Regenta Resort Bhuj by Royal Orchid

Regenta Resort Bhuj by Royal Orchid is a mid-range resort in Bhuj, the main town of the Kutch district in western Gujarat, India. Bhuj is the gateway to Kutch's craft villages, the White Rann salt desert near Dhordo, roughly 80 km to the north, and the Harappan site of Dholavira, several hours' drive away. In town, the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal palaces, the Kutch Museum and Hamirsar Lake are within a short drive of the hotel. The city was heavily rebuilt after the 2001 earthquake, and the resort offers a calm, garden-style setting compared with the busy central streets. Bhuj airport and railway station are both a short drive away. The property is a modern resort with a landscaped garden and a relaxed atmosphere rather than a heritage building. Rooms are offered as Deluxe Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, all air-conditioned, and amenities include a pool, a garden, a multi-cuisine restaurant and wifi. Dining is generally vegetarian-friendly, with Gujarati, Kutchi and North Indian dishes, and Kutch specialities such as dabeli, a spiced potato snack that originated in the region, and khichdi with kadhi are worth seeking out in town. The pool is a welcome feature in the region's dry heat. Service is friendly and geared to leisure travellers and groups, and the front desk can arrange drivers for Rann and village excursions, which usually require a private vehicle. Rates typically fall between INR 4,500 and 8,000 per night. The resort suits visitors planning Kutch itineraries who want a comfortable base with a pool, particularly during the Rann Utsav season from November to February.