Rann Mahotsav is a grand winter rendezvous. It takes place when the air is crisp and the moon is at its fullest.The festival celebrates the unique culture of Gujarat with music and dance performances, storytelling sessions, walks through the desert, fabulous displays of handicrafts and of course some authentic, mouth-watering food native to the Rann of Kutch.This sanctuary is supporting nature's richest ecosystem. It provides food and shelter to a number of migratory and local wildlife species. The marshy Rann of Kutch, with its surrounding Thar desert area in Sindh, is one of the most potential habitats for a number of animals and birds in the province.

1. RANN UTSAV

2. Rann Utsav – A White Desert
Festival
Amidst the striking white plains of salt, Rann Utsav marks the celebration of
Kutch’s wild territory and diverse culture. The flamboyant colours of the exquisite
Kutchi embroidery to the cultural program by local artisans to the scrumptious
Kutchi Thali (food), the festival offers myriad encounters that will leave you in
awe.
Organized by White Rann Camping and hospitality, this festival is celebrated from
November to February and encompasses various activities other than hiking
through the white desert. The temperature during the festival varies from a
minimum 10 degrees to 30 degrees.
On full moon nights the festival illuminates an infinite aura of vibrancy during
Rann Utsav. A visit to this festival will leave traces of Kutch in your heart for a
lifetime.

3. Witness The Biggest Astronomical Event At The Biggest
Desert Festival
For those who are wondering what is a
Supermoon, here is a little explanation

4. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest
approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest
apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. The technical name is perigee-
syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. – Wikipedia
On 14th November 2016, the moon will appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than an
average full moon. Not only this but what makes this Supermoon special is that it will
be the closest to earth after 1984 Supermoon. The moon won’t come this close to
Earth until November 25, 2034.
One should definitely not miss this astronomical extravaganza and what could be
better to have a perfect look at the Supermoon while you are chilling on a White
Desert. Yes, the Supermoon has eventually collided with Rann Utsav where during the
full moon nights the white desert awakes to an endless cycle of dance and century old
traditions are revived.

5. A sneak peak into the Rann Utsav’s Full Moon Night View.
Witness the Biggest Astronomical Event in the most exotic location of
India. Take a walk under the star studded sky with Moon brightening
it.

6. Tent City : Once a Barren Land Now
Offers A Colourful Canvas

7. Rann Utsav is held every year from November to February at an
aesthetically arranged tent city at the Dhordo Village, Kutch. This
is one of the most ecologically and ethnically unique cultural
festival offering an access to Gujarat’s diverse topography. Every
year Rann Utsav lures tourists from all over the world with its
extravaganza of music, dance, handicrafts, camel safaris and
unmatched hospitality.
Dazzling Evenings

8. Ethnic Stores
Innumerable varieties of
embroidery, metal work, lac and
wood items, ajrakh prints,
traditional bandhanis, rustic
mud work and colourful pottery
is displayed and sold by the
locals. The art of pottery serve
as livelihood for the natives
which is believed to be as old as
the Indus Valley Civilization!
Watch the skilled tribals carve
out several intricate and spell
binding handicrafts that you will
want to take home for sure.

9. While At Rann Utsav Intricately Woven Shawls Pottery Articles
Bandhani – A Tie and Dye technique
Hand-crafted Silver Jewellery

10. Activities to Do
Para Motoring
Take to the skies, to re experience the Tent
City like never before.
ATV
Mount these mean machines and you’re
bound to get a desert race’s adrenaline
rush.
Paintball
Gear Up! It’s war time! Go one-
to-one on the battle field with
audacity.

11. Star Gazing
Explore the attractive star studded
sky from the equally attractive
Tent City.
Trikke
A three wheeled scooter-like street
machine that combines fitness with
an enjoyable ride.
Kids Entertainment Zone
A dedicated kids entertainment
area will make them feel
welcomed & totally at home.

12. Chess
Revive the grandmaster in
you! Put your best strategy
to work at the leisure club at
Rann Utsav.
Club House
Revel in the games you’ve
enjoyed for so long at Rann
Utsav’s club house. Even
indoor games can be very
very exciting.
Pool
Enjoy a game of pool with
friends and family at Rann
Utsav. Scoring a pocket
won’t give you as much
pleasure as it will here.