Stone walls and reservoirs of the Harappan city at Dholavira

Kutch · UNESCO Harappan city

Dholavira group trip guide

Dholavira: UNESCO Harappan city in Kutch. From Ahmedabad it is 348 km by road, 7–8 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹20,700–25,500 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
348 km by road
Time to give it
1–2 days
Best season
November to February
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹20,700–25,500 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Bhuj

Dholavira on Khadir island in the Great Rann is one of the largest Harappan cities found in India, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

It is known for its stone reservoirs and water system and for a rare Indus-script signboard.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Dholavira from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Dholavira

₹20,700–25,500

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 348 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A long drive across the Rann for heritage and school groups; stay overnight nearby.

UNESCO sitesHistory & architecture

How far is Dholavira

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Dholavira
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad348 km7–8 h–

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Dholavira: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹14,200–19,100
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹17,500–22,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹20,700–25,500
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹23,900–30,300
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹45,600–61,700

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February.
  • Time to give it: 1–2 days.
  • Who goes: Heritage lovers, School groups, International visitors.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Bhuj. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Bhuj.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Dholavira ketlu km? (How far is Dholavira from Ahmedabad?)

348 km by road: 7–8 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Dholavira ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Dholavira round trip (348 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹20,700–25,500, 40–49 seater bus ₹45,600–61,700. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Dholavira cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹14,200–19,100; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹17,500–22,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹20,700–25,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹23,900–30,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,600–61,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Dholavira?

1–2 days. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. A long drive across the Rann for heritage and school groups; stay overnight nearby.

When is the best time to visit Dholavira?

November to February.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Dholavira from abroad?

Nearest airport: Bhuj. Nearest railway station: Bhuj. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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