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Namaste Kutchh Invasion

Namaste Kutchh Invasion

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM - Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Bhuj, Gujarat, India

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Namaste Crash is back – this time with a twist – bringing you the first ever couch Invasion of India!!! Namaste Invasion is being organized in Kutchh in Gujarat - India for 3 days & 2 nights. The dates for the event are 03 Jan to 05 Jan – chosen as weekend after new year’s but also not clashing with the heavy touristy influx during new year which drive prices high. Also, the dates enable you to witness the mesmerizing full moon night in white sand desert on 3rd and 4th Jan and experience the cultural richness of the area during the ongoing Rann Utsav (Rann Festival). Everyone from around the globe is invited to join this Couch Invasion. Itinerary for the event: Day 0 (Friday, 02 Jan) (Optional in Bhuj) • 20:00-00:00 - Pre-Crash Party for early Arrivals (excluded from registration) Day 1 (Saturday, 03 Jan) • 09:00-10:00 – Registration for the event near Khengar Park, Bhuj • 10:00-12:00 – Bus from Khengar Park to Dhordo • 12:00-13:00 – Check into accommodation • 13:00-15:00 – Lunch at accommodation • 15:00-20:00 – Reach White Sand Desert – Play Dodgeball and Enjoy Sunset • 20:00-22:00 – Dinner at accommodation • 22:00-00:00 – Bonfire and Musical Night Day 2 (Sunday, 04 Jan) • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast at accommodation • 10:00 – 13:00 – Road to Heaven along with photo stops on the way • 13:00 – 15:30 – Lunch in Dholavira (excluded from registration – Dutch) • 15:30 – 18:30 – Site Seeing in Dholavira – 4,500-year-old Harrapan civilization city • 18:30 – 21:00 – Travel back to Dhordo • 21:00 – 23:00 – Dinner at accommodation • 23:00 – 00:00 – Bonfire and CS session Day 3 (Monday, 05 Jan) • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast at accommodation • 10:00 – 12:00 – Travel to Bhuj • 12:00 – 14:00 – Bhuj Sightseeing – Palaces and Burial grounds of royal families • 14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch in Bhuj (excluded from registration – Dutch) • 15:00 – 19:00 – LLDC (experience arts, crafts and embroideries of kutchh) • 19:00 – 20:00 – Departures and Goodbyes *The schedule is subject to change based on local Kutch festival regulations **To register please join this main event and contact the organizers for the payment Accomodation: • Rann Kandhi Tents @ Tripple sharing - https://rannkandhiresort.com/ • Property has different accommodation options located within the same premises (costing being the same). The popularity in descending order amongst tourists in general is: Cottage, Bhunga, Tent and Villa. The type of room will be allotted based on first come first serve basis upon the payment of registration fee TOTAL REGISTRATION COST – Rs 3900 Inclusions: • Accommodation on both days – 2700 per head a) Tripple sharing in either of the room types (based on first come first serve basis) b) Meals included: Day 1 Lunch & Dinner; Day 2 Breakfast & Dinner; Day 3 Breakfast • Bus Cost – Rs 660 per head • Event T-shirt (Optional) – Rs 220 per head • White Rann Permit + Guide fee + Cultural Program – Rs 320 per head Exclusions: • Pre-Crash Party Day 0 is on actuals (expected order Rs 200-400 per person) • Accommodation on Day 0 • Lunch on Day 2 in Dholavira (~Rs 400) • Lunch on Day 3 in Bhuj (various street options ~Rs 400) • Entrance Fees of Bhuj Palaces (Rs 100) • Entrance Fees of LLDC (Rs 100) + Block Printing workshop (Rs 100 per cloth) • Dinner on Day 3 • Anything not stated explicitly in the inclusions Cancellation policy and last day for registration: • Last day for registration is 3rd Dec • 100% refund on cancellation on or before 3rd Dec, post which NO REFUND General information: • Please carry valid government IDs, which will be required for White Rann & Gujarat Liquor Permit. Google for list of acceptable IDs • Temperature ranges from min 9C to max 28C – dress accordingly Disclaimer: Attendees acknowledge that participation in this event is voluntary, and that the participant assumes all risk associated with it. Organizers shall not be held accountable for any damage, injury, or any other claim resulting from participation in this event.

Attending

238 going
Prashant J.
GoingUdaipur, Rajasthan, India
Teja T.
GoingBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Samyakk A.
GoingBengaluru, Karnataka, India

Organizers

Lizma T.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Krunal J.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Vaidehie And K.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India


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Namaste Kutchh Invasion

Namaste Kutchh Invasion

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM - Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Free to attend

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Bhuj, Gujarat, India

About

Namaste Crash is back – this time with a twist – bringing you the first ever couch Invasion of India!!! Namaste Invasion is being organized in Kutchh in Gujarat - India for 3 days & 2 nights. The dates for the event are 03 Jan to 05 Jan – chosen as weekend after new year’s but also not clashing with the heavy touristy influx during new year which drive prices high. Also, the dates enable you to witness the mesmerizing full moon night in white sand desert on 3rd and 4th Jan and experience the cultural richness of the area during the ongoing Rann Utsav (Rann Festival). Everyone from around the globe is invited to join this Couch Invasion. Itinerary for the event: Day 0 (Friday, 02 Jan) (Optional in Bhuj) • 20:00-00:00 - Pre-Crash Party for early Arrivals (excluded from registration) Day 1 (Saturday, 03 Jan) • 09:00-10:00 – Registration for the event near Khengar Park, Bhuj • 10:00-12:00 – Bus from Khengar Park to Dhordo • 12:00-13:00 – Check into accommodation • 13:00-15:00 – Lunch at accommodation • 15:00-20:00 – Reach White Sand Desert – Play Dodgeball and Enjoy Sunset • 20:00-22:00 – Dinner at accommodation • 22:00-00:00 – Bonfire and Musical Night Day 2 (Sunday, 04 Jan) • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast at accommodation • 10:00 – 13:00 – Road to Heaven along with photo stops on the way • 13:00 – 15:30 – Lunch in Dholavira (excluded from registration – Dutch) • 15:30 – 18:30 – Site Seeing in Dholavira – 4,500-year-old Harrapan civilization city • 18:30 – 21:00 – Travel back to Dhordo • 21:00 – 23:00 – Dinner at accommodation • 23:00 – 00:00 – Bonfire and CS session Day 3 (Monday, 05 Jan) • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast at accommodation • 10:00 – 12:00 – Travel to Bhuj • 12:00 – 14:00 – Bhuj Sightseeing – Palaces and Burial grounds of royal families • 14:00 – 15:00 – Lunch in Bhuj (excluded from registration – Dutch) • 15:00 – 19:00 – LLDC (experience arts, crafts and embroideries of kutchh) • 19:00 – 20:00 – Departures and Goodbyes *The schedule is subject to change based on local Kutch festival regulations **To register please join this main event and contact the organizers for the payment Accomodation: • Rann Kandhi Tents @ Tripple sharing - https://rannkandhiresort.com/ • Property has different accommodation options located within the same premises (costing being the same). The popularity in descending order amongst tourists in general is: Cottage, Bhunga, Tent and Villa. The type of room will be allotted based on first come first serve basis upon the payment of registration fee TOTAL REGISTRATION COST – Rs 3900 Inclusions: • Accommodation on both days – 2700 per head a) Tripple sharing in either of the room types (based on first come first serve basis) b) Meals included: Day 1 Lunch & Dinner; Day 2 Breakfast & Dinner; Day 3 Breakfast • Bus Cost – Rs 660 per head • Event T-shirt (Optional) – Rs 220 per head • White Rann Permit + Guide fee + Cultural Program – Rs 320 per head Exclusions: • Pre-Crash Party Day 0 is on actuals (expected order Rs 200-400 per person) • Accommodation on Day 0 • Lunch on Day 2 in Dholavira (~Rs 400) • Lunch on Day 3 in Bhuj (various street options ~Rs 400) • Entrance Fees of Bhuj Palaces (Rs 100) • Entrance Fees of LLDC (Rs 100) + Block Printing workshop (Rs 100 per cloth) • Dinner on Day 3 • Anything not stated explicitly in the inclusions Cancellation policy and last day for registration: • Last day for registration is 3rd Dec • 100% refund on cancellation on or before 3rd Dec, post which NO REFUND General information: • Please carry valid government IDs, which will be required for White Rann & Gujarat Liquor Permit. Google for list of acceptable IDs • Temperature ranges from min 9C to max 28C – dress accordingly Disclaimer: Attendees acknowledge that participation in this event is voluntary, and that the participant assumes all risk associated with it. Organizers shall not be held accountable for any damage, injury, or any other claim resulting from participation in this event.

Attending

238 going
Prashant J.
GoingUdaipur, Rajasthan, India
Teja T.
GoingBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Samyakk A.
GoingBengaluru, Karnataka, India

Organizers

Lizma T.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Krunal J.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Vaidehie And K.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India


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Anu and Bhumi

@ANUBHAV26488Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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