Decorated camel resting on the white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch

Rann Utsav 2026-27: Dates, Tent City Prices and How to Plan Your Trip

Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 1 November 2026 to 7 March 2027 at the Tent City in Dhordo, Kutch, with packages from ₹6,300 per person before GST.

When you go sets the price. The December and January full moons and the Christmas to New Year period cost the most.

Season1 Nov to 7 MarTent City, Dhordo

Packages from₹6,300per person, 1 night

Full moonsFourNovember to February

From Bhuj80 km1.5 to 2 hours by road

On this page

When to go and what it costs
Full moon nights
What a package includes
The White Rann permit
Getting to Dhordo
Things to do
Before you go
Questions
Sources

01 · Dates and prices

When to Go and What a Tent City Stay Costs

Tent City packages are priced in three bands, depending on your dates. These are the official package prices, and they include your tent, meals and transfers from Bhuj.

Regular datesfrom ₹6,300Most of November and February, plus 1 to 7 March.

Busy datesfrom ₹8,300Diwali week (8 to 14 November), the November and February full moons, and December and January outside the peak dates.

Peak datesfrom ₹10,30018 December to 2 January, which includes the December full moon, and the January full moon (20 to 23 January).

Prices per person on twin sharing, for one night in a Non-AC Swiss Cottage, before 18% GST. Source: the official Rann Utsav website, which Gujarat Tourism lists as the festival’s official site, checked 30 September 2026.

Tent City package cost: choose a tent

Non-AC CottageDeluxe AC CottagePremium TentSuper Premium

Then your dates

RegularBusyPeak

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹14,868Non-AC Swiss Cottage on regular dates: ₹6,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹7,434

2 nights, per person₹14,868

3 nights, per person₹22,302

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹19,588Non-AC Swiss Cottage on busy dates: ₹8,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹9,794

2 nights, per person₹18,998

3 nights, per person₹27,612

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹24,308Non-AC Swiss Cottage on peak dates: ₹10,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹12,154

2 nights, per person₹21,948

3 nights, per person₹31,742

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹19,588Deluxe AC Swiss Cottage on regular dates: ₹8,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹9,794

2 nights, per person₹19,588

3 nights, per person₹29,382

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹24,308Deluxe AC Swiss Cottage on busy dates: ₹10,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹12,154

2 nights, per person₹23,718

3 nights, per person₹34,692

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹29,028Deluxe AC Swiss Cottage on peak dates: ₹12,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹14,514

2 nights, per person₹26,668

3 nights, per person₹38,822

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹21,948Premium Tent on regular dates: ₹9,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹10,974

2 nights, per person₹21,948

3 nights, per person₹32,922

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹26,668Premium Tent on busy dates: ₹11,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹13,334

2 nights, per person₹26,078

3 nights, per person₹38,232

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹31,388Premium Tent on peak dates: ₹13,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹15,694

2 nights, per person₹29,028

3 nights, per person₹42,362

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹24,308Super Premium Tent on regular dates: ₹10,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹12,154

2 nights, per person₹24,308

3 nights, per person₹36,462

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹29,028Super Premium Tent on busy dates: ₹12,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹14,514

2 nights, per person₹28,438

3 nights, per person₹41,772

Tent City package, one night for two, GST included₹33,748Super Premium Tent on peak dates: ₹14,300 per person plus 18% GST.

1 night, per person₹16,874

2 nights, per person₹31,388

3 nights, per person₹45,902

See flights to Bhuj

The two suites cost the same on every date: the Rajwadi Suite for two is listed at ₹35,000 and the Darbari Suite for four at ₹70,000 for one night. Children under 6 stay free, and a third person over 6 in the same tent pays the extra-person rate, from ₹4,500 a night.

02 · The full moon

Full Moon Nights on the White Rann: Which One to Pick

Under a full moon the salt flats glow, and the Tent City prices these nights higher. It lists three full moon nights each month, and the higher rate starts the day before. When the moon peaks before dawn, the night before is the one to be out on the salt.

24 NovemberTuesday night

Busy, from ₹8,300

23 DecemberWednesday night

Peak, from ₹10,300

22 JanuaryFriday night

Peak, from ₹10,300Weekend

20 FebruarySaturday night

Busy, from ₹8,300Weekend

Full moon times from the US Naval Observatory, in Indian Standard Time: 24 Nov 8:23 p.m., 24 Dec 6:58 a.m., 22 Jan 5:47 p.m., 21 Feb 4:53 a.m.

The cheaper full moons are November and February, at the busy rate. February’s falls on a Saturday night, ₹2,000 less per person than January.

For what these nights feel like, read our story on the White Rann festival under the full moon.

03 · The Tent City

What a Tent City Package Includes

A camel cart out on the White Rann in Kutch. Photo: NiAksh Prit, Pexels.

Every package covers all your meals and shared AC coach transfers from Bhuj Airport and Bhuj Railway Station. Meals mean morning tea, breakfast, lunch, hi-tea and dinner. Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. and check-out at 9:30 a.m. What changes with each extra night is how much of Kutch you see.

1 nightFrom ₹6,300 per personSunset on the White Rann, then the Swaminarayan Temple and Kutch Museum in Bhuj on your way out.

2 nightsFrom ₹12,600 per personAdds sunrise on the salt, Kalo Dungar and Gandhi nu Gaam.

3 nightsFrom ₹18,900 per personAdds the Dholavira museum and excavation site and a sunset drive on the Road to Heaven, about 105 km and 2 hours away.

If Your Plans Change

90%refund, 30 days or more ahead

60%refund, 15 to 29 days ahead

Noneless than 15 days ahead

You can change your dates once, at least 72 hours before check-in, for 10% of the booking amount. Book on the official Rann Utsav website or call 1800 270 2700 (toll-free).

04 · Paperwork

The White Rann Permit: Cost and How to Get It

You need a permit to enter the White Rann. Indian nationals can buy it on the Gujarat government’s Rann permit portal instead of at the Bhirandiyara checkpost.

₹100over 12

₹50age 6 to 12

Freeup to age 5

Freecars and two-wheelers

Apply online: pay by card, net banking or wallet on the portal.
Upload one ID: the main traveler adds a voter card, driving license, passport or other government photo ID.
On the day: carry the original ID and a printed permit.

The online portal is for Indian nationals only, and it also lists a separate “Hope n Hope” charge (₹40 for adults, ₹20 for children 6 to 12) without explaining it. The official Rann Utsav site says the permit may not be part of your Tent City package, so check your package inclusions.

05 · Getting there

Getting to Dhordo From Bhuj and Ahmedabad

Bhuj is the gateway to Rann Utsav. Its airport and railway station are where the Tent City coaches pick you up for the last 80 to 85 km to Dhordo.

Routes and Travel Times

Route	Distance	Time	How
Bhuj to the Tent City, Dhordo	80 to 85 km	1.5 to 2 hours	Free package coach, taxi or your own car
Ahmedabad to Bhuj	335 km	About 7 hours	By road, according to Gujarat Tourism. Trains also run to Bhuj.
Mumbai to Bhuj	Direct flight	Lands 8:20 a.m.	Alliance Air, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Free Coach Transfers for Package Guests

To the Tent City8:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Back to Bhuj4:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Coaches run from and to Bhuj Railway Station and Bhuj Airport at fixed times, which can change. Seats go first come, first served.

Flying in: the Mumbai flight lands in time for the 10 a.m. coach. Compare flights to Bhuj for this winter, or fly into Ahmedabad if Bhuj fares are high.
By train: Bhuj Railway Station has direct or connecting trains from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Delhi.
Staying in Bhuj instead: hotels in Bhuj work for a day trip if you have your own transport and permit. Starting in Ahmedabad? See hotels in Ahmedabad.

06 · Beyond the tents

Things to Do Around the White Rann

The Road to Heaven cuts across the salt marsh between Khavda and Dholavira. Photo: Andreas Schnabl, Pexels.

Sunset and sunrise on the salt5:30 to 7 p.m. · 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.Every package includes a sunset trip; sunrise comes with 2 nights or more. You need the White Rann permit to go onto the salt.

Kalo DungarHighest point in Kutch, 462 mViews across the Great Rann. It is an army area, so photography is not allowed, and you need your own transport unless your package includes it (Gujarat Tourism).

DholaviraUNESCO World Heritage SiteA 4,500-year-old Harappan city, listed by UNESCO in 2021. The site is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter (Gujarat Tourism). The Tent City itinerary says the museum is closed on Fridays.

Road to Heaven30 km, Khavda to DholaviraA road laid straight across the salt (Gujarat Tourism). The 3-night package drives it at sunset.

Bhujodi8 km southeast of BhujA weaving and textile village where you can watch artisans at work (Gujarat Tourism).

At the Tent CityRides and performancesATV rides on the salt flats and paramotoring, plus evening cultural programmes. Activity fees are not published on the official site.

07 · Checklist

Before You Go

Pack warm layers: the sunrise trip leaves at 6 a.m. and the sunset trip returns after 7 p.m., when the desert cools down.
Bring the right ID: every guest shows a government photo ID, such as Aadhaar, at check-in. PAN cards are not accepted, and foreign nationals need a passport and visa.
Plan around closures: the Kutch Museum in Bhuj is closed on Wednesdays.
Book special dates early: full moons, Diwali week and the Christmas period carry the higher rates.

Planning your Rann Utsav trip?

Compare fares to Bhuj for your full moon dates before the Tent City fills up.

See flights to Bhuj

Questions

When is Rann Utsav 2026?

Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 1 November 2026 to 7 March 2027 at the Tent City in Dhordo, according to the official Rann Utsav website.

What is the Rann Utsav Tent City price?

A 1-night package starts at ₹6,300 per person on twin sharing in a Non-AC Swiss Cottage, before 18% GST. Peak dates cost up to ₹14,300 per person for a Super Premium Tent.

How do I book Rann Utsav?

Book on the official Rann Utsav website, which Gujarat Tourism lists as the official site, or call its toll-free number, 1800 270 2700. Travel agents also resell packages, sometimes with different terms.

What is the best time to visit Rann Utsav?

Go on a full moon night if you can: 24 November, 23 December, 22 January or 20 February. For lower prices, pick regular dates in November or February.

How far is Rann Utsav from Bhuj?

The Tent City at Dhordo is 80 to 85 km from Bhuj, a drive of 1.5 to 2 hours. Packages include shared transfers from Bhuj Airport and Railway Station.

Sources

Rann Utsav official website, season dates and tent categories, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Rann Utsav official website, package rates, season calendar, itineraries and transfers, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Rann Utsav official website, special dates 2026-27, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Rann Utsav official website, cancellation and refund policy, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Rann Utsav official website, terms and conditions, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Rann Utsav official website, how to reach, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Rann Utsav (lists the official website), retrieved 30 September 2026.
Government of Gujarat, White Rann online permit portal, retrieved 30 September 2026.
US Naval Observatory, phases of the moon, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Great Rann of Kutch, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Road Through Heaven, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Kalo Dungar, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Dholavira, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Gujarat Tourism, Bhujodi, retrieved 30 September 2026.
Alliance Air, flight schedule, retrieved 30 September 2026.

How this guide was put together

Dates, prices, inclusions and transfer times were read from rannutsav.net on 30 September 2026. Gujarat Tourism lists it as the official Rann Utsav website; its own festival page still showed 2025-26 dates when we checked.
Full moon times come from the US Naval Observatory, converted from Universal Time to Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
Permit fees come from the Government of Gujarat’s permit portal. Distances and attraction details come from Gujarat Tourism.
Photos from Pexels (NiAksh Prit, Andreas Schnabl), free to use.

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