Rann Utsav 2026: dates, tips & budget

Name: Rann Utsav
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2027-03-07
Location: Tent City, Dhordo, Kutch, Gujarat

A winter festival on the White Rann of Kutch, a vast salt desert, with a tent city, folk music and full-moon nights.

Next dates1 Nov 2026 – 7 Mar 2027Expected dates. Check the official source before booking

Startsin 19 daysTent City, Dhordo, Kutch, Gujarat

UsuallyNovember to February or early March

What it is

Each winter a seasonal tent city opens near Dhordo village, at the edge of the white salt flats. Visitors come for sunsets and moonlit nights on the salt, Kutchi crafts, folk performances and trips to nearby craft villages.

Tips for going on a budget

Full-moon dates are the most popular and expensive; weekdays away from the full moon are cheaper.
Entry to the White Rann needs a permit; check the current process before you go.
Nights in the desert are cold, so bring warm layers.

Plan your trip

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Dates checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm on the official source: Travel Trade Journal (season dates announced by the Tent City operator with Gujarat Tourism).

Rann Utsav 2026: dates, tips & budget

What it is

Tips for going on a budget

Plan your trip

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