Gujarat never fails to amaze and its amazement lies in
a celebration at the largest tent city situated in the heart of Kutch District
– The Rann of Kutch. This celebration is also known as “Rann Utsav”. It is one
of the most stunning tourist destinations to travel to, with friends as well as
family either on short weekends or on long sojourn.
When
the Rann Utsav does starts?
Rann Utsav is organized by the tourism of Gujarat. It
takes place when the air is crisp and the moon is at its fullest. The year 2018
– 19 version is scheduled from Nov 1st, 2018 to Feb 20th,
2019.
The festival begins in Bhuj, and the entire district
goes gala during the celebrating months. The finale of the festival is put up
at a tent city; a city made of more than 400 AC and non AC tents. It is set up
near a small village called Dhordo, which is easily accessible from the Bhuj
airport.
Things
to do at Rann Utsav
The list is long when you’re at the greatest desert festival
in Asia:
1.
Go
on a date with the Moon
It gets more romantic than words with white expanse of
serene sand under the full bloom of the moon.
2.
Wallow
in the cultural fiesta in the desert
Experiencing cultural fiesta when in Kutch is a must.
In the fest, artist from all corners of Gujarat gathers to perform. They
perform almost everywhere and every moment.
3.
Sightseeing
and adventurous tours
In the Rann utsav, one can enjoy range of innumerable
experiences. One can go for solo ride on the desert on a DPV (Desert Patrol Vehicle).
Desert safari is another exhilarating activity to look out for. The festival
also offers moderate adventure for kids as well. Also, if you’ve a good budget
for your vacation to Rann Utsa, you can also enjoy hot air balloon kutch.
4.
Birding
above Kutch
Take a hot air balloon ride and get the experience
of overlooking the vibrant hues of the salt sand from the top is so enchanting that
you will develop a compulsion to talk and think about.
5.
Beaching
in Mandvi
Don’t forget to visit the nearby villages of Bhirandiyra,
Khavda and Gandghi – Nugam as they arrange workshops for amazing handcrafted
textile and fabrics.
6.
Shopping
No vacation is complete without shopping. And Rann
Utsav will offer you various options to quench your shopping thirst. Things to
buy from Rann of Kutch are exotic handcrafted Gujarati articles, leather articles,
splendid silverware, intricate kutchi embroidery, and beautifully crafted
ornaments.
7.
Indulge
in the food at Rann Utsav
To make your experience more memorable, it’s a must
to try food at the fest. Indulging in Kutchi cuisines is a must. Besides, there
are food corners that cater to the hunger calls at the odd hours at night.
How
to reach the fest?
To make the travel convenient, Bhuj has an airport
which is 86 km from Dhordo-the tent city. Bhuj is also the nearest railhead.
However, if you’re travelling from Mumbai, Kutch Express will take you to Gandhi
Dham and again, Dhordo is 135 km from here. The road connectivity is not an issue
and all the major cities of Gujarat are well commuted by state-run transport buses.
Here are few more checks before you set your journey
to Kutch:
1. Book
your accommodation at least 45 days in advance
2. The
temperature is usually extreme between day and night. Pack your bags accordingly
3. You
need to get a government pass in order to visit Kutch due to the border
proximity. You can easily get these passes from the check post at Bhirandirya by
producing your I-card
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