Rann Utsav - The Unique Tent City
The timeless White Desert of Rann meets the modern world through Rann Utsav, orchestrated by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL). This event introduces the extraordinary 'White Rann Experience'.
Previously deemed barren, the White Rann beside the Great Rann of Kutch was reimagined by TCGL in 2005. What began as a three-day festival has grown into a 100-day celebration at Dhordo village, where a novel tent city arises annually with temporary yet impressive infrastructure.
Check-in time: 12:30 PM Transfers from Bhuj to Rann Utsav - The Tent City, Dhordo on fixed timings:
- 08:15 AM & 10:00 AM - From Railway Station and Airport, Bhuj
- 12:30 PM - From Airport, Bhuj
- 01:30 PM - From Railway Station, Bhuj
- 03:30 PM - From Airport, Bhuj
The above timings are for fixed departures and subject to change.
No Complimentary transfers will be available after the above timings.
Individual transfers are available on request (chargeable).
Allotment of tents to guests arriving before check-in time will be subject to availability.Distance from Bhuj to Rann Utsav - The Tent City, Dhordo is approx. 85 km, which takes about 1 hr 45 minutes.
Arrival at Rann Utsav - Tent City, Dhordo from Bhuj
- 12:30 PM - Onwards Welcome & Check&ndashin
- 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM - Lunch at respective Dining Area
- 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM - Enjoy in-house activities like Skyzilla Adventure Tower, Club House, Spa, & many others.
- 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM - Hi-Tea
- 05:00 PM to 05:30 PM - Transfer to The White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunset. The mode of transport will be through bus/ camel cart/ both.
- 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM - Return to Rann Utsav - The Tent City, Dhordo
- 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM - Dinner at respective dining area
- 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM - Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity Area
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- 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM - Morning Tea
- 06:30 AM to 07:30 AM - Experience a rejuvenating yoga session in our dedicated Activity Area.
- 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM - Breakfast at respective Dining Area
- 08:30 AM to 11:00 Am - onwards Complimentary Tour to Mandvi Kutch Mandvi is an important beach famous among travellers for peace and solitude. Mandvi has beautiful white sand, serene locales and enchanting views. Distance from Rann Utsav-The Tent City, Dhordo is 140 km (approx.).
- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Visit Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 04th October, 1857 in the Mandvi town of Kutch district of Gujarat. He was one of the foremost freedom fighters in the history of the freedom movement in India. The memorials objective is to pay tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma and educate the young generation about the Indians who sacrificed everything for the countrys freedom.
- 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM - Visit to Vijay Vilas Palace The great palace of Mandvi was built in 1929 by His Highness Vijay Singhji, the Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort. This palace has a domed terrace that gives a panoramic view of the sea. The interiors have an office-like structure, where the king used to work.
- 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM - Lunch at the private Dining Area on the Mandvi beach
- 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM - Enjoy Leisure at the Private Beach This beach is regarded as one of the finest beaches on the Gujarat shoreline. A great family spot to spend quality time.
- 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM - onwards Return transfer to Rann Utsav - The Tent City, Dhordo
- 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Enjoy scrumptious Dinner at the respective Dining Area.
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- 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM - Morning Tea
- 06:30 AM to 07:30 AM - Experience a rejuvenating yoga session in our dedicated Activity Area.
- 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM - Breakfast at respective Dining Area
- 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Onwards Depart for Dholavira which is approx. 105 kms, which will take 2 hrs. to reach there.
- 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Experience Road to Heaven
- 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM - A visit to the Archaeology Museum at Dholavira.
- 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM - Enjoy delicious Lunch at the respective Dining Area.
- 03:30 PM to 04:00 PM - Tea/Coffee
- 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM - Visit to Archaelogy Excavation Site
- 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM - onwards Return transfer to Rann Utsav - The Tent City, Dhordo
- 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Enjoy scrumptious Dinner at the respective Dining Area.
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- 06:00 AM to 06:30 AM - Morning Tea
- 06:30 AM to 07:30 AM - Experience a rejuvenating yoga session at our dedicated Activity Area.
- 06:30 AM to 07:30 AM - Visit to the White Rann to witness the grandeur of the sunrise.
- 07:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Breakfast at respective Dining Area
- 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Indulge yourself in the exciting range of activities we offer in-house.
- 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM - Enjoy delicious Lunch at the respective Dining Area,
- 03:00 PM to 07:30 PM - Complimentary Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) - the highest point of Kutch. On the route visit to handicraft village "Gandhi nu Gaam". En route to Kala Dungar, Tea/Coffee and Complimentary refreshments will be served.
- 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Enjoy scrumptious dinner at the respective Dining Area.
- 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM - Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity Area.
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- 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM Morning Tea
- 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM Breakfast at respective Dining Area
- 09:30 AM Check-out from Tent City.
- 11:30 AM to 02:00 PM Complimentary sightseeing &ndash Places of interest in Bhuj
- 11:30 AM to 2:00 PMComplimentary sightseeing to Smritivan Bhuj - (Earthquake Museum) For 2 hrs. (approx.) - (It will be closed on Monday)
Smritivan Earthquake Museum, Bhuj
The Smritivan Earthquake Museum, Bhuj is situated on the Bhujiyo Dungar. It was constructed in remembrance of the victims of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake. The Sun-point at the memorial is situated on top of Bhujiyo Dungar, providing a panoramic view of the city as well as breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset.
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- Pickup from Bhuj [Railway Station / Airport] to Dhordo Tent City. [All transfers shall be in A.C. Coaches on S.I.C. basis]
- GST & TAX are inclusive in the Above rates.
- Drop from Dhordo to Bhuj [Railway Station/Airport],
- Complimentary refreshments will be served enroute Dhordo Tent City in the bus.
- 1 Night/2 Days package includes: Lunch, High-Tea & Dinner on 1st Day and Morning Tea and Breakfast on 2nd Day.
- The meals will be served as per scheduled time in respective dining areas and missed meals will not be refunded or extended on 2nd Day.
- Accommodation in Tent is on twin sharing basis.
- Two bottles of drinking water per day per tent.
- All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).
If you Cancel your Holiday
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30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
