India
8 Days Gujarat: Rann of Kutch, Somnath & Gir
Overview
Gujarat sits right next door to us and is still badly under-travelled. This loop takes in the three things that make it worth a week: the White Rann of Kutch, a salt desert that turns silver under a full moon; Gir, the only place on earth with wild Asiatic lions; and the temple towns of Somnath and Dwarka on the Saurashtra coast. We time the Kutch leg to a full moon wherever your dates allow, and the handicraft villages around Bhuj are worth a day on their own.
Tour Highlights
- White Rann of Kutch, best on a full-moon night
- Asiatic lion jeep safari at Gir National Park
- Somnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
- Dwarkadhish Temple and Bet Dwarka
- Kutchi embroidery and Rogan art villages around Bhuj
What’s Included
Included
- 7 nights in hotels and a Kutch tent resort
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for 8 days
- One shared jeep safari at Gir with permit
- Rann of Kutch permit and entry
Not Included
- Flights and train tickets
- Additional safari permits
- Lunches
- Personal expenses and tips
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pickup and check-in, then the Sabarmati Ashram and an evening food walk through Manek Chowk.