“Colours of Kutch” is an unique way to explore the Kutch region of Gujarat which comprises of the Greater Rann of Kutch (White Desert), the Little Rann of Kutch and the Coastal Kutch. They say “Kutch Nahi Dekha to Kuch Nahi Dekha”.

Experience the Kaleidoscopic life of Kutch

Tour Highlights

Stay in a kutchi bhunga nearby the desert which is designed in local style and decorated with crafts of the area, creating an authentic atmosphere.
Wake up early morning in your handcrafted tents which resembles the colonial-period living accompanied by a private beach.
Experience the Rustic Campstay which is constructed by the skilful local craftsmen, built using red stones, which gives it an ancient and heritage look.
Experience the white desert in the evening on one day and on Full moon night (9 PM – 12 PM) on the next day (Only for Group Tours).
Do cattle grazing in the Banni grasslands with the local people.
Celebrate the Kutch traditional day by wearing a local pheta, traveling in the “Chakda” eating local milk cake.
Visit the local village for Handicraft shopping and eating with the locals at their home.
Interact with the local salt makers and participate in the traditional way of salt making.

Experience Beach volleyball on a 100 % private beach.
Visit a Palace in Kutch which was built in the pre-independence era.
Visit Sabarmati Ashram and experience the historic and interesting facts on life of Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi).
Rejuvenate yourself with some ME time at mesmerising Sabarmati Riverfront.
Visit the wild ass sanctuary and observe thousand of migratory birds in the water body inside the Little Rann of Kutch which includes the flamingos and pelicans.
Visit the local village for workshop with designs made of mud and mirror.
Relish the local food of Kutch , a lavish Kutchi thali, and Barbeque by the beach (Only for Group Tours).
Celebrate the different folk and cultural evenings accompanied by your dinner along with campfire.
Learn Dandiya raas the most famous dance of Gujarat from the locals and perform the same in the evening which will give a grand end to the tour (Only for Group Tours).

Travel to the land of white sand where you will be thoroughly mesmerized, experience the tent living on a private beach and also explore the adventurer in you by a jeep safari to the wild ass sanctuary.

Itinerary of the tour

Day 1

Arrive at the Bhuj Airport,You will be escorted to the transportation by the tour director (Only for Group Tours).
Enroute have breakfast at local restaurant.
Start your journey to the Greater Rann of Kutch(GRK) in a village called Hodka passing through the barren lands.
Check-in to your accomodation and have Lunch.
At 4 PM, visit the White desert for a sunset view of the Rann.
Evening attend the cultural program accompanied by dinner.

Accommodation

A resort operated and managed by local community of Hodka Village, wherein the Hodka Endogenous Tourism promotes Local Culture and Craft based Tourism. Designed in local style and exquisitely decorated with mirror work and local crafts.

Day 2

Wake up early morning and do cattle grazing with locals.
After breakfast, get ready to soak in the local culture.
Drive in Chakda to a nearby village.
Experience the making of local milk cake and taste it.
Interact with the locals and understand the local way of life.
Shop at local handicrafts shop.
Have lunch in the village home and experience the local food of Kutch.
In the evening, drive to a nearby village for Mud and Mirror workshop.
After dinner, get set to experience the White Rann in the full moon night (Only for Group Tours).
Return late night back to stay with lovely pictures of the White Rann (Only for Group Tours).

Accommodation

Same as day 1

Day 3

Have your breakfast and head towards Mandvi.
Mandvi depicts the Coastal side of Kutch.
Enroute have a lavish traditional Kutchi thali.
Arrive at the tents on a private beach and rest.
In the evening, Play volleyball/cricket on the beach.
Later in the night have a delicious Barbeque (Only for Group Tours) alongside dinner.

Accommodation

It is a deluxe camp located on a 100% private beach, comprising ten hand crafted tents, wherein interior is decorated to resemble the colonial-period of camps erstwhile royalty with carved furniture. This beach is a curving stretch of sand fringed by blue waters, with windmills on one side, the sunset pavilion on the other, and an uninterrupted picturesque view of the sea in front. You can also avail the camel and horse rides on the dunes of the beach.

Day 4

Have your breakfast and Check out.
Visit Vijay Vilas Palace a masterpiece of architecture.
Move further to Little Rann of Kutch(LRK) and have lunch on the way.
Check in to your accomodation and rest.
In the evening enjoy your dinner besides the campfire.

Accommodation

Constructed by the skilful local artisans, built using red stones, which gives it an ancient and heritage look, where 18 beautifully landscaped cottages exhibits the magnificent craftsmanship while offering you other amenities to make your saty more comfortable, where you can also experience Fishing in an artificially constructed lake within the camp.

Day 5

Early morning Jeep Safari to the Bajana wild ass sanctuary.
Experience and see thousands of migratory birds and witness the real wild ass for which the sanctuary is known for.
Interact with the local salt makers and participate in the salt making process.
After lunch have rest and later learn dandiya from the locals (Only for Group Tours).
In the evening, perform to the local tunes and shake your legs with the locals (Only for Group Tours).
Have your evening dinner and call it a night.

Accommodation

Same as day 4

Day 6

Have your breakfast and checkout.
Leave for a 2 hours journey to Ahmedabad.
Enroute have traditional lunch at Gujarati Restaurant(Sasuji).
Check in at your Boutique Heritage Hotel and Rest.
In the evening visit Sabarmati Ashram and experience the historic and interesting facts on life of Bapu(Mahatma Gandhi).
Rejuvenate yourself with some ME time at the beautiful Sabarmati Riverfront.
Return back to your stay and explore the property.
Have your evening dinner at Eating street.
Savour local snacks which is an ingredient part of Gujarati food culture.

Accommodation

This stately property, built in 1924 has been tastefully restored to retain its old-world charm with all the amenities and comforts of a world-class Boutique Heritage Hotel.

Day 7

After breakfast, drop at Ahmedabad airport/railway station for your onward journey.

When you complete this journey, you will be touched by simplistic way of living and the warmth of people of Kutch. It will remain as a memory and most colourful experience ever.

Inclusion

Assistance and guidance of a knowledgeable and caring tour director (Only for Group Tours)
Experiential stays for 06 nights & 07 days in exclusive heritage and holiday homes.
Stay in Traditional bhungas, Handcrafted tents and Rustic local resort
All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the tour in local style
All travel and sightseeing in a Mini coach for Group Tour and AC Innova for Individual Tour from Bhuj airport to Ahmedabad airport.

All experiences, rides and activities as mentioned in the tour highlights and itinerary
Tea, coffee and local snacks throughout the tour (Only for Group Tours)
Essentials such as refreshments, mineral water, wet wipes and sanitizer during the journey
Surprise gifts guaranteed to pamper you a little more (Only for Group Tours)