RANN OF KUTCH

WHITE RANN OF KUTCH

 

KUTCH

The Largest District in the Country; the land that holds Great Rann and Little Rann and ofcourse the Westernmost Village of India “Bhutau”

Our Kutch rides have been operational since 2014!  We have covered the length and breadth of the district and have narrowed down the itinerary to most important places for you to experience in the shortest span of time! 

 

THE PLAN (Weekend at Kutch)

Day 0: HOME CITY TO BHUJ (25 Jan)

Fly from your Home city on Day 0 in the evening hours, straight to Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, the train to Bhuj leaves at 11:50pm. Reach Bhuj the next day in the morning. 

Day 1: AROUND BHUJ (26 Jan)

Railway Station to Saraf Bazaar. Leave bags at Homestay, get ready and visit the alleys of Bhuj. We will be walking along the old streets and explore local arts and crafts. Stop at Aina and Parag Mahal. We will visit Bhujio Fort in the evening for Sunset.

Pick up bikes at 5pm.
Stay: Bhuj

DAY 2: BHUJ to DHORDO (27 Jan)

We will start early in the morning towads India Bridge and Kalo Dungar. Pitstop at Kuran Village depending upon the time duration. Lunch at Khavda Village. We will ride in the afternoon to Dhordo Village where our Tents are. We will witness Sunset and Rann Utsav Today!

Stay: Dhordo

DAY 3: DHORDO TO BHUJ (28 Jan)

After Lunch at Khavda, we will reach Bhujodi village for evening shopping and souvenirs. Leave bikes at Rental place by 5pm. Evening train to Ahmedabad. Train will reach the next day morning. Fly out of Ahmedabad in the morning hours of Day 4.


DAY 4: AHMEDABAD TO HOME CITY (29 Jan)

INCLUSIONS

  • MOTORCYCLE: 100cc Variant
  • Sedan for Car Tours (Check for Rates).
  • Accommodation at Rann Tents opposite to Rann Utsav Area.
  • Food – Day 1: Breakfast, Lunch; Day 2: Lunch & Dinner; Day – 3 Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Permits
  • Road Captain
  • Tour Operations Cost
  • Minor Bike Fixes. Bike Gears & Helmet. Bungee Chords etc.
  • Food at the Tented Accommodation and in Bhuj (Veg)
  • Guided walk at Shroff Bazaar
  • Guided walk at Kuran

EXCLUSIONS

  • Food – Other than those mentioned in Inclusions
  • Flight/Train Costs
  • Petrol for the Bike
  • Any other cost not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Entry Fees and Parking Charges

Where are we headed?

BHUJODI

A small town, located 8km southeast of Bhuj, 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.

BHUJ

Aina Mahal, Parag Mahal, Harmisar Lake, Museum, Shroff Bazaar, Food Street and much more. Bhuj is the epicentre of Kutchi Culture. To travel anywhere in Kutch District, it is always wise to reach Bhuj first and then ride across the Largest District of the Country.

DHORDO

Dhordo is the nearest village to the Kutch Rann Utsav area. A quaint village has become a hotbed for Tourism in the past decade. 

KURAN

Kuran Village is where the movie Hellaro was shot. There are still movie sets and Bhungas from the abandoned film site. From Kuran the beautiful stretch of White Salt Flat is visible and so is the Rann of Kutch Lake filled with Flamingos and the India Bridge. This village has a scary story too. #unexplored

INDIA BRIDGE

The main bridge that connects the mainland Kutch to the Great Rann Salt Land. This bridge is of great importance to the Armed Forces as this helps the BSF to ply forces to the border parts of Kutch District.

KHARI NADI

A Beautiful Canyon on the Kodki Road near the Bhuj city limits. #unexplored

KARK VRUT

Tropic of Cancer, in simple terms, is the imaginary line that cuts across the country separating our land into Tropic and Sub Tropic Regions. It so happens that this line splits the Kutch District as well in two.

TENT CITY

To Clarify, Tent city is almost 5 kilometers away from the White Desert. No one is allowed to pitch their own private tents or public tent setup in the White Marshland as it falls under Protected Area of Ramsar Convention. One Day stay in the Tent city is worth the money they charge for. And that’s it. Just One Day.

HODKA

Hodka Village is one of the growing rural tourism spots that attracts visitors for its rich art and crafts and strong cultural backgrounds. Located at a distance of about 63 km from Bhuj, the village is home to the Meghwals, who are traditional craft and embroidery artisans from further north. Tourists get a chance to live with the communities in Hodka’s Village Resort called Shaam-e-Sarhad or sunset at the border.

BHIRANDIYARA

This is the junction where one road leads to Hodka and Dhordo and the other leads to India Bridge, Vighakot, Kalo Dungar and Bediya Bet.

RANN OF KUTCH LAKE

There exists a huge lake in the middle of Great Rann of Kutch. The Government is trying to build a road bridge in the middle of it, to connect Dhordo to Dholavira to reduce the time and distance between the two Tourism Hubs. This place teems with Flamingos all the time. One can see the lake from Kalo Dungar view point as well.

WHITE DESERT

Do we need an explanation for this place! After all, we are selling this place as the main product. We will explain the physics and reason behind the white desert when we are there.

SHROFF BAZAAR

Shroff Bazaar in Bhuj is the most popular street market and you could almost everything of need and souvenirs in the market. 

BHUTAU

Bhutau is the Westernmost Village of India. It is a quaint village with a primary school, a masjid and a few households in the vicinity. This area is restricted to civilians and it falls under the Roadasar Lakki Control Area. Check with operator if we are visiting.

Things to Carry

  • Riding jacket/ fluffy jacket. This will protect you from any falls. If you have a riding jacket, that’s the best. 
  • Please pack a Raincoat along. The Rainwear will work as a windcheater too.
  • Saddle bag. You need this if you are pillioning. This is essential for keeping your clothes
  • If you are not pillioning, Please pack all clothes in a duffel type bag or a bag which is less than 60 litres only. Anything above 60 litres or a trolley type luggage is not allowed on tours.
  • Keep a 10 litre bag for essentials.
  • Riding gloves. Pro biker is not good enough. You need one that has -20 Degrees written on it. The Fluffy Winter Gloves. You will get it only online or from Delhi, or North India.
  • Knee guard. Fox guards cost 400-600. That’s more than enough. Knee Guards, more than protecting you from falls, protects your knees from cold air. If you have knee caps, that will also do the trick.
  • 4-5 pairs of socks.
  • Shoes. Regular comfortable shoes. Don’t buy new one.
  • Regular clothes
  • Helmet. We will provide a helmet with the bike. But if your head size is different, Bring the one you use regularly. Even though bike comes with helmet, it won’t be comfortable as visor will be definitely damaged.
  • Bandana for covering Head and Face. Get two Bandanas. One for Head and One for Neck.
  • Copies of Aadhar card, driving license for now.

Medical Kit

  • Ibuprofen – for pain and paracetamol for fever.
  • Knee caps (only if you don’t want to buy Knee Guards)
  • Diamox – Mandatory Medicine for Altitude Sickness.
  • Avomine – mandatory before food morning if feeling nausea
  • Loperamide – for diarrhoea. One tab is enough for remedy.
  • Norflox Tz – For diarrhoea through infections.
  • Benadryl – antihistamine/ allergic reactions/ cough
  • Cipladine – solution or tube. For cuts and wounds. Application will seal the wound immediately.
  • Water – clean wounds only with water. Not savlon or dettol. Please don’t carry dettol or savlon
  • Gauze – don’t buy Cotton, buy gauze.
  • Surgical mask, Sanitizers and latex gloves for emergencies
  • Crepe bandage. For additional support during injury or treks.
  • Safety pins
  • Sanitary pads. This can also be used to stop arterial bleeding and is safe and sterile to use 
  • Athletic tape. Or normal elastic adhesive tape.
  • Cream for insect bites. And mosquito bites
  • Sprain Spray like Jusgo or Volini
  • Please don’t buy Tablets for Headache.