When you are at our beach resort in Mandvi, we ensure that the experience captures authentic Serena hospitality and is yet a unique reflection of the culture of Kutch. From relaxing on the beach or shopping at a flea market, there is a host of exciting things to do and places to visit in Mandvi and around Kutch.
Spend your day basking by the swimming pool, while younger guests can enjoy gaming/sports activities at the Serena play zone. We have an exotic 18 Hole Crazy Golf course, a first of its kind in Gujarat.
Looking to go on a historical excursion? Let us know and we will arrange a guided tour of places for you to see in Kutch. From old village homes, historical forts and museums dotted throughout the region around you, one can visit the following places:
The palace was built during the reign of Maharao Shri Khengarji III, the Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort for the use of his son & heir to the kingdom, the Yuvraj Shri Vijayaraji and is therefore, named after him as Vijaya Vilas Palace. The construction of palace started in year in 1920 and was completed in year 1929. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with colored glass, carved stone 'jalis', domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. |
Every year in the winter months, a Tent City is created near Dhordo village called Rann Utsav. During Kutch Festival thousands of people gathers to witness Rann of Kutch festival or Kutch Rann Utsav to see Kutch attractions or sightseeing places of Kutch. Rann Utsav means a happening Tent city with more than 300+ Tents along with attached washrooms, western commodes, AC and Heaters, luxury beds and fully functional dining area, meditation room, club, spa, outdoor activity zone, kids zone and host of other state-of- the-art facilities that would make you wonder whether you are at Tent city or metropolis? But this does not mean that along with these amenities you will lose the feel of Rann; well it stays with you all the time and the USP of Rann Utsav is to blend the raw feel of Kutch dessert with the best amenities to make your stay memorable.. |
Kalo Dungar or Black Hill is the highest point in Kutch, Gujarat, India, at 462 m. It is located at 97 km from District headquarters of Bhuj and 25 km from nearest town Khavda. This is probably the only place in Kutch from where a panoramic view of the Great Rann of Kutch is possible. The Kalo Dungar is also famous for a 400-year-old Dattatreya temple. Legend says that when Dattatreya walked on the earth, he stopped at the Black Hills and found a band of starving jackals. Being a god, he offered them his body to eat and as they ate, his body continually regenerated itself. |
Dholavira is an archaeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat in western India, which has taken its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. Also known locally as Kotada Timba, the site contains ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization/Harappan city. Dholavira’s location is on the Tropic of Cancer. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites and most prominent archaeological sites in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also considered as having been the grandest of cities of its time |
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Start after breakfast from the resort |
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Visiting Ship making yard |
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Mandvi city tour |
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Visiting Vijay Vilas Palace |
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72 Jinalaya |
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Lunch at Kesariya lodge |
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Visiting Krantitirth Shyamji Krishna Verma |
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Visiting Wind Farm Beach |
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Dinner at the resort |
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Leave early after breakfast from the resort |
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Visiting Nirona village on the way for lacquer art, Rogan art and copper bell art |
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Lunch at Hodka (Shaam e Sarhad) advance booking required |
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Visiting Hodka Village, famous for leather work and embroidery |
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Visiting Ludiya village for embroidery and Kutchi houses |
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Visiting Bhirandiyara for reduced milk sweets, specialty of the area |
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Visiting Dhordo village for Mutwa embroidery |
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Visiting the white desert at around 4pm & staying till sunset |
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Back to the resort for dinner |
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Leave after breakfast from resort |
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Visiting Bhadreshwar; very old Mahavir Swami temple |
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Visiting Anjar; historic Jesal Toran site. |
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Lunch at Bhudia farm near Madhapar |
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Visiting Ajrakhpur for Ajrakh prints |
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Visiting parliament building and the art village Bhujodi |
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Visiting Bhuj city and Aaina Mahal |
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Back to the resort for dinner |
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Start early after breakfast from the resort |
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Visiting Naliya which is a centuries old town that boasts of old Jain temples which were built hundreds of years ago |
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Visiting Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary which is located near Naliya town |
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Visiting Narayan Sarovar temple |
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Lunch at Narayan Sarovar |
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Visiting Koteshwar Temple located at the Mount of Kori Creek |
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Visiting the ancient Lakpath fort |
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Back to the resort for dinner |
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Start after breakfast from the resort |
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Take the ferry boat from Mandvi port to Okha which takes about 1hr 45min to Okha |
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Local transport from Okha to Dwarka |
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Visiting the famous Dwarkadhish temple at Dwarka |
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Visiting Dwarka Beach |
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Lunch at Dwarka |
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Visiting Rukmini temple |
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Visiting Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple |
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Visiting Gomti ghat |
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Visiting Beyt Island |
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Spending one night in Dwarka |
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Next day start after breakfast from Dwarka |
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Ferry boat from Okha to Mandvi |
Apart from these, long village walks where you can mingle with the locals with a drink in hand, can be arranged by us. The natural flying UFOs (exclusive bird watching) or simply treading on nature’s path could be other activities you could try out. You could also take the Chhakda ride (local Tuk Tuk) to act like a local. It’s said when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
