Gujarat Kite and Desert Festival

6 Nights | 7 Days 6 Nights | 7 Days

Gujarat Kite and Desert Festival Tour Detail Itinerary

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Ahmedabad – Dhordo – Bhuj – Ahmedabad
Day 1 – Welcome to Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad welcomes you with our team member greeting you when you exit the airport or the station.

Kites and more kites await you, so once you are checked in and freshened up, you will be taken to visit the Kite Museum, and it is the first of its kind in India while being the second of its kind in the world. Bhanubhai Shah collected kites from the age of 21 years, his collection expanded through the years and finally in 1986, his collection was turned into a museum.

After that soaring experience, you will be taken to the city museum, which covers various cross-cultural identities of Ahmedabad and Gandhi’s association with the city. Post these enlightening trips, you will visit the International Kite Festival. It was initiated in 1989 with the aim of making the popular kite flying internationally popular. At the festival, you can fly kites with experienced and novice kite fliers. The different types of kites on display are fascinating. As spectators only, the energy buzzing through the crowds is very contagious.
Day 2 – Uttarayan in Ahmedabad
Post breakfast, you will set off to explore the old world charm behind the Uttarayan or the kite flying festival. Many northern states celebrate this festival with much fervor, however Gujarat’s charm is unique in itself.

You will visit the old city area of Ahmedabad and as you go along you will see shops buzzing with energy as people flock them to pick kites of different sizes and colours. People compete on roof tops, young and old, cheers of ‘Kai Po Che’ reverberate through the air. You will be taken to a local home to join the members and experience the buzz, participate in the festivity and savour the goodies specially prepared for it, be it the ‘Til Laddoo’, ‘Surati Jamun’ or “Undhyu’.

After the sunset, you will be taken to experience the night food market which is organized for this festivity and stays on till late hours of the night. You can sample the different types of food from the various stalls.

Once you have satiated your taste buds, you can head back to the hotel for a restful night.
Day 3 – Dhordo – the captivating White Desert
(Road trip of 400 km, covered in 7 hours)

After breakfast, you depart for Dhordo

12.30 pm – You will be welcomed to Dhordo and checked in

12.30 – 14.00 – Lunch will await you in the dining area.

14.00 – 16.30 – You will head out to explore the local market and the activities

16.30 – 17.00 – Evening Hi Tea would be served

17.00 – 19.30 – Visit the gorgeous White Desert

20.00 – 21.30 – Dinner awaits you in the dining area.

21.00 – 22.00 – Cultural Activities await you at the White Rann Resort
Day 4 – Dhordo – the captivating White Desert
Your schedule for the day –

07.30 – 09.00 – Breakfast awaits you in the dining area.

09.30 - 12.30 – You can explore the activities at the resort.

12.30 – 14.00 – Lunch will await you in the dining area.

14.00 – 20.00 – Tour to Kalo Dungar

20.00 – 21.30 – Dinner will be served in the dining area.

21.00 – 22.00 – Cultural Activities at the White Rann Resort
Day 5 – On to Bhuj
(Road trip of 90 km, covered in 2 hours)

07.30 – 09.00 – Breakfast will be served in the dining area

09.30 – You will be checked out and heading for Bhuj. En route you will be taken for a tour, with our compliments, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, and Swaminarayan. With a night in Bhuj.
Day 6 – Bid Bhuj farewell, onto Ahmedabad to head back
(Road trip of 330 km, covered in 5 hours)

After breakfast, you will bid farewell to beautiful Bhuj and leave for Ahmedabad. The road trip of 330 km long, which would be covered in 5 hours. You will be dropped at your point of disembarkation.

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