Rannotsav with Dholavira

Indus Valley Civilisation(IVC) is also well known by the name Sindhu / Harappa / Saraswati or Sindhu-Saraswati Civilization. In the state of Gujrat, amidst the desert of Kutch, there lived thousands of people 4500 years ago. They developed an extremely sophisticated settlement at a place that we call today, Dholavira.
Apart from acclaimed sites of IVC like Harappa and Mohenjodara, the town of Dholavira offers a plethora of insights on IVC. It would not be an exaggeration to say that ‘to understand the IVC, visit Dholavira’.
Dholavira has been inscribed in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2021.
Apart from Dholavira, Gujarat has plenty of magnificent sights to visit. We would be visiting a few of them.
So , come…Let’s explore this astounding heritage of India.

Day 1

Upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport in the morning, drive straight to the Bhuj . Reach Bhuj by afternoon. Check into your accommodation and unwind. The evening can be spent pleasantly in Bhuj with local sightseeing
Stay in Bhuj

Ahmedabad - Bhuj Distance : 330 km.

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Bhuj local sightseeing

Day 2

Today, after a relaxing morning, we will travel to Rannotsav's Tent City of Dhordo. On the way, we'll stop in Nirona, a town famous for its traditional Rogan art. Arrive in Tent City by midday. After a delicious lunch, relax in one of the AC tents and spend the evening experiencing Kutch tradition, a local festival, the Sunset Market, and a camel ride in the Kutch desert.
Stay at Dhordo Tent City

Bhuj - Dhordo Distance : 80Km

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Nirona - Rogan art Village
Ranotsav at Dhordo

Day 3

Today, Drive to Dholavira through the road of heaven. A road that cuts through the stunning white Rann of Kutch.
En route, halt at Kalo Dungar, Kutch's tallest cliff, from which you may enjoy a breathtakingly panoramic view of Rann of Kutch.
Upon arrival at Dholavira, settle into one of the resort's cozy Bhungas (traditional huts) and unwind. We will have a tour of the village in the evening and get to know the art and artisans through hands-on experience.
Stay at Dholavira.

Dhordo - Dholavira Distance : 85 Km

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Kalo Dungar
Dholavira Village Tour

Day 4

After breakfast, get ready to time travel 4500 years back. Visit Dholavira Archaeological park and explore this site.
Post lunch, visit the wood fossil park dated to Jurassic period and enjoy the sunset at the tranquil sunset point later.
Return to the resort by evening and relax
Stay at Dholavira

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Dholavira Archaeological Park
Fossil Park
Sunset at beach point

Day 5

After a filling breakfast, head to the next destination, Patan. Check into the hotel and freshen up.
Following lunch, we will visit the famed, stately Rani ki Vav, which is also a World Heritage Site. With our mentor, we will explore the amazing sculptures and comprehend the symbolism of such magnificent work.
We will also explore the historic hand weaving process of Patola sarees, which originated in Patan.
Return to the hotel in the evening and unwind.
Stay in Patan.

Dholavira-Patan Distance: 250 Km

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Visit Rani Ki Vav
Visit Patola Silk Museum.

Day 6

Prepare to explore more of this state. Depart for Ahmedabad, a heritage city. En route, halt by the Sun Temple in Modhera. Another intricate monument constructed a thousand years ago. Discover the true meaning of the temple. Later, travel to Ahmedabad
Explore another magnificent stepwell on the route known as the Adalaj Stepwell.br> Check into your accommodation upon arrival and unwind. Spend an evening at leisure.

Patan - Ahmedabad Distance : 125 Km

Meals : B + L + D

Highlights

Visit Modhera Sun Temple
Visit Adalaj ni Vav

Day 7

Our tour is coming to an end, and it's time to go home. But we're not finished. Let us have a look at another Indus site - Lothal. We'll head to Lothal after breakfast. It is the world's first ancient port site to be uncovered. Aside from that, it has a lovely museum that displays some of the most exquisite antiquities from its 4000 year old history.
Following lunch, we will travel to the airport/train station and return home with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Meals : B + L

Highlights

Visit Lothal Archaeological Park
Lothal Museum

Local Transport by 2 x 2 AC coach(Depends on group size, seating capacity will be variable)
AC Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing.
All meals. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea- set menu)
Entrance fees of all sightseeing
1-liter water bottle per person per day
Expert Fees
Tent City activities of Rannotsav

Transport upto and from Ahmedabad
GST & Any implementation of new taxes by the government.
Cost of insurance
Cost of Pre/Post tour accommodation
Any extra expenses such that porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu.
Any extra expenses incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization of an individual.
Anything specifically not mentioned in the inclusions.

If any sightseeing mentioned is not done due to any unforeseen circumstances then an alternate sightseeing will be done.
A traveler may please note that for domestic and international flights, the baggage allowance will be as per respective airline’s baggage policy and weight regulations. Travelers are requested to carry their luggage in accordance with the regulated baggage allowance. Excess baggage will be chargeable and the same is not included in the tour cost. It has to be borne by the traveler.
Air tickets issued at special rates are normally NON REFUNDABLE and traveler will need to bear the cancellation charges. If a traveler needs an air booking with the refundable option then he/she will need to bear extra fare specified by airline operator.

Tour Cost	Payment
Below package cost ₹ 20, 000 per person	Full payment at the time of booking
Above package cost ₹ 20,000 per person
At the time of booking	40% of the package cost
30 days prior to departure	Remaining 60 % amount

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In case of payment made by cheque, a booking confirmation will be given subject to cheque clearance.

Cancellation received no. of days prior to departure	Cancellation charges applicable per person
0-10	100%
10-20	50 %
20-30	30 %
30 and above	10%

For cancellation procedure, a traveler will need to give an application in writing along with an original receipt of booking.
Please note that if air ticket booking is done with NON-REFUNDABLE airfare then cancellation charges to be borne by the customer and the remaining amount will be refunded as per above cancellation policy.

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