Is January a good time to visit Kutch (Bhuj)?

Kutch (Bhuj) scores 5/5 in January. Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby.

Is Kutch (Bhuj) safe for kids in January?

Yes, Kutch (Bhuj) is rated 3/5 for families.

January · Gujarat

Kutch (Bhuj)

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Kutch (Bhuj) in January

Gujarat, India

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Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby

Why January scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby

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Roads & Access

self drive: Recommended for village hopping. 4WD not needed.. road condition: Good NH from Ahmedabad. Village roads can be rough.. public transport: Flights and trains to Bhuj. Local autos/jeeps.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 330km/5hrs. Mumbai 800km/flight 1.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: GK General Hospital Bhuj

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good in Bhuj city. Patchy in remote villages.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (3/5) — Craft village visits, Aina Mahal mirrors

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Elevation

80m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	5/5	Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby
February	4/5	February at Kutch: 15-30°C, dry Rann edge and workable handicraft village drives. Solid window — Rann Utsav tail end, crowds thinning.
March	3/5	March at Kutch: 18-35C, Rann season ending. Craft villages still workable, but days warm fast and the white desert magic from winter has faded.
April	1/5	Extreme heat
May	1/5	45°C+
June	1/5	Unbearable heat
July	2/5	Monsoon rains, some flooding
August	2/5	Monsoon
September	2/5	Rains easing
October	3/5	October at Kutch: 22–34°C, post-monsoon transition. Craft villages open, Aina Mahal doable — shoulder, the white Rann doesn't dry out until November.
November	5/5	Festival season, perfect
December	5/5	Best — cool, Rann Utsav nearby

Practical Details

How to reach

Ahmedabad 330km/5hrs. Mumbai 800km/flight 1.5hrs.. Roads: Good NH from Ahmedabad. Village roads can be rough.. Self-drive: Recommended for village hopping. 4WD not needed.. Public transport: Flights and trains to Bhuj. Local autos/jeeps.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

80m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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