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Bhuj, White Rann of Kutch & Mandvi Beach - The Art, Craft & Nature Tour of Gujarat

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
5 days and 4 nights
India (Bhuj, Hodka, Mandvi)
India (Bhuj)

Description

Bhuj, White Rann of Kutch & Mandvi Beach - The Art, Craft & Nature Tour of Gujarat will begin with pick up from Bhuj airport. Explore city attraction with walk around Hamirsar Lake, see the Hall of Mirrors at the Aina Mahal, climb the bell tower of the Prag Mahal, visit Kutch Museum & Ramakund stepwell. Then drive to The Great Rann of Kutch a salt marsh in the Thar Desert about 7500 km2 in area reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. This area inhabited by the Kutchi people is rich centre of treditional art and craft. Next head to Mandvi a beach resort & major port with four-hundred-year-old ship building industry. Tour will end with drop off at Bhuj airport. Accompanied tour guide and transport will remain on disposal at your service. 

Category

 
Price using 3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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Price using 4 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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Program

Day 1:

Arrive Bhuj
On arrival at Bhuj airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Later city tour visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Drive to Banni Region of Kutch Nirona Village to see the Rogan arts on a piece of cloth. Continue drive to Hodka check in at resort. Evening drive short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 3:

Hodka - White Rann of Kutch
Very early in the morning drive to White Rann of Kutch to see the sunrise on salt marsh in the Thar Desert. Later visit Dhordo village in White Rann occupied by Mutwa Muslim Community. Next visit Pathan community hamlet engaged in Embroidery. Continue to Khavda to see Potters and Samma tribe. Later leave for Kala Dungar to view the beautiful sunset.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 4:

Hodka - Mandvi (135kms)
Drive to Mandvi via visiting Sumarasar Village of Shawl & Stole Weavers in Kutch a traditional profession and skills passed on from father to son. Arrive Mandvi check in at resort. Later visit Vijay Vilas Palace & shipbuilding centre. Rest time to relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:

Mandvi - Mundra - Bhuj (100kms)
Drive to Mundra to see some of the finest Batik workshops. Next drive to Bhuj and drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 4 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsBhuj   Bhuj - Bhuj Airport
2 4 StarsHodka
3 4 StarsHodka
4 4 StarsMandvi
5   Bhuj - Bhuj Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

PlacePrice using 3 Star HotelsPrice using 4 Star Hotels
BhujHotel Click by Suba/ Seven sky Clarks Exotica or similarThe Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort or similar
HodkaShaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort/ Kutir Craft Village Resort or similar
MandviThe Village Resort/ Seabreeze Resort Mandvi or similarSerena Beach Resort/ Mandvi Beach Resort or similar