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Starting From Rs. 13702.5 (Per Person twin sharing) PACKAGE NAME : Rann Utsav package 2020-2021 PRICE INCLUDE Hotel,All Meals,Train Station Transfers,Activity,Sightseeing Day : 1 DAY 1 Check-in time: 12:30 PM Transfers from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo on fixed timings: 08:15 AM From Railway Station, Bhuj and Airport, Bhuj 10:00 AM From Railway Station, Bhuj 02:30 PM From Railway Station, Bhuj 03:30 PM From Airport, Bhuj No complimentary transfers will be available after the above mentioned timings. Individual transfer is available on request (chargeable). Allotment of tent to guests arriving before check-in time, will be subject to availability. Distance from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo is approx. 85 km, which takes about 1 hr 45 min. Complimentary refreshment will be served en route Dhordo in the bus. Arrival at Tent City, Dhordo from Bhuj 10:00 AM Onwards 12:30 PM Onwards Welcome & Check–in 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Lunch at respective Dining Area 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM Enjoy in-house activities 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM High Tea 05:00 PM to 05:30 PM Transfer to The White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Bus/Camel cart/both. 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM Return transfer to Tent City, Dhordo 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective Dining Area 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity Area HOTEL TENT CITY - RANN USTAV SIGHTSEEING CULTURE OF KUTCH, PICK AND DROP FROM BHUJ RAILWAYS STATION OR AIRPORT, pick up from Bhuj railway station or Air port, WHITE RANN VISIT TO SEE SUNSET Day : 2 DAY 2 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area 08:30 AM onwards Complimentary tour to Mandvi Kutch Mandvi is an important beach famous among travellers for peace and solitude. Mandvi has beautiful white sand, serene locales and enchanting sunset views. Dist. from Tent City is approx. 140 kms one way. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Visit Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 4th October 1857 in the Mandvi Town of Kutch District of Gujarat. He was one of the foremost freedom fighters in the history of freedom movement of India. The memorial’s objective is to pay tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma and educate the young generation about the Indians who sacrificed everything for the nation. 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Visit Vijay Vilas Palace The great palace of Mandvi was built in 1929 by his highness Maharao Vijay Singhji, the Maharaja of Kutch, as a summer resort. This palace has a domed terrace that gives a panoramic view of the sea. It has interiors made like offices where the king used to work. 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM Lunch 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM Enjoy leisure at Private Beach This beach is regarded as one of the finest beaches on Gujarat shoreline. A great family spot to spend a quality time where you can swim and enjoy a nice view of the coastline. 05:30 PM onwards Return transfer to Tent City, Dhordo 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective Dining Area HOTEL TENT CITY - RANN USTAV SIGHTSEEING Mandavi Beach, Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial, Vijay Vilas Palace Day : 3 DAY 3 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM Morning Tea 06:30 AM to 07:00 AM Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise 07:30 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Enjoy in-house activities 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Lunch at respective Dining Area 03:00 PM to 07:30 PM Complimentary tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) - the highest point in Kutch. On the route visit to Handicraft Village 'Gandhi nu Gaam'. Tea/Coffee shall be provided at Kala Dungar. Complimentary Refreshment will be served. 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner at respective Dining Area. 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities @ Cultural Activity Area. HOTEL TENT CITY - RANN USTAV SIGHTSEEING SUNRISE POINT AT WHITE RANN, KALA DUNGAR(BLACK HILL), GANDHI NU GAM, CULTURE OF KUTCH ENTERTAINMENT EVENING TIME Day : 4 DAY 4 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM Morning Tea 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area 09:30 AM Check-out from Tent City. 11:30 AM to 02:00 PM Complimentary sightseeing – Places of interest in Bhuj Shri Swaminarayan (Approx. time 20 min) Temple Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently. Kutch Museum (Approx. time 30 min) A visit to the Kutch Museum, to learn about the history of tribal and folk tradition of the district, will help you get to know about present-day people and their lives. Remember that visiting a museum is a great way to learn about history. (Kutch museum remains closed on Wednesday). Bhujodi (Approx. time 40 minutes) Handicraft village: Hiralaxmi Craft Park – a vision to preserve, restore and promote the art and craft of Kutch and make them accessible to the public. The handicraft village is where live artisans can be seen working. The cost of entry (if any) will be borne by the guest. In case guests have to reach Railway Station / Airport / Bus Stand earlier for their onward journey, they will have to arrange it on their own. Timings of any such departure should be notified at the reception at the time of check-in. SIGHTSEEING CHECK OUT FROM TENT CITY, BHUJ CITY TOUR, SWAMINARAYAN TEMPLE VISIT, KUTCH MUSEUM, BHUJODI (HANDCARFT VILLAGE), DROP AT RAILWAYS STATION OR AIRPORT AS PER SCHEDULE INCLUSIONS Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary Meals as per hotel plan All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes EXCLUSIONS GST if not mentioned in the rates All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions. Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control. Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary TERMS AND CONDITIONS In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges. Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited. In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time. We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand. The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment. The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first). CANCELLATION POLICY If you Cancel your Holiday 30 days before date of departure : 100% of total cost TRAVEL BASICS Here is a must take list that you should carry while traveling: ID Proof any Passport v(For International Travel) Water Bottle with a Filtering System Daily Medications Phone Chargers Camera ID Proof Toilet Papers Walking Shoes Ear Phones Cap Power bank Sun Screen Lotion Wipes Ladies basics Mosquito Creame/bands/net depending upon your itinerary. Booking Terms 50 advance to be paid at the time of booking. Air fair is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking. 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date. 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 7 days of departure date. In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies Why Use Us We are a Shree Vishal Travels which specializes in the personalized travel experiences . We have travelled the length and breadth of these regions repeatedly, just to ensure that our clients are visiting the right places at the right time on the right days, eating hygienic & tasty food, staying at the best properties which are cheap and fantastic as well. We have every answer to your query pertaining to the destinations. 2020 © http://www.shreevishaltravels.com/ Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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