The Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is known for its 4-month long desert festivity “Kutch Rann Utsav” that glorifies the colorful culture and traditions, aesthetic art and crafts and generous Kutchi hospitality of the region.
During winter, Gujarat Tourism organized Rann Utsav and Rann of Kutch transforms into an oasis of domestic & foreign tourists to indulge in leisure, pleasure & merriment.
The festival of Rann Utsav is organized with the enlarged scale & scope from 1st November 2017 to 4th March of every year, started by CM Narendra Modi & beauty of Kutch White Rann is campaign by legend Amitabh Bachhan in Tourism Ad “KUTCH NAHI DEKHA TO KUCH NAHI DEKHA”.
WHITE RANN – NATURE’S UNIQUE CREATION
During Rann Utsav tourists explore White Rann – the white serene expanse that lies along the India-Pak border. Considered to be the largest salt desert in the world, White Rann under the moonlight offers stunning creations of nature. The endless sea of salt shimmers like thousands of gems scattered on land when the moonlight merges into the white desert. The wonderful White Rann is wonderful place for the nature-lovers looking to take a long walk during sunset hours, the love couples seeking a romantic getaway or the leisure tourists, who simply want to sit back and witness soul-stirring cultural performances embellished by the moonlit splendor. In all, visiting White Rann is an experience for the Rann Utsav tourists to cherish for a lifetime.
THE KUTCH BEAUTY
Kutch, located in the State of Gujarat, is blessed with one of the most ecologically and culturally abundant landforms. The brimming profusion of nature’s beauty, culture and tradition, superfluity of colors and celebration, cornucopia of joy and beauty, all together reflect the magnificence of the Kutch.
The distinctive folk dances and music, intricate arts and crafts, gracious people and nature along with the affluent handicraft culture of the district like folk textiles, exquisite embroidery, Bandhani sarees, traditional ornaments and mirror work are some of the specialties of Kutch, Gujarat, India.
Place to Visit in Kutch:
- Nirona Village
- Bhujodi
- Hira Laxmi Craft Park
- Vande Matram Memorial (closed on Monday)
- Shopping at Vania Bazar/Bhuj Haat/Chhatardi
- Kutch Museum (closed on Wednesday/public holidays)
- Swami Narayan Temple
- Aina Mahal/Prag Mahal (closed on Thursday)
- Sharad Baug Palace (closed on Friday)
- Mandvi Beach