Ahmedabad → Wankaner → Bhuj → Mandvi → Rann of Kutch
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Special Package For Bhuj
Tour Overview
The movie Lagaan was filmed around Bhuj in Gujarat, including at Kunariya village, and Prag Mahal in the old town appears in the film too. Bhuj is the main town of Kutch district and the usual base for seeing the region. It is known for handicrafts such as Bandhani tie-dye, embroidery and leather footwear, and for Kutchi food like dabeli and the Kutchi thali.
Trip Highlights
- Bhuj sightseeing on Day 1: Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Kutch Museum and the royal Chhatardi
- Vijay Vilas Palace, Ambe Dham at Godhra village and Wind Farm Beach in Mandvi
- A day in western Kutch: Mata no Madh, Lakhpat Fort, Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib, the tomb of Pir Ghaus Muhammad, Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar Mahadev temple
- Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and the Dattatreya temple on top
- Sunset at the White Rann near Dhordo, with stops at the craft villages of Hodka and Ludiya
This Bhuj tour package runs for 4 nights and 5 days. You stay in Bhuj throughout and go out on day trips: Mandvi in the south, Lakhpat and Narayan Sarovar in the west, then Kalo Dungar and the White Rann of Kutch in the north.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
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| Tour name | Bhuj Tour Package |
| Duration | 4 Nights / 5 Days |
| Start and end point | Bhuj Airport or Bhuj Railway Station |
| Stay | 4 nights in Bhuj |
| Route | Bhuj, Mandvi, Mata no Madh, Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar, Khavda, Kalo Dungar, Dhordo (White Rann) |
| Best time | November to February |
| Tour price | On request |
Best Time to Visit Bhuj and Kutch
November to February is the best time to visit Bhuj. Days are mild, and the White Rann is dry and white. During and just after the monsoon the Rann holds water, so the salt flats cannot be seen properly. Summers in Kutch are very hot and not suited to long road days.
Rann Utsav, the winter festival at Dhordo, has new dates each season. Gujarat Tourism announces them, so check the current schedule before you fix your travel dates.
How to Reach Bhuj
By air: Bhuj Airport is about 4 km from the city centre. Flight schedules change by season, so check current flights from Mumbai and Delhi before you book.
By train: Bhuj Railway Station has trains from Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
By road: Bhuj is connected by highway to Ahmedabad and the rest of Gujarat.
White Rann Permit
You need an entry permit for the White Rann at Dhordo. It is issued at the Bhirandiyara checkpost on the way from Bhuj, or online at rannpermit.gujarat.gov.in, the government portal that Gujarat Tourism links to. Carry an original photo ID for each traveller.
A fee is charged per person and per vehicle. The rate is revised from time to time, so check the current amount before you travel.
Tour at a Glance
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Start / End
Bhuj / Rann of Kutch
Tour Style
Private / Customisable
Stay
Selected hotel category
Meals
As per confirmed plan
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tour
Transport
Private vehicle
Route
Bhuj → Mandvi → Narayan Sarovar → Lakhpat → Kalo Dungar → Rann of Kutch
Best Season
Nov-Feb Peak Mar-Apr Good May-Oct Off Season
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Brief Tour Program
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
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| 01 | Arrival in Bhuj and Bhuj sightseeing | As per itinerary | We welcome you at Bhuj Airport or Bhuj Railway Station. Our Namaste India Trip representative will escort you to the hotel. After some rest, we… | As per plan | As per plan |
| 02 | Mandvi and southern Kutch | 58 km | After breakfast, we start for the southern part of Kutch. Mandvi is about 58 km southwest of Bhuj. On the way and in the town we visit: 72… | As per plan | As per plan |
| 03 | Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar and western Kutch | 105 km | Today we visit the western part of Kutch. This is the longest day of the tour, so we leave early. Mata no Madh, the temple of Ashapura Mata,… | As per plan | As per plan |
| 04 | Kalo Dungar and the White Rann in northern Kutch | 90 km | We explore northern Kutch today. The road runs through the Banni grasslands and the Pachchham region to the Great Rann of Kutch. Bhirandiyara… | As per plan | As per plan |
| 05 | Bhujodi and Departure | As per itinerary | The last day. If your train or flight leaves later in the day, we stop at Bhujodi, the weavers' village just outside Bhuj, to see Hiralaxmi… | As per plan | Tour Ends |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Bhuj and Bhuj sightseeing
Bhuj Airport Bhuj Railway Station
Arrival in Bhuj and Bhuj sightseeing
Bhuj Airport Bhuj Railway Station
We welcome you at Bhuj Airport or Bhuj Railway Station. Our Namaste India Trip representative will escort you to the hotel. After some rest, we go out for local sightseeing in the old town:
Aina Mahal, the 18th-century mirror palace built for Maharao Lakhpatji
Prag Mahal, next door, built between 1865 and 1879 with a clock tower that looks over the city
Kutch Museum, founded in 1877
Chhatardi, the cenotaphs of the Kutch royal family
Nutan Swaminarayan Mandir
You may shop for souvenirs in the local market in the evening. Night stay at Bhuj.
Good to know: Gujarat Tourism lists Kutch Museum as closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Aina Mahal is closed on Thursdays and shuts between 11:45 am and 3 pm on other days.
Day 2
Mandvi and southern Kutch
Vijay Vilas Palace Yuvraj Vijayaraji Ambe
Mandvi and southern Kutch
Vijay Vilas Palace Yuvraj Vijayaraji Ambe
After breakfast, we start for the southern part of Kutch. Mandvi is about 58 km southwest of Bhuj. On the way and in the town we visit:
72 Jinalaya at Koday, a Jain temple complex on the way to Mandvi
Kranti Tirth, the memorial to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, about 3 km from Mandvi (closed on Thursdays)
The shipbuilding yard on the Rukmavati river, where wooden dhows are still made by hand. The trade here is about 400 years old.
Vijay Vilas Palace, completed in 1929 as a summer palace for Yuvraj Vijayaraji
Ambe Dham at Godhra village near Mandvi
Wind Farm Beach, Mandvi
We return to Bhuj by evening. Night stay at Bhuj.
Day 3
Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar and western Kutch
western part Bhuj Lakhpat Fort
Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar and western Kutch
western part Bhuj Lakhpat Fort
Today we visit the western part of Kutch. This is the longest day of the tour, so we leave early.
Mata no Madh, the temple of Ashapura Mata, about 105 km from Bhuj
Lakhpat Fort, a near-empty walled town with 7 km of fort walls put up in 1801
Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib
The tomb of Pir Ghaus Muhammad, a carved stone tomb inside the fort
Narayan Sarovar, counted among the five holy lakes of Hinduism, about 150 km from Bhuj
Koteshwar Mahadev temple, about 2 km beyond Narayan Sarovar on the coast
We drive back to Bhuj for the night.
Day 4
Kalo Dungar and the White Rann in northern Kutch
Kalo Dungar northern Kutch today
Kalo Dungar and the White Rann in northern Kutch
Kalo Dungar northern Kutch today
We explore northern Kutch today. The road runs through the Banni grasslands and the Pachchham region to the Great Rann of Kutch.
Bhirandiyara village, the first stop and the checkpost where the White Rann permit is issued
Khavda and Ludiya villages
Kalo Dungar (Black Hill), about 90 km north of Bhuj. Gujarat Tourism lists it as the highest point in Kutch at 462 m. The Dattatreya temple on top gives a wide view of the Rann.
Hodka village
Dhordo village, about 86 km from Bhuj, and the White Rann, where we stay for the sunset
Dinner and stay at Bhuj.
Day 5
Bhujodi and Departure
Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Bhuj Airport
Bhujodi and Departure
Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Bhuj Airport
The last day. If your train or flight leaves later in the day, we stop at Bhujodi, the weavers' village just outside Bhuj, to see Hiralaxmi Memorial Craft Park, and at the Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan museum in town. We then drop you at Bhuj Airport or Bhuj Railway Station, wishing you a safe journey ahead.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
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Pick-up & Drop-off Assistance Seamless transportation to and from your designated location.
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Transport AC vehicle for the entire route with comfortable options like Sedan, SUV, Van, or Traveller.
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Sightseeing All tourist spots mentioned in the itinerary.
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Transfers Airport, railway station, or bus stand pick-up & drop.
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Driver Experienced and knowledgeable about all routes and destinations.
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Taxes & Allowances Toll taxes, parking, permits, and driver allowance included.
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Accommodation Night stay in your choice of 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels.
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Meals Veg breakfast at the hotel.
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Water Bottles Packaged drinking water on board (1 bottle).
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Guided Tours Knowledgeable English-speaking guides in Agra & Jaipur.
Excluded
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Airfare / Train Fare Domestic and international travel not included.
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VISA Fees Not included.
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Entry Tickets Monuments, museums, darshan, pooja, or activity charges.
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Insurance Medical and travel insurance not included.
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Meals & Drinks Anything beyond the included breakfast.
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Camera Fees Charges for still/video cameras at tourist attractions.
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Others Not Mentioned Anything not listed under inclusions.
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Special Ride Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
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GST 5% GST applicable on the total billing amount.
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Local Transport Charges Costs for tuk-tuk, auto, rickshaw, cable car, porter, etc. (Our vehicle operates only up to permitted parking/designated points; guests cover beyond that.).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Bhuj tour package?
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The package includes a private car for all transfers and sightseeing, hotel stay in Bhuj for 4 nights, meals as per the itinerary, pick-up and drop at Bhuj, driver allowance, parking and fuel. Entrance fees and the White Rann permit are extra.
How many days are enough for a Bhuj tour?
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With two full days you can see the main Bhuj sights and make a day trip to the White Rann. Mandvi, Lakhpat, Narayan Sarovar and Kalo Dungar need more time, which is why this itinerary runs for 4 nights and 5 days.
What is the best time to visit Bhuj?
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November to February. The weather is pleasant and the White Rann is dry. Rann Utsav at Dhordo is held in these months, and Gujarat Tourism announces the dates each season.
Can I visit the White Rann from Bhuj in one day?
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Yes. Dhordo is about 86 km from Bhuj, and Day 4 of this tour is a day trip to Kalo Dungar and the White Rann with the return to Bhuj after sunset. You need an entry permit, issued at the Bhirandiyara checkpost or online.
Is Dholavira part of this package?
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No. Dholavira, a Harappan city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in eastern Kutch, away from every route on this itinerary, so it needs a separate day.
What is Kutch famous for?
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Kutch is famous for its handicrafts, the White Rann, sea beaches such as Mandvi, old forts like Lakhpat, and Dholavira, one of the largest Harappan sites.
How do I book this Bhuj holiday package?
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Fill in the enquiry form on this page or call +91-9711616316 with your travel dates and number of travellers. We reply with the itinerary and the cost.
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