Meteor Shower Camping

Desert Camping | Star Gazing | Offbeat

₹3250   Dholavira | Kutch



About Meteor Shower Camping

What is Meteor shower?

In simple word, One will see a multiple ( Upto 120 meteor) 'Falling Stars' in clear night sky from single point.
*Meteor shower* is a celestial event in which a number of meteors are observed to radiate, or originate, from one point in the night sky.

Quick Fact: Geminids Meteor Shower
Active: 19th Nov - 24th Dec, 2022
Peak time: 14-15 dec, 2022
Meteor count: 120 meteor per hour during it's peak

Meteor Camping Batches:
1) 10-11 dec
2) 14-15 dec (peak time)
3) 17-18 dec

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Special star gazing session with an expert will be arranged with in expert on 14-15 dec batch

Dholavira is village Located 380 km away from Ahmedabad, in Khadir bet surrounded by the great Rann of Kutch. It is an ancient town that contains the fascinating and historic ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization. The site is the second largest Harappan site in India and fifth largest in Indian sub-continent. Amongst the Harappan sites discovered so far, Dholavira is the only place that marks the presence of Harappan culture from 2900 BC to 1500 BC.

Places of Interest

- White Desert ( Winter and Summer)
- Dholavira- Ancient Metropolitan City Ruins | Archaeological Site
- Archaeological museum
- Bhanjdo Hill Sunset Point
- Wood Fossil Park
- Chipper Point
- Unexplored Places in and around khadir bet

Activities and Attraction

• Sunrise and Sunset In Rann of Kutch
• Night walk In desert and camping
• Special star gazing session with an expert Star Gazing
• Campfire and Music
• Hiking and trekking
• Organic Homemade Food
• Off road drive

Proposed Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 0: Departure from Ahmedabad - Overnight Journey: ,br> Departure Time: 11.00 pm
Landmark-Location: Nehrunagar Circle, Ahmedabad

Day 1: Dholavira Exploration

- Early morning arrival and Sunrise in the desert
- Check in to camping site, Freshen up & Breakfast
- Visit to picturesque Chippar Point
- Post lunch, drive towards archeological site
- Archeological site, Fossil Park, Sunset Point visit
- Return at stay, Dinner
- Campfire & Music
- Night visit for star gazing

Day 2: Rani ki Vav & Modhera

- Wake up , Freshen up, Breakfast
- Drive towards Rani Ki Vav
- Lunch on the way
- Rani Ki vav & Modhera Sun temple visit
- Back to Ahmedabad

(Itinerary may remain flexible and some new places/activities added subject to group interest, time and weather)

Things to carry

Basic Essential

- Backpack or Trolley bag
- Water bottle (Mandatory-refillable)
- Comfortable Shoes
- Original ID card

Clothing Essential & Head Protection

- Pairs of light Clothing as per need
- Warm Clothing Sweater/ Woolen/Jacket
- Towel- handkerchief - Napkin
- Slipper/Sandals
- Cap/Hat/Scarf to protect head in case of direct Sunlight

Personal Utilities & Accessories

- Personal Medication (if required)
- Lip balm, Mosquito Repellent, Sunscreen, Body-lotion, Toothbrush-Paste (as per personal need)
- Camera, Charger, Earphone, Power bank

Includes

- Accommodation: Sharing in Camping Tents/Cottages with proper bedding
- AC Transportation (Tempo Traveller or Similar Depending on Group Size)
- Food (2 breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner)
- Trek Leader and Local Guide
- Forest Permit, Local support, First Aid

Excludes

- 5% GST
- Any personal expenses not mentioned above
- Monument/Entry Tickets charges If Any

Package Cost

- 3250 rs PP ( Ex. Ahmedabad - Non AC Vehicle, Camping Stay)
- 3750 rs PP ( Ex. Ahm - Non AC Vehicle, Cottage Stay Sharing)
- 4000 rs PP ( Ex. Ahm - Non AC Vehicle, Couple Sharing cottage)

Kids Policy

Kids below 5 years age are complimentary.
Kids between 5-10 years of age: 75% of total amount.

Booking and Cancellation

Booking Policy (short events of duration 0 to 3 days)

- Booking shall only be confirmed once received Part/full payments in advance
- 30% advance amount while confirmation
- 70% balance amount minimum 3 days prior to departure date

Cancellation Policy

- 100% refund 14days prior to departure date, exclusive of GST
- 30% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 14 to 3 days prior to departure date or full amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming short event in next two month. It cannot be transferred to another participant.
- 70% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 3 to 1 days prior to departure date or 50% amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming short event in next two month. It cannot be transferred to another participant.
- Fees are neither refundable nor transferable if cancellation done, less than 1 day prior to event date.