White Rann Magic

Reporting at Pune/ Mumbai Railway Station To Travel to Bhuj. 

• Get Boarded to the Train
• Overnight Journey by Train 

Welcome to KUTCH !!! Arrival at Bhuj Airport / Railway Station, proceed for White Rann of Kutch. Check in at Resort in Dhordo and get refreshed. Further move on to visit places of interest as per details given below :

1. GANDHI NU GHAM

The arts and crafts of the village is the reason to visit the village that thrives with local arts and crafts. While the women work magic with their hands in embroidery, the men in the village craft beautiful articles from wood. Beautiful designs of the legs of cots, tables, and other furniture, and ornate doors, can be seen in the village.

    2. WHITE RANN OF KUTCH

The Rann was a once a shallow part of the Arabian Sea, until a geological shift closed off the connection with the sea. The region became a seasonal marshy salt desert over the years. During monsoons the region fills up with water and forms a wetland. In the summer the water dries to create a bed of white salty land. The sunset at the White Rann of Kutch is mesmerizing beyond words. One can see the transformation of the sun which shines bright and high during the daytime, slowly starts to mellow down and descend at the onset of the evening.

Overnight stay at Resort at Dhordo.   

Next day energize with sun-up after having breakfast, check out from Resort at Dhordo and proceed for Dholavira to visit places of interest as per details given below : 

KALO DUNGAR [BLACK HILL]  

Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest point in Kutch, Gujarat at 462 m (1,516 ft). This is probably the only place in Kachchh from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is possible. Kalo Dungar magnetic hill is a popular optical illusion where vehicle seems to defy the gravity and roll up the slope.

THE ROAD TO THE HEAVEN 

Experience a heavenly drive on the Dholavira Highway, famously known as “The Road to the Heaven”. Behold the captivating ‘Rann Of Kutch’ Lake, shimmering on both sides, offering picturesque views of crystal-clear waters, gleaming salt beds, and boundless blue skies.

DHOLAVIRA - INDUS VALLY EXCAVATED SITE MUSEUM

Dholavira is older than the Egyptian pyramids and displays remnants of a highly sophisticated urban culture that was way ahead of its time. The Dholavira museum exhibits information and artifacts related to the Dholavira archaeological site. Some of the significant objects unearthed during excavation from the site are a number of seals and sealing, graduated scale made on a charred rib bone of an animal, beads of semi-precious stones, copper, gold, shell, and terracotta. The unicorn animal figure is a prime discovery of its kind among the terracotta figurines. The museum also has some antiquities indicating its link with Mesopotamia. 

FOSSIL PARK

It is also called the Dinosaur Fossil Park. The boulders here have weird shapes, with constant exposure to salt laden moist winds they have eroded in the strangest manner possible. The deep holes on the surface seemed like some empty eye sockets to me. Nearby in a barricaded area there is an impressive display of fossilized wood belonging to Jurassic era.

Further proceed for Bhuj. Check in at Hotel at Bhuj.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bhuj.  

Next day energize with sun-up after having breakfast, check-out from Hotel at Bhuj and proceed for Bhuj Local Sightseeing to visit places of interest as per details given below :

SWAMI NARAYAN TEMPLE

Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently.

AINA MAHAL

Aina Mahal palace is a two storied mansion built with stones and designed by stone carvings and wood fretwork. The design of the palace is in Indian style and the decoration is European. The palace floors are made with blue delftware tiles and the marble walls of the palace are decorated with mirrors which are separated by gilded frames. These walls are adorned with fitted shelves on which glass and ceramics were displayed. The rooms were illuminated by hanging candelabra and chandeliers with shade of Venetian glass. The pillars and roofs were ornamented with gold. The space between pillars and walls are filled with triangular mirror compartments.

PRAG MAHAL

Prag Mahal is one of the architectural wonders in India. Built-in the 19th century, the grand palace boasts of Gothic-style windows and Corinthian pillars around it. The opulent Mahal has the second tallest clock tower in the country which offers an amazing view from the top. A part of the palace has been converted into a museum with archives and personal items of the royal family on display. Imposing and beautiful in itself, the resplendent palace is made mostly out of red sandstone.

SMRUTI VAN – THE EARTHQUAKE MESUEM

The Smritivan Earthquake Museum, Bhuj is situated on the Bhujiyo Dungar. It was constructed in remembrance of the victims of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake. The Sun-point at the memorial is situated on top of Bhujiyo Dungar, providing a panoramic view of the city as well as breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset.

BHUJODI CRAFTS VILLAGE

Bhujodi is one of the major textile and craft hubs of the region, and a veritable draw for the traveller. A large part of the Vankar community resides here. These are specialists in weaving, tie and dye and other craft forms that make the backbone of Kutch’s handicraft scene. There are specific craft and arts centers around Bhujodi, but even if you into any house, you can be assured that the family will be involved in some kind of handicraft. The Ashapura Crafts Park, Shrujan and Hiralaxmi Craft Park lie in this region.

Further transfer you to Bhuj airport or railway station, there on get back to home with most memorable and most enjoyable travel experience.

Arrival at Pune/ Mumbai Railway Station. 

• Your tour ends with lots of lifetime memories. 
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