Last Updated: June 19, 2019 Nidhi Singh
Rann Festival- A Fun Filled Atmosphere with Great Activities….
Kutch Festival 2016-17 dates are from 1 Nov to 20 Feb 2017. The famous tourism festival of Gujarat has great things to offer ranging from a stay at tents to many fun things to do like paragliding, camel-riding and various other kinds of sports activities. It hosts activities like Horse riding, ATV riding and not only that you can also do the tour of the entire camp area on bicycle. One can also go for various sightseeing activities like watching the Flamingos as this is the migratory season for these birds and it is a bird watcher’s paradise. Also, one can go for the famous trek to Kala Dungar which is a hill of sand dunes and on the top of the hill you can visit the Datatreya Temple. The temple offers food to anybody who reaches there for free.The famous festival is also known as Rann festival and it is a great delight to see the Rann during the Full moon nights when the entire Rann basks in the glory of the moon light. There are some great activities to enjoy while spending holidays in Kutch.
It is the most eagerly awaited festival even on the international tourist map. The significance and importance of Kutch festival can be seen once you reach at this place as there are many dignitaries who visit this festival as the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi could be seen here during the inauguration of the festival. It is a must see festival in Gujarat.
Some of the activities at Kutch Rann Festival are as follows:
Para Motoring
It is one of the prominent activities which is done here. One can enjoy sailing over the vast expanses of the white desert and seeing the glorious festival from the top. You can enjoy this activity as it is also very adventurous and one of the most fun things to do here.
ATV
It is one of the most popular bike ride which is done on the All terrain vehicle over the sand dunes or the white desert and you can enjoy the wind gushing which will be an experience of a lifetime as it is the most enjoyable things to do and see here.
Rifle Shooting
Hit the bull’s eye with the rifle shooting at the Rann Utsav and enjoy the delightful game as your friend will compare you with the snipers of the army.
Star Gazing
Get mesmerized with star gazing and remember the poem “Twinkle Twinkle little star” under the sky. It will feel as if millions of diamonds have been stitched on a black blanket. The experience will be simply out of the world and it is one of the best tourist activities done here.
Pool
One of the great fun things to do here is to play pool and get applause by your friend who will compare you with Pankaj Advani who is India’s best professional player of Billiards. The game will give you a moment of ecstasy and help you to relax and enjoy.
Archery
Unleash the Robinhood in you by shooting arrows at the bull’s eye and show your skillsmanship of a great archer at the Rann Utsav.
Flamingo Watching
The Falmingo which are migratory birds come all the way from Siberia and Russia and is a bird watcher’s delight to look at these birds hunting fish.
Trekking
One can also get a guided tour for trekking where the guide takes you to Kalo Dungar hillock and if you are not out of energy you can visit the Dattatreya temple over the top. Anybody who reaches at the top is served free food by the priest.
Chess
Beat the blues by playing the game of mind and memory which is Chess and defeat your opponents and become like Vishwanathan Anand at the Chess games.
Bungee Run Basketball
The bungee run basketball is one of the great games for children at the Kutch festival where the person is tied with a rope and he jumps in the air to do the basket which is a mind blowing experience in itself. It will be a must things to do and see for your children.
Trikke
Understand the significance and importance of Kutch Festival by roaming around the tents on a Trikee which is a three wheeled scooter and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
Club House
The club house is a great place for enjoying various activities at the Rann Utsav where you can play various games and relax.
Spa
Relax at the Spa when you visit the Great Rann of Kutch and get yourself indulge in various kinds of healing and relaxation.
Conference & Meditation Hall
You can get an office conference done here by calling various delegates who may be interested in your office project by enjoying the must visit festival with your office executives. Also, you can enjoy meditation and other mind healing activities here which are ongoing during the festival.
Cafeteria
Enjoy sumptous cuisines at the Rann Utsav at the cafeteria and enjoy great delicacies along with the coffee.
Golf Cart
Kutch festival play important role in Gujarat Tourism and it has one of the best arrangement to transfer guest from the tent to anywhere in the tent city during the day or evening. It is also a great place to enjoy the entire area over a golf cart.
Kids Zone
The kids have fun things to do here as the festival gives them a chance to enjoy various activities and also make new friends thus giving them an opportunity to learn new things while having fun.
So, you can enjoy all these fun activities at the great Rann of Kutch festival which is about to happen during this year as the dates have been declared and the preparation has started to make this event a great success as it is done every year. So, go and enjoy this great Kutch festival which will be a lifetime experience. You can book your tourwith us over the phone +91-9212553106/07 or mail us at info@tourmyindia.com.
Published: 05 Oct, 2016
From the Lake District, Nainital, Nidhi Singh is a travel writer whose love for mountains can be seen in her write ups. Talk about solo travelling, indulging in adventure activities, binging on good food, planning budget trips or the Aurora Borealis and you will get all her attention. It is the wanderlust that keeps her going and if at all she could get one wish granted she would love to live a life less ordinary. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.