RANN UTSAV
AT
KUTCH
1st November, 2016 to 20th February, 2017
Rann Utsav is a celebration of life, festivities and culture of Kutch
and Gujarat. It is a landmark bestowing grace and elegance where the world
gathers for more than 2 months. A riot of colour sprinkled on the barren lands,
Rann Utsav offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience the diverse
traditions and the generosity and hospitality of Kutchi people.
The picturesque “White Desert” is waiting to welcome you. On a full moon
night during Rann Utsav, the region wakes to an endless cycle of dance, and
where century old traditions are revived in a celebration.
The colorful fairs held near the beach or the banks of a lake swings one
with the spirit of festivity, fervor and flamboyancy while the organized tour
around Kutch is an ideal occasion to be part of the region and experience the
zeal and uniqueness of the people through a celebration of life!
Rannutsav hosts activities such as Horse Rides, Camel Safaris to Bird
Watching,Pool Table,Table Tennis,ATV Riding,Paramotoring, Archery,Giant Chess,
Net Cricket, Bicycle.Tourists visiting Rann of Kutch during Rann Utsav will
surely enjoy remarkable moments.
On popular demand, it has been decided to commence the Rann Utsav during
the festive season from 1st November, 2016. As on date,the formation of the White Rann has taken place
in some sections and as a part of the natural process it will take a few more
weeks for the White Rann to emerge in its full majestic splendour all
over. A general disclaimer is already there on the respective
booking sites. However, in case of any inconvenience, prospective tourists are
advised to get in touch with the Operators or Gujarat Tourism.
Interesting facts
Kutch or Rannutsav, a unique manifestation of varied cultural ethos of
the region is known for the ethnic flavor and celebrative zest. This festival
provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the
artisans and craftspeople, assorted array of folk music and performances, mixed
representation of culture and communities, along with a vast diversity in
ecology. All this and much more describe and define Kutch and the people.
History
A seasonal salt marshland situated in the heart of the Thar Desert with
Gujarat on one side and Pakistan’s Sind province on the other, the district
spans about 7,505.22 square kilometres (2,897.78 sq mi) and is one of the
largest salt deserts in the world. The Great Rann of Kutch, the Little Rann of
Kutch and the Banni grasslands at the southern fringe, makes up for some 30,000
square kilometres of white lands, sweeping the Gulf of Kutch at one end, and
the seat of the great Indus Valley Civilization on the other, falling in
southern Pakistan.
A cradle of craftsmanship, Kutch is known for its exquisite variety of
weaving, patchwork, block-printing, bandhani, tie-and-dye, rogan-art and other
ethnic styles of embroidery, pottery, wood-carving, metal-crafts and
shell-work. The variety emerges from the enchanting terrain that provides a
perfect backdrop to an extra ordinary fair. Perhaps because the landscape is so
white and ochre, even a hint of colour adds a fascinating element to the rustic
life of Rann.
The Online Booking sites are:
http://rannutsav.net and whiterannresort.com
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