On arrival at Ahmedabad Airport, you will be received by our representative and commuted to your Hotel near the Little Rann of Kutch. On arrival check in to the resort.

Later, we shall go for a Open Jeep safari to the Little Rann of Kutch.

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary located in the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The Wild Ass Sanctuary of the Little Rann of Kutch is the only place on earth where the endangered Indian Wild Ass, known locally as the Ghudkhar, still lives.

Apart from Wild Ass, the sanctuary is also home to 32 other species of mammals such as Chinkara, two types of Desert Fox, Jackals, Caracals, Nilgais, Indian wolves, Blackbucks, and striped hyenas along with 350 different species of birds, including the Common Crane, Pelican and the Lesser flamingo.

The Little Rann lies on the Palaearctic migration route, and each year, during winter, over 200 species of birds descend here for a short stopover, for this is the first patch of land after a long flight.

Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Bhuj where you will be checked into your Hotel on arrival.

Later, we shall visit Aina Mahal, Pragmahal Museum and Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan Exhibition.  Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Today, we shall visit the Kutch Museum (the oldest museum of Gujarat which was founded in 1877), Swami Narayan Temple and Royal Chhatardis (Cenotaphs) of Royal Family.

Later, we shall drive to Ajrakhpur, known for its Ajrakh print (block printing on cloth) all over the world. The block printing of Ajrakh takes inspiration from natural colors and is hand-crafted with no machinery or automation involved whatsoever. The practice of Ajrakh printing evolved from the Indus Valley Civilization over thousands of years ago and is still preserved and practiced in the small village of Ajrakhpur.

On the way back, we shall visit Khamir-Kachchh Heritage Arts, Vandemataram Memorial and Hiralaxmi Craft memorial park in Bhujodi Village. One can also enjoy a Light and Sound show in the evening here. Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Morning, we shall drive to Dhordo/Hodka village near the Great Rann of Kutch, where you will be checked into your Traditional Bhungas (Mud houses) or a Family tent for rest.

Dhordo is the venue of the Rann Utsav organized annually during November / December to February. Day free to explore the villages.  Evening, we shall visit The Great Rann of Kutch, known as the White Desert to enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hokda village.

oday, we shall drive to Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) which is Highest point in Kutch (462 m), with remarkable views of the Great Rann salt flat (or inland sea if you’re visiting during the monsoon). This is probably the only place from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is possible. Since it is located very near to the Pakistan border, there is an Army post at the top; beyond here, only military personnel are allowed.

The Kalo Dungar is also famous for a 400-year-old Dattatreya temple. One can also stop by at Magnetic Hill on the way which is a popular optical illusion where vehicle seems to defy the gravity and roll up the slope.

We shall also explore Khadva village on the way back. The diminishing craft of Khavda pottery is still practiced by a handful of artisanal communities in this northern Kutch village. A wide variety of structures, from matkas, plates, diyas, to pots, bowls, and jugs, are made using mud––called “Rann ki Mitti” –– accrued from a neighbouring lake. Overnight stay at Dhordo/Hokda village.

Morning, we shall visit the famous Mato no Madh Temple.. Mata no Madh temple is dedicated to Maa Ashapura, the household deity of former Jadeja rulers of Cutch State and she is also considered the patron deity of Kutch.

Later, we shall shall drive to the coastal town of Mandvi, where you will be checked in on arrival. Mandvi was established as a port town in 1574 by Khengarji, the king of Kutch. Mandvi port was an important trading center until Mumbai came into the picture. We shall visit Vijay Villas Palace – a summer retreat of the royal family and explore the beautiful Mandvi Beach.  Mandvi has an exotic Windmill Farm that is said to have been Asia’s first wind electricity development project and a 400-year-old ship building centre. The ships built here used to sail up to England and return. Even today, master carpenters build fishing boats by traditional techniques.

One can enjoy the adventure activities at the beach like water scooter, parasailing, banana boat ride, quad biking, horse riding and camel riding etc here. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mandvi.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Bhuj Airport (Approx. 1 ½ hours) for our onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!