testify the creative mastery and skills of the craftspeople and artisans at Rann Utsav
- Kadiya Dhro, selected by The New York Times as one of the “52 best places to visit in 2021” has a rare wonder of Kutch.
- From tie-dye and block printing to wearing and embroidery, the Rann Market has unique souvenirs for all collectors and shopaholics.
- Find a road to heaven from Dhordo to Rann
- Encounter adventures like camel rides, paramotoring, etc.
- Day 1 (Mumbai/Pune to Ahmedabad)
- Board early morning train to Mumbai from Pune (only if Pune to Ahmedabad train is not available else we take a direct train to Ahmedabad)
- Board a train from Mumbai to Ahmedabad by noon.
- Board our private vehicle to Dholavira from Ahmedabad(overnight journey)
- Day 2:Ahmedabad-Dholavira
- Reach Dholavira(UNESCO) site early morning watch sunrise on the way.
- Later check-in into our Kutchi homestay and explore Dholavira
- Visit Chipper point followed by the Archeological Museum
- Enjoy the magical sunset from Dholavira sunset point
- Dinner followed by music and bonfire(if available)
- Day 3:Dholavira Raan Utsav
- Early morning travel to Dhordo village a place in the hamlet of Raan.
- Evening witnesses the magical sunset from the White Desert and enjoy the stalls at Raan Utsav.
- You can also go for a camel ride later evening
- Dinner followed by music and a bonfire overnight at Raan
- Day 4:Rann - Kadiya Draw - Mandvi - Ahmedabad
- Wake up early morning and leave for Kadiya draw post breakfast.
- Later visit Vijay Vilas Palace and reach Mandvi beach for magical sunset
- Post sunset Departure to Ahemedabad
- Day 5:Back to Ahmedabad-Mumbai
- Reach Ahmedabad early morning and take the train to Pune/Mumbai.
- Reach Pune/Mumbai by night
What is included in the tour
- Transport from Mumbai or Pune to Ahmedabad
- Travel from Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad in an AC pushback bus.
- Homestay/Hotel in Dholavira and Rann on a triple/quad-sharing basis
- Guided Tour
- 7 meals (3 meals on day 1- Dholavira, 3 meals on day 2 - Rann, 1 breakfast - Bhuj)
- Sightseeing and entry charges
- Travel in a private vehicle throughout the trip.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any personal expenses
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions
- Camera charges if required
- Lunch and dinner in Mandvi on the last day
- 5% GST will be added during checkout
- Transaction charges depending upon the mode of payment will be charged by Razorpay (Use NEFT to pay and save transaction charges)
- A rucksack or bag of a minimum of 40 liters
- A day pack around
- Water bottle 1-2 liters
- Backpack rain cover (just for safety in case of occasional rain)
- Cotton clothing for entire travel (shirts / T-shirts/tops etc.)
- Short & long pants (Cargo pants)
- Power bank (minimum 10,000mah)
- Personal things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, towels, hand sanitizers, Bodysprays, mosquito repellent creams, etc.
- Slippers or flip-flops
- Blanket/ Comforter (for comfortable journey)
- First aid kit
- Medicines if required
- Sunscreen
