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Kutch

A six day journey into another world.

 
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Kutch India India private tour, personal tour
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This five nights and six days exhilarating tour of Kutch, the second largest district of India, after Leh, will sweep the traveller into another world, through the ancient and historical places, pristine and private beaches, salt plains arguably comparable to those of Bolivia, the sea fortress and deserted town of Lakhpat in the creek close to Pakistan, Chari Dhandh the 30 sq. Km. shallow lake for migratory birds, the 17th century Thaan monastery, the famous Black Hills of Kutch along the tropic of Cancer, various enchanting and romantic Palaces, the museums, the royal cenotaphs, lakes, authentic Kutchi handicrafts directly from the artisans in their villages and much much more.

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  Itinerary:
Day 1 - PM: Arrive from Mumbai and you are received at any Airport in Kutch

Bhuj sight seeing (Picture # 1 & 2) and special permissions from the Police Department to visit the forward areas.

Day 2 - AM: Bhuj sight seeing and PM: Transfer to Mandvi - Palace and Private Beach (Picture # 3 & 4).

Day 3 - AM: Visit to Kutchi Handicraft villages and PM: The Salt Plains of the Greater Rann of Kutch; Sunset at Kalo Dungar the second highest hill in Kutch (Picture # 5 & 6).

Day 4 - AM: Visit to Chari Dhandh a 30 sq. km. shallow lake home for hundreds of migratory birds and PM: Thaan Monastery and Dhinodhar the highest hill in Kutch (Picture # 7 & 8). Return through Bhadli village for Kutchi tie and dye works.

Day 5 - AM: Visit to Lakpat the sea fortress (Picture # 9) and PM: return through Koteshwar.

Day 6 - AM Maharao of Kutch's private forest reserve and lake Pragsar home to hundreds of crocodiles and PM: Return flight to Mumbai from any Airport in Kutch
  Where and When:
Meet up location: The Bhuj Airport, Bhuj - Kutch or the Kandla Airport, Gandhidham - Kutch
End location: The Bhuj Airport, Bhuj - Kutch or the Kandla Airport, Gandhidham - Kutch
Duration: 6 days
Six days and five nights.
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TOUR PRICE:  (duration 6 days)
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  Estimated Local Cash Needed:
7000 INR - It is roughly estimated that the room tariff, car rental and the food & beverage expenses for two persons per day would be up to INR 7000/-. In Kutch one has to travel an average 200kms per day. Actual requirements would vary as per the tour elements chosen. Please message through toursbylocals to plan each element of the tour and its actual cost at that time.
  What's Included:
I will personally receive you at the Airport and escort you throughout the tour and leave you back at the Airport.

Entrance fees, etc has been recorded earlier as not to exceed INR 500 / US $ 10 per person for the whole tour.
  What's Extra:
Transportation cost in comfortable SUVs with seat belts would approximately be up to INR 3000 per day.

Devpur Homestay (Picture # 10) offers large Heritage rooms and Breakfast for INR 3000 on double occupancy all inclusive.

Kutchi handicraft is renowned the world over so please plan your budget for shopping accordingly.
  Details:
Tour #: 2053
Tour Type: Cultural, Shore Excursion, Youth and Family
Transportation Method: Kutch is one of the largest districts in India with a span of 350 kms breadth wise and 150 kms length wise. One has to travel an average distance of about 200 kms per day. SUVs are best suited for transportation.
Activity Level: Light
Friendly: No.
Kid Friendly: Yes.
Language(s): Hindi (fluent), English (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 5
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Tour in Bhuj, India:
"Krutarth was a gracious and helpful host. We stayed at his homestay - a beautiful old fort that had been converted. Bot,..." [more]
Viraj Desai - Dec, 2011   [view guide page]
Tour in Bhuj, India:
"The guide, Mr.Krutarthsinh and his wife, played excellent hosts, when I stayed in their homestay at, Devpur. The guide ,..." [more]
Sridharan Raman - Dec, 2011   [view guide page]
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