Rann Utsav 2026-27: The Complete Guide

Rann Utsav is Gujarat's winter festival on the White Rann of Kutch, a salt desert so flat and bright that it seems to meet the sky. For four months a tent city rises at Dhordo, with folk music, Kutchi food, craft markets and some of the best sunsets and moonrises in India.

Rann Utsav 2026-27 dates

The 2026-27 season runs from 1 November 2026 to 7 March 2027. The salt crust is usually at its whitest from December to February, once the monsoon water has dried.

Full moon and peak dates

Full moon nights are the most magical, and the most expensive. If you want a quiet, starry sky, the dark moon dates are 9 Nov, 8 Dec, 7 Jan and 6 Feb.

Where to stay

• Rann Utsav – The Tent City, Dhordo: the official festival tent city, from ₹6,300 per person per night with all meals.
• Rann Tent Resort: Premium AC Tent near the White Rann, from ₹11,000 per couple (Economy Dates).
• White Rann Resort: a resort stay in Dhordo, with a Kalo Dungar tour and an optional Dholavira night.

How to reach Dhordo

Bhuj is the nearest airport and railway station, about 85 km (2 hours) from Dhordo. Ahmedabad is about 400 km away by road. Read our guide on how to reach the White Rann for more detail.

White Rann permit

Every visitor needs a White Rann entry permit, which you can buy online or at the Bhirandiyara check post on the way to Dhordo. Carry a photo ID.

What to pack

• Warm layers: nights can drop below 10°C in December and January
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and a cap, because the salt reflects strong light
• Comfortable shoes for walking on the salt
• Photo ID for the permit and check-in
• Cash for the craft markets and village stalls