The Cahaya story
Cahaya means “light” in Malay and Indonesian — the warm, easy light we want every stay to feel like. Our mark is the scallop shell, the same one stitched onto the towels in every villa.
About Cahaya StaysPrivate villas by the sea and the White Rann
Private homes in Mandvi and Bhuj, Kutch. Breakfast included. Book direct with us.
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Every villa is yours alone, with breakfast every day.
No single villa fits that group — see our combined-villa options.
A private stay
Every detail, considered.
From beachside mornings in Mandvi to garden evenings in Bhuj: a caretaker on site, an on-call cook, board games and outdoor sport are all arranged, so you don't have to lift a finger.
On-Call Cook
A cook is available at the property: simple, healthy Indian lunch and dinner from ₹250 per person, per meal, made the way you like it. Breakfast is included every day.
Read moreHome Theatre & Jacuzzi
Our Cahaya Beach House villa in Mandvi comes with a private home theatre room and its own jacuzzi, for long, lazy evenings in.
Read moreNear the Beach
Our Mandvi villas are a 10-minute walk from the beach, with private gardens and lawns to relax in before and after the sea.
Read moreGames & Lawns
Football, cricket, board games and cards at every villa, plus pickleball and turf at our Bhuj villas (extra charge).
Read moreChoose your Kutch
Two towns, two moods — about 1 hr 15 min apart.
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Bhuj + Mandvi packages
A few nights near the White Rann in Bhuj, then slow days by the sea in Mandvi — with a private villa in each town.
Why Cahaya Stays
Private villas, not shared resorts
The whole place is yours.
Real Kutchi hospitality
A caretaker on-site every day.
Simple booking
50% advance, rest at check-in.
Easy to reach
Call or WhatsApp anytime.
Why book direct
- Free Bhuj airport/station pickup on stays of 3+ nights
- Early check-in or late check-out when the calendar allows
- One free date change up to 10 days before arrival
- Welcome tray: chai and Mandvi dabeli (Mandvi) / Kutchi snacks (Bhuj)
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4.8 out of 5 · 143 Google reviews for our Mandvi villas“The real star of our experience was our caretaker. Their hospitality was simply exceptional and beyond expectations — they made us feel completely at home.”
Google review, Cahaya Stays Mandvi
“A special thanks to the caretaker team for taking such great care of us throughout our stay. Their hospitality, kindness, and attention to detail made our experience even more comfortable.”
Google review, Cahaya Stays Mandvi
“Excellent place with great support from the Cahaya Stays team. Property is located at a beautiful location, and rooms and amenities added to the experience.”
Google review, Cahaya Stays Mandvi
Big group?
Weddings, reunions and big family trips — book two villas side by side in the same town.
Groups & weddings- Bhuj: Cahaya Bhuj Estate 10BHK10 bedrooms · 30
- Bhuj: Courtyard Garden 6BHK6 bedrooms · 18
- Bhuj: Verandah Garden 4BHK4 bedrooms · 12
- Mandvi: Cahaya Beach House + Vaikunth7 bedrooms · 21
Latest guides
Plan your Kutch days before you arrive.
Festival guide
Rann Utsav 2026–27: dates, permits and where to stay
Festival dates, full-moon nights, the White Rann permit and how to plan it from Bhuj.
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Desert and sea: a 5-day Kutch trip
A day-by-day plan through Bhuj and Mandvi, with villa pairings for every group size.
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Things to do around Bhuj
Palaces, Hamirsar Lake, craft villages, Kala Dungar and the White Rann — with drive times.
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