A Mesmerizing Trip To Great Rann Of Kutch
Rann Of Kutch also known as the Great Rann Of Kutch famous for its White Sand Desert, a remarkable place to visit in Gujarat. Kutch is a land of graceful beauty, vibrant traditions, and enchanting history. It covers around 26,000 sq. kilometers of area and it consists of one of the world's largest salt deserts measuring up to 10,000 square miles. Your Rann Of Kutch tour will be like a colorful kaleidoscope that changes color with every turn. Rann Of Kutch is a massive of cracked earth, inland from the sea, that promises to take your breath away.
The Kutch Fair will give you a slip look into the straightforward tribal lifestyle and allow you an opportunity to explore their natural artistic expression that incorporates weaving, dance, and music. Let's take a closer look at our 3 days trip guide to Great Rann Of Kutch.
How To Reach Rann Of Kutch:
There are a couple of ways to reach Rann Of Kutch. The nearest airport to reach Kutch is in the city of Bhuj. It's around 80km from the Rann desert and well connected to all cities in India.
The nearest railway station is Bhuj Junction which is about 104km away and well connected to all cities.
With Buses you can reach Kuch from Bhuj, it can take 2 hours approx. The Bus tickets cost nearly 50-60Rs per ticket. Another option to reach Kuch is that you can hire a bike or security on rent, it cost you nearly 800-1000 Rs.
Best Time To Visit Rann Of Kutch:
Kutch experiences extreme climatic conditions. Hot days are followed by freezing cold nights. The sun hammers Kutch mercilessly during summer. The unrelenting heat and noon temperatures easily go to 50 degrees. So, the best time to visit Kutch Rann is in Winters, with low-temperature Kutch blossoms during winter. This is also the best time to visit the Rann Of Kutch Festival.
Permits You Need To Visit Rann Of Kutch:
The Rann Of Kutch needs some permits to visit because it's close to the Pakistani border. As you have all seen in TMKOC that Jethalal gets lots in Pakistan with his camel, therefore a permit is required to visit the salt desert. You can get a permit from the Bhirandiyara village checkpoint. The cost is 100 Rs for adults and 50 Rs for children from 6 - 12 years. And 25 Rs for the bike and 50 Rs for the car. Please take some government id proofs with you. You can get permits online here.
Accommodation In Rann Of Kutch:
There are different varieties to stay in Rann Of Kutch. The most popular option is the Gateway to Rann Resort at Dhordo. Its made up of characterful Kutchi Bhungas, decorated with handicrafts, and traditionally crafted. Another option is the Shaam-e-Sarhad village resort in Hodka. This resort is managed by its local people. You need to try to stay in this home stays it gives proper Gujarati villages cultural vibes. You can also stay in Tent City arranged by its Government, it starts from the rate of 5000 Rs with a minimum of two people.
The Rann Utsav Festival In Rann Of Kutch:
Gujarat Tourism takes a Rann Utsav festival which starts from the start of November to the end of February. Rann Utsav is one of the most eagerly awaited tourism events in India. Rann Utsav is a festival of crafts, arts, dance, music, foods, and nature and it's attended by thousands of people every year. This annual festival celebrates the rich heritage of the ecologically and ethnically diverse land of Kutch district, Gujarat. Also the enjoyment the Rann Utsav Festival is famous for the craft bazaar, which has many authentic crafts from Kutch.
Places To Visit At Rann Of Kutch:
If you want to see the Rann Of Kutch from a different perspective then, you can visit the beautiful places like witness the gorgeous white salt desert on full moon day, visit Kala Dungar, the highest point in Kutch, go back in history in kutch museum at Bhuj, enjoy a Camel ride on Mandvi Beach, witness the wild ass sanctuary in the little Rann of Kutch.
So, make a plan to visit the Great Rann Of Kutch with some help from our travel guide to Kutch.
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