Kutch Tour Packages

Also known as the White Desert of India, Kutch resembles the shape of a tortoise. The serene sight of pure white salt lands right up till the horizon will be an amazing phenomenon to witness. Booking a Kutch holiday tour package is the best way to tour the vast expanses of white salt desert of Kutch. All in all, the place is a perfect treasure chest of art, heritage, history, and cuisine.

One of the most beckoning aspects of these tour packages for Kutch is that they incorporate a full-fledged tour itinerary which ensures a planned, organized and hassle-free holiday. These itineraries are specially crafted by our travel experts to cater to all possible needs and requirements of the travelers. Therefore, a number of facilities such as sightseeing tours, outdoor activities, luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and hassle-free transfers. Moreover, travelers also have the liberty to customize these itineraries according to their requirements.

5 Best Places To Visit in Rann of Kutch packages

1. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

What’s Special: Display of wildlife, parks, safari.

Nearby Attractions: Rann of Kutch national parks, Kutch Bustard Sanctuary

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

Major Attractions: NA

Distance From City: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Transportation Option: Local transport such as bus and cabs

This wildlife sanctuary is one of the oldest saline wetlands in the world and offers a display of wild flamingos and that is where it gets its name, The Flamingo City. It is spread over 7500 km so once you are here, you will be witnessing a wide-open space where you can walk for hours. The sanctuary is close to the Harappan Civilisation location of Dholavira that was previously established in this same Kutch Desert. The excess amount of salt in the soil gives it a white colour which tourists find unique since there is no other place in the country where you will be able to see such soil colour. It is safe as the whole area falls under the jurisdiction of the BSF forces, which keep a close eye on any suspicious activity here.

2. Mandvi Beach

What’s Special: Kite flying platform

Nearby Attractions: Topansar lake, Vijay Vilas Palace

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: NA

Distance From City: 1.5 hrs approximately

Transportation Option: Local transport such as bus and cabs

Once you have visited some historic sites in Kutch and had your taste of adventure, it is time to relax and set yourself free in the Mandvi beach of kutch. The beach acts as a major kite flying platform during the Uttarayan festival. The seashore brings in many holiday addicts here, where people can rejoice, have street food and listen to the sound of waves crashing onto the seashore. If you want a bit of adventure while you are here, camel rides will prove to be worth it. The ride includes taking customers on the back of camels along the seashore.

3. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary

What’s Special: Wild animals, mammals

Nearby Attractions: Little Rann of Kutch

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: NA

Distance From City: 4.5 hrs approximately

Transportation Option: Local transport such as bus and cabs

While you are in Bhuj, you can visit the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary located near the Little Rann of Kutch. It is the biggest wildlife sanctuary in India spreading over an area of almost 5000 square km. Once you visit this sanctuary, you are in for an adventurous treat including exotic birds, mammals and carnivores. It is like a well-maintained jungle, where you will be able to look at the animals from a close distance with utmost safety. Other than mammals and wild animals, there is a small area in this sanctuary that houses rare reptiles and amphibians. The tour guides are available to assist you with any kind of difficulty or answer any queries during the safari trips.

4. Prag Mahal

What’s Special: Historical monuments, ancient Indian architecture

Nearby Attractions: Aaina Mahal Palace, Kutch Museum

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: NA

Distance From City: 15 mins approx

Transportation Option: Local transport such as bus and cabs

Once you are in Rann of Kutch, you will find an abundance of castles made during the rule of Maharajas. There is a massive amount of historical reference in these unique architectural structures, so you must pay close attention to all the corners of Prag Mahal when you visit this place. Being located on the outskirts of the city, this mahal displays massive gothic windows, which can be a hint educating all of us how old this place is. Being made of red sandstone, the mahal stays cool no matter how much the outside temperature is.

5. Anjar

What’s Special: British colonization relics, an old trade station

Nearby Attractions: Umayyad city ruins, Anjar Citadel

Timings: Open 24 hours

Major Attractions: NA

Distance From City: 1.5 hrs approx

Transportation Option: Local transport such as bus and cabs

Anjar is known as the Medieval capital of Kutch and it is almost 1400 years old. Being the oldest town in Kutch, the place is famous for its local cuisines and was also the centre of trade during British rule. Alongside that, there are several old temples and religious sites that make this place an important site for devotees during festival times.

Highlights of Rann Utsav in Kutch

Rann Utsav is an important highlight among the various attractions offered by the district to travelers. Many travel enthusiasts visit Kutch just to witness the eminently colorful and culturally rich Rann Utsav. Rann Utsav bookings seem right to experience huge camp settlements, folk dances, soul refreshing walks under the full bloom of the moon, adventure activities like hot air ballooning and many more cultural programs. With our Kutch holiday tour packages, travelers can enjoy camping, desert safaris, camel rides, and more adventure activities.

Kutch comes to life during winters when the preparations for Rann Utsav are in full flow. This is why the period between December and February is the best time to visit Kutch. The white sand looks magnificent and gleaming on full-moon nights, thanks to the reflections of the moonlight. Moreover, the district also provides shelter to the Siberian Flamingos in winters. With our Rann of Kutch tour packages, experience the rich culture and heritage of this place as you celebrate the famous Rann Utsav as a local and learn about the history of this fascinating festival. Every year, thousands of tourists visit Rann of Kutch only to partake in the festivities.

Famed for its some really delectable cuisines, here is a delightful experience is awaiting for a real foodie. All one needs to get a perfect Kutch trip plan that covers all the best places offering the authentic local cuisine. Food adds a lot to the experience a vacationer gets home with. Kutch generally offers vegetarian food with a hint of Jainism and Brahmanism. Kutchis usually avoid adding garlic, yam, onions and even potatoes to their food. The place has its own local cuisine called the Kutchi cuisine, most of which is made of either milk or bajra and wheat.

Some of the best restaurants in Kutch are, Jesal - offers Indian for breakfast and Chinese for lunch and dinner, Green Rock Restaurant - popular for serving lunchtime thalis as well as vegetarian multi-cuisines, and Zorba The Buddha - offers typical Gujarati thali which is totally pocket friendly. Osho Restaurant and Neelam Restaurant are some other places which offer different Indian cuisines.

Kutch is well connected to a good number of urban cities via road and trains as well. Travelers who come from locations in the close proximity of Kutch should prefer to book affordable Kutch tour packages from Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai, and Delhi. Bhuj is the nearest airport, railway station, and as well as the nearest bus stand to the Rann of Kutch. Bhuj is an ideal starting to tour the Rann of Kutch. With the Thar desert on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other, Kutch offers an amazing contrast of sea and sand on its either sides.

Best time to visit Kutch

Summer

If you are planning to visit Kutch during the summer times, then the months between April to June will be ideal. The climate remains humid but pleasant, however, there is no rainfall during these months.

Winter

The winter season in Kutch lasts from November to February and during that time the temperature can go as low as 12 degrees.

Monsoon

Kutch does not experience a lot of rainfall, however, once the monsoon season starts from June, it can last up to September. Even though there is consistent rainfall during these months there is now a waterlogging scenario.

How to Reach Kutch?

By Road

If you are visiting Kutch by road from Delhi, then it will be a 22-hour road trip. There are buses available from Delhi that will take almost one and a half days to take you to your destination.

By Train

Many trains are leading to Rann of Kutch from Delhi station and among them, the most notable one is BE BHUJ EXPRESS.

By Air

You can take a direct flight from Delhi Airport to Bhuj airport that includes one stop within 10 hours (flight time) approx.