Caution
Dholavira in October
Gujarat, India
Drying
Why October scores 2/5
Weather
Drying
Roads & Access
self drive: Essential. Fill fuel in Bhachau. Carry extra water.. road condition: Good to Bhachau, then remote desert road. Last stretch rough.. public transport: Very limited. Private vehicle essential.. from nearest city: Bhuj 250km/5hrs. Bhachau 60km.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Bhachau CHC
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only near village. No signal at site.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — UNESCO ancient city
Elevation
30m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Dholavira: 8-25°C, cold desert nights and warm bright days over the Harappan ruins. Peak Rann season — combine with the nearby white desert. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Dholavira: 14-30°C, dry Harappan ruins and clear Rann light. Works well — heat climbs fast after February, so this edge-of-peak matters. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Dholavira: 20-35C, desert heat ramping up. Harappan ruins are open plateau with zero shade, so finish the walk before 10am. |
| April | 1/5 | Extreme desert heat |
| May | 1/5 | Unbearable |
| June | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| July | 1/5 | Monsoon flooding |
| August | 1/5 | Flooded |
| September | 1/5 | Waterlogged |
| Octoberviewing | 2/5 | Drying |
| November | 4/5 | November at Dholavira: 16–32°C, Harappan site visits workable as Kutch cools. Shoulder to peak — Rann festival crowds start building mid-Nov. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Dholavira: 8–26°C in the Rann salt desert. Cold nights, cool days — the UNESCO Harappan site walkable end to end. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhuj 250km/5hrs. Bhachau 60km.. Roads: Good to Bhachau, then remote desert road. Last stretch rough.. Self-drive: Essential. Fill fuel in Bhachau. Carry extra water.. Public transport: Very limited. Private vehicle essential.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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