Rann Mahotsav 2011: Desert Festival of Gujarat

Where: The celebratory festival begins in the Bhuj city and goes around the district with a grand finale again being held at the preliminary destination.

The Rann Utsav, organised by the State Tourism Department every year to promote tourism in Gujarat, is being held in Dhardo region of the Kutch district. The major attractions during this year’s festival are camel-safari, hot air ballooning, desert car rally, horse ride, all-terrain vehicle and food court in addition to the folk shows and performances to bring out the varied hue of vibrant Runn of Kutch region during the Rann Utsav 2011. The Rann Utsav Tour Packages which could last from 2 to 3 days will include destination around Bhuj. In the course of their itinerary, guests will be taken to Dhorado (White Runn), Hodko, Bhirandiyara and Ludiya village with an option to tour either Indo-Pak Border of Mandvi Beach Tour.

Each year a three day festive extravaganza brimming with hospitality, vitality and traditional flavor of the area is hosted and known as the Kutch or Rann Mahotsav. This festival is a unique expression of varied cultural ethos of the Runn of Kutch region in Gujarat. This cultural fest is renowned for its ethnic flavor and celebrative gusto. Rann Utsav 2011, under the tutelage of Vibrant Gujarat, presents a unique opportunity to tourists and visitors from around the world to visit Kutch and experience the true essence of the region.