Gujarat
Gujarat
White desert, wild lions and the Somnath Jyotirlinga.
6–7 DaysBest time · November to February, for the White Rann and Rann UtsavFrom ₹29,000 per person
Why visit
The Rann of Kutch turns into a white salt desert only between November and February, which is also when the Rann Utsav tent camp at Dhordo is open. Pairing that with a jeep safari at Gir — the only place outside Africa with wild lions — and the Somnath Jyotirlinga on the way back covers desert, wildlife and pilgrimage in one trip without repeating a landscape.
- Sabarmati Ashram and a heritage walk through Ahmedabad's pols
- The White Rann at Dhordo, best at sunset
- A jeep safari for Asiatic lions at Gir National Park
- Darshan at the Somnath Jyotirlinga temple
Places covered
AhmedabadBhujDhordoGirSomnath
Suggested itinerary
- Day1
Arrive Ahmedabad
Sabarmati Ashram, then a heritage walk through the old city pols and Sidi Saiyyed's jaali screens.
- Day2
Drive to Bhuj
Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal in Bhuj, evening transfer to the Dhordo tent camp.
- Day3
Rann of Kutch
Kala Dungar viewpoint in the morning, the White Rann at sunset.
- Day4
Drive to Gir
Long transfer via Rajkot; arrive Sasan Gir by evening.
- Day5
Gir to Somnath
Morning jeep safari in Gir National Park, then drive to Somnath via Junagadh.
- Day6
Somnath and depart
Darshan at the Jyotirlinga temple and the Triveni Sangam, then transfer to Diu or Rajkot airport.
Package includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing, including one night at the Dhordo tent camp
- Daily breakfast
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- One Gir National Park jeep safari (shared jeep, subject to permit availability)
Not included
- Flights or train travel to Ahmedabad and out of Diu or Rajkot
- Gir safari permit fee and any additional safaris
- Entry tickets at Ahmedabad and Bhuj monuments
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
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