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Nakhatrana - Mandvi Experiential Break(4 Nights)

Rajkot, Nakhatrana, Mandvi, Rajkot

for Off-Beat Traveller, Experiential Traveller

Holiday Overview

Narayan Sarovar (Photo Courtesy: Chandra)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
Pond near Mandvi (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
Vijay Vilas Palace (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
72 Jinalaya (Nivalink Trip Dated - 18 February 2014)
Spectacular Sunrise at Fulay near Nakhatrana
Banni Grassland
Volcanic Rock Formation near Nakhatrana
Striolated Bunting
Nirona Rogan Painting Artisan Family
Kutch Fossil Museum

Nakhatrana - Mandvi Experiential Break is an experiential getaway for Nakhatrana and Mandvi that allows guests to explore Craft villages, tribal heritage, bird watching, desert and beachside character of the area.

Route

Nakhatrana(2) - Mandvi(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot. Travel to Nakhatrana.
  • Day-2 Escorted Bird Watching Safari
  • Day-3 Escorted Tribal and Cultural Visits. Travel to Mandvi.
  • Day-4 In and around Mandvi
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Mandvi - Mandvi Beach (2.00 kms), 72 Jinalaya (11.00 kms)

Nakhatrana - Mata No Madh - Ashapura Temple (50.00 kms), Mandvi Beach (70.00 kms), 72 Jinalaya (82.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Rajkot Departure - Rajkot
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests looking to explore craft villages further may stay for additional night at Nakhatrana.

Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Mandvi -80 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Mandvi to Rajkot -278 kms (4.5 hrs)
Route

Rajkot - Nakhatrana(2) - Mandvi(2) - Rajkot

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot. Travel to Nakhatrana. Arrive at Rajkot and Travel to Nakhatrana (285 kms - 4.5 hrs). Afternoon visit to Dhordo (106 kms - 2 hours) for White Desert and craft villages around the area or visit Mata no Madh, Ashapura Temple (45 kms - 1 hour).

Day-2 Escorted Bird Watching Safari Escorted Bird watching & Wildlife Safaris to Chari Lake, Naliya Bustard Sanctuary (Famous for the Great Indian Bustard) and areas of Greater Rann of Kutch. Return back by late evening.

Day-3 Escorted Tribal and Cultural Visits. Travel to Mandvi. Undertake escorted Tribal & Cultural Visits to Banni & other Kutch areas. Post Travel to Mandvi. Mandvi Beach (66 kms from Nakhatrana - 1.5 hr) is one of the finest stretch of idyllic beach in India, recommended for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Guests may opt for a long walk on the beach in the evening

Day-4 In and around Mandvi  Guests have option to enjoy beachside character of the area. Those looking beyond the beaches have options such as Bird Watching in the Mandvi Palace Estate, Visit The Lost City at Nani Rayan (2300 yr old city)-An excavation site, 72 Jain Temple Complex,· Shipyard at Mandvi Port , Wandh Village – Traditional Kutchi Handicraft etc

Day-5 Departure Proceed for the onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Mandvi :

  • Mandvi Beach - The Private beach of the Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi Beach is maintained by the tourism department and is one of the most pristine and idyllic beaches in India. It has been the location for many film shootings.

  • 72 Jinalaya - 72 Jinalaya is a Jain Pilgrimage at 11 kms from Mandvi and 51 kms from Bhuj and is home to 72 Deris of Lord Mahavir. It is situated on the Mundra-Mandvi Road spread over 80 acre of area.

Nakhatrana :

  • Mata No Madh - Ashapura Temple - Mata no Madh is name of the place, where the famous temple of Ashapura Mata, the head deity of Kutch stands at 95 km from Bhuj. The temple was built in 14th century and now considered a must visit for any one hailing from Kutch. Mata no Madh is also visited enroute Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar temple and visited alongwith Lakhpat in a day excursion ex-Bhuj.

  • Mandvi Beach - The Private beach of the Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi Beach is maintained by the tourism department and is one of the most pristine and idyllic beaches in India. It has been the location for many film shootings.

  • 72 Jinalaya - 72 Jinalaya is a Jain Pilgrimage at 11 kms from Mandvi and 51 kms from Bhuj and is home to 72 Deris of Lord Mahavir. It is situated on the Mundra-Mandvi Road spread over 80 acre of area.

Destination Overview

Rajkot - Rajkot, the commercial capital of region of Saurashtra region in North West Gujarat. Rajkot is a popular arrival point for guests looking to visit Pilgrim centre of Junagadh and Sasan Gir (Asiatic Lions, Bird watching and Crocodiles).

Nakhatrana - Nakhatrana lies 50 kms North of Bhuj and is central to Pilgrimage, bird watching and craft centres of Bhuj. Nakhatrana is base point to visit Banni Grasslands, Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve and prime bird watching areas of Greater Rann of Kutch.

Mandvi - Mandvi is just a "beach and nothing else" kind of a place. It is very peaceful and serene. It has attracted Painters, Bookwriters and guests looking to simply relax.

Access
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Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Mandvi -80 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Mandvi to Rajkot -278 kms (4.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Mandvi -80 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Mandvi to Rajkot -278 kms (4.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Oct - March is the best season to stay in Nakhatrana. It is the recommended season for Migratoy Bird watching as well.

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