Far away from the bustle of the city, deep in the heart of a majestic past, is Dholavira Tourism Resort - an ideal retreat for families and nature enthusiasts alike. The resort offers a perfect blend of nature along with the comfort of modern amenities.
Come escape into our beautifully designed guest cottages that stretch from a pristine local environment to the edge of the arid desert. Each of our rooms has been specially designed and constructed to give you a very local feel - small enough to be intimate and homely, yet spacious enough to let you live absolutely unconfined. From the hut-like shape of the roof to the fittings and furnishings, all has been planned to give you a one-of-a-kind living feeling.
Nestled in Khadir Bet, a beautiful island in Kutch, the historic city of Dholavira is an archaeological gold mine whose mysteries and folklore are just as intriguing as its majestic ruins. Considered to be the 6th largest metropolis of the Indus Valley Civilization, Dholavira is older than the Egyptian pyramids and displays remnants of a highly sophisticated urban culture that was way ahead of its time. The ancient people of this city lived in planned townships with streets, permanent houses, and even a drainage system.
The site gets its name from the nearby modern town about one kilometre away. It was first discovered in 1967-68 by J. P. Joshi, and excavations began in 1990 by the Archaeological Survey of India. One of the most significant discoveries was the Dholavira Signboard - ten large symbols arranged in gypsum on a wooden board, one of the longest inscriptions in the Indus script.
Once a flourishing trade destination, the area surrounding Dholavira is now the Great White Rann of Kutch - a salt bed covering a vast area. Indigenous to the desert are unique wild animals including the Wild Ass, found only here and nowhere else in the world, along with migratory birds like flamingoes. A walk through Dholavira is like a journey through time - it excites you, mystifies you, and never lets you forget that you have been part of its historic tour.