Gandhi Nu Gaam.

 Gandhi Nu Gaam

26 February 2026. 

This was the third day of our stay in Rann Utsav Tent City.

On the agenda for the day was Yoga in the morning, a visit to Sunset Point at Kalo Dunger, and on the way, a stop at Gandhi Nu Gamm for shopping of handloom fabrics and locally manufactured jewellery. 

Rather than doing Yoga, we went to see The Road to Heaven, which was a bit of a letdown. What we saw was a normal road to Dholavira.

Started for Gandhi Nu Gamm and Kalo Dunger around 2:30 P M.

The aim of the visit was to provide the tourist an opportunity for shopping for local handloom textiles, jewellery and carved woodwork.

Gandhi Nu Gamm ( Gandhi’s Village) is a model village of about 100 odd model houses built by the Government of Gujarat for local craftsmen, handloom weavers and artisans after their houses were destroyed in the devastating earthquake of 2001.

The model houses are constructed of mud and decorated in the typical Kutch style with a built-in mirror work called Lippan craft, and traditional wall paintings.

Apparently, even today, between the Department of Tourism (responsible for organising Rann Ustav) and the Department of Handicrafts and Handlooms, creators of Gandhi Nu Gram, have joined hands to encourage local craftsmen by providing captive shoppers😊.

The buses from different resorts arrive and park at predetermined places. The fronts of the houses have been converted into shops displaying handloom textiles and jewellery.

The ladies did enjoy shopping. For them as well as for those who did just  ‘window shopping’, complimentary tea and coffee were offered.

We found that the rates are on par with other places and not much cheaper as published.

A good governmental effort to look after the local craftsmen. 

Typical showcase model house at Gandhi Nu Gaam.

Shopping and a complimentary tea/coffee break at Gandhi Nu Gaam.

Drinking water supply arrangements at  Gandhi Nu Gaam.