Rann of Kutch in January

January at Mandvi: 12-27°C, dry sea breeze, dhow shipyard active on the shore, Vijay Vilas Palace open daily. Clear enough to combine with the Kutch Rann.

Pleasant winter, heritage walks ideal

Peak handicraft season, Rann nearby

Perfect trekking weather

January at Velavadar: 10-28°C, cool grassland safaris with blackbuck in full herd, wolves occasional at dawn. Dry tracks — jeep routes all open through the park.

January at Ambaji: 12-24°C, crisp hilltop air and dry darshan days. Winter works well for the Shakti Peeth climb, though Bhadarvi Poonam in Sept is the true peak.

January at Surat: 14-29°C, coolest window of the year and prime street-food weather. Works well — peak crispness held from December before heat returns.

January at Bhavnagar: 14-28°C, dry Gulf breeze and clear skies. Solid window for Takhteshwar and Palitana day trips — still pleasant before February warmth.