If you want to experience something amazing under the shimmering starlit sky and the glowing moon then Rann Utsav is the kind of event which you must look forward to. Yes, there is a great section of travellers who eagerly await the onset of this fest. It is particularly known for showcasing the rich and cultural heritage of Kutch, Gujarat, which is perhaps one of the most ecologically abundant landforms in India. The sheer delight of experiencing this kaleidoscopic place is simply magnificent.
It won’t be wrong to say that this festival is indeed an awesome concoction of music, dance, and fun! In short, at the Utsav, your time will run like sand through your hands. That's how happy you will be! Here, one can indulge their senses in plenty of things such as cultural music events, Paramotoring, meditation, and above all, enjoying the Gujarati culture.
This festival is a hub of music, dance, and nature’s beauty. The shimmering landscape which one gets to witness here is simply astounding. Owing to all this and a great number of activities such as Golf Cart, ATC Ride, Camel Cart Excursion, and whatnot, people turn up in huge numbers for this event.
It is not just famous among the locals and tourists, but many of the high profile dignitaries such as the Chief Minister and people commanding similar aura also come to visit, discover and live this fest on the magical white sands of the vast desert.
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Date & Venue of Rann Utsav 2024-25
Rann Utsav 2023-24 began from 1st November 2023 and will continue till 25th Feb 2024 at the Rann of Kutch in Thar Desert. The dates for Rann Utsav 2024-25 are not confirmed yet.
History of Rann Utsav
This desert festival was founded in 2006 and was inaugurated by our current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The primary objective of this festival was to attract a Global audience to Gujarat for tourism purposes. This festival initially started out as a three-day event and now, owing to popular demand, it has become almost a 100+ days celebration.
Major Attractions of Rann Utsav 2023 - 2024
The tagline “Banao Apni Rann Ki Nayi Aur Umaang Se Bhari Kahaniyan” suits the fest quite well. During this festival, a whole city of approximately 400 tents is set up. This consists of both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned tents. All of these arrangements are done on the very outskirts of the bordering village known as Dhordo. A great number of tours like Diu tour, Saurashtra tour, Somnath tour, etc. are organized for the people.
Furthermore, there is just so much to do and so much to indulge your senses in when it comes to Rann Utsav. Couples who visit the festival generally go on a date under the moon along with spending quality time in the nearby villages such as Khadva, Bhirandiyra.
Apart from celebrating the music, you can also go shopping for exclusive handicrafts, leather articles, and intriguing silverware and Kutch embroidery. The combination of all this makes Rann Utsav a truly enchanting festival.
How to Reach Kutch for Rann Utsav 2023 - 2024
Rann Utsav is a nice blend of various fun activities put together. Happening on an annual basis in Dhordo, Gujarat this event is one of a kind in itself. Gujarat is located at an approximate distance of 1,096 km, 687 km, 2,135 km, and 1,649 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Let’s discuss how you can reach Gujarat via the following routes.
By Air
Gujarat is home to more than 10 airports. To name a few - Vadodra Airport, Surat International Airport, Bhuj Airport, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport.
However, the nearest airport is Bhuj Airport. It is located at an approximate distance of 90-100 km from Rann of Kutch where this event is celebrated.
Many airlines like Jet Airways, IndiGo, Go Air, Spicejet operates to and fro with overall good flight connectivity connecting Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kanpur, Indore. After deboarding at the airport, you will need to travel the remaining distance of about 80 km via some means of public transportation like a cab.
List of flights available from different Indian cities to Surat
By Train
Kutch doesn’t have its own train station. The nearest railway station is situated in Bhuj of the same name. As compared with other train stations in Gujarat, this one is not very busy. Here is how you can travel here via trains from the following places.
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Delhi - ALA HAZRAT EXP from Old Delhi Railway Junction
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Jaipur - ALA HAZRAT EXP from Jaipur Junction
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Ahmedabad - Kutch Express from Ahmedabad Junction
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Ajmer - ALA HAZRAT EXP from Ajmer Junction
As you deboard at the train station you can take public transportation like a bus to reach Rann of Kutch. Especially during the days of Rann Utsav, there are many options available to the tourists to make their journey quite smooth.
By Road
Rann Utsav 2023 - 2023 happens nearby Dhordo where the tents for this event are set up. Here is how you can reach Dhordo, Gujarat via road from the following places.
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Udaipur - 626 km via NH27
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Indore - 806 km via NH47
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Jodhpur - 722 km via NH27 or NH62
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Surat - 676 km via NH947
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Bhopal - 1,005 km via NH47
You can plan your trip and create your own route to the city with Adotrip’s technically driven circuit planner. Click here.
