Epic Adventure with Dasada Desert Trek and Jungle Workshop at Rann Riders
February 21st
Workshop Date: 17-20 April 2025
Destination: Rann Riders, Dasada, Gujarat
Duration: 03 Nights & 04 Days
Tour Code: #1556
Discover a 3-night, 4-day immersive desert trekking experience in the Little Rann of Kutch, where you’ll learn the art of wildlife tracking and interpreting jungle indicators. Guided by expert naturalists, explore the vast salt flats, thorny scrublands, and seasonal waterholes, following the signs of Indian Wolves, Desert Foxes, Asiatic Wild Ass, and Striped Hyenas. Witness the desert come alive at dawn and dusk, observe rare nocturnal mammals and birds, and understand how nature reveals hidden stories through footprints, scent trails, and alarm calls. Stay at Rann Riders, Dasada, enjoy authentic Kutch cuisine, and interact with local Rabari communities to learn traditional tracking techniques. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers seeking an in-depth desert exploration experience.
Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Arrive at Rann Riders
Day 02: Rann Riders
Day 03: Rann Riders
Day 04: Departure
Highlights of the Workshop
Hands-on tracking experience in desert landscapes.- Learn to interpret nature’s signs—footprints, burrows, scat, scent trails, and alarm calls.
- Trek across diverse terrains, from salt flats to thorn forests.
- Engage with local communities and learn their age-old tracking methods.
- Sunrise and sunset walks for an immersive wildlife experience.
Key Wildlife Species to Observe in April
Mammals:
- Asiatic Wild Ass (Ghudkhur) – frequently seen in open plains.
- Indian Wolf – seen at dawn and dusk, tracking prey.
- Desert Fox – spotted around Prosopis bushes and dry riverbeds.
- Striped Hyena – nocturnal, tracks found near water sources.
- Jungle Cat – often seen hunting rodents and small birds.
- Nilgai (Blue Bull) – the largest antelope in India, often seen in scrubland.
- Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) – known for their speed and agility in avoiding predators.
- Indian Crested Porcupine – nocturnal, leaving distinct quill marks.
- Small Indian Civet – found around settlements and scrub forests.
Birds:
- Greater Hoopoe-Lark – an indicator of water sources.
- Yellow-wattled Lapwing – gives alarm calls near predators.
- Short-eared Owl – roosting in dry grasslands.
- Painted Stork & Black-headed Ibis – seen at seasonal waterholes.
- Demoiselle Crane – a migratory visitor, gathering in flocks.
Reptiles & Other Creatures:
- Spiny-tailed Lizard – sunbathing on sand mounds.
- Monitor Lizard – often found near dry riverbeds.
- Indian Hedgehog – a rare but possible nocturnal sighting.
Services Included
- Accommodation for 03 nights in Rann Riders
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea Services as per the itinerary
- Guide for the entire tour
- GST (Indian Government Taxes)
