Arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad). Meet your private transfer and check into the hotel. Evening welcome briefing with the tour leader followed by a relaxed tasting of authentic Gujarati snacks at a recommended local eatery. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Travel to Bhuj (by morning flight or private drive). On arrival, check into your hotel and refresh. Afternoon visit to Bhuj Market for an orientation to Kutchi crafts, textiles, and spices. Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring local specialties like Kutchi Dabeli and undhiyu. If you arrive by flight, luggage allowances and local transfers are timed for convenience.

Explore Aina Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and the adjacent Prag Mahal palace with its Italianate architecture. Spend time at the Kutch Museum to understand the region’s archaeological and cultural history. Evening leisure with optional visit to local handicraft stalls. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for palace courtyards.

Morning visit to Bhujodi for a guided weaving workshop with master weavers — learn basic techniques and create a small souvenir. After lunch, drive to Nirona Village to witness Rogan art, copperware and lacquerware demonstrations; participate in a short hands-on session. The day ends with a visit to local homes for insight into traditional dyeing and embroidery. All workshops are family-friendly.

Spend the day in a traditional Kutchi village (e.g., Hodka). Meet artisans, watch block-printing and embroidery, and join a home-hosted Kutchi cooking class where you prepare regional dishes. Evening folk performance with local musicians and dancers. This is a great day for families — children can join simple craft activities.

Drive across dramatic landscapes to Dhordo, the gateway to the White Rann of Kutch. Check into a desert tent camp. In the late afternoon, head out for the iconic sunset at the White Rann followed by a welcome cultural program at the camp (folk music, local snacks). Desert camps are semi-luxury; pack warm layers for the evening.

Early morning excursion to witness the magical sunrise over the White Rann. After breakfast, enjoy a guided salt-desert walk and photography session. Return to camp for a relaxed artisan workshop—bandhani/embroidery demonstration and an opportunity to purchase direct-from-artisan pieces at the Tent Bazaar. Afternoon at leisure or optional jeep safari to nearby viewpoints.

Drive to Mandvi, a charming coastal town. Visit the ornate Vijay Vilas Palace, explore the historic Mandvi Shipbuilding Yard, and spend late afternoon on Mandvi Beach. Enjoy fresh seafood (or local vegetarian alternatives) and a beachside sunset. Suitable for families seeking relaxed beach time after the desert experience.

After breakfast, transfer back to Ahmedabad for your onward flight or train. If time permits, quick stops en route for last-minute shopping or photographs. Tour concludes upon arrival at Ahmedabad Airport/rail station. Do confirm departure time with your tour leader the evening before.