IRCTC offers special tour packages for Kutch Rann Utsav 2023
November 15, 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 train tickets in 3rd AC and 2nd AC. The IRCTC is offering two type of packages one normal and another one weekend package.
Weekday Package details
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Rann Utsav Package with Train Tickets – White Rann Resorts |
| Duration | 04 Nights / 05 Days ex-Mumbai |
| Itinerary | Mumbai – Bhuj – White Rann Resorts – Bhuj – Mumbai |
| Traveling Mode | By Train |
| Frequency & Availability | Every Wednesday from Mumbai 16 Seats in 3AC & 06 Seats in 2AC |
| Dates | Every Wednesday starting from 22/11/2023 till 29/02/2024 |
| Train Details | Onward Journey – On Wednesday from Mumbai by Train no. 22955 Return Journey – On Saturday from Bhuj by Train no. 22956 |
Tour Itinerary: Mumbai – Bhuj – Rann of Kutch (White Rann Resorts) – Bhuj – Mumbai
| Day | Destination | Particulars |
|
Day 01 |
Mumbai – Overnight Train (Wednesday) | Departure from Bandra Terminus station at 17:45 hrs by train no. 22955. En-route boarding at Borivali, Surat and Vadodara. Overnight train journey. (Meals on your own) |
| Day 02 | Bhuj to White Rann Resorts | Arrive at Bhuj Railway Station at 08:30 hrs. On arrival pick up from Railway Station and transfer to White Rann |
| (Thursday) | Resorts. Welcome & Check – In at Kutch Rann Utsav.Lunch at respective Dining Area at Kutch festival. Enjoy in- house activities at Kutch festival. Evening Tea/Coffee at White Rann Resorts. Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Return Transfer to the White Rann Resorts. Dinner at respective Dining Area. Later, enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity Area. Night stay at White Rann Resorts. (Lunch & Dinner) | |
|
Day 03 |
Rann – Kala Dungar Rann (Friday) |
Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise at White Rann of Kutch. Breakfast. Enjoy in-house activities at Kutch festival. Lunch. Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch. En- route visit Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam”. Dinner. Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity area, in Tent City Rann Utsav. Night stay at White Rann Resorts. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) |
| Day 04 |
White Rann Resorts – Bhuj & Departure (Saturday) |
MORNING TEA. Breakfast. Check out from White Rann Resorts. Depart to Bhuj. En-route visit Sri Swami Narayan Temple, Kutch Museum, Bhujodi. Board the return train at 20:15 hrs from Bhuj Railway Station (Train no. 22956). Overnight train journey. (Breakfast incl.) (Lunch & Dinner on your own) |
| Day 05 | Return Journey – Tour Ends (Sunday) | Arrival at Bandra Terminus at 11:45 hrs. En-route de- boarding at Vadodara, Surat and Borivali. Tour Ends with sweet memories. (Meals on your own) |
Package Inclusions:
- Confirmed Train Tickets with Rann Utsav Package in 3AC & 2AC
- A/C accommodation as per itinerary in Premium AC Tents / AC Rajwadi Bhungas
- Internal Road transfers and sightseeing as per the
- All sightseeing and excursion as per the
- Travel
- Toll, parking and all applicable
- Meals as mentioned in the
Package Exclusions:
- Any kind of expense for other mode of transfers apart from those mentioned in the inclusions
- Onboard
- Any other transfer charges, other than mentioned
- Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, telephone charges, laundry and all items of personal
- Any Still / Video Camera
- Any service not specified in
Train Details :-
| Train No. | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 22955
(Kutch SF Special) |
BDTS | 17:45 hrs | BHUJ | 08:30 hrs |
| 22956
(Kutch SF Special) |
BHUJ | 20:15 hrs | BDTS | 11:45 hrs |
Weekend Package details
| Package Details | |
| Package Name | Rann Utsav Package with Train Tickets – White Rann Resorts |
| Duration | 04 Nights / 05 Days ex-Mumbai |
| Itinerary | Mumbai – Bhuj – White Rann Resorts – Bhuj – Mumbai |
| Traveling Mode | By Train |
| Frequency & Availability | Every Friday from Mumbai 16 Seats in 3AC & 06 Seats in 2AC |
| Dates | Every Friday starting from 17/11/2023 till 29/02/2024 |
| Train Details | Onward Journey – On Friday from Mumbai by Train no. 22955 Return Journey – On Monday from Bhuj by Train no. 22956 |
Tour Itinerary: Mumbai – Bhuj – Rann of Kutch (White Rann Resorts) – Bhuj – Mumbai
| Day | Itinerary |
| Day 01 (Friday) | Departure from Bandra Terminus station at 17:45 hrs by train no. 22955. En- route boarding at Borivali, Surat and Vadodara. Overnight train journey. (Meals on your own) |
|
Day 02 (Saturday) |
Arrive at Bhuj Railway Station at 08:30 hrs. On arrival pick up from Railway Station and transfer to White Rann Resorts. Welcome & Check – In at Kutch Rann Utsav. Lunch at respective Dining Area at Kutch festival. Enjoy in-house activities at Kutch festival. Evening Tea/Coffee at White Rann Resorts. Transfer to Kutch White Rann to witness the Grandeur of Sunset. Return Transfer to the White Rann Resorts. Dinner at respective Dining Area. Later, enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity Area. Night stay at White Rann Resorts. (Lunch & Dinner) |
|
Day 03 (Sunday) |
Transfer to White Rann to witness the grandeur of sunrise at White Rann of Kutch. Breakfast. Enjoy in-house activities at Kutch festival. Lunch. Tour to Kala Dungar (Black Hill) Kala Dungar is the highest point in Kutch. En-route visit Handicraft Village “Gandhi Nu Gaam”. Dinner. Enjoy the Culture of Kutch along with entertaining activities at Cultural Activity area, in Tent City Rann Utsav. Night stay at White Rann Resorts. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) |
|
Day 04 (Monday) |
MORNING TEA. Breakfast. Check out from White Rann Resorts. Depart to Bhuj. En-route visit Sri Swami Narayan Temple, Kutch Museum, Bhujodi. Board the return train at 20:15 hrs from Bhuj Railway Station (Train no. 22956). Overnight train journey. (Breakfast incl.) (Lunch & Dinner on your own) |
| Day 05 (Tuesday) | Arrival at Bandra Terminus at 11:45 hrs. En-route de-boarding at Vadodara, Surat and Borivali. Tour Ends with sweet memories. (Meals on your own) |
| Package Includes | Package Excludes |
| ~ Confirmed Train Tickets in 3AC & 2AC class. ~ A/C accommodation as per itinerary in Premium AC Tents / AC Rajwadi Bhungas ~ Internal Road transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary. ~ All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary. ~ Travel insurance. ~ Toll, parking and all applicable GST. ~ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. |
~ Any kind of expense for other mode of transfers apart from those mentioned in the inclusions ~ Onboard Catering. ~Any other transfer charges, other than mentioned above. ~Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, telephone charges, laundry and all items of personal nature. ~ Any Still / Video Camera fees. ~ Any service not specified in inclusions. |
| Train No. | From | Departure | To | Arrival |
| 22955 (Kutch SF Special) | BDTS | 17:45 hrs | BHUJ | 08:30 hrs |
| 22956 (Kutch SF Special) | BHUJ | 20:15 hrs | BDTS | 11:45 hrs |
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