A grand celebration of epic
magnitude takes place in one in every of the most important salt deserts of the
globe, Rann of Kutch. “Let the white desert drench you in its eclectic colours”
is the right analogy for the festivity known as the Rann Utsav. The seemingly
barren land comes alive, flaunting the region's culture and vibrancy, at this
4-month long event from Nov to Feb.
What and Where: A handy guide
'Dhordo' is that the village
close to which a whole Tent City, complete with every last detail, magically
seems, as if out of thin air. Kudos to Gujarat Tourism for resurrecting it each
year on this ochre land.
What to Expect:
As you enter the city, you may
notice yourself mystified by the cultural illustration of art and craft, food
and flavours, and the hospitality, after all.
Where to Stay:
Camp under the celebs in Swiss
Tents which exemplify the right mix of up to date conveniences cocooned in
luxury and extravagance. Once settling down in your tent, go around exploring
this sojourn which has therefore much in store.
What to Buy:
The looking arena incorporates a
show of handicraft product that include iron bells, engraved silver jewelry,
sea shell toys, hand-carved wood items, Bandhani sarees, three hundred-year old
Rogan art textiles, hand embroidered wraps of designs of Suf, Khaarek, Paako,
Rabari, Garasia Jat and Mutava, and several additional attention-grabbing gifts
and souvenirs.
What to Eat:
Relish the delightful selection
of authentic Gujarati cuisines and snacks including the Kutchi specialities. Do
strive masala cone, Dabeli and double roti.
What to Witness:
As the evening descends, musical
notes from the Manjira and Morchay enchant you while people dances cast a
hypnotising spell whenever you set your eyes on the stage. And throughout the
change of acts, you'll see the stars through a telescope free.
What Activities to Try:
Expanding the list of choices for
indulgence, Triker, Golf Cart, ATV Ride, Camel Cart Excursion, Paramotoring,
Meditation and Yoga hall, Spa and Kids zone are also obtainable. Take an
exciting hot air balloon ride since the aerial view is that the cherry on the
top of the cake known as Rann.
Kala Dungar
It is a black rock mountain where
you'll get a mesmerising panoramic view of the Rann. Witness the sheer
magnificence of dusk turning into night and therefore the highlight of this
transcendental experience is the 5 min sunset, whose beauty is just
inexpressible in words. Also, take trip to determine the Dattatreya temple and
India Bridge where the distance between Indo-Pak border is that the shortest.
Mandavi Beach
The beach is a dreamy affair
throughout the Kite Flying Festival on Jan 14, Makar Sankranti. You get to work
out colourful kites flying within the sky of various sizes and shapes calling
out to the child in you. The Irony: It is probably the sole beach that has a
graveyard at the doorway of the lane leading to it.
Bhuj
Bhuj, being the district
headquarter of Kutch, is that the gateway town to the Rann Utsav. What you
definitely ought to tick off your bucket list are the 18th century Aina Mahal
and Prag Mahal.
Additionally, try to suit these
in your itinerary : Nirona Village, Bhujodi, Handicraft Village and Craft Park
, where you can see for yourself the magic that goes into creating the
beautiful handicraft works. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary within the Little Rann of
Kutch is definitely a treat for the wildlife enthusiasts.
Make this rann utsav festival
more special and memorable, to book rann utsav tour packages, You can
call at Akshar tours on Toll free number 1800 233 9008, also mail us at
sales@akshartours.com
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