DAY 1: BHUJ

Arrival at Bhuj, which is a flourishing walled city, is the most important town in the area. The old part of this walled town is a tightly packed maze of narrow winding streets, where horse drawn tongas, go about their business and the odd camel trundles past. It is a town with some character, where you breathe the air of the past, rub shoulders with tribal people turned out in colorful traditional costumes and where friendly shopkeepers in the baza, have not learnt the art of high-pressure sales. An ancient city that reflects the very essence of the region, it is embellished with fine monuments, palaces and gardens in a windswept land. On arrival, check in to the hotel. After fresh –n up drive to Nakhatrana (Fossil park) – Mata –no – madh is an old temple believed to be 1200 years old. It is dedicated to the Mother Goddess.

The temple has many unusual features and its treatment of dimensions and of space is unique. – Lakhpat - once of flourishing port, and now deserted, reminds one that in ancient times, ships sailed to West Asia from Gujarat's west coast. Time stands still at Lakhpat, recalling to mind an era long past, through the many sites in the city, including the Sikh Gurudwara, and the 200-year tomb or dargah of Ghaus mohammed Kaba, Narayan Sarovar menas the Lake of Narayan, a name for Vishnu. There are actually five sacred lakes here. A temple complex is located on one of these. Narayan sarovar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for orthodox Hindus. The architecture is ancient and awe-inspiring. – Koteshwar & return to Bhuj. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2: BHUJ


After breakfast visit to Kera Shivtemple, Anjar (Jesal Toral Samadhi) near Gandhidam, is famous for the samadhi of Jesal Toral, the Ajaypal Temple, and the shrine of Pinjora Pir. The bungalow of James Macmurdo contains remarkable examples of the art of Kutch. 72 Jinalaya, Mandvi – Palace & Beach,in southern Kutch, is a renowned holiday center with a beach overlooking the Arabian Sea. Return to Bhuj. Balance day is at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: BHUJ


After breakfast drive to Khavda - Banni are villages set like jewels in an expanse of desert. In these villages live some of the most talented craftsmen of Kutch who practice their traditional skills, to produce artistic masterpieces.
Kalo Dungar, & Handicraft Vilages – Lodiya, Bhirandyara, etc & Return to Bhuj. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: BHUJ


After breakfast drive to Dholavira was once an important part of the Harappa Civilisation, proving that the Harappa culture extended to Gujarat. Excavations are still in progress. visit the most important archaeological site of Indus Valley Civilization. Return to Bhuj. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel

Day 5: BHUJ

After breakfast whole day free for local sight seeing & shopping, after lunch departure for Dhrang Mela, which is another location famous for its rural fair and for the handicrafts, traditional objects, hand-printed and embroidered fabric made and sold there. It is also famous for jewellery available there, participation in the Mela & & after dinner leave for return journey.