Rann Utsav
"Kutch Nahi Dekha to Kuch Nahi Dekha"
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A plethora of varied hues, profusion of design, superfluity of culture, cornucopia of music and dance, all together in the arid lands of Kutch creates a mosaic of exquisiteness which reflects the identity and spirit of the region. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse district of the state is a celebratory land of art, crafts, music, dance, people and nature. During the full moon night of the winters amid the awe-inspiring and contrasting landscape each year a three day festive extravaganza brimming with hospitality, vigor and traditional flavor of the area is hosted and known as the Kutch or Rann Utsav.
This three to four day carnival organized at the various locales within Kutch takes one around the natural grandiose while introducing the visitor to the indigenous cultural and ethnical flavor of the people. Semi parched Grasslands of the Banni hosts the most magnificent display of vernacular architecture as the exhibition platform for the varied range of arts and crafts of the region. While an array of folk music and dance performances organized in the shimmering moonlit landscape provides the most enchanting experience. The colorful fairs held near the beach or the banks of a lake swings one with the spirit of festivity, fervor and flamboyancy while the organized tour around Kutch is an ideal occasion to be part of the region and experience the zeal and uniqueness of the people through a celebration of life! The Online Booking site is https://www.rannutsav.net/.
Schedule : 1st December to 20th February
The celebratory festival begins in the Bhuj city and goes around the district with a grand finale again being held at the preliminary destination.
For Online Entry Permit of White Rann at Dhordo please visit https://www.rannpermit.com/
Kutch or Rannutsav, a unique manifestation of varied cultural ethos of the region is known for the ethnic flavor and celebrative zest. This festival provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans and craftspeople, assorted array of folk music and performances, mixed representation of culture and communities, along with a vast diversity in ecology. All this and much more describe and define Kutch and the people.
The tourism authorities of Gujarat organize events in Kutch to showcase the rich culture of this district, one of the largest in India. This Utsav under the tutelage of Vibrant Gujarat has been a unique opportunity for people around the world to visit Kutch and experience the true flavor of the region.
Bhuj, Mandvi, Dholavira, Narayan Sarovar, Lakhpat
The festival is visited and enjoyed by more than 8000 tourists from all over the world. This is one time when natives of the region and travelers along with Government administrative officers all together come along to celebrate the mystical magic of Kutch and its diversity.
Rann Utsav is a celebration of life depicting festivities and culture of Kutch region in Gujarat. Rann Utsav gives visitors an opportunity to experience the diverse traditions and hospitality of Kutchi people with sprinkle of colour on otherwise barren land of Kutch. The unique landscape of Kutch with picturesque “White Desert” welcomes you here. The entire place comes to life with endless cycle of dance on a full moon night during fair.There are many activities such as Horse Rides, Camel Safaris to Bird Watching, This tour also takes you to Ahmedabad, known as textile capital of India and also for Gandhi Ashram. Visit Palitana with largest cluster of beautiful Jain temples, Tribal villages of Kutch and many other interesting sites of Gujarat.
Experience Kutch at its colorful and exotic best during the rann utsav this December from 1st. This annually organized festival offers an opportunity For visitors to attend folk dance and music concepts, to watch artisans at work, to Shop directly from NGO’s craftspeople and village co-operatives, to see the great Historical monuments in the state, and to visit places off the usual tourist trail.
During the festival, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat ltd. Arranges tours with Transport, accommodations, food and guided sightseeing. Do not miss this chance of a lifetime to visit one of India’s most colorful regions.
The cool winter breeze and soothing rays of full-moon night will welcome about 8,000 tourists in the Great Rann of Kutch for the three-day long 16th Rann Mahotsav.
Many high profile dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister will enjoy cultural programmes, to be performed in the midst of the White Salt Desert spread over miles.
Gujarat State Tourism Nigam Limited (GSTNL) Chairman Kamlesh Patel told mediapersons here today that on the first day of the festival tomorrow, the first event-the grand Kutch Carnival will be held on the banks of the historical Hamisar Lake in Bhuj.
Nearly 32 cultural troupes from various districts of Gujarat will participate in the Dance and Musical Carnival, Mr Patel said, adding that about 1,50,000 people from Bhuj and Kutch are expected to enjoy the carnival.
A grand Tent City of approx 400 tents, consisting of both air- conditioned and non-air-conditioned tents, have been set up on the outskirt of bordering village of Dhorado in the Rann, all of which have been booked, said GSTNL Managing Director P D Vaghela. We also arrange various domestic tour like diu tour, daman tour, saurasthra tour, somnath tour, dwarka tour, gujarat beach tour, ahmedabad tour and various international tour like singapore, thialand, malaysia, bangkok, switzerland, europe, london, dubai, mauratious, south africa, srilanka, kashmir, kerala, kullu manali and much more, visit our corporate site for more detail – Akshar tour.
The tourists would be taken on entourage of Kala Dunger (Salty Hill), located on outskirts of Rann, popular handi-craft village ‘Ludia’ and eco-friendly Hodko village by the GSTNL.
On the third day, the tourists will be taken on five optional sight-seeing tours. These tours would include visit to Mata na Madh, Narayan Sarovar, famous bird sanctury of Chhari Dhangh, a thousand-year-old Kera Shiv Temple, archeological site of Dhola Veera and others.
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