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Many fold increase in number of tourists in Rann Utsav

February 17, 2024
Many fold increase in number of tourists in Rann Utsav

Gandhinagar: Rann Utsav in Kutch attracted over 7.28 lakh visitors in the year 2023, far more than 2.07 lakh visitors in 2022. Among theses visitors, 4,353 were foreign nationals in 2022 and 8,322 in 2023. The government witnessed entry fee of Rs. 3.25 crore in 2023 compared to Rs. 1.72 crore in 2022. The items sold at crafts and food stalls were worth Rs. 4.19 crore in 2022 and Rs. 7.388 crore in 2023. These details were shared by the Tourism Minister in reply to a question in the State assembl...Read More

IRCTC tour packages for Kutch Rann Utsav 2023

December 26, 2023
IRCTC tour packages for Kutch Rann Utsav 2023

Kutch: Commencing on November 10th and extending until February 25th, the Rann Utsav is attracting visitors to the White Rann of Kutch, where they can marvel at the picturesque snow-white salt desert that stretches to the horizon. Over this three-month-long celebration, the Indian Railways has introduced a special tour package for the Rann Utsav. The IRCTC Zonal Office in Mumbai is presenting the 'Rann Utsav – White Rann Resorts,' an inclusive and budget-friendly Rail Tour Package originating...Read More

Gujarat CM to dedicate Bhuj bus port, visit Rann Utsav, Khavda renewable energy park works

December 25, 2023
Gujarat CM to dedicate Bhuj bus port, visit Rann Utsav, Khavda renewable energy park works

The Chief Minister of Gujarat is coming to Kutch on 26th. He will be inaugurating and perform ground breaking for Rs. 266 crore development works in this border district including inauguration of the iconic busport of Bhuj which has been readied at a cost of Rs. 266 crores. Apart from this, five to seven works including Khatmuhurt of an important royal gate of Gandhidham, are also scheduled. During the function to be held on 26th at the new Bhuj Bus port, Chief Minister will perform e-launch ...Read More

IRCTC offers special tour packages for Kutch Rann Utsav 2023

November 15, 2023
IRCTC offers special tour packages for Kutch Rann Utsav 2023

Kutch: The Rann Utsav kicked off on November 10th and will continue till February 25th. People are visiting the White Rann of Kutch to witness the snow-white salt desert stretching to the horizon. During this three-month-long extravaganza, the Indian Railways has also launched a special tour package for the Rann Utsav. The IRCTC Zonal Office in Mumbai is offering the 'Rann Utsav – White Rann Resorts,' an all-inclusive and cost-effective Rail Tour Package starting from Mumbai, with confirmed...Read More

Kutch Rann Utsav 2023 kicks off

November 11, 2023
Kutch Rann Utsav 2023 kicks off

Kutch: The Rann Utsav, which began as a three-day festival back in 2005, has now evolved into a three-month extravaganza held in the White Rann of Kutch. This year’s festivities kicked off on November 10th and are set to continue until February 25th in the snow-white salt desert stretching to the horizon. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Amitabh Bachchan to visit the Kutch Rann Utsav, although the megastar hasn't confirmed plans yet. Nonetheless, the White Rann of Kutch has emerg...Read More

PM Modi urges Amitabh Bachchan to visit Statue of Unity, Kutch Rann Utsav

October 15, 2023
PM Modi urges Amitabh Bachchan to visit Statue of Unity,  Kutch Rann Utsav

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi went to X (formerly Twitter) to invite the senior actor Amitabh Bachchan to Kutch Rann Utsav and Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Amitabh Bachchan had played as the brand ambassador of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL) in 2012, when PM Narendra Modi was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Bachchan today afternoon tweeted a picture of PM Modi's recent visit to Parvati Kund and Jageshwar. The Prime Minister in around an hour only, quoting Bachcha...Read More

Amit Shah to stay in Tent City in Rann of Kutch; will address Sarpanchs of border districts

November 09, 2020
Amit Shah to stay in Tent City in Rann of Kutch; will address Sarpanchs of border districts

Bhuj: Union Home minister Amit Shah will be on two-day visit to border district Kutch in Gujarat. Shah is likely to arrive at Dhordo tent city late in the evening on November 11. On the next day he will hold a meeting with Sarpanchs (village heads) from three border districts - Kutch, Banaskantha and Patan. Shah will also hold meeting with India's Border Security Force (BSF) officials. This is tentative details sourced from the district administration of Kutch. More details of this visit are awa...Read More

4 tents with luggage of NRI tourists gutted by fire at Dhordo tent city

January 09, 2020
4 tents with luggage of NRI tourists gutted by fire at Dhordo tent city

Gandhinagar: Four tents along with the luggage of tourists were gutted by fire at Dhordo based tent city today. The tent city located next to Great Rann of Kutch is set up every winter for tourism festival called 'Rann Utsav'. Three of four tents that gutted by fire were allocated to NRIs (Non Resident Indians) while one tent was vacant. Cloths and luggage of tourists in three tents are destroyed in fire. A video of family arguing and expressing his problems is viral. Fire broke out in D ...Read More

1.15 lakh visitors at white Rann of Kutch in less than one month

January 08, 2020
1.15 lakh visitors at white Rann of Kutch in less than one month

Bhuj: 1,15,357 visitors visited white Rann of Kutch since 11 November this year. In less than one month, the district administration has earned Rs. 1.2 crore as entry permit fee from visitors at Bhirandiyara and Dhordo check posts. Highest number of visitors visited the white Rann of Kutch during 22-26 December. Rann Utsav this year is going to continue till Holi. Compared to previous year, this year so far the total number of visitors are lesser by 35%. DeshGujaratRead More

IRCTC launches Kutch Rann Utsav package from Mumbai

August 22, 2019
IRCTC launches Kutch Rann Utsav package from Mumbai

Mumbai: IRCTC West Zone Mumbai has launched Rann Utsav – Rail Tour packages for 4 Nights / 5 Days ex Mumbai for the year 2019 – 2020 starting from November 2019 to February 2020. The package includes confirmed Train reservations from Mumbai to Bhuj and back. Rann Utsav is visited and enjoyed by more than 8000 tourists from all over the world. Rann Utsav Rail Tour Package starting at Rs. 15,585/- launched by IRCTC, West Zone include confirmed train tickets either in Sleeper Class or in...Read More