Gandhidham, Hodka With Bhuj and Dasada

6 Days

/ 5 Nights

Domestic, Gujarat

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Highlights

Gandhidham, India

Ambe Dham Temple
Gandhi Samadhi

Hodka, India

Kalo Dungar

Bhuj, India

Vande Mataram Memorial
Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Aaina Mahal

Dasada, India

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Ahmedabad - Gandhidham

Proceed and start tour to explore Gujarat towards Gandhidham from Ahmedabad. After about 6 Hrs journey reach Gandhidham, the financial capital of Kutch. Check-in at Hotel. Evening free for leisure and enjoy Hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Gandhidham.

Included Meals : Dinner

Day 2 : Gandhidham - Hodka - White Rann of Kutch

Enjoy Breakfast and Check-Out from hotel and proceed towards Hodka to enjoy world famous White Rann of Kutch. On Arrival Check-in. Enjoy Lunch at Dinning area. Free for leisure. The Rann of Kutch is a salt marshy land in the Thar Desert in the Kutch district of western Gujarat. It lies between Gujarat in India and the Sind province in Pakistan. It comprises of around 30,000 sq. km of land which includes The Great Rann of Kutch, The Little Rann of Kutch and Bann grassland. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its white salty desert sand and is reputed to be the largest salt desert in the world. ‘Rann’ means desert in Hindi which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Irina’ which also means desert. Evening enjoy Hi-Tea at White Rann followed by shopping or adventure activities around. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Rann.

Included Meals :Breakfast , Dinner

Day 3 : White Rann - Kalo Dungar - Shopping

Early Morning enjoy lovely Sunrise in White Rann. Later have Breakfast in the dining area. One can go around and enjoy the beauty of Salty land and Take plenty of photographs. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch and later visit Kalo Dungar and Gandhi nu Gam. Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest point in Kutch, at 462 m (1,516 ft). It is located 97 km from District headquarters of Bhuj and 25 km from nearest town Khavda.

This is probably the only place in Kutch 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. Kalo Dungar magnetic hill is a popular optical illusion where vehicle seems to defy the gravity and roll up the slope. Enjoy Sunset. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Rann.

Included Meals :Breakfast , Dinner

Day 4 : Hodka - Bhuj - Bhuj S/S, Vande Bharat Memorial

After Breakfast check-out and proceed towards Bhuj. Check-in at Hotel and later visit Bhuj Swaminarayan Temple, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Chatardi.

Later in Evening visit Vande Bharat Memorial, India’s very first 4-D Memorial where you can relive the entire journey of Indian Independence in life-like 4-D technology. Vande Mata ram Memorial is spread over 12 acres of land in the Bhuj region of Gujarat, comprising of a Parliament Building, India Gate, Yellow Fort and open grounds for all to enjoy. A part of the grounds also houses Hiralaxmi Craft Park, another non-profit initiative by Ashapura Foundation, which houses local artisans from across villages in Kutch-Bhuj and provides them a platform to hone and showcase their crafts to buyers. Dinner and Overnight stay at Bhuj.

Included Meals :Breakfast , Dinner

Day 5 : Bhuj - Dasada )

After Breakfast, Check-out from hotel and proceed towards Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch). On Arrival Check-in Wildlife Resort. After lunch, we will explore the wildlife sanctuary for the group of the stale joke brown Asiatic (Wild ass). The Rann of Kutch region is also home to a range of ecologically rich wildlife such as the flamingos and the wild ass that can be spotted around the desert often. Rann is also a part of a few sanctuaries such as the Indian wild ass sanctuary, Kutch desert wildlife sanctuary etc. It is a paradise for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Evening return back to wildlife resort. Dinner and Overnight stay in Dasada.

Included Meals :Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 : Dasada Wildlife Sanctuary - Dasada – Ahmedabad

Today after Breakfast, we will explore the Wild Ass Sanctuary to get the best wildlife views. For the same, we will enter in the sanctuary twice i.e. in the morning and afternoon shift. During our wildlife safaris to the wild Ass sanctuary, one can spot the blue bull, Chinkara, blackbuck, Indian wolf, Indian Fox; desert Fox, Jackals, Jungle and desert cats and hyenas. In addition to the mammals and predators, one can also spot a large variety of birds in the sanctuary such as the Flamingos, cranes, ducks, pelicans and storks. Later in evening back to Ahmedabad with lovely memories.

Included Meals :Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Lords Eco Inn, Gandhidham or similar

Near Madan Singh Chowk, beside Vinay Cinema, Adipur, Gandhidham, Gujarat 370201

No. Of Nights : 1

Shaam E Sarhad Village Resort or similar

Bhuj (Kutch), Hodka, Gujarat 370510, India

No. Of Nights : 2

The Fern Residency Bhuj or similar

Anjar - Bhuj Hwy, Danda Bazar, Navavas, Madhapar, Bhuj, Gujarat 370020, India

No. Of Nights : 1

Bhavna Resort & Farm or similar

Dasada Road, Surendranagar, Patdi, Gujarat 382765, India

No. Of Nights : 1

Payment Term

Payment Policy

Initial deposit 50% at the time of booking
100% before 30 days of travel
If booking done within 30 days than full payment to be collected in 2 days of the booking date.
Flight Booking – Full payment at the time of issuance

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation before 30 days of start date will be charged processing fee equivalent to 10% per person
Cancellations between 20 days to 30 days before start date, 25% of tour cost would be charged as retention
Cancellations between 20 days to 15 days before start date, 50% of tour cost would be charged as retention
Cancellations made within 15 days of start date; entire tour cost shall be charged as retention
Above policy may vary during peak season

Important Notes

TOUR COST INCLUSIONS

• Welcome assistance on arrival
• Accommodation in hotels / resorts on double / triple sharing basis
• Meals as per itinerary
• All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle
• Ahmedabad – Gandhidham – Hodka – Bhuj – Dasada – Ahmedabad transfers
• White Rann of Kutch visit as per schedule
• Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary visits (as mentioned)
• Experienced driver with fuel, toll taxes, parking & driver allowance
• All applicable hotel & resort taxes

TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS

• Airfare / Train fare to & from Ahmedabad
• GST 5% (as applicable)
• Lunch on Days 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 (unless mentioned)
• Monument entry fees, camera / video charges
• White Rann entry permit (if applicable)
• Wildlife safari permit & gypsy charges at Little Rann of Kutch
• Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, shopping, phone calls, minibar, etc.
• Adventure activities, camel cart / ATV rides at White Rann
• Travel insurance & medical expenses
• Any extra sightseeing or services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Expenses due to delay, traffic, weather or natural calamities

TOUR SIGHTSEEING

Gandhidham
• Leisure time at hotel

Hodka / White Rann of Kutch
• White Rann of Kutch
• Hi-Tea at White Rann
• Local shopping & activities

White Rann – Kalo Dungar – Gandhi Nu Gam
• Sunrise at White Rann
• Kalo Dungar (Black Hill)
• Dattatreya Temple
• Magnetic Hill
• Gandhi Nu Gam
• Sunset at Kalo Dungar

Bhuj Sightseeing
• Swaminarayan Temple
• Aina Mahal
• Prag Mahal
• Chatardi
• Vande Bharat (Vande Mataram) Memorial
• Hiralaxmi Craft Park

Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch)
• Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
• Wildlife & bird watching

Dasada Wildlife Sanctuary
• Morning & afternoon wildlife safari
• Return to Ahmedabad

CHECKLIST FOR THE TOUR

• Valid government photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
• Soft copy & photocopy of travel tickets
• Hotel & tour confirmation voucher
• Comfortable walking / sports shoes (mandatory for Rann & sightseeing)
• Light cotton clothes (daytime)
• Warm clothes / jackets & shawl (night stay at Rann & desert areas)
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, cap / hat
• Personal toiletries & daily-use items
• Personal medicines & basic first-aid kit
• Camera / mobile phone for photography
• Extra batteries / power bank & charger
• Small backpack / day bag
• Cash (limited ATM availability in Rann & remote Kutch areas)
• Cards / UPI (usable in Ahmedabad, Bhuj)
• Reusable water bottle
• Extra socks & footwear (desert sand walking)

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING

• White Rann visit is subject to weather & government regulations
• Wildlife safari timings & sightings depend on forest department rules
• Hotel check-in & check-out timings are as per hotel policy
• Early check-in / late check-out subject to availability & extra charges
• Sightseeing order may change due to traffic, weather or local conditions
• No refund for unutilized services, meals or sightseeing
• Entry fees & permits are subject to change without prior notice
• Guests must carry valid government photo ID at all times
• Any expense not mentioned in inclusions will be borne by the guest directly