Rann Utsav, Holiday in Gujarat
Come November and the whole of the arid region of Kutch turns
into a spectacle of a vibrant and effusive amalgamation of cultural and
traditional fun and festivity. Whenever we talk of desert in India, only the
state of Rajasthan comes into our mind and we hardly try to venture to the
other side of the Thar Desert. Located at the western edge of Gujarat, Kutch
has never been the part of regular Holidays destination, but the ideas and
efforts of the local villagers who were struggling to
find enough work to sustain their lives, supported by the aggressive tourism
promotion body of Gujarat Tourism, turned the same eco-system not
conducive for any other activity, into a major Holidays attraction in that part
of the world.
Rann Utsav usually starts from November
and ends sometime in mid-February at the tent city, set at the edge of white
rann in the kutch region of Gujarat. The Rann (Desert) Utsav offers premium
tents to non ac tents which can suit the different pockets. The festival
celebrates the actual color of the vibrant region, which displays itself in their
various Rann Utsav arts and crafts, to be seen and purchased. One can walk through the
stalls looking at the intricate yet wonderful embroideries on the linen,
brightly colored leather products. The more curious and inquisitive visitors
can also go for local sightseeing tours which includes historical palaces
converted into museums, Handicraft products made by local artists, temples etc.
This Utsav also offers the adventure zone, para motoring, Rifle shooting, Kids
zone, Star Gazing. Bicycles, Spa centers, Conference Hall and Daily Yoga
classes in Meditation Halls.
Kutch is very vast region and offers few
historical insights also, therefore offering some local spots worth visiting. An
organized tour itinerary can take you to the Narayan Sarovar or the thousand year old Kera Shiva Temple. If time permits you can also see the Sun Temple of Modhera which can be
compared to the more famous Konark Sun temple. For nature lovers a variety of
species like Indian wild asses, foxes and flamingo can be spotted here. Wild
life sanctuaries of Kutch are famous for many species of birds that flock to
the marshlands. Delicious local cuisines, walk on the white sands in the full
moon night and sightseeing tour to white ran black hill for the spectacular
sunset view will make your holiday in Kutch a memorable one.
In the evening, one can experience the
enthralling traditional Gujarati Music and folk dance. Enjoy the delicious
local cuisine and you will be in for an experience which cannot be matched
anywhere in the world.
Plan a trip to Rann Utsav and reach Bhuj, you
will be just 85 kilometers away from the annual show at White Rann.
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