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Rann Utsav (White Desert Festival), Kutch

Organizer: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat

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Festival Government source Recurring · Annual festival — held every year Upcoming · 1 Nov 2026

Rann Utsav (White Desert Festival), Kutch

Rann Utsav (White Desert Festival), Kutch is an adventure event organised by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat in Gujarat. State-tourism desert festival at the Great Rann of Kutch with an official Tent City at Dhordo; includes cultural programmes plus desert activities such as ATV/quad rides and jeep/dune excursions.

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When
Recurring annual festival. 2026–27 edition expected ~1 November 2026 to early March 2027 — exact dates are announced yearly on the official Rann Utsav portal; confirm before booking.
Best time
~November to February/March (peak winter festival season); best near full-moon nights
Where
Dhordo / White Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
State
Gujarat
Organiser
Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat
Charges
Not officially published
Listing status
Government source

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About this event

State-tourism desert festival at the Great Rann of Kutch with an official Tent City at Dhordo; includes cultural programmes plus desert activities such as ATV/quad rides and jeep/dune excursions.

Highlights

  • The vast white salt desert (White Rann) glowing under the full moon
  • Tent city at Dhordo with Kutchi folk music, dance and craft bazaars
  • Camel-cart and camel rides across the salt flats
  • Handicraft shopping - embroidery, bandhani, leather and mirror-work
  • Sunset and sunrise over the endless white plain

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Getting there

Village of Dhordo, Kutch, Gujarat; permit online / at Bhirandiyara checkpost. Nearest city Bhuj (~80 km) with airport and railhead

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat
Last checked
2026-08-20

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Gujarat Tourism official White Rann (Rann Utsav) gateway & permit portalhttps://rannpermit.gujarat.gov.in/

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State-tourism desert festival at the Great Rann of Kutch with an official Tent City at Dhordo; includes cultural programmes plus desert activities such as ATV/quad rides and jeep/dune excursions.

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