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Kutch

Gujarat, India

Kutch tour packages

The White Rann under a full moon, Rann Utsav, craft villages and the Harappan city of Dholavira.

Best time to visit
November to February, during the Rann Utsav season.
Ideal trip length
3 to 5 days
Packages from
₹2,999 per person

Kutch packages

About Kutch

Kutch is India's largest district, on the border of Gujarat. Its best-known sight is the White Rann, a vast salt desert that glows white after the monsoon and is lit up by the full moon. During the Rann Utsav season a tent city near Dhordo hosts cultural programmes, food and desert activities.

Bhuj is the gateway, with royal palaces and the Smritivan memorial. Around it are craft villages known for Rogan art, embroidery and bell-making, the Black Hill of Kala Dungar, the 5,000-year-old Indus city of Dholavira, and the beach and palace at Mandvi.

Places to visit in Kutch

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White Rann of Kutch
1Must visit
Salt desert · Dhordo

White Rann of Kutch

A vast white salt desert near Dhordo village, best seen at sunset and on full-moon nights. A permit is needed to enter.

Time needed: An evening, or a night if you stay nearbyRead more →
2Must visit
Viewpoint · Khavda

Kala Dungar

The Black Hill, the highest point in Kutch, with wide views over the Great Rann and an old Dattatreya temple at the top.

Time needed: 2 to 3 hoursRead more →
3Must visit
Harappan site · Khadir Bet

Dholavira

The ruins of a planned Harappan city on Khadir island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with reservoirs, a citadel and a site museum.

Time needed: Half day at the site, ideally with a night stay nearbyRead more →
4Must visit
Scenic drive · Khadir Bet

Road to Heaven

A straight road across the Rann towards Dholavira, with white salt flats and shallow water on both sides.

Time needed: 1 to 2 hours, as part of a Dholavira tripRead more →
5Must visit
Heritage town

Bhuj

The main town and base for Kutch, with the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal palaces, Hamirsar lake and the Smritivan memorial.

Time needed: 1 dayRead more →
6Must visit
Beach town

Mandvi

An old port town with a quiet beach, the Vijay Vilas Palace and a yard where wooden ships are still built by hand.

Time needed: Half day to 1 dayRead more →

How to reach Kutch

  • By air: Bhuj Airport (BHJ) has flights from Mumbai; Ahmedabad has wider connections and is about 6 hours by road.
  • By train: Bhuj railway station is connected to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Kutch travel FAQs

When is the Rann Utsav?

The Rann Utsav tent city usually runs from around November to February. Exact dates are announced each year; tell us your dates and we will check availability.

Do I need a permit for the White Rann?

Yes. A permit is required to enter the White Rann at Dhordo. We help you get it as part of your package.

How many days are enough for Kutch?

Two to three days cover the White Rann, Kala Dungar and Bhuj. Add a day or two for Dholavira and Mandvi.