Is alcohol allowed at the event?

Gujarat is a dry state; alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the festival grounds, including within tents. Visitors carrying alcohol may be denied entry.

How do I reach the Tent City from Bhuj?

Fly or take the train to Bhuj. Complimentary AC coach transfers run from Bhuj Railway Station and Bhuj Airport to the Tent City at scheduled times — coordinate your arrival with the transfer timings when booking. See our Travel Guides for full route options.

Are permits required to visit the White Rann?

Because the area borders Pakistan, a nominal border-area entry permit is required and is arranged as part of your Rann Utsav package. Carrying a valid photo ID is mandatory for all visitors.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms vary by how far in advance you cancel relative to your check-in date. Full details are on our Cancellation & Refund Policy page.

Dhordo Host village

Nov → Mar Festival season

Bhuj Nearest airport & rail

4.5 Lac+ Visitors each season

Rann Utsav The Festival The Region

An initiative of Gujarat Tourism, hosted at Dhordo village on the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India.

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Get the best rate for your ideal package — tents, meals, and guided desert experiences included.

Quick Getaway

1 Night / 2 Days

Starting From ₹5,900*

Experience the magic of Rann Utsav with our 1 Night / 2 Days package including luxury tent stay, cultural performances, and White Rann excursion.

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Starting From ₹5,900*

Immerse yourself in Kutch culture with our 2 Nights / 3 Days tour package including White Rann, Kala Dungar, and handicrafts village visits.

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Full Experience

3 Nights / 4 Days

Starting From ₹5,900*

Comprehensive 3 Nights / 4 Days Kutch tour covering White Rann, Bhuj historical monuments, Mandvi Beach, and Dholavira heritage.

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The Festival

From a three-day fair to a global calendar event

Rann Utsav began as a modest three-day cultural gathering conceived to showcase the remotest frontier of Gujarat. Over the years it has grown into a hundred-day township of premium tents and suites, drawing travellers from across India and abroad to witness the Great Rann of Kutch at its most luminous.

The white salt desert, often called the Moonland of Gujarat, dries into a mirror-like expanse each winter. By day it shimmers under the sun; by night, especially around the full moon, it turns silver bright enough to walk across without a torch. Rann Utsav exists to put visitors inside that transformation — front-row to folk rhythms, craft traditions, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country.

Days of celebration

Countries represented among visitors

Days at peak season length

What Awaits

Every night is a different reason to stay till morning.

From moonlit folk performances to caravan-trail safaris, each experience is built around the rhythm of the Rann — quiet by day, radiant by night.
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Cultural Nights

Kutchi folk dance, Sufi and Sindhi music, and live puppetry staged in an open amphitheatre beneath the stars.

Desert Safari

Camel and jeep caravans cross the salt flats at sunrise and sunset, when the horizon turns rose gold.

Handicraft Bazaar

Bandhani, Ajrakh block-print, and mirror-work embroidery, sold directly by the artisans of Kutch villages.

Full Moon Stargazing

Telescope decks and guided astronomy sessions make use of Kutch's near-zero light pollution.

Adventure Zone

Paramotoring, ATV trails, and zip-lining across the scrubland bordering the salt desert.

Kutchi Cuisine

Bajra rotla, khichdi, and dabeli served fireside at the food courts inside the tent city.

Tent City

Dhordo Tent City Resorts

Every tent is pitched on raised platforms facing the Rann, with attached washrooms and round-the-clock housekeeping.
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1 Night / 2 Days

Rann Tent Resort

Experience authentic Kutchi hospitality surrounded by endless salt plains in comfortable luxury tents with meals and cultural shows.

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2 Nights / 3 Days

White Rann Resort

Stay in luxurious tents or traditional Rajwadi Bhungas right next to the White Desert with full board meals and sightseeing tours.

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2 Nights / 3 Days

Rann Utsav – The Tent City

The iconic official tented city at Dhordo featuring over 350 lavish tents, dining halls, adventure sports, craft bazaar, and daily cultural events.

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Tent City

Dholavira Tent City Resorts

Experience heritage stays near the UNESCO Harappan excavation site and Road to Heaven with attached washrooms and round-the-clock housekeeping.
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White Rann Tent City

Situated near the UNESCO World Heritage Harappan site and famous Road to Heaven highway with luxury tents and archaeological tours.

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1 Night / 2 Days

Rann Resort Dholavira

Tranquil resort with traditionally built mud cottages and AC rooms within walking distance of the salt desert and Harappan ruins.

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1 Night / 2 Days

Praveg Resort Dholavira

Luxury eco-resort featuring 30 stylish 20ft tall A-frame cottages with floor-to-ceiling glass walls for sky and star watching.

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2 Nights / 3 Days

Evoke Dholavira

A dialogue between ancient heritage and modern luxury. Premium eco-resort inspired by Harappan architectural principles beside Dholavira.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

No, but our shortest package is 1 Night / 2 Days. Most guests find 2 Nights / 3 Days gives enough time to see both a sunrise and sunset on the Rann plus a day of sightseeing.

Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for full-moon weekends and the Christmas–New Year period, which sell out weeks ahead. Walk-in tent availability, when it exists, cannot be guaranteed.

Day-visitor entry to the White Rann viewing area is possible, but the cultural amphitheatre, craft bazaar, and evening programming are part of the Tent City experience and best accessed by guests staying on-site.

Pets are not permitted within the Tent City for the comfort and safety of all guests and the surrounding wildlife.

The 2026–27 season runs from 1st November 2026 to 7th March 2027, with peak full-moon weekends around late November, late December, late January, and mid-February. See our Special Dates calendar for the exact list.

Yes, self-drive and private cabs are permitted. On-site parking is available near the Tent City entrance, though note that vehicles cannot be driven onto the salt flats themselves.

In Their Words

We booked our stay for the Full Moon week and it was well worth every rupee. Outstanding arrangement, super clean tents, friendly staff, and prompt WhatsApp inquiry support.

— Dr. Hiren Patel, Surat

The panoramic view of the vast salt desert from Kala Dungar (Black Hill) was breathtaking. Highly recommend booking a 2 Nights / 3 Days package to experience all the highlights properly.

— Priya Nair, Kochi

Everything was seamless from check-in to check-out. The evening Gujarati folk music programs, stargazing sessions, and delicious food buffet exceeded all our expectations.

— Vikramaditya Verma, Bengaluru

Traveling via the famous Road to Heaven highway to reach Dholavira Tent City was surreal. Exploring the 5000-year-old Harappan ruins alongside the white salt desert made it an amazing holiday.

— Ananya Sen, Kolkata

Staying in the Rajwadi Bhunga at White Rann Resort was a unique experience. Combining traditional Kutchi mud-craft architecture with modern luxury made our anniversary trip truly romantic.

— Rajesh & Pooja Sharma, Delhi

Our kids still talk about the camel safari and the sunset at White Rann. The package included everything from Bhuj pick-up to sightseeing tours. Smooth and hassle-free booking!

— The Shah Family, Ahmedabad

The handicraft bazaar at the Tent City was worth the entire trip to Kutch. Meeting local artisans, buying authentic Bandhani, and enjoying traditional Kutchi dinners made this unforgettable.

— Daniel & Sarah, London, UK

We stepped out of our Premium AC Tent at midnight and the entire white desert was glowing silver under the full moon. The cultural performances and hospitality at Tent City Dhordo were top-notch!

— Meera Kulkarni, Mumbai

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Explore Rann Utsav booking price & packages.

From a three-day fair to a global calendar event

Every night is a different reason to stay till morning.

Cultural Nights

Desert Safari

Handicraft Bazaar

Full Moon Stargazing

Adventure Zone

Kutchi Cuisine

Dhordo Tent City Resorts

Dholavira Tent City Resorts

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