Rann Utsav Happens every year in the state of Gujarat near India Pakistan border in the Great white dessert. the year its happening from 11th Nov-2024 to 25th march-2025 for Rann of Kutch Tour from Mumbai to Bhuj with train tickets package including Tent City booking option. You can visit Rann this year with Routes De India. if you wish to stay in Tent City at additional cost.. We also have customized Rann of Kutch tour packages for groups, family, kids and couple. The Great Rann of Kutch can now be visited on any date as the significance of the Full Moon glory has become irrelevant due to Floodlights replacing the moon's glow. These lights offer a consistent and breath taking experience throughout the festive season. Almost a decade ago, during full moon nights the Rann of Kutch used to transforms into a glowing landscape with the salt flats reflecting moonlight creating a spectacular view. The distance from Rann Utsav celebration location to Bhuj is 85 kilometers, this takes around 2 hours of road travel.
Rann Of Kutch Festival Tour is a comfort and fun tour from Mumbai, the tour covers a lot of attractions of Rann utsav and gives you the best and authentic experience. During this trip you will be visiting Kalo Dunger - The black hill near India-Pakistan border and is the highest point in Kutch. By evening you will visit Safed Rann also known as the White Desert of the Great Rann of Kutch, wherein you get to enjoy camel ride, explore Rann Utsav a festival celebrating traditions, culture, handicraft, art, and ancient heritage. Late evening you can immerse yourself in vibes of local music and live performance of singers and local folk dancers(Subject to availability)
During Bhuj visit, you get to experience the rich Kutchi culture, traditional handicrafts, and serve your taste buds with local delicacies. This also provides opportunity to witness local artisans selling hand made jewelry, weaving intricate "Bandhani artwork" fabric artwork to create vibrant clothes and decorative objects. You get to cater your shopping needs too. By afternoon you will be visiting Khari Nadi, Aaina Mahal, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kutch Museum and, Chhatedi a cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaphs
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation:
Four sharing / Cottage 8 sharing basis in village traditional hut called Bhunga / Tent / Cottage is included. For Album link (CLICK Here)
(Twin sharing occupancy also can be arranged based on availability at time of booking at an extra cost of 3000 per Couple and for single occupancy 4500 extra needs to be paid) -
Local Travel:
Local private bus charges for Day 1 and Day 2 Sightseeing (Tempo traveller or coach busses as per group)
Entry Fees for Monuments, Museums, and all local places.
All Toll, Parking, and Taxes for local travel.
Private for your entire tour. Non-Ac Bus it will be already pretty cold. -
Train Ticket Assistance:
Mumbai-Bhuj-Mumbai train traveling in sleeper/3rd AC/ 2AC class ticket bought from IRCTC -
Meals:
Day 1- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2- Breakfast and Lunch.
All meals will be Veg. only. The meals will be served as per the scheduled time in respective dining areas and missed meals will not be refunded -
Govt Permit
White Rann entry permit from Gujarat Govt. - Refer "Things to know before you book" section on this page for detailed explanation on Stay, and Train Tickets
What is NOT included in the tour
- Food during train travel and Dinner before boarding train.
- Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicles not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meal other than mentioned in inclusion.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, renting clothes, rides.
- Any kind of personal expenses (Camera charges, etc.)
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
- Any mineral water
- Safed Rann - The white desert of salt flats
- Kalo Dungar - This Black Hills is the highest point in Kutch near Pakistan border
- Witness the world famous RANN UTSAV - The Desert festival of Gujarat
- Kite Flying Festival - January
- Full Moon Glory at the Great Rann of Kutch
- Explore local art, handicraft and culture of Kutch, Gujarat
- Enjoy camel ride
- Visit Dhordo village, winner of UNWTO’s best tourism village award.
- Khari Nadi and Hamirsar Lake
- Aaina Mahal and Prag Mahal
- Shree Swaminarayan temple
- Kutch Museum
- Chhatardi Bhuj - Cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaph
- Local shopping and food hopping around Bhuj
- Watch artisans weave the "Bandhani artwork" on fabric
- Shop for handmade jewelry.
- Fun Games at Night
The Rann Utsav is scheduled from 11-Nov-2024 to 15-March-2025. Once upon a time long long ago the light emitted from Moon was the only source of light in this region. Experiencing the white desert at night used to be special. But, currently, there are hundreds of Giant floodlights installed in the entire area which makes the moonlight barely noticeable. These lights are similar to cricket stadium lights during night matches. Now you can plan for any date without worrying about the Moon.
Rann Of Kutch Festival Tour Schedule
Day 1-
- 03:15 PM – Mumbai Participants catch train number 20907 - Sayaji Express to Bhuj and reach Bhuj next day by 6.30 AM
Day 2-
- 06:30 AM – Pick up from Bhuj Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station
- 07:30 AM – We will have breakfast start the journey to Kalo Dungar
- 10:00 AM – Explore the scenic view and here you get to see India - Pakistan border and empty your pockets if you love shopping.
- 01:00 PM – We shall check-in at the cozy stay and have lunch and rest. Here you get to taste authentic local food.
- 04:00 PM – We will go out to see the beautiful sunset. This is where we get to make lots of reels and click pictures. Also Visit Dhordo Village.
- 07:00 PM – We shall come back and enjoy at white Rann Fair / Cultural Program and Rann Utsav Photography.
- 08:00 PM – Enjoy your Dinner and night stay at the traditional hut "Bhunga" / tent
- 09.00 PM - After dinner we will Cultural Program at the resort, ones who wish to stay up for night can stay chit chatting others can have their sweet sleep. It will be cold at night remember to get Jackets/monkey caps etc.
Day 3-
- 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM – You can come for grabbing the first rays of the sun. Lazy bums can choose to stay tucked in cozy blankets.
- 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM – Freshen up and take your Breakfast followed by Check out.
- 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM – Proceed to Bhuj. We will have lunch en-route and start Bhuj sightseeing
- 01:00 PM to 07:30 PM – Local sightseeing- Aadhiyogi Statue, Khari Nadi, Kutch Museum, Aaina Mahal, Chhatedi - Cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaphs,and Swaminarayan temple.
- 09:30 PM – Drop at Bhuj Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station
Day 4-
- Mumbai participants reach Borivali by 01:10 pm and Dadar by 01:50 pm.
- Identity proof (must)
- Mosquito / Insect Repellents.
- Extra pair of clothes.
- Camera, Powerbank (optional)
- Water (minimum 1 Ltr) Compulsory.
- Some ready to eat food like biscuits, plum cake etc.
- Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder. (We will have a basic first aid kit with us)
- Toiletries, Cap / Scarves and Sunglasses, Towels
- Winter Clothes for protection against Cold, (Avg night temp: 15 Degree.)
- Haversack to put all your things.
- Bhuj railway station to Bhuj railway station ₹ 7,000
(Without Train Ticket) - Mumbai to Mumbai: ₹ 8,100
(With SL Train Ticket ) - Mumbai to Mumbai : ₹ 9,600
(With AC Train Ticket) - Kids 5 - 9 years: ₹ 4999
(Kids Ticket)
| Batch Number | Mumbai - Bhuj | Bhuj - Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Batch No 01 | 15 Nov | 17 Nov |
| Batch No 02 | 22 Nov | 24 Nov |
| Batch No 03 | 06 Dec | 08 Dec |
| Batch No 04 | 13 Dec | 15 Dec |
| Batch No 05 | 25 Dec | 28 Dec |
| Batch No 06 | 27 Dec | 29 Dec |
| Batch No 07 | 29 Dec | 01 Jan |
| Batch No 08 | 30 Dec | 01 Jan |
| Batch No 09 | 10 Jan | 12 Jan |
| Batch No 10 | 12 Jan | 15 Jan |
| Batch No 11 | 13 Jan | 15 Jan |
| Batch No 12 | 24 Jan | 26 Jan |
| Batch No 13 | 24 Jan | 27 Jan |
| Batch No 14 | 07 Feb | 09 Feb |
| Batch No 15 | 13 Feb | 15 Feb |
| Batch No 16 | 21 Feb | 23 Feb |
