Trikon #3775 Little Rann Of Kutch Tour

Event Tag: Trikon #3775
Event Name: Little Rann Of Kutch
Event Date: 11th – 15th November 2022
Event Place: Ahmedabad
Price: Rs 9.499/- Per Person
Grade: Easy
Type: Backpacking Tour

Overview
Located north west of Ahmedabad and not to be confused with the White Desert or the Rann of Kutch, “Little Rann of Kutch” or simply known as “LRK” can be called as the little brother of the Rann of Kutch. Covering almost 5000 sq kms of area, LRK is a salt marsh and is also a home to the Indian Wild Ass (khur). The Indian wild ass sanctuary or simply known as the IWAS is located inside the Little ran of Kutch.

A stepwell is called as a “Vav” in local Gujarati language. “Adalaj ki Vav” or “Rudadevi Stepwell” is a stepwell located in the village of Adalaj, close to Gandhinagar city. It is considered as a fine example of Indian architectural work. It was built in 1498 in the memory of King Rana Veer Singh by his wife, Queen Rudadevi.

Shankheshwar is a town in the Patan district of Gujarat state. It is an important place of pilgrimage for the followers of Jainism. The current temple of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan dates to 1811. In terms of importance, the Shankeshwar tirth ranks next only to Palitana (Gujarat) according to the Jain religion.

Varnindra Dham is beautiful temple located at Patadi in Surendranagar district of Gujarat and is dedicated to Swaminarayan Bhagwan. It is at times also referred to as the mini Poicha because of its similarity to the Neelkanth Dham Swaminarayan temple at Poicha. The main attraction at this sprawling temple is the Pradarshani or the Exhibition.

Highlights:
Witness the sprawling Little Rann of Kutch and its vast geological diversity
Interact with the local salt making community
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Witness migratory birds in the Rann
The stepwell of Adalaj ki Vav
Bonfire session at resort
Over 200 years old Jain temple at Shankeshwar
Fun activities at Varnindra Dham, Patadi
Local cuisine at Ahmedabad

Day 1: Friday – Meet Trikon Team at Bandra Station at 23:30 hrs
Our train for Ahmedabad departs at 23:55 hrs.

Sleep tight as we have a long schedule ahead of us on the next day.

Day 2: Saturday – Adalaj ki Vav & Little Rann of Kutch
Reach Ahmedabad at 07:15 hrs in the morning. Freshen up quickly in the train itself so that we can save time and head outside to catch some delicious local breakfast like Jalebi, Khaman & more. Once we are done with the breakfast, head towards our first destination that is Adalaj ki Vav or Adalaj stepwell. Immerse yourself in this beautiful location as you click numerous selfies and make many reels for Instagram.

After this we head towards LRK or Little Rann of Kutch and check in to our resort. Rooms will be allocated to you by our tour leader. Freshen up, and head to the cosy and house restaurant to have a nice and sumptuous meal. Once you are done with your meals you can either choose to explore the vast outdoor areas of the resort or maybe take a dip in the resort swimming pool.

In evening at 16:00 hrs we head for the most awaited attraction of the trip that is the Little Rann of Kutch. We will take a nice and long safari which takes across the length and breadth of LRK. It is a great chance to spot migratory birds such as sarus crane, ducks, dalmatian pelican and flamingoes along with other wild mammals like the wild ass, Indian wolf, desert fox and nilgai residing inside the LRK. Our local guide will also share valuable information about salt panning which is a very crucial activity in the LRK. Also click some lovely photos of the sunset inside the Rann.

After completing the safari and clicking tons of photos head back towards the resort where yummy buffet dinner awaits us. After filling our tummies, either choose to catch up on some memories of the day over a bon fire or retire into your cosy beds.

Day 3: Sunday – Shankeshwar & Varnindra Dham
Wake up early to catch some gorgeous sunrise. Today is a day where we soak into some Indian culture.

Freshen up, have a hearty breakfast and checkout from the hotel. We now proceed towards a couple decades old and a very important pilgrimage place for the Jains at Shankeshwar. The original temple of Parshvanath Bhagwan was constructd in the year 1098. After multiple destructions the current temple keeps standing from the year 1811. After paying homage to the God and taking blessings we head towards Varnindra Dham. Lunch will be taken on the way.

Varnindra Dham is a temple complex dedicated to Swaminarayan Bhagwan. Apart from the main temple and the statue there are a lot of other attractions inside the temple complex like the museum, train ride, boating and other amusment park activities. In the evening the the area lightens up to decorative lighting.

At 19:00 hrs head towards Ahmedabad railway station. Reach station, eat something at the multiple cafes available there and catch return journey towards Mumbai

Day 4: Monday
Reach Mumbai (Dadar Station) by 07:15 hrs as the trip concludes with happy memories.

Inclusions:
Mumbai to Ahmedabad & return by non AC sleeper class train
Private internal transport (air conditioned)
Air conditioned accommodation on triple sharing basis in resort near Little Rann of Kutch
Veg/Non Veg meals as mentioned (Day 1 breakfast, lunch, evening tea & dinner) (Day 2 breakfast, lunch & evening tea)
One guided safari at Little Rann of Kutch
Forest entry charges at Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Museum charges at Varnindra Dham
Entry charges at Adalaj ki Vav
Parking, permit and toll charges
Trikon expertise charges
5% GST

Exclusions:
Any meals other than mentioned
Bottled water, Soft drinks, etc
Camera charges at all sightseeing places
Any miscellaneous expenditure incurred during the tour
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Things To Carry
ID card hard copy (Aadhar or driving license)
Water bottle
A lightweight luggage and a small day pack to carry water and snacks
Good pair of footwear
Cap, sunglasses and scarf
Camera & Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste and hand sanitizer
Any medicines that you consume normally, post consulting a doctor
Mosquito repellent
Snacks & biscuits to munch on
ORS or Glucon D

Please Note:

· All passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic Passengers are allowed to enter/ board the train.
· All passengers shall be provided with hand sanitizer at entry and exit points at station and in coaches.
· All passengers shall be wearing face covers/ masks at entry and during travel. vi. During boarding and travel, all passengers will have to observe social distancing.
· Download Aarogya Setu App on your mobile phone, before commencing Rail journey.

Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Anybody found consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.

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