Have you ever been to the white sand desert? The vast arid land of Kutch in Gujarat takes you to the spectacular beauty of white sand. These deserts along with the craft, culture & art of the people of Kutch make a unique tourist destination.

What is the Rann of Kutch Festival?

Rann of Kutch Festival is an initiative of the Gujarat government. Every year from October to February, the Kutch region of Gujarat welcomes a volume of tourists from India & other countries. This festival is apt for people of all ages.

The Rann of Festival manifests the culture & tradition of the Kutch people. The beautiful natural landscapes, tent houses, and tribal music become the festival spirit. Main place where the Rann of Kutch festival has been celebrated in the village of Dhordo. This small village lies on the Banni grasslands that are famous for its rich biodiversity & wildlife.

Recently, the Gujarat government collaborate with private firms naming The Tent City and White Rann Resorts. These firms have lifted the quality, arrangement, and celebrations to a premium level.

Dhordo Village (Image Source: www.orientrailjourneys.com)

Back Story of the Rann of Kutch Festival

In 2001, a disastrous earthquake enveloped the geography & economy of Gujarat, especially the Kutch district. That's the reason, the state government started the Runn of Kutch festival in 2006. Initially, it started as a 3-day program of food, dance & craft show. But after viewing its popularity, the festival today has evolved as a three to the four-month affair. The festival not only boosts the economical opportunities for local people but also promotes natural beauty and brings about the social development of Kutch.

Five Reasons to go for the Rann of Kutch Festival

I. Relish the Natural Beauty of White Sand

Visitors Reaching their Tents by a Camel Ride (Image Source: www.indianholiday.com)

Be ready to be spell-bound by the beauty of white sand as far as your eyes can see. You can enjoy the alluring sight of the sunset. Appreciate the starry sky during no moon-night & glittering white sand during a full moon. In the cool winters, these beautiful landscapes add to the list of your memories. It is advisable to visit the Kutch desert near the full moon night but the prices of the stay packages are high at that time. So, make sure to book an hourly hotel in Ahmedabad so that you can pay for the duration you stay.

II. Adore the Art and Craft of Kutch & Tribal Areas

Art & Craft Shop Inside the Runn of Kutch Festival (Image Source: www.storiesbysoumya.com)

In the Rann of Kutch festival, you can savor the sight of the traditional & cultural side of the Kutchi people. This festival showcases their art & craft in a varied range. Especially, government official partners, the Tent City & the White Rann Resort, are engulfed not only in traditional spirit but also fun activities for your kids & family. There are shops for handicraft items & other local items from all over Gujarat.

ATV rides, pool, table tennis, archery, paintball, hot air balloon ride, camel ride, chess & giant pendulum are some of the games in their packages. You can get facilities of a spa, cafeteria, golf cart, clubhouse, conference hall, kids zone, and meditation hall for the entertainment of the visitors in the festival. Purchase exquisitely handcrafted souvenirs, silverware, and Kutch-inspired embroidery ornaments from the local markets inside the festival.

Sounds fascinating right? So, save your bucks by booking packages two months before the festival. Make sure to book a hotel for a few hours in Ahmedabad so that you can rest there for some time & continue with your journey to Kutch.

III. Move Your Feet on the Tunes of Kutchi Music & Dance

Folk Artists Welcoming You in the Rann of Kutch Festival (Image Source: www.indianholiday.com)

Relish the outstanding performances from the folk artists of Gujarat in the Rann of Kutch festival. You can enjoy the traditional dance & music against the background of shimmering moonlight over the white sand. The artists play their native musical instruments & dancers wear their traditional decorative tops & long skirts with a set of bangles. The view becomes surreal while walking in the peaceful desert. So, what are you waiting for? Book day use hotel in Ahmedabad for your economical tour to Kutch.

IV. Take a Break from the hush-bush of the city

Live an off-beat life in Bhunga Huts (Image Source: www.storiesbysoumya.com)

You are far away from the hues & cries of the crowd of the city. Sleeping under the stars in tents but with all the necessities. Go for cycling or camel ride on the sand. Mobile networks are not strong enough. So, you can get some detox from social media too! Sounds vintage, right? Pack your bags & schedule an hourly hotel in Ahmedabad for your halt.

You can opt for neighboring village tours too. Besides the Rann of Kutch, enjoy the hospitality of neighboring villages, like Hodko, Dhordo, Dhrobana, and Bhirandiara. You can also go sightseeing at the Mandavi beach, archeological sites of Dholavira village, Narayan Sarovar, and the fort of Lakhpat town.

V. Visit the Magnus Opus of Gujarat

Tent Inside the Rann of Kutch Festival (Image Source: Pixabay)

Expanded over an area of 45,650 square kilometers, Rann of Kutch desert holds a portion of the Kutch district. The district is also famous for the Banni plains, and marshy wetlands. The place also has a cradle for handiwork & bandhani crafts.

As Kutch is the Magnus opus of Gujarat, the Rann of Kutch is the Magnus opus of the Kutch. Not only in the Kutch district, the Rann of Kutch desert is one of the largest salt desserts in the world. You can make a tour of Mandvi that covers the beach, Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial & Vijay Vilas Palace. You can do sightseeing of the Bhuj comprising of Kutch Museum, handicraft famous Bhujodi village, and Shri Swaminarayan Temple.

So many places to visit, naa? Make a plan for the Runn of Kutch this new year & book a hotel for a few hours in Ahemdabad for your layoff.

VI. Savor the Kutch Cuisine

Kutchi-Cuisine (Image Source: orientrailjourney.com)

You will get a lot of vegetarian dishes at the festival. Bajra-based & wheat-based round bread, dhokla, chaach, dry & water-based curry vegetables, samosa, chutneys, and desserts are some options available in the food shops of the festival.

Final Words

So, after reading all this, I am sure you are looking for hourly hotels in Ahmedabad from MiStay for your travel to Dhordo village's Rann of Kutch Festival. Make sure, you opt for package deals two months before the start of the festival. Are you going?