Rann Utsav Season Dates – 23rd Oct 2025 to 4th March 2026
Rann Utsav 2025-26 in Dhordo, where a vibrant tent city rises annually to host 100 days of cultural celebration in the stunning White Desert of Kutch. Initiated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this iconic festival showcases Gujarat’s rich heritage, art, and natural beauty.
We are only and only promoting the Kutch Rann Utsav, a Rann Utsav The Tent City, which is a property endorsed and initiated by Gujarat Tourism, the official government body for promoting tourism in Gujarat.
The Rann Utsav White Rann Tent City is managed by Gujarat Tourism to maintain top-quality standards. Visitors can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and truly local experience at Dhordo Rann Utsav, an event officially organized by Gujarat Tourism.
Rann Utsav, initiated by Gujarat Tourism, is the state's effort to showcase its unique cultural heritage and natural wonders to tourists from around the world, an unforgettable experience at Rann Utsav Gujarat.
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Rann Utsav Tent City, located in Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat, is home to one of the most ecologically and culturally rich landscapes in the world. This vibrant region boasts an extraordinary blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and traditional festivities. The Rann of Kutch Festival, held annually, encapsulates this spirit, showcasing a vivid tapestry of colours, music, dance, and celebrations that highlight the magnificence of this unique destination. Under the moonlight, the White Desert Rann of Kutch transforms into a surreal wonderland, offering an unparalleled spectacle of nature’s beauty.
The White Rann of Kutch is known for its vibrant culture, featuring folk dances, traditional music, and beautiful handicrafts. Visitors can explore exquisite textiles, intricate embroidery, bandhani sarees, traditional jewelry, and mirror work that reflect Gujarat’s rich heritage. They are warmly welcomed by local communities, whose way of life is deeply connected to the natural beauty of the region.
Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, famously says in his iconic ad, “Kutch Nahin Dekha Toh Kuch Nahi Dekha” - meaning, "If you haven’t seen Kutch, you haven’t seen anything." This statement perfectly captures the unparalleled allure of the Rann Utsav Festival and the magical charm of this one-of-a-kind destination.
View MoreOne of India's popular tourism festivals, Rann Utsav celebrates the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Kutch and the wonders of nature in the White Desert. The Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who was Gujarat's chief minister at the time, came up with the idea for Rann Utsav.
Rann Utsav BookingIf you prefer greater comfort in your choice of accommodation, then the Rann Utsav is definitely the best time to visit the Rann of Kutch! Sightseeing: Rann Utsav packages come with many included and optional sightseeing tours of other interesting places nearby, such as Bhuj, Dhordo, Mandvi Beach, and Dholavira, etc.
https://www.rannutsav.com/about-us.phpRann Utsav package fees vary depending on the tent type and duration of stay.
https://www.rannutsav.com/package-tour.phpWinters are the best time to visit Kutch. The temperature during these months is between 25 to 12 degrees Celsius and makes the weather perfect for sightseeing. This is also the best time to visit Rann of Kutch Festival.
https://www.rannutsav.com/Rann Utsav Tent City is reached by train, road, and air by Bhuj, the nearest city. There are cars and bus rides from Bhuj to Dhordo, the location of the Tent City.
Tourists at Rann Utsav Tent City can enjoy exciting adventure activities like desert safaris, camel rides, ATV rides, cycling in the White Rann, paramotoring, and hot air balloon rides, offering a perfect mix of thrill and scenic beauty.
Yes, food is included in the Rann Utsav Tent City package. Guests are served breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner with a variety of traditional Kutchi, Gujarati, and multi-cuisine options.
"Rann utsav is best place to visit in Gujarat specially in the December month. It's really connect with actual culture and it's full of dance, garba and very joyful moment for me. I must recommend to visit rann utsav."
"Rann utsav is a vibrant cultural festival that offers a mesmerising blend of music, art and desert beauty of the rann utsav."
"Rann Utsav took me on a cultural journey like no other! The traditional folk performances were lively and full of energy, and the camel safari at sunset was an unforgettable experience. The local market had some of the most beautiful hand-crafted items I've ever seen"
"Attending Rann Utsav was a magical experience, especially with the historic shows that took us back in time. The performances, detailing Gujarat's legendary past, were so immersive. You really get to feel the history come alive against the stunning backdrop of the desert. It was a cultural treat in every sense"
"My trip to Rann Utsav was nothing short of amazing! From exploring the white salt desert to enjoying live folk music under the moonlight, everything felt surreal. The variety of local crafts and traditional food added an extra layer of authenticity to the entire experience."
