7-Day Kutch Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
   45 minutes (22.5 km) from Bhuj

   Explore the desert oasis in the morning and spot wildlife like flamingos, wild ass, and chinkara. Visit the handmade craft villages of Kutch in the afternoon. Enjoy the sunset at Indian Border in the evening.

2. Day 2: Great Rann of Kutch
   1 hour 15 minutes (78.3 km) from Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

   Watch the sunrise over the white salt desert and walk on the moon-like surface. Visit Kala Dungar (Black Hill) in the afternoon and experience the panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch. Enjoy the cultural program and handicraft shopping in Dhordo village in the evening.

3. Day 3: Lakhpat Fort and Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary
   2 hours 45 minutes (200.5 km) from Great Rann of Kutch

   Visit the historical Lakhpat Fort in the morning and explore the ancient buildings. Drive to Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary in the afternoon and spot wildlife like Indian wolf, desert cat, and Indian fox. Enjoy the sunset at Narayan Sarovar Lake in the evening.

4. Day 4: Mandvi Beach and Vijay Vilas Palace
   1 hour 45 minutes (70.9 km) from Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary

   Relax on the beautiful Mandvi beach in the morning and enjoy water activities. Visit Vijay Vilas Palace, the summer retreat of the royal family, in the afternoon. Enjoy the sunset at Wind Farm Beach in the evening.

5. Day 5: Kutch Fossil Park and Bhujodi Handicraft Village
   1 hour 30 minutes (107.5 km) from Mandvi Beach

   Explore the Kutch Fossil Park in the morning and see the fossils of prehistoric animals. Visit the Bhujodi handicraft village in the afternoon and shop for handloom and handicrafts. Enjoy the sunset at Hamirsar Lake in the evening.

6. Day 6: Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal
   30 minutes (19.8 km) from Kutch Fossil Park

   Visit the historical Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal in the morning. Explore the Kutch Museum in the afternoon and learn about the history and culture of Kutch. Enjoy the sunset at Bhujia Fort in the evening.

7. Day 7: Banni Grasslands and Chhari Dhand
   2 hours 30 minutes (138.8 km) from Prag Mahal

   Visit the Banni grasslands in the morning and see the traditional lifestyle of the locals. Visit the Chhari Dhand, a seasonal salt marsh, in the afternoon and spot migratory birds like flamingos and pelicans. Enjoy the sunset at Rann Riders Resort in the evening.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, Shipbuilding Yard, and Dholavira Archaeological site. Take a side trip to Mandvi Port and Nirona Village. You can maximize your fun by taking a camel ride, hot air balloon ride or paramotoring in the Great Rann of Kutch.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kutch Museum (1 hour, ₹20)
• Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal (2 hours, ₹50)
• Vijay Vilas Palace (2 hours, ₹30)
• Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, ₹100)
• Great Rann of Kutch (3 hours, ₹100)
• Lakhpat Fort (2 hours, ₹20)
• Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary (4 hours, ₹50)
• Mandvi Beach (3 hours, ₹50)
• Banni Grasslands (4 hours, ₹50)
• Chhari Dhand (2 hours, ₹20)
• Total Estimated Costs (21 hours, ₹490)

To check hotel and flight prices, click here.