The end of the festival is around the corner, so you must visit the most spoken festival of Gujarat before it comes to end. The mesmerizing beauty of nature and Charm of the culture, Rann Utsav is the initiative by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL). It is a unique desert carnival which was prioritized in 2005 by TCGL by putting map of Gujarat on international tourism. It is an awesome festival of Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a Carnival of Music, Dance, nature beauty of White Rann and much more then that when visit under the full Moon. The celebration of life, the celebration of colours, the celebration of festivities & celebration of joy. This is no doubt the best time to visit Kutch as this is when it is in its most beautiful form. Kutch festival, which is held annually is a popular tourist destination worldwide. People from across the world come and attend this festival. The festival is celebrated with lots of love, happiness, and warmth with all the local residents and tourists every year.
THE BEAUTY OF KUTCH
The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt desert in a unique region of Gujarat and is reputed to be the largest salt desert in the world. Rann means desert in Hindi which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Irina’ which also means desert. Fauna, The most famous wildlife of the region includes the Indian Wild Ass, as well as the chinkara, desert fox, jackal, desert cat, caracal, nilgai, wolf, blackbuck, and striped hyena. Asses are the prominent attractions and the animal found in large numbers in the region. Other than its great white salt desert. The tourism authorities of Gujarat organize events in Kutch to showcase the rich culture of this district, one of the largest in India. This Utsav under the tutelage of Vibrant Gujarat has been a unique opportunity for people around the world to visit Kutch and experience the true flavor of the region.
HOW TO GET THERE?
The best approach to reach Rann of Kutch is via Bhuj, Dhordo is the Gateway to the Rann. The nearest airport/railway station to Kutch is in the city of Bhuj, then hire a cab from Bhuj to reach Kutch. 3 days are sufficient for Rann if that’s the only focus. If you are interested in historical places then you need to extend your plan accordingly. October to March is a perfect time to visit Rann of Kutch and witness the white desert in its full glory. Every year the Government of Gujarat hosts a three-month festival during winter, known as Rann Utsav. This year the fest started on the 1st of March 2020 and will be there until 12 March 2020. For the sake of tourists and their comfort, there are many Rann Utsav packages made so that their visit is memorable yet pocket-friendly. They make sure they stay comfortable and worth remembering.
INTERESTING FACTS:
Rann Utsav, a unique manifestation of the varied cultural ethos of the region is known for the ethnic flavor and celebrative zest. This festival provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans and craftspeople, assorted array of folk music and performances, mixed representation of culture and communities, along with a vast diversity in ecology. All this and much more describe and define Kutch and the people. And I feel like Rann Utsav is worth visiting and you can stay intent without worrying about the cost. And Each Tent are like comfort for every guest. We stayed last year in a tent city and the entire experience was wonderful. Every tent has good interiors and furnishes with good flooring with tiles.
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN RANN UTSAV:
Traditional dance and music of that native place is eye candy for all the visitors. Kutch is also famous for its handicrafts like embroidered clothes, jackets, bedsheets, carpets, etc. Along with this, there are many other recreational activities to entertain tourists such as:-
- Para-monitoring
- Rifle Shooting
- Star Gazing
- Pool & Chess
- Archery
- Trekking
- Tikke(tri-wheeled scooter)
- Spa & Meditation
- Golf cart
- Traditional music & dance performances
- Rock climbing
- Kidz zone
So I must say, It a must-visit destination as the famous legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan himself said “Kutch Nahi dekha toh kuch nahi dekha”.For the sake of tourists and their comfort, there are many Rann Utsav packages made so that their visit is memorable yet pocket-friendly.
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