This Article contains all the information about how you can reach Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, which I did covered on one of my weekend holidays. check out how I manage to do it.
Introduction to Rann of Kutch:
Rann is basically comes from the hindi word ran which is know to be desert, the Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar desert in the Kutch district of Gujarat, It is about 7505 sq km in size and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world.
Basically the area which I went is unexplored so I will be writing info about it.
Best Time to Visit Rann of Kutch:
– October to March
-Full moon will give you a great view of Rann
-No moon will give you a great view of Stars( Milky way)
TIPS/HACKS/SUGGESTION: I bet without this you won’t Go for an Outing
How to Reach Rann of Kutch:
By Public Transport:
- Mumbai to Bhachau (3 station earlier from Bhuj): 3 trains available everyday.
- Bhachau to Chobari : Local Bus ticket Rs. 20. (30 min frequency)
- Chobari to Rann of Kucth: 15 to 17km hire a vehicle which will charge you Rs. 500 for a return journey.
By Private Vehicle:
- Mumbai – Surat – Vadodara -Ahmedabad – Bhachau – Chobari – Rann of Kutch
Things to do in Kutch at Vibe camps:
- Rann of Kutch
- Fossils mountain
- Village culture
- Traditional food
- Bird watching
- Stars gazing
- Sunrise from the lake
Food and Accommodation in Kutch:
You can stay at Vibe Camps, which is located in Chobari village in Normal tents, Luxury tents and also Traditional homes.
Traditional Food is also served by them, which is cooked traditionally.
- Normal tent : Rs 1000 per person (includes 1 breakfast, 1 Dinner, Campfire at night, Guide Charges)
- Canvas tent : Rs 2000 per person (includes 1 breakfast, 1 Dinner, Campfire at night, Guide Charges)
Abhay Gupta (He is the Owner of the site): 09033038810
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My Experience with Tips in Kutch:
– I visited the Rann of Kutch first and stayed at Vibe camps left next day to Bhuj and covered places their( info given below about places to visit in bhuj).
– Yes you can visit this places in two days
– If you visit through Bhuj – Hodka – Dhordo – Rann of Kutch, you need to take BSF permission costs Rs. 100
Places to see in Bhuj:
- Bhuj Museum (walk able distance from Bhuj bus stop)
- Prag Mahal (walk able from museum)
- Aina Mahal ( beside prag mahal)
- Rest places (refer the below image)
You can prefer To Rent your own vehicle to visit > Cars
The whole Travel was covered on Saturday and Sunday (leaving from Mumbai on Friday evening). Contact me.
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Thank you so much for update. I was waiting for this.
Welcome jyoti.
Hi gautam, great post. Is this doable alone?
I havent planned much yet and looking to leave tomorrow evening at 9.30pm by bus from vadodara looking to get to bhuj for 8am.
I have travelled in SE Asia and wonder if it will be as easy ??
Yes. I have done coming from Mumbai. So from vadodara it would be much easy to do.
were you camped actually in the white desert? Is there any way to go and camp at the white desert solo?
I camped at vibe camps which is in chobari village. Its not allowed to camp in the white desert as per my knowledge.
Hi gautam is this place feasible for family visit?
Yes Sheetal. absolutely!!!
Hey Gautam,
Great post, quite helpful for planning our trip. I have two more questions. Is it possible to reach Chobari from Bhuj (our bus will drop us in Bhuj) via public transport (bus)?
And if yes, can we get rental bikes in chobari to travel around (dholavira)?
Hey Gautam,
Same as Shubham, how do I get to Chobari from Bhuj? (I’m travelling by myself).
You can go by hopping from Bachao station