Rann Utsav 2026-27

Last updated: 25 June 2026 · Sharad Purnima on 25 October 2026 opens the season. The desert is still firming up but it is the quietest of the six full moon nights.

When is Rann Utsav 2026-27?

Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027 — 133 days at the Dhordo Tent City in the White Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The season includes six full moon nights, Diwali Week (17–21 October 2026), the Christmas to New Year stretch (24 December 2026 – 1 January 2027), the Republic Day long weekend (24–28 January 2027) and the Kite Festival on 14 January 2027. Packages start from ₹5,900 per person.

OVERVIEW

What Is Rann Utsav?

Rann Utsav — the Rann of Kutch Festival — is the cultural celebration that Gujarat Tourism has hosted in the White Rann each winter since 2005. Set in a vast tent city built on the edge of the salt desert near the village of Dhordo, the festival pairs the otherworldly landscape of the White Rann with three months of folk performances, handicraft exhibitions, desert safaris, full moon nights and Kutchi cuisine. It is now the largest tent-stay festival in India, and one of the most distinctive cultural experiences in the country.

The Rann Utsav 2026-27 edition runs across the full festival window — 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027 — and the Dhordo Tent City offers more than 400 tents in three categories: standard non-AC tents from ₹5,900 per person, AC Deluxe tents, and the premium Rajwadi tents inspired by traditional Rajasthani royal designs. Whether you are visiting for the full moon, a long weekend, Diwali Week, the Christmas to New Year stretch or simply a few quiet desert days, this guide brings together everything you need to plan, price and book your trip — and links you to the deeper, city-by-city and date-by-date guides that follow.

For a deeper read on the landscape itself — the seasonal flooding, the geography of the Great and Little Rann, the white salt crust — see our companion guide to the Rann of Kutch. For the festival's history, see History of Rann Utsav.

SPECIAL DATES

Rann Utsav Full Moon Dates 2026-27

Six full moon nights fall within the Rann Utsav 2026-27 season. Full moon weekends sell out three to four months in advance — book early. For the full guide to each date including weather, programming and tent availability, see the dedicated Full Moon Nights guide.

FOUR OCCASIONS

Plan Around Special Events

Four moments define the Rann Utsav calendar. Each carries a distinct atmosphere and a different booking dynamic — full moon dates lock in fastest, Christmas to New Year is the most expensive week of the season, and Republic Day is the most patriotic and family-aligned long weekend.

PACKAGES & PRICES

Rann Utsav 2026-27 Packages

Three nightly tiers cover the full range of trip lengths — from a quick weekend to a complete four-day immersion that includes the UNESCO Harappan city at Dholavira. All packages include the Dhordo Tent City stay, three meals a day, an evening cultural performance, a desert safari and complimentary Bhuj pickup. For the full inclusion and exclusion list, see the Packages overview.

WHERE TO STAY

Tent Cities & Kutch Hotels

The festival is centred on the Dhordo Tent City — the headline stay — but travellers who want a different angle on the White Rann can also stay at the Dholavira Tent City beside the UNESCO Harappan site, or at one of the curated Kutch hotels in Bhuj, Mandvi and the surrounding villages.

HOW TO REACH

Travel Guides — City by City

The nearest airport and railway station to Rann Utsav is Bhuj, about 80 km from the Dhordo Tent City. Pick your origin city for the full route guide — flights, trains, road options, costs and time estimates. For an overview, start with the Travel Guide hub.

DISTANCES

Distance from Your City to Kutch

Quick-reference distance guides for the most common origin cities. Each guide covers the road distance to Bhuj (the Kutch district headquarters), the onward 80 km to the Dhordo Tent City, typical cab fares and travel time by road, train and flight. See the full distance hub.

WHO IS GOING

Packages for Every Kind of Traveller

We have curated package variants for families, couples, honeymooners, corporate groups and travellers who want their train booking handled alongside the Rann Utsav stay. Each landing page walks through the inclusions and pricing tailored to that audience.

PLANNING

When to Visit & What to Do

The festival window is 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027, but within that window the experience varies considerably. November and February are the calmest months, with comfortable weather and lighter crowds. December and January are peak — perfect winter weather, the most magical full moon nights, and the heaviest programming. For a full breakdown of weather, crowd levels and what is on each month, see the dedicated guide to the best time to visit Rann Utsav.

Once you are on site, the Rann Utsav programming runs across a dozen distinct experiences — the iconic White Rann walk at sunset, the moonlit walk on full moon nights, ATV rides on the salt flats, camel safaris, paramotoring, the Kutchi craft village, the evening cultural performance, photography sessions, the Kalo Dungar viewpoint at sunrise, the Road to Heaven causeway from Khavda to Dholavira, and a half-day or full-day excursion to the UNESCO Harappan site at Dholavira itself. See the full Rann Utsav experiences guide and our deep-dive on the famous Road to Heaven.

DEEP READS

Read Before You Book

Eight long-form guides that answer the questions every Rann Utsav traveller Googles — packing lists, budget breakdowns, photography tips, full moon dates and the first-timer's playbook.

FAQs

Rann Utsav 2026-27 — Common Questions