Festival and seasonal trips

Rann of Kutch Festival Trip

Full-moon nights on the white salt desert, Rann Utsav tents, Kutch's craft villages and the old capital Bhuj.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inAhmedabad
RouteAhmedabad · Rann of Kutch
Places2 destinations
StateGujarat, India
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-10T0AO

Best time to visit: November to February

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Kalo Dungar – Rann of Kutch

Trip overview

Full-moon nights on the white salt desert, Rann Utsav tents, Kutch's craft villages and the old capital Bhuj.

The route spends 1 night in Ahmedabad and 3 nights in Rann of Kutch, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips, cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Sabarmati AshramOld City heritage walkAdalaj StepwellWhite Rann at DhordoKalo DungarBhuj Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ahmedabad

Arrive via Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Manek Chowk night market: Street food after dark

Day 2Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch

Travel from Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Rann of Kutch hotel
Kalo Dungar: Highest point in Kutch with views over the Rann

Day 3Rann of Kutch: Bhuj Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal and Bhujodi and Hodka villages

Bhuj Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal: Palaces in the old capital
Bhujodi and Hodka villages: Weaving and embroidery crafts

Day 4Rann of Kutch: Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace and Full-moon night on the salt

Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace: Seaside palace and shipbuilding yards
Full-moon night on the salt

Day 5Depart from Rann of Kutch

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Bhuj Airport (BHJ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Ahmedabad: Join the municipal heritage walk in the morning; it starts early and is excellent value.
Rann of Kutch: Time your trip with a full moon for the white desert at night; a border permit is needed and is handled at the checkpoint or online.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Ahmedabad, Rann of Kutch
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Cultural holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: November to February
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-10T0AO

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Ahmedabad: November to February. Rann of Kutch: November to February.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Ahmedabad (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.