Gateway to Rann Resort at Dhordo is managed under the Gram Panchayat of Dhordo village of Banni in Kutch. At Dhordo Resort, we have Kutchi Bhungas (mud huts), all well traditionally crafted with interior mud work and decorated with traditional cloth patch works and local paintings on wall, both in AC and Non – AC categories. Facilities:
Though being a pure traditionally built in ambience, the resort is well equipped with day to day modern facilities to make guests feel more comfortable.
• Open space parking
• Grand reception all decorated with traditional mud work
• Phone connection
• Wake-up call
• Room service
• Camel Safari (subject to availability) at extra charge
• Local guide available at extra charge
• Evening cultural folk music program (subject to availability)
• Attached bathroom with hot/cold water showers
• Traditional style dinning
• Mineral water for drinking
• Buffet breakfast, Gujarati lunch and Kutchi dinner will be served complimentary
Note: Liquor, non - vegetarian food and pets are strictly prohibited. Climate:
White Rann is very chilly in mornings and nights during winter. Min: 5 °C | Max: 15 °C
Do bring sweater, thermals, scarves and winter hats. Mutva Handicraft:
Mutva embroidery comes from Maldharis, a sub-caste of Muslim living in Dhordo, originally from Sindh. Mutva embroidery is considered one of the finest embroideries in Kutch. Mud work on walls, studded with mirror is one of the art works done by Harijan tribe of Dhordo village. Various handicrafts around popularly known as ‘Banni Handicrafts’ which have become famous world across. Here the minutest of minute and expensive embroideries and mud works are done. Their craftsmanship and artistic works are so much excellent that craftsmen/artists have been honored by National Awards. Folk Music:
Music is an interwoven part of this culture: musicians (i.e. its people) invented and made musical instrument by themselves. Ghado (earthen vessel), Morchang available from blacksmiths, Ghamelu/Tagaru (big bowl made of iron, usually used for carrying soil, sand, etc.) These Ghado and Tagaru are used and played as it they were a male and female pair of Tablas (a pair of drums) and the people make these musical instruments in such a way, as sounds produced there from could be heard to the distance of 1km, without any speakers and microphones
