Festival
Rann Utsav (White Desert Festival), Kutch
Organizer: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat
Dhordo / White Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
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- When
- Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 · annual
- Where
- Dhordo / White Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
- Charges
- Not officially published
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Event essentials
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.
Upcoming · 1 Nov 2026
Recurring · Annual festival — held every year
#desert · #salt-flats · #camel · #festival · #full-moon · #handicrafts · #family-friendly
- Best time
- ~November to February/March (peak winter festival season); best near full-moon nights
- Organiser
- Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Government of Gujarat
- Listing status
- Government source
Charges & inclusions
Charges: Not published — we don't state a figure we can't verify. Confirm on the linked source before paying.
Inclusions: Not officially published.
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Dhordo / White Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Area only — an exact trailhead has not been published.
Getting there
Village of Dhordo, Kutch, Gujarat; permit online / at Bhirandiyara checkpost. Nearest city Bhuj (~80 km) with airport and railhead
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
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/More adventures in Gujarat
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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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