RANOTSAV
...with some HIDDEN GEMS OF KUTCH & OFF BEAT DESTINATIONS
“RANOTSAV” Be ready for the wonderful journey to India’s one of the best destinations ..........
‘Rann of Kutch’ – Gujrath. The entire place is like a Magic. It lies The White Rann, Food,
Tradition, Handicrafts, Paintings, variety of Colorful Clothes, Folk Dance, Games, Wild life,
Palaces, Museums and lot more .....
Join us to enjoy all together ....
Highlights,
Rann Utsav
Fosil Park Nirona Village Kalo Dungar
White Desert
Mandvi Beach Layeri River Dhinodhar Vijay Vilas Palace Bird Watching
Chari Dhand Park Aina Malal Prag Mahal Kutch Museum and many more ...
* All are requested to reach at ‘Bhuj’ Railway Station or Airport on 9 th January 2019 till 9.00 am*
Notes -
1. Participants can have watch, camera, cell phones, laptop, charger, power bank - but at
their own risk. Management will not be responsible for any damage or theft.
2. Things to be carried. a good sack, cap, pen, note book for noting, glare, sun screen lotion,
enough warm cloths as atmosphere always changes and temperature is fluctuating from
15° C to 9° C, shoes, extra set of floaters or slippers while on stay, a good torch, personal
medicine, hair oil, tooth paste & tooth brush, towel, soap, cold cream (Vaseline), socks,
hand gloves, monkey cap, enough pair of wearing cloths, thermal wear.
We will assist you for Air / Train bookings.
Book your seat now ...
*** PLEASE CARRY YOUR OWN PHOTO ID PROOF *** MUST ***
1. Camera - optional – at own risk & responsibility.
2. Binocular - optional .
3. Good torch, Cap,shoes, extra set of floaters or slippers – Must.
4. Personal medicines,cold cream (Vaseline) – Must.
5. One good travel sack or good travel bag.
6. Enough warm cloths, thermal wear.
7. Mobile / Laptop, power bank,.... with charger.... optional - at own risk & responsibility.
8. Sun screen lotion – more than SPF 30 quality.
9. Socks, hand gloves, monkey cap
10. Hair oil, tooth paste & tooth brush, towel, soap
Itinerary
Day 1
Wednesday - 9 th January 2019
Hotel/Resort - at Bhuj,Kutch
Location - Nirona Village, Fossil Park
Arrive early morning at Bhuj Airport / Railway Station and proceed to our Resorts. Arrive at
resort and after some rest have fantastic Lunch. Later on proceed to Nirona Village which is
famous for Rogan, Copper Bells, and Kitchen ware. Nirona village is the village where you can
find three very unique local art forms - Rogan Art - Copper Bell art - Art of Lacquer.
Later on proceed to see one most spectacular Fossil Park. In early seventies an army personal
observed unusual form of rocks while wandering the barren hills of Kutch. The Kutch Fossil Park
has no parallel because of many reasons. In this premises, Fossils were strew everywhere like
debris. The place overflowed with Fossils of all sizes and shapes. The marvelous collection of
thousands of fossils will certainly be living records of skeletons and dead organisms as old as 150
million years. By the evening time – come back to our fantastic resort and after dinner have rest
till the next morning.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 2
Thursday – 10 th January 2019
Hotel/Resort - at Bhuj,Kutch
Location - Kalo Dungar,White Desert at Dhordo
Early morning we all will visit some part of Rann for Bird and some mammal watching. After
breakfast have some leisure time in the resort and after lunch proceed to Kalo Dungar. The Kalo
Dungar or the Black Hill is the tallest hill point of Kutch and from the top of this place, tourists can
get an excellent view of the Great Rann of Kutch that they will never be able is to forget for long.
The Kalo Dungar stands tall at 462 m and is situated at about 97km from the main city of Bhuj.
This is a place that is quite close to the border of Pakistan, therefore it is only natural to find an
army post at the top most portion of the hill. It is one of the few non-coastal locations where you
feel like you are at the edge of the earth, on the brink of incomprehensible vastness that fades off
towards infinity. Looking out from the Black Hills, you can understand the tremendous effort that
those who undertake the crossing of the Great Rann have to make. Since this is one of the places
where a civilian can get closest to the Pakistan border, there is an Army post at the top; beyond
here, only military personnel are allowed.
After that visit White Desert at Dhordo. The Great Rann of Kutch, a large area of salt marshland,
is located in the District of Kutch, in the western state of India, Gujarat. The vast expanse is
situated in the Thar Desert and is formed of salt marshes which create a mesmerizing view that
attracts travelers from all over the world. Sunsets at the Great Rann of Kutch are a treat to the eyes
after exploring the region. Watching the moon on a full moon night in the captivating
surroundings of the Great Rann of Kutch will make you feel like you are on a different planet
altogether. Back to the resort and overnight stay.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 3
Friday – 11 th January 2019
Hotel/Resort - Bhuj, Kutch
Location - Mandvi Beach
Early morning proceed for Bird watching at Chari Dand. Chhari means salt affected and Dhandh
means Shallow wet-lands. This places is a paradise for bird watchers and ornithologists, having
around 370 bird species and is particularly rich in raptors, water fowls, waders and larks. This is a
thriving region to come up as an eco-tourism centre in Kutch. While returning drive to Layeri
River (Natural rock formation) - Natural rock formations were formed when molten volcanic
lava started cooling and merged with the soil sediments around the Dormant Volcano called
Dhinodar. The annual monsoons and water erosion resulted in beautiful rock formation which
also shows a myriad of colors. A lovely place to visit.
Then we will visit Vijay Vilas Palace
which was built in 1929 by Rao Vijayrajji, this palace is very well-maintained, and often the scene
of filming for Bollywood productions. It was built of red sandstone in the Rajput style, with a
main central dome, Bengal domes at the sides, bastions at the corner, and colored glass windows.
The balcony at the top affords a superb view of the surrounding area, and the King's Tomb.
By the evening time we will enjoy walk on the Mandvi Beach: The first thing most people think
of when they visit Mandvi is visiting the seashore. Mandvi Beach is the closest to the towncenter, across the bridge to the east side of the river, then down the road past a place called
Salaya, accessed from just near the Kashi-Vishvanath Temple (sometimes the beach is called
Kashi-Vishvanath Beach.) Wind Farm Beach is 7 km west of town, named for the windmills that
line it to generate electricity for the area. You can get fresh coconuts and other snacks, swim in
very pleasant water, and enjoy a nice view of the coastline.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4
Saturday – 12 th January 2019
Hotel/Resort - at Bhuj, Kutch
Location - Bhuj City
After breakfast check out & after proceed towards Bhuj City. On the way we make a small halt at
Khamir Craft Centre and Hiralaxmi Craft Park for some shopping. Visit Aina Mahal & Prag
Mahal. Aina Mahal is elegant 18 th century palace housing a museum with rare paintings,
furnishings, armor and other many more like this. Prag Mahal is grand historic palace with Italian
Gothic architecture, a clock tower and a small museum inside. Kutch Museum is a place where
you can experience the things which kept there since 1877. We will also halt for a short time at
Hamirsar Lake. From there we you will be dropped off at Airport / Railway Station by evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Trip ends sweet memories.....
Inclusions
Price Includes
Assistance throughout the journey.
Travel in Air Condition vehicle throughout the journey. .
Accommodation in AC Swiss Tents/ AC Bhoongas / AC Cottages.
Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Hotel Accommodation on Twin / Double occupancy.
Complementary use of swimming pool.
Open Gypsy safari for bird watching in Chari Dhand.
Folk Dance & Cultural Show at Resort.
Package Drinking Water Bottle.
Exclusions
Price Excludes
Air fare / Train fare.
Camera Charges / Camel Safari.
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, Insurance
Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions.
5 % GST.
Terms & Conditions
Notes:
1. Participants can have watch, camera, cell phones, laptop, charger, power bank, tab - but at
their own risk. Management will not be responsible for any damage or theft.
2. Things to be carried. a good sack, cap, pen, note book for noting, glare, sun screen lotion,
enough warm cloths as atmosphere always changes and temperature is fluctuating from
15° C to 9° C, shoes, extra set of floaters or slippers while on stay, a good torch, personal
medicine, hair oil, tooth paste & tooth brush, towel, soap, cold cream (Vaseline), socks,
hand gloves, monkey cap, enough pair of wearing cloths, thermal wear.
We will assist you for Air / Train bookings.
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For bookings and any other query, feel free to call me.
Book your seat now ... ......................