Rann Utsav Season Dates – 23rd Oct 2025 to 4th March 2026
Rann Utsav 2025–26 in Dhordo is a celebration where a vibrant tent city comes alive each year, hosting nearly 100 days of cultural festivities amidst the breathtaking White Desert. Initiated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this iconic festival beautifully showcases Gujarat’s rich heritage, traditional art forms, and remarkable natural landscapes.
We exclusively promote Rann Utsav - The Tent City, an official property endorsed and initiated by Gujarat Tourism, the state’s authorized government body for tourism promotion.
The White Rann Tent City is professionally managed by Gujarat Tourism to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and comfort. Guests can enjoy an authentic local experience at Dhordo Rann Utsav, an event officially organized and curated by Gujarat Tourism.
Rann Utsav, a flagship initiative of Gujarat Tourism, reflects the state’s vision to present its unique cultural legacy and natural wonders to visitors from across the globe, offering a truly unforgettable experience at Rann Utsav Gujarat.
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Rann Utsav Tent City, located near Dholavira in Gujarat, is set within one of the most ecologically and culturally rich landscapes in the world. This remarkable region offers an extraordinary blend of pristine natural beauty, deep-rooted cultural heritage, and vibrant traditional celebrations. Held annually, the Rann Utsav Festival beautifully captures this spirit, presenting a colourful showcase of music, dance, art, and festive experiences that highlight the grandeur of this unique destination. Under the moonlit sky, the White Desert transforms into a surreal wonderland, creating an unforgettable spectacle of nature’s magic.
The White Rann is renowned for its lively cultural expressions, including folk dances, traditional music, and exquisite handicrafts. Visitors can discover fine textiles, intricate embroidery, bandhani sarees, traditional jewellery, and detailed mirror work that reflect Gujarat’s rich artistic legacy. Guests are warmly welcomed by local communities, whose traditions and way of life remain closely connected to the region’s natural surroundings.
Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism, famously says in his iconic campaign, “Kutch Nahin Dekha Toh Kuch Nahi Dekha”, meaning “If you haven’t seen it, you haven’t truly seen anything.” This powerful message perfectly conveys the unmatched charm of the Rann Utsav Festival and the timeless beauty of this extraordinary 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."
