There are places that glow under the sun, and then there are places that awaken under the moon.
The Great Rann of Kutch belongs to the second kind — a land so vast and white that it feels less like earth and more like a dream left behind by the sea.
And once a year, when winter begins to hum its quiet song, this desert begins to dance — its silence filled with music, its emptiness blooming into colour.
That moment is called the Kutch Rann Utsav.
Organized each year between October and March, the festival turns the white salt plains into a world of lights, laughter, and rhythm.
From moonlit nights to mornings of craft and colour, every hour feels sacred, as if nature itself has joined in the celebration.
This year, the Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26 will begin on October 23, 2025, and end on March 4, 2026 — five months of beauty, culture, and peace under an open sky.
The Magic of Full Moon Nights
There are many reasons to visit the desert, but none as unforgettable as the full moon.
On these nights, the Great Rann glows like liquid silver. The ground, pure and endless, shines so brightly that you forget where the horizon begins.
The air turns cool and light, and even the smallest sound — a flute, a whisper, a sigh — feels sacred.
During the Kutch Rann Utsav, these nights are celebrated like festivals within festivals.
Folk dancers move in circles under the moonlight, their ghagras catching silver dust; musicians play the songs of the desert, and far away, the tents glow like stars fallen to earth.
Full Moon Dates for 2025–26
- 4th – 5th – 6th November 2025
- 3rd – 4th – 5th December 2025
- 2nd – 3rd – 4th & 31st January 2026
- 1st – 2nd February 2026
- 2nd – 3rd – 4th March 2026
Each of these nights feels like a quiet miracle — the desert glowing not with lights, but with silence.
The Calm of Dark Moon Nights
And then there are nights when the moon hides — when it lets the stars have their turn.
Those who stay during these dark moon nights know another side of the Rann — softer, deeper, quieter.
Without the moon’s glow, the salt desert turns almost invisible, and above it, the stars burn brighter than anywhere else on earth.
The Dark Moon Dates for the Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26 are:
- 20th November 2025
- 19th January 2026
- 18th February 2026
If you ever wished to see the night sky as ancient travelers did — unbroken, infinite — these are the nights to come.
Christmas Week in the Desert
Between 19th December 2025 and 1st January 2026, the Kutch Rann Utsav Tent City turns festive with music, lanterns, and cultural shows.
Families come together around the fire pits, adults see couples walking barefoot on sand that glows at night, and kids flying kites in the day, and chasing stars at night.
The desert is filled with laughter, yet calming enough to reflect.
It is celebration without chaos: joy that is so gentle that it is almost religious.
Rann Utsav Tent City – A World Within the Desert
In the middle of the endless salt plain rises a city that wasn’t there yesterday — rows of white tents under an open sky.
This is the Rann Utsav Tent City, built only for the festival and dismantled when it ends.
Here, you wake to the sound of folk instruments and sleep under constellations.
Morning begins with camel rides and ends with Gujarati thalis served on silver plates.
Artisans display their crafts — bright embroidery, clay work, copper bells — and the desert, usually so empty, becomes a living museum of colour.
At Somnath Dwarka Tour Package, we help travellers choose the Rann Utsav Tent City Packages and Cultural Events that suit their pace — whether you wish to spend one night under the moon, or a week among music and art.
Things to Do at Kutch Rann Utsav and Nearby Attractions
The beauty of Kutch lies not just in its landscape, but in its heart.
During the Kutch Rann Utsav, every day offers something different — a piece of Gujarat’s soul.
- Visit Kala Dungar (Black Hill) — the highest point of Kutch, where the desert stretches below like a white ocean.
- Explore Mandvi Beach, where waves meet history and silence meets sea breeze.
- Watch local artisans weave stories into fabric at Bhujodi Village.
- Spend an evening in the White Desert, just watching the colours of sunset melt into moonlight.
Every moment feels timeless, every direction leads to something beautiful.
Best Time to Visit Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26
Though the festival runs from October 23, 2025, to March 4, 2026, the best time to visit depends on what you seek.
- For moonlit beauty — choose any Full Moon Night.
- For solitude and stargazing — come during the Dark Moon Nights.
- For culture, energy, and music — the Christmas to New Year week is perfect.
Why Choose Somnath Dwarka Tour Package
We recognize that travel is about more than destinations; it’s about the experiences you have.
We care for your visit to Kutch Rann Utsav by planning your stay, transfers and encounters with your comfort and inquisitiveness in mind, we take care of all your details, from flying to arranging a local to drive you around, to a tented camp to a late afternoon and sunset drive — all done, quietly and carefully, without rush.
Our plan is simple — we want you to explore and experience Kutch, not just see it.
FAQs – Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26
1. When will Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26 be held?
From October 23, 2025, to March 4, 2026.
2. What makes the Full Moon nights special?
The salt desert glows like silver, reflecting moonlight across miles — a view beyond words.
3. Which are the Full Moon dates?
4–6 Nov, 3–5 Dec 2025, 2–4 & 31 Jan, 1–2 Feb, 2–4 Mar 2026.
4. What are Dark Moon nights?
Nights with no moon — perfect for stargazing. Dates: 20 Nov 2025, 19 Jan, 18 Feb 2026.
5. What are the main attractions at Kutch Rann Utsav?
White Rann, Tent City, folk dances, local crafts, camel rides, and traditional food.
6. Where is the festival held?
At the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
7. What is the Best Time to Visit Kutch Rann Utsav 2025–26?
Between November and February — especially during Full Moon nights.
8. Are tent accommodations available?
Yes, luxurious tents at Rann Utsav Tent City with modern comforts.
9. What can I buy from Kutch Rann Utsav?
Handicrafts, bandhani fabrics, leatherwork, jewellery, and embroidered textiles.
10. Why book with Somnath Dwarka Tour Package?
Because we make travel personal — designed for peace, not pressure.
In the End
When the festival ends, the tents come down, the lights fade, and the desert returns to its silence.
But for those who have walked its white sands under the full moon, the glow stays.
It stays in their eyes, in their breath, in their quiet moments long after they return home.
That is the gift of the Kutch Rann Utsav — it does not just show you beauty; it teaches you stillness.
And when you go there with Somnath Dwarka Tour Package, you realise — this was never a trip; it was a conversation with light.
