Mr. Bachchan had once said “Kutch nahi dekha toh Kuch nahi dekha”! This quote is true in all aspects. Kutch or Great Rann of Kutch or White Dessert refers to the only white salt dessert, which is an empty expanse of white salt land and has blue sky above with absolutely nothing around. Mix of art and culture, traditions and ancient heritage together combines to deliver a scintillating experience all together. During the Rann Utsav, you can experience the superior indulgence of Kutchi culture and live performances. Witness the local artisans weaving traditional artwork and displaying the handicrafts.
At Trikon, we also take you for a Bhuj sightseeing tour where you can explore the Havelis and Mahals for the Royal treatment. If time permits, you can enjoy shopping in and around Bhuj.
Date : 29th Dec - 02nd Jan 2024
Day 0: 29th December , Friday
03.00 pm : Meet Trikon Team at Dadar Stations
Leave for Bhuj by Train & Spend overnight in Train
Day 1: 30th December, Saturday
Start from station by 07 am, Have breakfast. Travel towards Kalo Dungar, Explore till 11:30
am, Reach hotel by 01:00 pm and get freshen up. Post Lunch leave for White Desert –
Heaven on the Earth and enjoy lifetime memorable Sunset and also beauty of White Rann.
Feel lost in the white desert land. We can also see the Rann Utsav and enjoy local delicacies
there. Try camel riding and attend live performances ( If its available). Come back to hotel
and relax.
Day 2: 31st December, Sunday
Get ready to explore Indus Valley civilisation site at Dholavira, It will be day visit from
Hodka to dholavira. Dholavira is an ancient archaeological site located in the Rann of Kutch
region in the state of Gujarat, India. It is one of the five largest Harappan (Indus Valley
Civilization) sites and represents one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in
India, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization, around 2650 to 1450 BCE. It features a
well-preserved urban layout with a citadel, middle town, and lower town. Indulge in history
of Harappan. Visit Museum to get more insight about ancient civilisation. Later we will visit
wood fossil park. This park is notable for its exceptional collection of petrified wood fossils,
which are believed to be around180 million years old from the Jurassic period. Visit Karni
mata temple in the evening and enjoy sunset view. Move back to our resort at Hodka for new
year celebration
Day 3: 01st January, Monday
Wake up at 6 am and freshen up. Have breakfast by 7.30 am and start exploring Bhuj’s
famous destinations. Visit AinaMahel & PragMahel and proceed for MANDVI Beach
Sightseeing. Post lunch explore Vijay Villas Palace & Mandvi’s Famous Beach, Indulge in
breathtaking sunset at Mandvi beach. Come back to Bhuj and drop to station.
Catch 19116/Bhuj DDR EXP around 10 pm
Day 4: 02nd January, Tuesday
Reach Mumbai by 11:30 am.
Things to Carry
- Water Bottles
- A light-weighted Haversack or Backpack, and a smaller Day Sack
- Good pair of trekking shoes, and a pair of flip-flops
- Thermal Inners
- Cap, sunglasses, scarf
- Camera, Binoculars (Optional)
- Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer
- Any medicines that you consume normally, post consulting a doctor
- Mosquito repellent
- Snacks & Biscuits to munch on (Optional)
- Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
IMPORTANT:
- Participants must carry cash in order to survive and buy anything at Rann. Except high end luxury hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops, plastic money such as credit card and debit card is not accepted throughout Rann.
- ATM’s are common only in Bhuj, and beyond that finding ATM is also difficult.
- Avoid wearing precious Jewelry, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
- Please make sure you report at the start location as per the itinerary. No refunds would be entertained by Trikon. Consult your Trikon buddy in advance in case of any changes.
- Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Anybody found consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.
- Fitness & Health – Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in Triple Sharing AC rooms
- Mumbai to Mumbai Train Travelling in Sleeper Coach train tickets
- Saturday Breakfast to Monday Lunch
- Comfortable AC Bus for covering all destinations
- Entry, parking and toll charges
- Trikon expertise charges
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Camera charges
- Day 1 & 3 Dinner
- Any miscellaneous expenditure incurred during the tour
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion
- Blend the rich local art and culture of Dhordo - Kutch
- Handicraft artists weaving the beautiful art works
- Visit Dholavira
- Be at the top most point for sunrise sighting of Rann - Kala Dunger
- Witness the world famous RANN UTSAV
- Enjoy doing camel ride
- Walk across the widespread White Salt Dessert
- Visit Vijay Vilas Palace & Aina Mahal
- Visit Jai-Vilas palace and Mandavi beach
- Local shopping and food hopping around Bhuj