Rann of Kutch & Rann Utsav from 16th to 19th December 2015 - Mapping Journeys!
Event Information
The Great Rann of Kutch is the world's largest salt desert spreading across India and Pakistan and is a remarkable journey to be undertaken during the majestic Rann Utsav that happens in December, each year. Measuring over 16,000 square kilometers, the vastness of the Salt Desert is worth setting on the road for.
This December, we are on our wheels exploring the old town of Bhuj, traditional handicrafts of Kutch in Gujarat, the vast Salt Desert and treating ourselves with stays in Heritage Houses and indulging into delicious local Kutchi cuisine.
Dates
Batch 1 – 16th to 19th December 2015
Batch 2 – 13th to 16th January 2016
Day 0 - Journey Commences
Leave for Kutch (via Trains or your selected mode of transport)
Day 1 - Arrivals across the Salt Desert
Meet at Bhuj Railway Station by 9:30am and after breakfast and refreshments, drive down to our Campsite in Hodka close to the Rann. Cross the much acclaimed Tropic of Cancer, Bhrandiyari and Khavda regions on the way. Once we drop our bags, we’ll chill at the beautiful campsite and gorge in the divine food! After resting for a while, we'll leave for Dhordo to witness the magical sunsets in the White Rann, indulge into some cultural programmes of the Rann Utsav, have traditional Kutchi Dinner and return for our stay at the Campsite for the night.
Day 2 – Exploring the Insides of Kutch
After breakfast, bid adieu to the campsite and march towards the highest point in Kutch, Kala Dungar. Then, we'll hop on our wheels to explore a small village known for the traditional Rogan Art at Nirona. After a melt-your-heart-away kind of lunch, we’ll check out the Thaan Monastery and Fossil Park. By late evening, we'll be setting our abode in the Heritage House of Devpur.
Day 3 - Beaches, Ships and White Sands
After breakfast and spending time in the neighborhood of our heritage house, we set out on the road for south Kutch - Mandvi town and bazaar, ship building yard, ship model making workshop, Shyamji Krushna Verma memorial, Vijay Vilas Palace and the beautiful Mandvi Beach for sunset. Get back to Devpur for the night. (Trust us, you will be missing this ancient house!)
Day 4 - Winning hearts with Handicrafts
Being the last day into the vastness of Bhuj, we'll check-out after breakfast and visit Bhuj - Kutch museum, Pragmahal, Aina Mahal, Bhuj bazaar and Bhuj haat, Bhujodi weaving village, Hira Laxmi Memorial Craft Park and indulge into some great handicrafts shopping. After Dinner, we'll catch a return train for Mumbai.
[For those opting for other transport mode can choose to stay back a little longer and continue their journey or say farewell to the place along with us and head to their destinations. Mapping Journeys will provide all assistance regarding extra stay and transport, if required.]
Day 5 - Farewells
Reach Mumbai
Cost
Ex. Mumbai: Rs. 12500 (Triple Sharing room) + Train Fare
Ex. Bhuj - Rs. 12500 (Triple Sharing room)
Booking Amount: Rs. 5000
Balance Payment: Rs. 7,500 (On or before 15th November 2015)
Inclusions
One night stay in Camp Site near the Great Rann of Kutch (Triple - Sharing)
Two night stays at a Heritage House in Devpur (Triple - Sharing)
Cultural Program and Rann Safari
All permits and tolls
Non - AC Transport on all the days
Airport / Railway Pickup (By 8:30am on 18th Dec)
Meals included:
17th Dec: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
18th Dec: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
19th Dec: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
20th Dec: Breakfast and Dinner
Exclusions
Travel from Mumbai to Bhuj and back
Meals during train
travel
Lunch on 20th December
Personal Expenses
(Shopping, Expenses made at Rann Utsav etc.)
Insurance of any
kind
Medical and Evacuation
Charges
Anything not included
under "inclusions"
Payment options:
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Name: Ankita Phalle
Account No. 107401505442
IFSC Code: ICIC0001074
Branch: Thakur Complex Branch
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Getting to Bhuj
Via Air: Bhuj has an airport with daily flights from M umbai and Ahmedabad. Buses, Taxis and Private Vehicles ply everyday from Ahmedabad to Bhuj.
Via Rail: Our troop would be travelling via trains from Mumbai to Bhuj. We are providing an option of train travel along with our troop. [Favorable and Budget Travel]
Via Road: Take NH8 out of Mumbai to Vadodara, and get on to the Vadodara-Ahmedabad Expressway. From there, take SH 7/NH 947 towards Viramgam, and continue on the road to Bhuj via Dhrangadhra, Halvad, and Bhachau. The six-lane highway makes for a great drive.
[We'll assist you in all possible ways to get to Bhuj!]
Cancellation Policy
For Cancellation, If you inform us,
More than 45 days prior to departure: 30% of the total event costs would be deducted.
Between 45 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of the total event costs would be deducted.
Between 30 to 16 days prior to departure: 70% of the total event costs would be deducted.
No refund would be provided from 15 days before the event.
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