Bhuj, the desert heart of Kutch, turns luxury travel into an intimate encounter with royal heritage and raw salt‑desert grandeur. Base yourself at the opulent House of MG partner properties or the lavish Regenta Resort Bhuj, where carved arches, courtyards and spa pools soften the desert heat. Begin at Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal, twin palaces whose Venetian mirrors, marble fountains and towering Gothic clock tower reveal the extravagant past of Kutch rulers. Continue to the Kutch Museum, India’s oldest in Gujarat, to trace jade inlays, local textiles and tribal jewelry before walking to Hamirsar Lake for sunset reflections of palace silhouettes. Reserve an evening for the White Rann of Kutch. From Dhordo, ride a private jeep or camel cart over the glimmering salt flats, watching the horizon dissolve into lavender and silver. During Rann Utsav, upgrade to a premium tent with air‑conditioning, curated folk concerts, and candlelit dinners under a blazing canopy of stars. At night the salt desert glows like frost, perfect for astrophotography and quiet champagne toasts. In Bhujodi village, commission bespoke shawls from Vankar weavers, then visit Ajrakhpur for hand‑block printed silk in deep indigo and madder. Arrange a guided trip to Nirona to watch Rogan art masters draw floating designs in castor oil pigment, an endangered craft once reserved for royalty. Complete your Bhuj luxury circuit with a chauffeured drive to Mandvi. Stroll the private stretches of Mandvi Beach, visit Vijay Vilas Palace with its sandstone balconies, and, for a final indulgence, savor seafood lunches paired with ocean views before returning to Bhuj’s lantern‑lit courtyards.