Rann of Kutch Tour from Mumbai - Rann Utsav 2025-2026

Rann Utsav 2025 | Rann Ke Rang | Rann Of Kutch Tour From Mumbai

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Date schedule of Rann Utsav - Rann of Kutch tour batches from Mumbai. The dates mentioned below refer to journey starting from Mumbai to Bhuj and reaching back to Mumbai

NOTE: The Event dates mentioned above are for the travel starting from Mumbai and reaching back to Mumbai.

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What to Pack for Your Rann of Kutch Trip

• Clothing: The desert has extreme temperatures. It’s pleasant and sunny during the day, but nights can get quite cold (dropping to around 15°C). The best approach is to pack layers: T-shirts for the day and a warm jacket or fleece for the evenings and early mornings.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as we will be exploring Bhuj on foot and walking on the salt desert.
• Identity Proof: An original government-issued ID card is mandatory for permits and check-ins.
• Sun Protection: The sun can be harsh in the desert. Bring a cap or scarf, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Cash: While there are ATMs in Bhuj, it's a good idea to carry some cash for shopping at local markets and for any personal expenses.
• A Good Bag: A backpack or haversack is easier to manage than a suitcase, especially when moving between locations.

Personal Items:

• Any specific medicines you require. We have a first-aid kit, but it’s best to carry your own personal medication.
• A power bank is highly recommended to keep your phone charged.
• Basic toiletries, as the accommodation is comfortable but simple.

How to Reach Rann Utsav in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat from Mumbai

Please note, while Mischief Treks offers travel assistance from any city to Rann, apart from that, here are your travel options:

• By Flight: The nearest airport is Bhuj. From Mumbai, take a flight to Bhuj. From Bhuj airport, Dhordo can be reached by hiring a taxi, which is about 80 km away. If you're short on time, you can fly from Mumbai to Bhuj (BHJ). The flight is quick, about 1.5 hours. From Bhuj airport, you'll need to arrange a taxi to meet the group, which is about an 80 km drive to the Rann. Let us know if you plan to do this, and we can help coordinate.
• By Train: There are trains available from Mumbai to Bhuj. Once you reach Bhuj railway station, you can hire a taxi to Dhordo. The journey from Mumbai to Bhuj is best done via an overnight train. It saves you a day of travel and the cost of a hotel night. We assist with booking tickets on trains like the Sayaji Express (20907) or the Kutch Express (22955). You board in the afternoon or evening from Mumbai and arrive fresh in Bhuj the next morning, which is where our tour begins. This is the most seamless way to join the group.
• By Bus: There are direct buses from Mumbai to Bhuj. From Bhuj, local transport or taxis can be taken to reach Dhordo.
• By Car: Driving from Mumbai is an option for those who enjoy road trips. The route is about 930 km and typically takes 16-17 hours of driving time. Most people break the journey with an overnight stop in Ahmedabad or Vadodara. The route is straightforward: Mumbai → Vadodara → Ahmedabad → Bhuj.

For best experience, its advised opt for the 'Train and Bus Combo' travel plan created by Mischief Treks for reaching Rann utsav at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

Location: Rann Of Kutch, Gujarat.

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Aggregate Rating: 4.85 out of 5. Rating count: 2431

Reviews of Rann of Kutch Tour

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Prakash Trivedi
Our family group of 10 people went for Rann Utsav. It's not easy to manage such a big group but Mischief Treks did it so well. They booked all our train tickets from Mumbai and the stay was amazing. Tanvi helped coordinate everything. The price was very good for our budget. The team is professional and it was a very safe trip for our family.

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Anjali Dave
Took our 11 year old son. He was absolutely mesmerized by the white desert at night. The cultural shows were so colorful. Jahnvi, our tour lead, was great and kept him interested with stories. Mischief Treks had arranged the entire trip from Mumbai, so we had no worries. It felt safe and the food was good too. Perfect family holiday.

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Rajat Singh
Went for this solo and had the best time. the rann of kutch is something else. totally worth the hype. The whole trip was perfectly organized by Mischief Treks, including train travel from Mumbai so i didnt have to stress about anything. The group was very friendly and I always felt safe. For this price its a great deal.

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Kavita Shah
Our group of 5 friends went for the rann utsav. it was an unforgettable experience. The tent city is so well managed. Aditi helped us with all the booking details and made it very easy. We danced so much at the cultural nights. For what we paid, the value was incredible. full marks to the professional team.

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Nikhil Joshi
My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary. The full moon night at the white rann was magical. just so romantic. Mischief Treks managed the entire package from Mumbai beautifully, the train journey was comfy and the stay was top-notch. It felt like a luxury trip but the price was very reasonable. A very well-organized and safe tour.

Rann of Kutch Tour Update as on November 21, 2025 

Great News: Bookings for Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch are filling in fast. December 2025 and January 2026 dates are about to get sold out soon. Several people have also opted for our Customised private tour as per their budget and choice of dates. This is your invitation to join Mischief Treks for an unforgettable journey to witness a full moon night on a sea of white salt.

An experience as profound as the Rann of Kutch deserves to be savoured, not rushed. That's why we are deeply committed to our small-group size philosophy. It allows us to provide a more authentic and immersive cultural experience, staying in traditional Bhungas and exploring beyond the commercialized Tent City. We believe in creating genuine connections, a world away from the massive, impersonal tours run by mass-market operators that often only skim the surface.

Booking & Travel Update for Rann Utsav 2025-26:
The Rann Utsav is one of India's most iconic festivals, and early planning is crucial.

• Book in Advance: Accommodation, especially the authentic Kutchi Bhungas, and permits sell out very quickly, often months ahead. This is especially true for the full moon dates, weekends, and holidays.
• Official Dates: The Rann Utsav Festival, spanning from 23-Oct-2025 to 04-Mar-2026
• Permits: A government permit is required to enter the White Rann. We handle all the necessary permit formalities for our participants to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Did You Know? The Great Rann of Kutch is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. For a significant part of the year, during the monsoon, it is submerged under water. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind a massive crust of sparkling white salt, creating the surreal and otherworldly landscape that the Rann Utsav is famous for.

What is Rann Utsav?

Rann Utsav, as the name suggests is a Festival of Desert. Every year the Tourism Department of the Government of Gujarat promotes this festival to boost tourism and help people explore the culture and heritage of Gujarat. The Festival is celebrated  in the region called "Rann of Kutch" which is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert located in Kutch District of Gujarat, India. The word “Rann” means desert, and parts of it once extended till the Sindh province before India-Pakistan borders were drawn. It is about 7500 km in area and is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. Visitors get to enjoy activities like Hot-Air-Balloon ride, Music Concerts, Camel Ride, Camel Cart Travel and much more. 
A road between Dholavira and Khavda village  has gained lot of popularity and people are calling it the "Road to Heaven" because of the drone-view videos that make it look as if it stretching endlessly. It feels like you’re driving towards the edge of the earth. Various options are available for comfortable stay during the visit, these include staying in local village hut called 'Bhunga', Resorts, Tents and Hotels are available too. The Great Rann is part of the state of Gujarat and is also near the Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for unique desert animals.

What is the Best time to visit Rann of Kutch?

The best time to explore the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat's Kutch district is during the Rann Utsav Festival. This festival will start on October 23, 2025 and will continue till March 04, 2026. Travel experts at Mischief Treks recommend that the best time to visit this season will be between Mid-November 2025 to Mid-February 2026. The temperature during these months is between 22 to 10 degrees Celsius which makes sightseeing pretty comfortable. The nearest Railway station and Airport are located in Bhuj city, which is in the Kutch district. To reach the white desert from the nearest railway station in Bhuj, it's about 86.6 kilometers by road, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes of travel time. The route map of Bhuj to Rann Utsav can give you a better idea to understand.

Rann Utsav - Full Moon Dates for 2025-2026

Prior to 2017, Full Moon used to be special day to witness Rann Of Kutch because the moonlight falling on white desert would make it look magnificent. But the Great Rann of Kutch can now be visited on any date as the significance of the Full Moon glory has become irrelevant due to Floodlights replacing the moon's glow. Since 2017 the place got commercialized and hundreds of huge Flood-lights (Halogen Lights) were installed at Rann of Kutch Desert area. The lights made Moon and Moonlight completely irrelevant. Now you can opt for visiting on any date without considering Full-Moon. These lights offer a consistent and breath taking experience throughout the festive season. 

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• Refunds are applicable for Full-Payments made i.e. total tour cost. 
• Refund is not applicable if you have opted for paying Partial Advance only.
• 90% will be refunded if cancelled 30 days (720+ hrs) in advance.
• 75% will be refunded if cancelled 20 days (480+ hrs) in advance.
• 50% will be refunded if cancelled 10 days (240+ hrs) in advance.
• 0% refund if cancelled in less than 10 days (240 hours) of the event date and time.
• 0% refund if the participant drops out, misses bus pickup in Bhuj, does not reach the Bhuj station on scheduled date and time. 

Cancellation Policy Explanation 

1. The partial payment is Non-Refundable, and non transferable payment.
2. If the event itself gets cancelled by Mischief Treks, The participant will be given the option to switch to any other event or any other date, Or you can opt for 100% refund. No charges will be deducted and the Participant will gets full refund of the amount paid by him/her.
3. If due to unavailability of train travel, or any other reason the Participant has to cancel the tour, The percentage of refund (as mentioned above in cancellation policy, with reference to days remaining for departure) is applicable after deduction of third-party cancellation charges i.e. train and stay. The cancellation charges of train tickets and stay need to be paid by the participant. For this event the stay cancellation charges are 2500/- per person per night of stay, Local arrangement cancellation charges will be 1500 per person per day, and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules. Eg. If cancellation is done 11 days before departure, 2500 will be deducted from total tour amount paid and the from remaining amount 50% will be refunded.
4. Any external charges like convenience charges, train ticket booking charges of travel agents, or any other charges are not refundable.
5. In case the train tickets booked for the tour remain in waiting until 24 hours prior to departure date, We can assist in getting Tatkal Tickets as per tatkal timing of IRCTC. Additional charges for Tatkal or premium needs to be paid by the participant as applicable. 
6. In case tatkal or premium tatkal is not available and existing waiting list ticket gets cancelled by IRCTC, The participant will have to cancel his/her tour as per Point number 3 in this section. 
7. Based on availability the Participant may be provided an option to reschedule the tour for a later date. The Rescheduling will be done as per residual amount after deducting stay cancellation charges and this would require differential charges to be paid by the participant.
8. In case of Partial Payment for booking the slot, the balance payment needs to be paid 20 days prior to departure date and time. If the participant defaults in making payment and does not clear the dues 20 days prior to departure date, the partial amount will be forfeited and the participant will be considered drop out. 
9. Non-Adherence to any of the terms and details explained on this page, or intentionally ignoring the terms will lead to disciplinary action against the said participant and he/she may be expelled from the group. 

Rescheduling request by Participant 

• If you need to reschedule your booking to any other date, it can be done only if the rescheduling request is sent at least 20 days prior to event date and time and the request will be considered after paying cancellation charges for stay and travel, booked for the given date. 
• Rescheduling can only be done based on availability for the given date. 

NOTE: Please do not book this event if you do not agree to the terms and details mentioned on this page. This mutually agreed cancellation policy is applicable to the participant and us as well. The Date and time of cancellation request sent to us will be considered for calculation of the applicable slab given above. The date and time of booking the event are not relevant for calculating the number of days and hours remaining between the event date and cancellation request. It's a humble request, please do not give medical reasons, crib, argue or try to threaten/blackmail us if you drop out or cancel/reschedule the trek due to the situation at your end . 

The basis of the cancelation policy is to protect the participant and the organizers from undue financial losses arising out of unforeseen situations. If the event gets canceled due to the medical/personal emergency of the organising team member, the participants will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if there is a medical/personal emergency at the participant's end, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss.