What to know before you go :

— This is a huge tent city erected during the winter months in the desert of Gujarat in Western India

— Every evening musical program with local artistes

— The Desert of Salt is a unique experience

About the property:

Rann Utsav is a celebration of life, festivities and culture of Kutch and Gujarat. It is a landmark bestowing grace and elegance where the world gathers for more than 2 months. A riot of colour sprinkled on the barren lands, Rann Utsav offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience the diverse traditions and the generosity and hospitality of Kutchi people. Kutch or Rannutsav, a unique manifestation of varied cultural ethos of the region is known for the ethnic flavor and celebrative zest. This festival provides an exclusive opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans and craftspeople, assorted array of folk music and performances, mixed representation of culture and communities, along with a vast diversity in ecology. A cradle of craftsmanship, Kutch is known for its exquisite variety of weaving, patchwork, block-printing, bandhani, tie-and-dye, rogan-art and other ethnic styles of embroidery, pottery, wood-carving, metal-crafts and shell-work. The variety emerges from the enchanting terrain that provides a perfect backdrop to an extra ordinary fair. It is a quirky and eccentric festival that showcases the enlightening wonders of Kutch. Last year thousands of tourists graced this desert extravaganza and the much talked about hospitality. With intimate and spell binding time, Rann Utsav will engrave Kutch in your heart and mind for eternity.