Rann Utsav
Bhuj, Bhujodi, Kala Dungar, Dhordo
3 Nights / 4 Days
Escorted
Adventure , Drive & Stay , Family , Heritage , Luxury , Wildlife
Departure : Bhuj
Every year in the winter months, a Tent City is created neat Dhordo village called Rann Utsav.There used to be a village called 'Dhordo' where local villagers were struggling to find enough work to sustain their lives and what can you expect in the area which is either drawn under water during monsoon and rest of the time its covered under white salt!
Current version of Rann Utsav will be held from 1st November 2016 to 20th February 2017.
Day Wise Itinerary
RANN UTSAV TOUR PACKAGE
Day 1
Check in time : 12:30 PM
Transfers from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo
FIXED TIMINGS:
08:15 AM From Bhuj Railway Station
08:30 AM From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
10:30 AM From Bhuj Railway Station / Bhuj Airport
02:30 PM From Bhuj Railway Station
03:30 PM From Bhuj Airport
Any individual transfer (on chargeable basis). No transfers will be available after above timing.
Allotment of tent to guest arriving before check-in time will be subject to availability.
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Distance from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo is approx. 85 km, which takes about 1 hr 45 min.
Complimentary refreshment enroute Dhordo in bus.
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ARRIVAL AT RANN UTSAV FROM BHUJ
DAY 1
12:30 AM Onwards Welcome & Check – In at kutch rann utsav.
12:30 PM Onwards Lunch at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
02:30 PM to 04:00 PM Enjoy in-house activities at kutch festival
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM Evening Tea/Coffee at tent city
05:00 PM to 05:30 PM Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Camel
Cart / Bus on first come first basis. Guest will have to return by the same mode of transfer to rann of kutch
festival
7:00 PM to 07:30 PM Return Transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at kutch rann utsav. ;
Day 2
06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea
07:30 AM to 08:30 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area
08:30 AM onwards COMPLIMENTARY TOUR TO MANDVI
Kutch Mandvi is an important beach famous among travelers for peace and solitude. Mandvi has
beautiful white sand, serene locales and enchanting sunset views. Dist. from Tent City is approx.
140 kms one way.
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM VISIT VIJAY VILAS PALACE
The great palace of Mandvi was built in 1929 by highness Maharao Khengarji, The Maharao of Kutch,
as a summer resort. This palace has domed terrace that gives a panoramic view of the sea. It presents
eccentric blend of architectural styles.It has interiors made like offices where the king used to work, it has
rooms for entertainment and loyal living quarters.
01:00 PM to 02:00 PM VISIT SHYAMJI KRISHNA VARMA MEMORIAL
Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 04th October,1857 in Mandvi Town of Kutch District of Gujarat. He
was one of the foremost freedom fighters in the history of freedom movement of India with high sense of
patriotism and selfless service for nation. He had organized a revolutionary center in “India House” at
London and propagated the cause of India’s independence through his writings in his publication journal
called “The Indian Sociologist”.The memorial’s objective is to pay tribute to the contribution of Shyamji
Krishna Varma and also to educate the young generation about those great Indians who sacrificed everything
for the country’s freedom.
02:00 PM to 03:30 PM Lunch
03:30 PM to 06:30 PM ENJOY AT MANDVI BEACH
The Mandvi beach is regarded as one of the finest beaches on Gujarat shoreline.A great family spot
to spend a quality time where you can swim in very pleasant water and enjoy a nice view of the coastline
as well the grandeur of sunset.
06:30 PM onwards Return transfer to Tent City,Dhordo.
09:00 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective dinning area.
08:30 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities.
Day 3
06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea
06:30 AM to 07:00 AM Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise.
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area.
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Enjoy in-house activities.
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Lunch at respective Dining Area
02:30 PM to 07:30 PM Complimentary Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill)
Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch.
On the route visit to Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam”
Tea/Coffee shall be provided at Kala Dungar
Complimentary Refreshment in bus.
07:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at Respective Dining Area.
08:30 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities.
Day 4
06:00 AM to 07:00 AM Morning Tea
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area.
9:30 AM Check out from Tent City
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Departure to Bhuj with a complimentary sight-seeing places of interest in Bhuj.
Tour Inclusions
- Pickup from Bhuj [Railway Station / Airport] to Dhordo Tent City. [All transfers shall be in A.C. Coaches on S.I.C. basis]
- Drop from Dhordo to Bhuj [Railway Station/Airport],
- Complimentary refreshments will be served en route Dhordo Tent City in the bus.
- 3 Night/4 Day Package includes Lunch, High-Tea & Dinner on 1st Day, Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, High-Tea & Dinner on 2nd & 3rd Day and Morning Tea & Breakfast on 4th Day. The meals will be served as per scheduled time in respective dining areas and missed meals will not be refunded or extended on 4th Day.
- Visit to White Ran on Day 1; visit to Mandvi on Day 2 and visit to Kala Dungar on Day 3 in 3 Night/4 Days package are fixed & cannot be interchanged. Guest who have missed the visit as per Itinerary may be included on request on a chargeable basis.
- Accommodation in Tent is on twin sharing basis.
- Two bottles of drinking water per day per tent.
Tour Exclusions
**Rates are exclusive of applicable Taxes.
**Tax Rate – 18% GST ( 9% CGST and 9% SGST.)
**Rates on single occupancy basis will be 75% of the basic cost (75% of double occupancy amount).
**In case of Triple Occupancy, any person above 6 yrs. of age will be charged as extra person (With Mattress).
Price
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Tariff for November & February Month
RATES (INR) PER PERSON EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON)
Premium Tent 19,500 11700
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents 18,500 11000
Non - AC Swiss Tents 14000 8400
Tariff for December & January Month
RATES (INR) PER PERSON EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON)
Premium Tent 22000 13200
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents 21500 12300
Non - AC Swiss Tents 17000 9600
Sightseeing
Bhuj Sightseeing Places
SRI SWAMI NARAYAN TEMPLE
(Approx. time 20 minutes) Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently.
AINA MAHAL
(Approx. time 30 minutes) Aina Mahal is an 18th century palace in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It is located next to the Prag Mahal. The walls of the Palace are of White Marble covered with mirrors separated by gilded ornaments with shades of Venetian glass.
BHUJODI (HANDICRAFT VILLAGE & CRAFT PARK)
(Approx. time 40 minutes) Hiralaxmi Craft Park - A vision to preserve, restore and promote the arts of Kutch and making them accessible to masses. This Handicraft Village is where live artisans can be seen creating their crafts.
The cost of entry ticket (if any) will be borne by the guest.
In case guest has to reach Railway Station / Airport / Bus Stand earlier for their onward journey, they will have to arrange on their own. Time of any such departure to be notified at the reception at the time of check-in.