There is a saying about Kutch which goes like “Kutch nahi dekha to kuch nahi dekha”. Kutch, in Gujarat, is one of the most preferred tourist destinations along with being a significant historical place and the world famous Rann Mahotsav.
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| Enjoy the Grand Occasion & Get Soaked in Its Charismatic Charm |
The Rann Utsav Celebration
Maha Rann Utsav is organized by Gujarat tourism every year in Dhordo village in Kutch. A cornucopia of design, profusion of culture, overabundance of music and dance reverberate through the vast stretches of the white sand desert that is known as the Great Rann of Kutch during Rann Utsav.
During the full moons, the entire Kutchh region in the winter brims with festivities that mirror the diverse self and eclectic spirit of this land.
Rann Utsav is an annually organized festival where you could get a peek into the very soul and spirit of the culture of Gujarat. Be it the Gujarati folk dance, camel safari across the vast stretches of white salt desert, tents stay and live musical performances, everything is set in the romantic and surreal vibes of moonlit landscape.
The mosaic of cultural performances and tent stays truly embodies the true spirit and identity of the region.Rann Mahotsav starts every year in the month of December at the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and the festivities goes on till the arrival of the harvest festival Holi.
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| The tent city at Dhordo: Imagine yourself enjoying the magnificent parade of the various tribes and cultures of India |
Where is the Great Rann of Kutch
The Great Rann of Kutch lies north to the Tropic of Cancer, at the top of the Kutch district. The nearest city to approach this white sand desert is Bhuj. 86 kilometers away from the town is Dhordo which is being developed as the Gateway to the Rann by the Government of Gujarat.
When is Rann Utsav Held?
Runn Utsav Dates 2014:
01 December 2014 to 5 March 2015Where is Rann Utsav Held?
The celebratory festival begins in the Bhuj city and goes around the district with a grand finale again being held at the preliminary destination.
Where to Stay for Rann Utsav
During the Rann Mahotsav, loads of luxury tents are set up at Dhordo for visitors which are accompanied by numerous food and handicraft stalls that truly showcase the culture and cuisine of the region.
If you are looking for Rann Utsav 2014 packages, you could stay in one of the tents set amidst the vast expanse of arid desert which glisten bright on moonlit nights. Generally, the packages for Rann Utsav include sightseeing trips to surrounding attractions like Dholavira, Narayan Saroval, Bhuj and Mandavi.
Lots of regional flavors are added in this grand Festival including music concert, crafts, folk dance and lots of handicrafts items and hastkala. Visit the state of Gujarat during the Rann Utsav to experience the time of your life!
Interesting Facts
Rann Utsav offers the visitors a unique manifestation of diverse cultural ethos of Gujarat. The festival is popular for its celebrative zeal and ethnic touch. The festival presents a special opportunity to the tourists to view the creativity of the craftsmen, diverse range of folk dance and music, intermingling depiction of communities and culture and an immense range of ecology.
History
The festival of Rann Utsav was designed by the tourism authorities of Gujarat. They planned to increase the foreign tourism in the state and also to present the pulsating Gujarat to all the people around the world. Various events are organized in Kutch, every year, during the Rann Utsav, to put on display the vibrant and rich cultural aspects of Kutch, which is one of the oldest and popular towns in the country.
Tourists from all over the world gather, during this festival, to glance at the naturally stunning surroundings of Kutch. The month of December is approaching and the excitement has already reached to the top regarding the Kutch Rann Utsav. Rann Utsav in 2014 promises to be bigger, better, grander and larger than ever seen before!
Kutch Rann Utsav 2014 is offering a lot of events to the viewers. Firstly, this year, the inauguration will be done by Shri Narendra Modi. Creativity of craftsmen; Folk Musical and Dance Carnival in moonlight; Cultural shows in White Salt Desert; Air conditioned and non-air-conditioned tents; Kutch Rann Utsav 2014 will be one of the most delightful experience.
Kutch Rann Utsav 2014 is an opportunity for all to visit Kutch and witness the exotic flavors of the region. Book your tour to Kutch with Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. now, to experience the extravaganza of such high magnitude!
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| Moonlit expanse of the white sand desert of Kutch |
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| Rann Mahotsav in Kutch, Gujarat |
Updated on 17-Oct-2014 by Nikhil Chandra
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