You visit different faliyas or families to see their nicely decorated and painted mud houses, learn about their livelihoods and customs and admire their fine embroideries and leather works which you can also buy directly from them. 

You are also taken to a virda or well where you learn about the ancient process of water harvesting in the Banni dry-lands and to Sarguvaro Dhand, a flat and dry extension of land similar to the Great Rann of Kachchh, to enjoy the particular landscape. Return to the resort. 

Bird watching (half a day)

Pick up at the resort and head out by jeep to the wetlands of Chhari Dhand, where you spend the morning with a naturalist guide observing the great variety of resident and migratory birds found in this area, including the Raptor, Common Crane, and Grey Hypocolius among others. Return to the resort. 

Discover the Jat communities (half a day) 

Pick up at the resort and head out by jeep to visit several Jat communities which are of great interest and off the beaten track. The villages are not easily approachable, so be prepared for a tough ride through an impressive Rann-like landscape. Return to the resort. 

Nirona and Than Monastery (half a day) 
Pick up at the resort and head out by car to Nirona to visit several artisans and admire their unique crafts: Roghan painting on cloth, copper bell making, lacquer work on wood and woollen shawl weaving. Then we visit the Than monastery and nearby temple set amongst green hills, to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and refined architecture. Return to the resort.

Creative Kachchh! - North (half a day)*
Pick up at the resort and head out by car to visit several artisan communities in northern Kachchh and admire their unique crafts. Visits to Dhordo to see beautiful traditional mud houses (Bhungas) with mirror work and its fine Mutwa embroidery with tiny mirrors; Ludia to see its traditional painted mud houses, Meghwal embroidery and wood carving crafts; and Khavda to see its pottery work, and to hear an embroidery talk at QASAB (subject to the availability of QASAB’s staff). Return to the resort for lunch.

*A permit is required for non-indian citizens travelling to this region and should be acquired at the Foreign Registration Office in Bhuj.

Creative Kachchh! - Bhuj and surroundings (full day) 

Pick up at the resort and head out by car from Hodka towards Bhuj to visit several artisans in that city and surrounding area and to marvel at their various textile techniques: block printing with natural dyes, Ahir embroidery, Single Ikat weaving and tie & dye. After lunch visit the Craft Resource Centre, an NGO promoting craft conservation and development in the region; Mr. Wazir’s wonderful collection of antique textiles and the Aina Mahal Museum, a palace belonging to the royal family of Kachchh. Then you have some free time to stroll along the lively and colourful Shroff Bazaar, where you can also purchase traditional jewellery from the region. Return to the resort.

Karo Dungar and Beyond… - with jeep or camel safari (full day)* 

Pick up at the resort and head out by jeep to explore the Paccham region and the proximities of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visit Dhordo to see beautiful traditional mud houses (Bhungas) with mirror work and fine Mutwa embroidery with tiny mirrors; Bhirandiara, a small settlement of Muslim shepherds; Ludia to see their traditional painted mud houses, Meghwal embroidery and wood carving crafts; and Khavda to see its pottery work. A packed lunch is taken under the shade of a tree. After lunch, we drive to India Bridge, the last civilian point before the Pakistani border. Later you undertake a 2-hour camel safari or jeep safari along the edge of the Karo Dungar (Black Hill) and the Great Rann of Kachchh. For sunset, we will drive you to the Dattatray temple at the top of the Karo Dungar (Black Hill), from where you will have the best views of the Great Rann. Return to the resort for dinner and relaxation. 

*A permit is required for non-indian citizens travelling to this region and should be acquired at the Foreign Registration Office in Bhuj.