Enjoying the Indian Festival in Gujarati Style

Kutch is located in the north-western part of Gujarat and the western coast of India. In the full moon of the 2nd December , over 2 lakh visitors from all around the world come to Rann of Kutch to enjoy its magnificent celebration. It may appear as a desolated region of the land of the desert, but the place is full of life on various occasions such as Diwali, Makar

Sankranti, New Year and the Vasant Panchami.

The location

The Rann of Kutch is located in the Centre of Bhuj. The place is known for its different colored sand. It’s a big complex comprising of accommodation for thousands of people, dining halls, reception area, conference hall, clubhouse for indoor recreation, cafeteria,
rejuvenation center, handicrafts bazaar and much more places for enjoying the local art and dance.

Accommodation

Tented accommodations are offered there, and the guests can take from the enormous range of suits such as Darbari suite, Rajwadi suite etc. The tents are of premium quality, and the guests can avail both AC and non-AC swiss tents at the festival time. You can also stay in a hotel in Bhuj to stay and enjoy the festival.

Activities

1:- Being one of the long-lasting festivals in Gujarat, you can certainly enjoy the magnificence of this festival to its fullest. With the dependence of your arrival and you’re staying time, you can indulge yourself in the joy of various cultural activities such as puppet shows, dances and Indian folk music besides the sightseeing activities. Another great time to enjoy the place in during the Uttarayan Festival, during which you will see the sky colored with thousands of kite with extreme excitement and fun. Or you can also come on 31st December to enjoy the New Year Celebrations.

2:-Besides this, there are also several other activities you can enjoy Gujarat Tour packages such as ATV riding, Paragliding, Paramotoring, trike rides, paintball, trampoline,pool, chess etc. Besides the gaming one can take the full enjoyment of the spa treatment or can go through meditation.

3:-You can also do some shopping once you visit the place. Lots of shopping stalls are available showcasing the authentic Gujarati style of Kutchchi handicrafts, embroidered ornaments along with the availability of extremely heavy Ghaghara which has excellent
showcasing of the beauty of hundreds of mirrors embedded on a piece of fine cloth. Food is also another factor during the festival with the offering of various cuisines such as Bajra Rotella, Kher Sangli, Khari Bhat, Gulab Pak and many more tasty dishes.

4:-With the correct Gujarat tour packages, you can enjoy Rann Utsav Gujarat during festival time and take the full excitement of Kutchi lifestyle. Or you can stay in Bhuj and make the immersive experience of traveling various sites such as the Dholavira, Nirona
Village for its great handicrafts, and Koteshwar near the calm Narayan Sarovar. Here you also get the opportunity to see the various species of migratory birds and also you can visit the Indo Park Border .

The festival of Rann Utsav Gujarat is indeed a fantastic experience and eye opener. People from the various parts of the country settle down over there to showcase the traditional lifestyles that have been stayed for a long time. It is a place where once you visit, will want to visit again and again.

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Pricing

Tariff for November & February Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	8100	5200
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	7100	4600
Non – AC Swiss Tents	5500	3900

Tariff for 1^st December – 19^th December & January Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	9100	6100
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	8100	5400
Non – AC Swiss Tents	6500	4700

Tariff for 20^th December – 31^st December, 2018

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	10000	6700
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	8900	5900
Non – AC Swiss Tents	7100	5200

**Rates are exclusive of applicable Taxes.
**Tax Rate – 18% GST ( 9% CGST and 9% SGST.) (With Effect from 01st July, 2017.)
**Rates on single occupancy basis will be 75% of the basic cost (75% of double occupancy amount).
**In case of Triple Occupancy, any person above 6 yrs. of age will be charged as extra person (With Mattress).

RANN UTSAV TOUR PACKAGE

Day 1

Check in time : 12:30 PM

Depart from Bhuj to Rann Utsav Tent city Dhordo

FIXED TIMINGS:

08:15 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station to Rann Utsav
08:30 AM	From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
10:30 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station / Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
02:30 PM	From Bhuj Railway Station to Rann Utsav
03:30 PM	From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav

Any individual transfer (on chargeable basis). No transfers will be available after above timing.

Allotment of tent to guest arriving before check-in-time will be subject to availability.

Distance from Bhuj to Rann Utsav Tent City Dhordo is approx 80 Kms., which takes approx 2hrs

Complimentary Refreshment enroute from Bhuj to Rann Utsav in bus.

Arrival at Rann Utsav from Bhuj

12:30 AM Onwards	Welcome & Check – In at kutch rann utsav.
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM	Lunch at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
02:30 PM to 04:00 PM	Enjoy in-house activities at kutch festival
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM	Evening Tea/Coffee at tent city
05:00 PM to 05:30 PM	Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Camel Cart / Bus on first come first basis. Guest will have to return by the same mode of transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:00 PM to 07:30 PM	Return Transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at kutch rann utsav. ;

Day 2

06:00 AM to 07:00 AM	MORNING TEA
07:30 AM to 09:30 AM	Breakfast at Respective Dining Area at Kutch Festival
09:30 AM	Check out from Kutch rann utsav
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM	Depart to Bhuj with a complimentary sight-seeing on the way

Complimentary Bhuj Sightseeing Places

Sri Swami Narayan Temple

(Approx. time 20 minutes) Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently.

Aina Mahal

(Approx. time 30 minutes) Aina Mahal is an 18th century palace in Bhuj, Gujarat, India. It is located next to the Prag Mahal. The walls of the Palace are of White Marble covered with mirrors separated by gilded ornaments with shades of Venetian glass.

Bhujodi (Handicraft Village & Craft Park)

(Approx. time 40 minutes) Hiralaxmi Craft Park – A vision to preserve, restore and promote the arts of Kutch and making them accessible to masses. This Handicraft Village is where live artisans can be seen creating their crafts.
The cost of entry ticket (if any) will be borne by the guest.
In case guest has to reach Railway Station / Airport / Bus Stand earlier for their onward journey, they will have to arrange on their own. Time of any such departure to be notified at the reception at the time of check-in.

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Pricing

Tariff for November & February Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	14000	8400
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	13000	7800
Non – AC Swiss Tents	10000	6200

Tariff for 1^st December – 19^th December & January Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	16000	9600
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	15000	9000
Non – AC Swiss Tents	12000	7500

Tariff for 20^th December – 31^st December, 2018

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tents	17600	10500
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	16500	9900
Non – AC Swiss Tents	13200	8200

**Rates are exclusive of applicable Taxes.
**Tax Rate – 18% GST ( 9% CGST and 9% SGST.) (With Effect from 01st July, 2017.)
**Rates on single occupancy basis will be 75% of the basic cost (75% of double occupancy amount).
**In case of Triple Occupancy, any person above 6 yrs. of age will be charged as extra person (With Mattress).

RANN UTSAV TOUR PACKAGE

Day 1

Check in time : 12:30 PM

Depart from Bhuj to Rann Utsav Tent city Dhordo

FIXED TIMINGS:

08:15 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station to Rann Utsav
08:30 AM	From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
10:30 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station / Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
02:30 PM	From Bhuj Railway Station to Rann Utsav
03:30 PM	From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav

Any individual transfer (on chargeable basis). No transfers will be available after above timing.

Allotment of tent to guest arriving before check-in-time will be subject to availability.

Distance from Bhuj to Rann Utsav Tent City Dhordo is approx 80 Kms., which takes approx 2hrs

Complimentary Refreshment enroute from Bhuj to Rann Utsav in bus.

Arrival at Rann Utsav from Bhuj

12:30 AM Onwards	Welcome & Check – In at kutch rann utsav.
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM	Lunch at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
02:30 PM to 04:00 PM	Enjoy in-house activities at kutch festival
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM	Evening Tea/Coffee at tent city
05:00 PM to 05:30 PM	Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Camel Cart / Bus on first come first basis. Guest will have to return by the same mode of transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:00 PM to 07:30 PM	Return Transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at kutch rann utsav. ;

Day 2

06:00 AM to 06:30 AM	MORNING TEA
06:30 AM to 07:00 AM	Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise at white rann of kutch
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM	Breakfast at respective Dining Area at rann of kutch festival
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	Enjoy in-house activities at kutch festival
12:30PM to 02:30 PM	Lunch at respective Dining Area at kutch Festival
02:30 PM to 7:30 PM	Complimentary Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill)Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch.On the route visit to Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam”Tea/Coffee shall be provided at Kala DungarComplimentary Refreshment in bus.
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at Respective Dining Area at Kutch Festival
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Kutch Rann Utsav

Day 3

06:00 AM to 07:00 AM	MORNING TEA
07:30 AM to 09:30 AM	Breakfast at Respective Dining Area at Kutch Festival
09:30 AM	Check out from Kutch rann utsav
09:30 AM to 10:30 AM	Depart to Bhuj with a complimentary sight-seeing on the way

Complimentary Bhuj Sightseeing Places

Sri Swami Narayan Temple

(Approx. time 20 minutes) Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently.

Aina Mahal

Bhujodi (Handicraft Village & Craft Park)

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Pricing

Tariff for November & February Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tent	19,500	11700
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	18500	11000
Non – AC Swiss Tents	14000	8400

Tariff for 1^st December – 19^th December & January Month

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tent	22000	13200
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	20500	12300
Non – AC Swiss Tents	16000	9600

Tariff for 20^th December – 31^st December, 2018

RATES (INR) PER PERSON	PER PERSON	EXTRA PERSON (3RD PERSON WITH MATTRESS)
Premium Tent	24200	14500
Deluxe AC Swiss Tents	22500	13500
Non – AC Swiss Tents	17600	10600

**Rates are exclusive of applicable Taxes.
**Tax Rate – 18% GST ( 9% CGST and 9% SGST.) (With Effect from 01st July, 2017.)
**Rates on single occupancy basis will be 75% of the basic cost (75% of double occupancy amount).
**In case of Triple Occupancy, any person above 6 yrs. of age will be charged as extra person (With Mattress).

RANN UTSAV TOUR PACKAGE

Day 1

Check in time : 12:30 PM

Transfers from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo

FIXED TIMINGS:

08:15 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station
08:30 AM	From Bhuj Airport to Rann Utsav
10:30 AM	From Bhuj Railway Station / Bhuj Airport
02:30 PM	From Bhuj Railway Station
03:30 PM	From Bhuj Airport

Any individual transfer (on chargeable basis). No transfers will be available after above timing.

Allotment of tent to guest arriving before check-in time will be subject to availability.

Distance from Bhuj to Tent City, Dhordo is approx. 85 km, which takes about 1 hr 45 min.

Complimentary refreshment enroute Dhordo in bus.

Arrival at Rann Utsav from Bhuj

12:30 AM Onwards	Welcome & Check – In at kutch rann utsav.
12:30 PM Onwards	Lunch at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
02:30 PM to 04:00 PM	Enjoy in-house activities at kutch festival
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM	Evening Tea/Coffee at tent city
05:00 PM to 05:30 PM	Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Mode of transfer can be through Camel Cart / Bus on first come first basis. Guest will have to return by the same mode of transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:00 PM to 07:30 PM	Return Transfer to rann of kutch festival
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at respective Dining Area at kutch festival
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at kutch rann utsav. ;

Day 2

06:00 AM to 06:30 AM	Morning Tea
07:30 AM to 08:30 AM	Breakfast at respective Dining Area
08:30 AM onwards	Complimentary Tour to Mandvi Kutch Mandvi is an important beach famous among travelers for peace and solitude. Mandvi has beautiful white sand, serene locales and enchanting sunset views. Dist. from Tent City is approx. 140 kms one way.
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM	Visit Vijay Vilas Palace The great palace of Mandvi was built in 1929 by highness Maharao Khengarji, The Maharao of Kutch, as a summer resort. This palace has domed terrace that gives a panoramic view of the sea. It presents eccentric blend of architectural styles.It has interiors made like offices where the king used to work, it has rooms for entertainment and loyal living quarters.
01:00 PM to 02:00 PM	Visit Shyamji Krishna Varma Memorial Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 04th October,1857 in Mandvi Town of Kutch District of Gujarat. He was one of the foremost freedom fighters in the history of freedom movement of India with high sense of patriotism and selfless service for nation. He had organized a revolutionary center in “India House” at London and propagated the cause of India’s independence through his writings in his publication journal called “The Indian Sociologist”.The memorial’s objective is to pay tribute to the contribution of Shyamji Krishna Varma and also to educate the young generation about those great Indians who sacrificed everything for the country’s freedom.
02:00 PM to 03:30 PM	Lunch
03:30 PM to 06:30 PM	Enjoy at Mandvi Beach The Mandvi beach is regarded as one of the finest beaches on Gujarat shoreline.A great family spot to spend a quality time where you can swim in very pleasant water and enjoy a nice view of the coastline as well the grandeur of sunset.
06:30 PM onwards	Return transfer to Tent City,Dhordo.
09:00 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at respective dinning area.
08:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities.

Day 3

06:00 AM to 06:30 AM	Morning Tea
06:30 AM to 07:00 AM	Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise.
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM	Breakfast at respective Dining Area.
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	Enjoy in-house activities.
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM	Lunch at respective Dining Area
02:30 PM to 07:30 PM	Complimentary Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch. On the route visit to Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam” Tea/Coffee shall be provided at Kala Dungar Complimentary Refreshment in bus.
07:30 PM to 10:00 PM	Dinner at Respective Dining Area.
08:30 PM to 10:30 PM	Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities.

Day 4

06:00 AM to 07:00 AM	Morning Tea
07:30 AM to 10:00 AM	Breakfast at respective Dining Area.
9:30 AM	Check out from Tent City
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM	Departure to Bhuj with a complimentary sight-seeing places of interest in Bhuj.

Complimentary Bhuj Sightseeing Places

Sri Swami Narayan Temple

(Approx. time 20 minutes) Made of marble, intricate carvings adorn the pillars and ceiling of the most expensive temple built in the state of Gujarat recently.

Aina Mahal

Bhujodi (Handicraft Village & Craft Park)

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