Journey to Kutch Rann Utsav | Part 2 | Rann Utsav | Tent City | White Desert | Detail Tour

The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people. This is one of the hottest areas of India - with summer temperatures averaging and peaking at 49.5 °C. Winter temperatures reduce dramatically and can go below 0 °C (32 °F). The Government of Gujarat hosts an annual 3 month long festival during winter called the Rann Utsav where tourists can see the various sights of the Rann. For 2017, the festival of Rann started on 1 November 2017. Rann Utsav gives visitors not only a chance to experience full moon on salt deserts but also get a taste of the local culture, cuisine and hospitality. Specially built local houses are also used to house tourists to give them a taste of local traditions. Many adventure clubs and travel clubs organize expeditions. Some women and young girls make their living by selling different types of embroidered cloths. The embroidery is of various styles such as Rabari, Ahir, Sindhi, Banni, Mutwa, Ari and Soof, some of which include mirror or bead inlays.
The Rann Utsav - Tent City is a specially built temporary city that captures the ethnic beauty of rural Kutch while providing a memorable experience. Sprawling across an area of 5,00,000 sq. mt., it is the largest tent accommodation in India. Located 85 km from Bhuj, The Rann Utsav - Tent City is set up near the village of Dhordo. A lavish escape it takes more than 2 months to set-up. The entire festival hosts thousands of visitors from across the world with more than 350 hospitality personnel working at different levels. The tents at Rann Utsav - Tent City are arranged in C-shaped clusters, while additional spaces include two separate dining halls, each spanning approximately 1,200 sq. mt. Also included is a reception area to welcome the guests, a conference hall for large gatherings, a club house for indoor sports, and a café and rejuvenation centre for recreation. The handicraft bazaar provides local artisans a fantastic platform to showcase their work, while the activity area is used for a range of performances and entertaining shows.
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