The Tent City, Rann Utsav: Great Rann of Kutch

Packages at Tent City, Rann Utsav

Tent City offers accommodations in various categories – Non-Ac, Deluxe-Ac, and Premium tents to suit all pockets. The rate starts from 5000++ per person, per day for Non-Ac Cottages, and keep on spiraling as you opt for bigger and better-equipped tents. If you looking for the personalized and royal treatment, you can book your stay at darbari and Rajwadi Suite where the tariff starts from Rs 25,000++ per person, per day. The three Darbari tents are mostly assigned to VVIPs and come at a whopping price of Rs 50,000++ per person, per day. You can make your bookings at booking.rannutsav.net

Tent City offers 1-2-3-night all-inclusive package. Once you make a booking and reach Bhuj, you don’t have to stress over anything. You are picked up from the airport/railway station located in Bhuj at a specified time. Everyone collects at a waiting room built at the railway station. You can drink tea/coffee, use the washrooms, and then leave for Dhordo on a coach. The ride will take two hours and you won’t get any food until you reach the resort. If you are hungry, better eat quickly at the Click hotel located near the waiting room. 

The package includes everything – pick-up/drop, meals, transportation, sightseeing tours, and many adventure activities. The permit to visit the Great Rann of Kutch is also organized by the Tent City. You just have to relax and enjoy the colorful festivities and the spectacular expense of white snowy marsh.

Stay at Tent City, Rann Utsav

People arrive in cars, taxis, and buses from all parts of Gujarat and neighboring states to take part in Rann Utsav. The entrance to the Tent City is grand and the resort looks festive with vibrant vibes, traditional structures, colorful decor, and local flavors. The reception area is big and the check-in is smooth and quick. A staff member escorts you to your tent, pointing out all the information needed during your stay at Tent City. The tents are placed in large clusters and each cluster has a manager sitting at the entrance. He looks after all the needs of people living in that cluster.

The tents are rustic but have all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. All tents come with en-suite toilets. Hot running water is available in the mornings and evenings. There are no heaters in the tents nowadays. After a recent fire on the premises, the heaters have been discontinued in the tents. But there are enough blankets to keep you warm during the freezing nights. The tents do not have any locks and can be easily opened from both sides. However, the entire resort is under CCTV surveillance and looks quite safe. You can use the locker at the reception if you have some valuables that need to be stowed away.

The resort is well-spread out and you have to walk around the sprawling premises to reach the different amenities like a dining hall, adventure zone, conference hall, reception area, shopping stalls, spa, etc. You can also call the electric golf carts if you don’t want to walk.

The Food at Tent City, Rann Utsav

The food at Tent City is served buffet-style in the Dining-hall. There is an elaborate spread for breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner and everyone gathers in the hall to have their meals. You get the best of Indian and Gujarati cuisine. There is a separate section for Jain food. Few international dishes are also served, but it is best to focus on the local delicacies. Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are not allowed in the resort. Darbari and Rajwadi tents have their own dining hall. There is no room service, but morning tea/coffee is bought to your tent early in the morning by the servers. The warmth and hospitality of the staff are commendable.

Activities at Tent City, Rann Utsav

The Tent City has lots to keep everyone entertained. You can enjoy paramotoring, ATV rides, Rifle shooting, indoor games, archery, yoga, and even a rejuvenating spa. The 60 ft high Skyzilla – the Adventure tower – offers lots of aerial activities like rappelling, ziplining, giant swings, rock climbing, etc. If the kids get restless, you can take them to the Kids Zone. Some of the activities are included in the package and a few, like paramotoring and ATV, are on a chargeable basis.

You can’t leave Tent City without buying some of the local handicrafts, trinkets, traditional outfits, bedcovers, cushions, etc. They have a small Haat tucked away near the entrance displaying a wide range of exquisitely crafted traditional stuff. The highlight of the resort is, of course, the folk dances, live shows, and music performances that are organized every day in the resort. The whole experience provides a great opportunity to experience the unique and flamboyant art and heritage of the Kutch region.

Excursions organized by the Tent City, Rann Utsav

Besides taking you on camel safari across the spectacular White Rann, many other excursions are organized by the Tent City. Guests can witness the breathtaking sunrise and sunset at the Great Rann, take a trip to Kala Dungar to get a panoramic view of the salty marshes, explore Bhuj and other tribal villages, relax at the Mandvi beach and visit the Kutch Museum & other nearby monuments.  The number of excursions will depend on the length of your stay. If you are lucky to visit the Great Rann during the full moon, you get an additional trip at night when the moonlight lights up the entire space making the White Rann sparkle like shining jewels.

Internet connectivity at the Tent City, Rann Utsav

The region has very good internet connectivity. Mobile data and WIFI both work quite well and you should not face any problem in using your phone and other gadgets.

A trip to Great Rann of Kutch is undoubtedly a lifetime experience. And it cannot be denied that a stay in the Tent City of Kutch helps in making your vacation totally memorable.