RANN OF KUTCH TOUR FROM MUMBAI - RANN UTSAV 2023

Experience the Rann Utsav 2023 Festival at the Rann of Kutch with our exclusive tour starting on November 1, 2023, departing from Mumbai and heading to Bhuj via train. This package includes accommodations in the Tent/Bhungas and exploration of the pristine White Desert. Online booking is at your fingertips. We also offer customized Rann of Kutch tour packages for groups, families, kids, and couples. The best part? You're no longer limited to visiting the Rann during the Full Moon; floodlights now illuminate the landscape, ensuring a breathtaking experience year-round.

Our Rann of Kutch Tour from Mumbai promises both comfort and adventure as it encompasses numerous key destinations in Gujarat, providing an authentic experience. You'll have the chance to marvel at the ethereal Safed Rann, conquer the heights of Kalo Dungar, immerse yourself in the renowned Rann Utsav, and even partake in the Kite Flying Festival (for January batches). For an extra dose of excitement, enjoy a camel ride (additional cost) and explore attractions like Khari Nadi, Aaina Mahal, Swami Narayan Temple, Kutch Museum, and the cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaphs at Chhatedi. If you desire a visit to the Rann of Kutch on a date of your choosing, we offer different itineraries to accommodate your preferences. Feel free to reach out for more details and inquiries.

• Duration: 3 night 2 days (Starting Friday noon)
• Organised By: Mischief Treks
• Venue: Mumbai - Rann Utsav - Mumbai.
• Suitable For: All age groups
• Batch Size: 25-30 Participants only
• (We do not take a crowd of 80-100 people on this event, it's against our safety policy.)

Note:

⚠️ Booking closes once seats are sold out, book well in advance to avoid missing out on the slots. Later train tickets won't be available. Ideally, you need to book 1 month in advance for the train. Or depend on Tatkal train tickets or waiting list train tickets.

Rann of Kutch Tour - Major attractions:

• Safed Rann - The Sky, The Water, The Sand...
• Kala Dunger -the Black Hills is the highest point in Kutch
• Witness the world famous RANN UTSAV
• Kite Flying Festival - ( Jan Batch)
• Enjoy camel ride (On extra cost)
• Khari Nadi
• Aaina Mahal
• Swami narayan temple
• Kutch Museum
• Chhatedi - Cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaphs (If time permits)
• Local shopping and food hopping around Bhuj
• Mafia - Tattva style
• Photography - be ready to get clicked.
• All the "Masti" which is a USP of Mischief Treks.

Detailed Itinerary for Rann of Kutch Tour - Rann Utsav 2023 - 2024

Note : Please book your seat asap, the train tickets get sold out pretty fast. We don't recommend you to depend on RAC or Waiting List Tickets for travel..

Note: The Rann Utsav is scheduled from 01-Nov-2023 to 25-Feb-2024. Once upon a time long long ago the light emitted from Moon was the only source of light in this region. Experiencing the white desert at night used to be special. But, currently, there are hundreds of Giant floodlights installed in the entire area which makes the moonlight barely noticeable. These lights are similar to cricket stadium lights during night matches. Now you can plan for any date without worrying about the Moon.

Rann Of Kutch Tour Schedule

Day 1-

• 03:15 PM – Mumbai Participants catch train number 20907 - Sayaji Express to Bhuj and reach Bhuj next day by 6.30 AM

Day 2-

• 06:30 AM – Pick up from Bhuj Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station
• 07:30 AM – We will have breakfast start the journey to Kalo Dungar
• 10:00 AM – Explore the scenic view and here you get to see India - Pakistan border.
• 01:00 PM – We shall check-in at the cozy stay and have lunch and rest. Here you get to taste authentic local food.
• 04:00 PM – We will go out to see the beautiful sunset. This is where we get to make lots of reels and click pictures.
• 07:00 PM – We shall come back and enjoy at white Rann Fair / Cultural Program and Rann Utsav Photography.
• 09:00 PM – Enjoy your Dinner and night stay at the traditional hut "Bhunga" / tent
• 10.30 PM - After dinner we will once again go to watch the white desert glowing in the moonlight. Those who wish to rest can stay back in bed. (Only on Full Moon)

Day 3-

• 06:00 AM to 08:00 AM – You can come for grabbing the first rays of the sun. Lazy bums can choose to stay tucked in cozy blankets. (Not on Full Moon)
• 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM – Freshen up and take your Breakfast followed by Check out.
• 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM – Proceed to Bhuj. We will have lunch en-route and start Bhuj sightseeing
• 01:00 PM to 07:30 PM – Local sightseeing- Aadhiyogi Statue, Khari Nadi, Kutch Museum, Aaina Mahal, Chhatedi - Cinematic ruins of Royal cenotaphs, Local shopping, and Swaminarayan temple. (We'll try to cover maximum places depending on the time availability)
• 09:30 PM – Drop at Bhuj Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station

Day 4-

• Mumbai Participants reach Borivali by 01:10 pm and Dadar by 01:50 pm.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation on Triple/Quad sharing basis in village traditional hut called bhunga / tent is included. (Twin sharing occupancy also can be arranged based on availability at time of booking at an extra cost of 3000 per Couple and for single occupancy 4500 extra needs to be paid)
• Mumbai to Mumbai train traveling in sleeper class ticket bought from IRCTC online (AC tickets / Premium Tickets can be opted by paying 1600 extra per person depending on availability)
• Private Non-Ac Bus with driver for your entire tour. All Toll, Parking, Taxes included. (it will be already pretty cold)
• The 1 Night/2 Days at Bhuj/Rann package includes morning tea and Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on 1st day, and morning tea, breakfast and Lunch on 2nd Day.
• All meals will be Veg. only. The meals will be served as per the scheduled time in respective dining areas and missed meals will not be refunded or extended on the last day.
• White Rann entry permit from govt.
• Tour Charges, entrance fees to monuments, museums, and all local places, bus charges for 2 days, train ticket booking charges .

Exclusions:

• Food during train travel and dinner before boarding train.
• Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicles not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Meal other than mentioned in inclusion.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, renting clothes, rides.
• Any kind of personal expenses (Camera charges, etc.)
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.

Things to Carry:

• Identity proof (must)
• Mosquito / Insect Repellents.
• Extra pair of clothes.
• Camera, Powerbank (optional)
• Water (minimum 1 Ltr) Compulsory.
• Some ready to eat food like biscuits, plum cake etc.
• Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder. (We will have a basic first aid kit with us)
• Toiletries, Cap / Scarves and Sunglasses, Towels
• Winter Clothes for protection against Cold, (Avg night temp: 15 Degree.)
• Haversack to put all your things.

Customise Rann of Kutch Tour by Mischief Treks

At Mischief Treks, we're all about providing awesome experience to suit your preferences and requirements. Whether it's your preferred date or the number of participants, we've got you covered. Our Rann of kutch tour can be easily customized to align with your chosen date and the size of your group. Just let us know your preferences, and we'll craft an adventure that's perfect for you, ensuring a seamless blend of flexibility and fun. Explore the freedom of personalized Tour adventures with us, designed to make your journey unforgettable.

Click on the link to apply for Customised event: https://www.mischieftreks.com/customised-private-tours-and-treks

Important Note:

TRAIN TRAVEL:

The Train Timings will be as follows:

• Train from Mumbai to BHUJ: Dadar Bhuj Spl Train number 20907 starting at 15.15 Hrs from Dadar, Borivli 15.35hrs. This train will be reaching Bhuj at 6.30am
• Train from BHUJ to Mumbai: Return train number 20908 starting from Bhuj at 10.35pm, reaching next day Dadar at 1.50pm. 
• Our crew will be traveling by train from Mumbai for the event, You may choose to join the group from Mumbai itself. We can help you with booking train tickets. The Tour Leader will be carrying the tickets with him and he will be coordinating with TTE too. 
• We get the train tickets from online IRCTC , if you book late you will get RAC/Waiting List Ticket. OR, you have to opt for Tatkal Ticket. Mischief Treks does not have any authority on Indian railways and train rules need to be followed with reference to your train travel. Roles and responsibility of Mischief Treks comes in from the point you exit train station and ends once you are back to the train station. Train/ Flight are beyond our controlling authority and hence not a part of our role in this tour. We can only provide help in your travel till Bhuj and back to Mumbai.
• In the situation wherein the waiting list ticket or RAC does not get confirmed we can get Tatkal tickets booked on your behalf. The charges for Tatkal needs to be paid accordingly. The regular quota ticket booking charges are already incorporated in the "With Ticket" option available while booking. Also there are various options for consideration as mentioned in detail in the cancellation policy.
• The organizer (Mischief Treks) reserves right to make changes to the itinerary depending on the situation (if need be).
• Please do not book this tour if any of the terms or details are not agreeable to you. 

Stay Arrangement:

Stay will be in a village hut called "Bhunga" / Tent on a triple/quad/cottage sharing basis. Cottage Stay is also available for larger family or solo travelers in the group the capacity of cottage is 8 persons. Based on availability at the time of you making the payment, the accommodation will be provided in a Resort like Rann Home stay or Rann Kandi. For twin sharing, additional charges of 1500 per person (i.e. 3000 per couple) need to be paid. Pics and videos available on the Album link (CLICK Here) 

NOTE:

• If you are booking the tour pretty late, i.e. not 60 days in advance, you may not get the preferred choice of stay when it comes to twin sharing, triple sharing or cottage stay. 

Coordination: 

We will be creating a WhatsApp group 3 days prior to the event date for coordination and final instructions. The batch coordinator will be carrying all train tickets and will meet you at the train station. Apart from coordinator details and tickets all information is available on this page itself.

Kids Charges: 

Below five years kids can join in free, provided additional space is not required for the kid during the entire tour and the kid will adjust in the space allocated to accompanying adult. Kids/Children from 5 to 9 years will be considered as an individual person, and charges will be 4999 for the tour. Above 9 years the charges will be same as adults. If the Kid requires same space and provisions like an individual we recommend getting a adult ticket booked for the kid to ensure proper space and arrangement is made for the kid. Without this, the kid has to share the provisions made for the parent. 

Important : 

• Please make sure you have Read and Understood the entire details, disclaimer, and FAQ/Points to note, BEFORE booking the event.
• At Mischief Treks we believe in creating happy memories by adhering to Mutual-Respect, and Equality. Please read the About us page (click here) to check if you are compatible with us before you proceed for booking. 
• We get the train tickets from online IRCTC, if you book late you will get RAC/Waiting List Ticket.
• Mischief Treks provides assistance in getting your tickets booked so that you don't have to go through the hassle and all the group members can travel together. As we do not have any control or authority on 3rd party services like train/flight tickets/operations, Our role in booking tickets is just that of a helping-hand.
• The organiser reserves right to make changes to the itinerary depending on the situation.

FAQ's about Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch 

What is the Best time to visit Rann of Kutch?

The best time to visit Rann of Kutch is during Rann Utsav Festival. The Festival dates for the year 2023 starts from October 2023 and will last till February 2024.

How do I get all the details about Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch?  

All the details are mentioned on this page itself. Once you scroll up, you will all the information about Rann Utsav Rann of Kutch tour on your screen. 

Can someone read out the details on a phone call?

Sorry, we do not verbally provide details on the phone as it usually creates a lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication. Also, it's extremely important to Read and Understand all the details before you book the event so that you have absolute clarity. If something mentioned on this page is confusing, you can get clarity on chat by clicking on Chat-Now. button at the top of this page. You will be provided written confirmation on chat regarding the clarity you need. To discuss things that are not mentioned on this website we can arrange a callback from one of our trek leaders.

I have booked/paid is my booking confirmed for the event? 

No, your registration for Rann Utsav - Rann of Kutch Tour can become invalid if you do not submit the Most Important Details required for emergency situations. For any event, the organizers need to have your details at least 24 hours prior to the event. We do not allow anyone to the event until we have complete and authentic details of the person. This info is crucial in case of an emergency and is a mandatory KYC parameter. The link for the personal details form will be sent on WhatsApp immediately after you complete the registration instructions mentioned on the website. You are required to submit these details immediately after making payment to avoid any inconvenience. Submitting incomplete/incorrect/fake details in the form or not submitting the KYC form will make your booking invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. 

Why is submitting emergency contact details and KYC information mandatory?

It's a standard protocol and also a guideline by Govt of India. We are accountable for every Human-Body present at our event. Each person is our responsibility and in case of any unfortunate event, we will be asked by authorities to provide all relevant information about you. In order to comply with the authorities, you have to provide correct, complete, and authentic information in the registration form. Fake/Incomplete information or non-submission of the details will make your registration (paid amount) invalid and no refund will be provided in such case. You will not be allowed to participate in the event. 

Which vehicle will be provided for local travel at Rann Utsav, Rann of Kutch?

Transport from Bhuj to Rann Utsav - Rann of kutch is generally provided by bus. The bus capacity varies with reference to participant count in the batch. 17 seater, 26 Seater, 32 seater busses are available. If the participant count is low we may opt for Qualis/Sumo/ Tavera for transport. 

If I have opted for 'with train ticket' will I get a confirmed train ticket for Rann Utsav - Rann of Kutch?

The train tickets are bought by us from Indian Railways. As you are aware that the railway reservation tickets get sold out soon and then waiting list tickets are available for booking. Hence, we strongly suggest that you should get your registration confirmed well in advance to avoid any kind of inconvenience during train travel. Ideally, the registration needs to be done 1-2 months in advance. 

Does the cancellation/rescheduling policy apply to me if I book on event day or last day?

Yes, the policy is applicable irrespective of the booking date. The cancellation / reschedule policy is applicable to everyone with immediate effect from the date and time of booking. The refunds/rescheduling requests will be processed based on the date and time of cancellation/reschedule request sent to us and the date and time of booking the event are irrelevant. 

What is the basis of cancellation/reschedule policy in medical emergency of participant or organizing team?

The cancellation policy is based on fairness towards the participant and the organizing team. In case of medical/personal emergency, the loss arising out of cancellation/reschedule will be borne by the respective person. i.e. if the organizing team faces an emergency situation and the event gets canceled, the participant will not have to suffer financial loss. Similarly, if the participant faces an emergency situation, the organizing team will not have to suffer financial loss. The cancellation policy is designed with a completely unbiased approach towards the participant and organizing team and is aimed at fairness towards both.

What if there is an issue with transport, i.e. the bus breaks down, AC is not working, tyre gets punctured? will we get a refund?

Mischief Treks as a team conducts treks/tours only. All the support functions like transport, food etc are sourced from various other vendors to help the participants have it streamlined. Equipment failure can happen any time with any piece of machinery and we can try to get a replacement/repair from the vendor. This may consume time and the trek/tour leader may decide to continue the event as deemed fit to get the event completed. We as well as the participants have to bare with it. There are no refunds possible in such case. The Trek/Tour leader's decision to terminate the event or continue the event with available resources will be final and binding. 

How many people will be coming for the Rann of Kutch Tour from Mumbai?

Depends on the number of people booking the event. Generally, the batch size for Rann of Kutch Tour from Mumbai is approximately 20-25 participants. 

Is Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch Tour safe for solo participants? 

Yes is safe and comfortable. Mostly 40% of the participants come solo and blend in with the leaders and the rest of the group.  

Is Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch tour safe for girls/women? 

Mischief Treks has a track record of making our events extremely safe for girls. Normally 60 – 75 % of our participants are females.

Can we make partial payment or pay in installment for Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch?

You can opt for partial payment if you book 60 days in advance. Balance payment needs to be paid atleast 10 days prior to event date and time. 

What is the last date of booking Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch?

Bookings close once tickets are sold out. Ideally you need to book atleast 1 month advance to the scheduled date and time for each batch in 2023 and 2024. 

How should I book Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch?

For online booking of Rann Utsav at Rann of Kutch, you need to login to official booking website www.mischieftreks.com and select your desired date of travel. once your plan is set, you need to press Book-Now button on the event details and follow the instructions.

How do we get in touch after reaching meeting point? 

For Rann of Kutch tour, Three days prior to event date and time, we will be creating a whatsapp group for coordination where you will be provided all the necessary information regarding contact person, exact point to meet etc..

Will we be returning at exact time mentioned in the itinerary?

The Itinerary is for reference purpose only, it is based on average time taken during our previous events. Actual timeline for a particular date depends on Weather conditions, Traffic Conditions, Participants speed and endurance.

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• 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, does not reach the meeting point on scheduled date and time. 

Cancellation Policy Explanation 

1. The calculation will be based on total tour cost that you have booked. Incase you have paid only a partial amount, the partial payment (if any) is not taken into consideration for calculating refund percentage based on total tour cost. 
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 the Participant has initiated the cancellation request, The percentage of refund 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 1500/- per person and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules.
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.

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.