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Located close to the Dasada village, on the edge of the Little Rann of Kutch, the Rann Riders eco-lodge offers comfortable accommodation in the rural countryside.

Each of the 22 twin rooms have been designed in keeping with traditional cottages of the Bajanja community and Rabaris of Kutch, and are decorated with mirrors, mud-plaster work and embroideries. Although traditional in style, the cottages have air conditioning and en suite facilities. 

Activities at the lodge include birdwatching in the surrounding wetlands or nearby Nalsarovar bird sanctuary, where a plethora of bird species including Houbara bustard, flamingos, as well as steppe, imperial and short-toed eagles can be seen. As the lodge is within close proximity to the Little Rann of Kutch National Park, guests can enjoy a range of jeep safaris in search of the endangered Asiatic wild ass, nilgai (or blue bull antelope), Indian wolf, Indian and white-footed desert foxes and golden jackal.

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This accommodation is featured in the following itineraries:

North-west India’s Rare Mammals

Many of India’s most-sought mammals inhabit the country’s north-west. The region is home to rusty-spotted cat, desert wildcat, leopard, desert and Indian foxes, striped hyena and Indian wolf, plus herbivores including blackbuck and Asiatic wild ass. This exceptional tour goes in search of them all. Find out more about North-west India’s Rare Mammals

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £6,195
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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Small Cats of North-west India

India is the world’s finest country for cats. Many of its most-sought small cats inhabit the dry grassland and semi-desert of Rajasthan and Gujarat. This innovative trip goes in search of caracal, desert wildcat, jungle cat, rusty-spotted cat, leopard and a host of other mammals. Find out more about Small Cats of North-west India

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £4,895
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
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Wilds of Gujarat

A fascinating introduction to some of north-west India’s lesser known wildlife in Mahatma Gandhi’s home state, Gujarat. Enjoy safaris to see Asiatic lion, endemic blackbuck and nilgai, together with a visit to the remote grasslands, lakes and marshes of Little Rann of Kutch, home to the endangered Asiatic wild ass. Find out more about Wilds of Gujarat

  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £3,995
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • O
    • N
    • D
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Little Rann of Kutch

Little Rann of Kutch

This wildlife sanctuary is a vast expanse of saline desert, which in the monsoon becomes a network of islands. Known as the last remaining home of the Asiatic wild ass, it is a conservation success story, with a population of over 2,000. Birdlife is rich, and the area is an official Ramsar site. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Gujarat State
  • Ideal for viewing: Asiatic wild ass, blackbuck, Indian gazelle, jungle cat, nilgai
  • Excellent for: Walking safaris, Vehicle safaris, Rare mammal watching