Kutch: White Rann, Mandvi & Western Shrines
The complete Kutch trip: two nights by the Rann with sunset, sunrise and the craft villages, then Mandvi's palace and beach, a day for Mata no Madh, Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar, and Bhuj's palaces before heading home.
Highlights
- White Rann sunset
- Sunrise, Kalo Dungar and craft villages
- Vijay Vilas Palace and Mandvi beach
- The western shrines
- Bhuj palaces and home
Good to know
Indicative cost
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, indicative for the 2026–27 season, based on 4 travellers in a private car from Ahmedabad. Premium uses Rann Utsav Tent City premium tents. Full-moon nights, Diwali and Christmas–New Year cost more.
What's included
- Private AC vehicle from Ahmedabad (or Bhuj) for the whole trip
- 2 nights at a Rann resort or Tent City with meals as listed, 2 nights in a Bhuj hotel
- White Rann entry permit arrangement
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Tolls, parking and driver allowance
Not included
- Camel cart, ATV and paragliding charges
- Palace and museum entry tickets
- Lunches on days 3–5
- GST 5%
Day by day
White Rann sunset
Drive from Ahmedabad (about 7 hours) or pick up at Bhuj station/airport and drive 90 km to the Rann resort. Afternoon at Kalo Dungar if time allows, then the White Rann for sunset, camel cart ride and the cultural evening at the resort.
Sunrise, Kalo Dungar and craft villages
Sunrise on the Rann, breakfast, then Kalo Dungar and the India Bridge viewpoint. After lunch visit Hodka, Ludiya and Bhirandiyara for embroidery and leather work, and go back out to the Rann for sunset or moonrise.
Vijay Vilas Palace and Mandvi beach
Check out after breakfast and drive to Mandvi (about 145 km, 2½ hours). Vijay Vilas Palace, the Kranti Guru Shyamji Krishna Varma memorial, the dhow-building yard and Mandvi beach at sunset. On the way back to Bhuj stop at the 72 Jinalaya Jain temple complex.
The western shrines
A full day of about 170 km each way. Darshan at Ashapura Mata no Madh, then Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar Mahadev at India's western edge. Return to Bhuj for the night.
Bhuj palaces and home
Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal and the Kutch Museum, shopping in the old bazaar, the Swaminarayan temple, then Bhujodi and the Vande Mataram Memorial on the way out. Drive home to Ahmedabad (about 6 hours) or drop at Bhuj station/airport.