Dates for Kutch Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026 has been announced by Gujarat tourism and this year, it is going to held from 23th Oct 2025 to 4th March 2026. If you are planning to visit Kutch this season, plan your trip and book your Rann Utsav Tent City Tour Package now!
“Holidays!” the word that instantly reminds you of a beach destination or hill station. For ages, many of us have been traveling to either beach destinations like Goa, Alibagh, Chennai, Kanyakumari, etc., and hill stations like Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Munnar, Jammu-Kashmir, and so on…
- How about planning the upcoming holidays to the Kutch white desert?
- How about dumping yourself into the white desert of salt?
- How about taking a camel ride rather than doing water sports?
- How about exploring the unique village culture near Dhordo?
- How about learning the unique handicrafts from the villagers of Kutch?
- How about staying in premium tents surrounded by white desert?
- How about going on a long drive on the road to heaven rann (Dhavda to Dholavira route)?
And all these with your family, friends or loved one!
Doesn’t the idea sound different?
Yes! Let us help you to plan your upcoming holidays to the Rann of Kutch. Here is the brief about Kutch Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026 important dates, tent city tour packages and different locations you can explore during your visit.
Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026 Dates, Location and Tour Packages:
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The Rann Utsav of Kutch is held in the winter season and lasts for around 6 months from Oct to march. This is the season when the salt water is converted into the white salt desert and can give the best view to tourists. Here are some important dates for this festival and venue.
- Event: Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026
- Venue: Tent City, Dhordo, Kutch, District – Bhuj, Gujarat 370510, India
- Start Date: 23th Oct 2025
- End Date: 4th March 2026
Full Moon & Festival Dates for Kutch Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026:
| Oct 2025 | 23 – 26 Oct 2025 – Diwali |
| Nov 2025 | 4 – 6 Nov 2025 – Full Moon Dates 20 Nov 2025 – Dark Moon Night |
| Dec 2025 | 3 – 5 Dec 2025 – Full Moon Dates 19 – 1 Jan 2026 – Christmas & New Year Week |
| Jan 2026 | 2 – 31 Jan 2026 – Full Moon Dates 14 – 15 Jan 2026 – Uttarayan / Kite Festival 19 – Jan – 2026 – Dark Moon Night 26 – Jan – 2026 – Republic Day |
| Feb 2026 | 1 – 2 Feb 2026 – Full Moon Dates 18 – 2 Feb 2026 – Dark Moon Night |
| March 2026 | 2 – 4 March 2026 – Full Moon Dates 20 March 2026 – Dark Moon Night |
Before you book your Kutch rann utsav tickets, let me take you through the Kutch and the beautiful white rann of Kutch located in Gujarat.
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Introduction to Kutch and The Beautiful White Desert:
With an area of around 45,652kms2, Kutch holds the position of being the largest district in India with a population of approx. 2,092,371. A huge part of Kutch is widely known as Rann of Kutch and the best place to visit in Gujarat. The district is popular for banni grasslands and the seasonal, swampy wetlands. It is enclosed by the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Kutch. The place is best addressed as “Cradle for Craftsmanship”; for the handiwork and the famous “bandhini” i.e. tie & dye along with the different styles of embroidery.
Rann of Kutch is one of the largest salt deserts of the world; the Great Rann of Kutch is a white land covering an area of around 7,505 kms2. The name “Rann” is derived from the Hindi word which means “desert”. To promote the village culture and the surrounding beauty of this white rann, the Gujarat government has been organizing Rann Utsav for long attracting thousands of tourists every season.
Dhordo Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026 – The Festival When Your Camera Don’t Stop Clicking
Unlike the Kite Festival and Navratras; Kutch Rann Utsav is a famous festival of Gujarat. It is a colorful festival to celebrate life with beautiful and blooming nature, soothing dance, and beguiling music. A walk in the desert on a full-moon night makes it a remarkable experience. In addition to its beauty, it is a diamond of calmness to be valued. If you are on your trip to Gujarat, you must revise your itinerary if the white desert visit is not on your list.
The celebrations of dance, music, and fun with the exhibition of Gujarati culture and traditions last for around 107 days to captivate the fiesta for another year. The rich cultural heritage of Rann Utsav is the beautiful fête of ‘White Rann’. It is a destination for holiday with family and friends to enjoy and create splendid memories.
Rann Utsav was initially organized for just 3 days in the year 2005 and shockingly received a great response. Progressively, it went on for a span of two months owing to the phenomenal response from the visitors. This year’s dates Rann Utsav is taking place from 23th Oct 2025 to 4th March 2026.
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Transportation Guide – How to Reach Rann Utsav Easily
- To reach Rann Utsav, first travel to Bhuj by flight, train or bus.
- Ahmedabad offers direct flights, trains and buses to Bhuj.
- Mumbai and Delhi have trains and occasional seasonal flights to Bhuj.
- From Bhuj, Dhordo is around 1 hour 25 minutes away by car.
- Travelers can hire taxis, private cars or local jeeps from Bhuj.
- Buses run from Bhuj to Khavda and some may go towards Dhordo during festival season.
- Many tour operators provide Bhuj–Dhordo pickup and drop services.
- Self-drive rental cars are also available for travelers who want flexibility.
Activities to Do at Kutch Rann Utsav 2025/ 2026:
From cycling, ATV Ride, Camel Cart Pleasure trip, Para-motoring, to Meditation and Yoga you get everything to enjoy the Gujarati Culture at its best. For die-heart shoppers, the Gujarati clothes, accessories, show-pieces, and utilities will be a treat to shoppers. There is abundant stuff to discover in this white desert festival of Kutch for making a night stay.
- Golf Cart
- Camel Cart Ride
- Shopping Activity Area – Bandhini Sarees, Handraft Items & many more traditional items.
- Kids Zone Area
- Food Court
- Gaming Zone
- Spa Centre on chargeable basis
- Yoga & Meditation Centre
- Adventurous Activity on Chargeable basis – Parasailing, Dirt Biking
- Cultural Dance Performance
- Live Music Concerts
- Special Cultural Dance Shows – Garba, Dandiya Raas
- Conference hall for Business purpose
- Rides on chargeable basis
- Sightseeing Visit – Kaladungar / Black Hill, White Rann / Dessert, Hodka Village
Kutchi Food Guide – What to Eat in Bhuj & Dhordo
- Enjoying local food adds a rich cultural experience to your Rann Utsav trip.
- Kutch is famous for simple and homely food full of local flavors.
- Popular dishes you must try include Bajra no Rotlo, Odho (smoked brinjal mash), Sev Tamatar, Gujarati Kadhi, Khari Bhaat and Kutchi Dabeli.
- Hot Kesar Doodh is very enjoyable during cold desert nights.
- Tent City offers a wide variety of vegetarian meals, snacks and desserts.
- For authentic village taste, small eateries in nearby villages serve traditional Kutchi food.
- Mandvi is a good place to try fresh seafood at beachside stalls.
Rann Utsav Packages:
Gujarat Tourism organizes this rann Utsav with full authority and management & offers various packages to enjoy the Rann Utsav to the core of it. These packages vary from 1N/2D, 2N/3D, and 3N/4D, covering stay in the exquisite tents and exploring the nearby areas of Kutch & white desert. Though, it should be noted that the tent booking charges are different from November to January & December to February. Hence planning according to your budget to available holidays would be your choice.
Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026 Packages:
| Tariff for Nov 2025 & Feb 2026 (Excluding Full Moon & Diwali) | ||||||
| Rates (INR) per Person On Twin Sharing Basis | 1 Night / 2 Days | 2 Nights / 3 Days | 3 Nights / 4 Days | |||
| Per Person | Extra Person (with mattress) | Per Person | Extra Person (with mattress) | Per Person | Extra Person (with mattress) | |
| Deluxe Non-Ac Tent | Rs. 7,800 | Rs. 4000 | Rs. 14000 | Rs. 8000 | Rs. 20000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Deluxe Ac Tent | Rs. 9500 | Rs. 4000 | Rs. 17000 | Rs. 8000 | Rs. 28000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Premium Ac Tent | Rs. 10000 | Rs. 4000 | Rs. 21000 | Rs. 8000 | Rs. 32000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Rajwadi Suite (2 Pax) | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 7500 | Rs. 55000 | Rs. 14,000 | Rs. 75000 | Rs. 21,500 |
| Darbari Suite (4 Pax) | Rs. 55000 | Rs. 7500 | Rs. 99000 | Rs. 14,000 | Rs. 140000 | Rs. 21,500 |
There are 3 different packages available:
- 1 Night 2 Days package starts from INR 7800/- per person
- 2 Night 3 Days package starts from INR 14000/- per person
- 3 Night 4 Days package starts from INR 20000/- per person
Please check the latest details on its official website, toll free number, official email id, etc.
- Official website: Rann Utsav
- Toll Free Number: 1800 233 9008
- Official Email: info@rannutsav.com
Besides, there are various packages available for group tours. Based on the number of travelers, days, choice, and budget you can plan to visit areas and destinations in and around Kutch.
How to Plan Your Stay in Rann Utsav?
Unlike every big festival, Rann Utsav is also planned to offer people the best of holidays where from stay to food and fun to calmness each moment is worth it. Despite the number of tents available and packages offered, sometimes you may not get any place to stay in Rann Utsav. It is when you can stay in nearby places and come to Rann Utsav for its celebrations.
Through this piece of writing, you are being suggested to visit Dhordo. A village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District and is a tourist spot that is known among tourists for its natural desert beauty. Dhordo is popular as the host of Rann Utsav annually and becomes crowded. Tourists hire vehicles and drive right up to the very edge of this white desert to stay over for a night. The area is captivating and will hypnotize visitors. Those who visited here could best describe the charm of this place.
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Alternate Accommodation Options:
If you find staying in Dhordo tent city costly, here are few alternate accommodation options you can use during your visit to Kutch Rann Utsav 2025 / 2026:
Stay in Bhuj:
Bhuj is a perfect trigger for holidays to the nearby villages and to the Great Rann of Kutch. Textile tourism; here fascinates people from around the world. It takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to travel from Bhuj to Dhordo. Great Rann of Kutch lays approx. 70 km from Dhordo. If you are unable to find a stay in the Utsav fraternity, then staying in Bhuj would be a great idea. You can also make a visit to the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal here. Taking some time out for shopping of Kutchhi handicrafts would be a great idea indeed.
Stay at Kalo Dungar (Dattatrey Temple):
It is situated at an altitude of 1516 ft. above sea-level in the Kutch district. You can reach Kalo Dungar by hiring a vehicle from Bhuj which is 75 km. away. One day trip from Bhuj to Kalo Dungar would be enough to discover the black hills around. There is one Dharamshala to stay overnight and offers basic food like rice, chapati, dal, and vegetable.
For two reasons you should stay either in Bhuj or Kalo Dungar:
- When you did not get a confirmed booking in Rann Utsav Tents.
- When you wish to save on accommodation charges and spend it exploring two more destinations.
Hidden Gems & Rare Places to Visit Near Rann Utsav:
- Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is a peaceful seaside temple at the western edge of India.
- Chhari Dhand Wetland is a peaceful bird sanctuary where you can spot flamingos, cranes and many migratory birds.
- Nirona Village is famous for Rogan Art, Copper Bell Art and Lacquer Work created by skilled local artisans.
- Mandvi Beach is a clean and calm beach ideal for enjoying sunsets.
- Vijay Vilas Palace near Mandvi is a royal heritage site known for its beautiful architecture.
- Banni Grasslands offer jeep safari and chances to spot unique wildlife.
- Dholavira is an ancient Harappan site perfect for history lovers.
- Lakhpat Fort gives you an old-world charm with sea views.
What Can Upset You in Rann Utsav?
Despite many measures to keep the place neat and clean, the travelers make the place look untidy by dumping the garbage here and there. This disturbs the overall beauty of the place.
To Wrap Up:
Don’t miss a chance to visit Rann Utsav whenever you get it. The beauty, calmness, and excitement would make you feel like heaven. The pictures clicked here would work as an example of the colors of life. The local people are helpful and will treat you like God.
FAQs:
As we are living in an uncertain time and we strongly recommend booking package if they are offering refund on cancellation.
Upon searching, we found multiple websites claiming official website for Kutch rann utsav 2025 / 2026. You can visit Gujarat Tourism official website to learn more about rann utsav https://www.gujarattourism.com/fair-and-festival/rann-utsav.html
I we said earlier, there are multiple websites offering packages for Rann Utsav, we recommend visiting Gujarat Tourism official website to find the vendor recommended by them.
Full moon night is considered as the best time to visit white rann at Dhordo. You can have a wonderful view of white salt desert at that time. Please keep in mind that, the package price will be very high during this time.
Yes, anyone can take an entry permit and visit the White Desert during full-moon night even without staying in Tent City. People who plan day visits usually search for full moon entry rules for Kutch Rann Utsav.
Michaelmon
December 10, 2025 at 4:53 am
Hello!
Kishan Joshi
December 16, 2024 at 2:07 pm
What a fantastic blog! I really appreciate the valuable insights and advice you’ve shared. Thank you for the wonderful article.
Mahendra
September 6, 2022 at 4:41 pm
Kutch is biggest distict of India. It spread to 20thousand kilometers. As such local tour operator is best choice. Lot of adventure sites like Indo-Pak border at Vigakot, Charidhandha, Kandtrodhrow, Mangroves islands. As such local tour opertaror will help much better way.
Atul Mehta
October 5, 2021 at 12:51 pm
Thanks for rann utsav festival guide.
TheIndia
December 2, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Thank you Atulbhai for the feedback. Hope you had a great experience at Kutchh Rann Utsav this year
Geeta D.Ramji
January 22, 2018 at 2:36 am
Hi! Pls advice on a wedding planned on the Rann of kutch? For 2018- 2019 as regards on the cost, no of people offered, weather , best time of the year?