Kutch Adventures India (a.k.a. Desert Adventures Kutch)

We spent the most amazing and inspiring 5 days with Kuldip and his family. We didn’t know much about Kutch before visiting, but it’s become one of favourite areas thanks to Kuldip and his boundless enthusiasm and passion. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough.

The family homestay is so comfortable - a beautiful space filled with beautiful textiles - and they really make you feel at home. Ankita and Kuldip’s Mum cook delicious food, and we were always excited to see what the next meal would be.

Kuldip was super flexible with each day, making a plan with us every morning based on the crafts and landscapes we wanted to see. But there was always room for spontaneous visits, music and stargazing!

It was an incredible experience. A week full of learning, laughter and emotions that we won’t soon forget. Thank you to Kuldip and his family. We hope we’ll be back one day.

If you are planning to visit Kutch you must contact Kuldip at Kutch Adventures India. If you aren’t planning to visit Kutch you should rethink your plans 😊 and include this experience of “Real India” and add Kutch to your plans.

We spent 4 days with Kuldip touring the Kutch area of Gujarat India, staying at his family home homestay in Bhuj - and it was the perfect experience for the last week of our 4 week trip to India.

It did not feel like being driven around by a tour guide, it was like being hosted by a friend who was excited to show us everything he loved about his home, the places and the people.

Local Craftpeople:
focusing on smaller producers off the “ tour bus” track. Weavers, bellmakers, block printers, embroiders, quilters but not seeing just the crafts themselves, but meeting the families, joining them for chai or lunch, gaining an understanding and appreciation for the art and lifestyle. Kuldip also leads United Artists of Kutch so he is part of the community he is sharing - not just an observer showing things to tourists

Nature and landscape:
Our time with Kuldip was completely tailored to our interests, preference and pace. We gained an appreciation to the unique beauty of this area with a sunset walk in the hills just out of town; a sunrise motorcycle trip and hill walk ( my request - my husband happily slept in that morning 😊); taking the time as we drove around the countryside to stop and watch water buffalo enjoy a “ mud puddle spa”, walk along a gorgeous- and deserted - ocean sand beach, pause to notice a birds nest, a crocodile, a first wave of migratory cranes.

Communities and people:
Lunch in a traditional village hut - welcomed by the village matriarch proud to share her culture and family; waving with shipbuilders at work as we learned about their industry in the coastal town of Mandvi; chatting with vendors and fellow market goers - in the fruit market where we bought delicious fresh custard apple, in the intriguing meat and fish market, in the goods market chatting to the multi generations of store owners; greeting a Rabari shepherd walking his camel along the road. These interactions were all possible because of Kuldip’s love and respect for all people - and especially those of his home country.

Homestay:
Staying at Kuldip’s home was comfortable, relaxed - like staying with a favourite cousin. We felt welcomed as guests, but in that perfectly relaxed family way where there is no fuss and daily life continues. We did not feel we were intruding (something I worry about in homestay style accommodation!) and there was time and space to recharge alone with a book, and to hang out chatting with the family as the mood suited.

And the food at Kuldip’s homestay was amazing!
While I love trying any new food, my husband is a picky eater, doesn’t like spicy food, not a big fan of vegetarian food… so was fearing how he was going to handle this situation. But the meals we had at Kuldip’s homestay turned out to be my husband’s favourites from the whole trip! Kuldip’s wife - with help from his mother - created amazing, balanced, flavourful vegetarian dinners that we both loved. For breakfast he was catered for with cornflakes while I enjoyed the best idly and poha breakfasts.

Kuldip is a true proponent of responsible tourism; he balances the experience of the visitor and the responsible and sustainable impact to the community equally.
The opportunity to experience this area through the loving, respectful and observant eyes of our host was everything we could have asked for.

Highly, highly recommend.

From the communication before arrival to the moment I left, this experience was 5/5.
I was due to stay one night at Kuldip’s homestay and then head straight out on the desert safari adventure but when I arrived to his home (in the suburbs of Bhuj) and was greeted by his gorgeous, kind and welcoming family - I knew I wanted to stay longer!

Ankita and Broodoola Bhabhi (sorry if spelling is wrong - Kuldip’s wife and mother) are the women who keep the place organised and cook delicious food - honestly some of the best food I’ve had in India!! I ended up staying 3 nights which says it all!

The Kutch Adventure was indeed that! Kuldip is a warm-hearted free-spirit. He listens to what you want to get out of the trip but also guides you as an expert of the area and then plans the adventure accordingly. I came to this area for the salt-flats, which were incredible to experience as the sun set, but the Great Rann of Kutch gave me so much more!

We explored and identified the majestic birds in the marshes, we saw herds of camels in the desert, we even joined the buffalo herders on an excursion one evening. We saw the sunrise and trekked over the Black Mountain. We saw the local artisans produce rugs, block printing on silk, wood work and lacquer painting. We spent the evenings around the campfire with the villagers, we dined and slept as the locals did in the villages.

I turned my phone onto airplane mode and was completely present in this stunning part of the world - thanks to Kuldip.

It was an experience I’ll never forget.

Thank you to the whole family! 🙏

Awesome service. We explored many small village that we couldn't have experienced on our own. Super helpful and polite at all times. Highly recommend

We had an awesome time with Mr. Kuldeep and his team. They meticulously made our travel quite sustainable. We stayed in a village resort in Hodka village called MakeFeel e Rann. This is 30 min away from Rann White desert. We found the interiors and staff in the village resort extremely courteous and friendly at the same time.
Mr. Kuldeep had arranged an early pick up and planned our tour including khala dangar.
I would recommend to go with him as he understands the ecosystem well.

Masks are a must and understanding of what service is present at the moment.

Kuldip and his family were the best! We would give it 6 stars if we could. We stayed in their homestay for 4 days and they welcomed us like family. It was definitely the best place we have stayed in India during our 6 weeks here so far. They are all genuinely lovely people who we loved talking with and getting to know. They kept us deliciously fed with fantastic home cooked meals and masala chai, and helped us feel completely comfortable in their house and relaxing back patio. The home is easily accessible to the central town, but located on the edge so it is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, pleasant to walk around. We certainly hope to return some day!

Kutch Adventures is an amazing experience! We met this crazy indian guide who took us to local places and we experienced Indian life the way it is. We are so happy we met him and his family because they all are so nice and lovely. We Will never forget them and these three days! Thank you Kuldip!

Review of: Kutch Adventures India
We took 4 day trip to Bhuj in Feb 22 and decided to be guided by Kuldeep and take home stay offered by him. We were a little skeptical initially, since it was the first ever home stay in my life, but it turned out to be fantastic & we really loved it. Kuldeep and his magical family really make you feel absolutely comfortable and at home. The day began with lovely breakfast prepared by his mom and ended with local traditional dinner served in the small garden cultivated by Kuldeep. The local almond trees in the small garden attract you the most with its colourful big leaves.
Our trip was very methodically planned by Kuldip which covered most parts of Bhuj including local sight seeing, The majestic Bhagwan Swaminarayan temple, White Rann, Rann Utsav, Dhola Vira (Harappan civilisation), small villages rich in local handicraft can be witnessed, Mandvi the beach and Unique Ship Building Yard.
Kuldeep himself is a nature lover, very kind hearted, knowledgable, and loves to promote weaker section of society with skills. My review would be incomplete if I do not mention Gani Bhai who drove us around Kutch, sweet natured, trained by Kuldeep and knows the region backwards.

We had an amazing experience there.. we were away from home on the day of diwali and new year to explore kutch, but they accompanied us like a family.. it's a place we can say "home away from home".. if you have spent time with Kuldeep bhai , Ankita bhabhi, and other family members, I bet you will return to bhuj again.. highly recommended!!

We recently we're introduced to Kuldip and his family. Their hospitality was endless and always happy to help. We did his two day tour to the White Rann and was amazed at his knowledge and passion for the area, history people and handicrafts is outstanding!! I'd recommend anyone visiting Bhuj and wanting to see a unique and special part of India go on one of these tours and stay at their homestay!!

This place is very cute, i loved backyard. Kuldip and his family is so nice with everyone stays there. Best for home stay around here.

This is an amazing place for sunshine and night moon seen. This place is so cosy b'coz whall desert is white and shine all time.
Place of peace and great time for fun.

Local Guide Mr. Kuldip Gadhavi is owner of Kutch Adventure India. Must visit...

This is good place to visit in nature surrounded with water pond .

wow this place is look like very beautiful many people coming from here why this is a very tour operation place tour operation place and natural place looks like very cool and faithful place good services

Absolutely wonderful people & place. It was a whole new world! ;)

Best way to discover Kutch. Great people and very helpful.

Very Education and learn students more experience good teaching

Best area for resident and filling notice free

nice place for weekend and picnic