Gujarat's Rann Utsav witnesses influx of tourists ahead of New Year 2025

Gujaratrsquos famous cultural festival lsquoRann Utsavrsquo that not only showcases the rich traditions and heritage of the state but also the beauty of the vast salt desert is currently underway in Kutch The 3month long event attracts a large number of tourists every year from across the country and the worldThis year Rann Utsav commenced on December 1 2024 and will go on till February 28 2025 while the tent city will remain open March 2025As New Year approaches the region is witnessing a huge influx of visitors who are exploring the famous white salt marshes a stunning natural spectacle unique to the areaEarlier this month Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also extended an invitation to people for visiting this cultural extravaganza Taking to LinkedIn he wrote ldquoThrough this post I am extending my personal invitation to all of you dynamic hardworking professionals and your families to visit Kutch and enjoy the Rann Utsav This yearrsquos Rann Utsav which commenced on 1st December 2024 will go on till 28th February 2025 wherein the tent city at Rann Utsav will be open till March 2025 I assure you all that Rann Utsav will be a lifetime experiencerdquoA special invitation to all of youhttpstcooK4rQmQqonmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi December 21 2024Following this appeal tourists from all corners of the country are flocking to the Kutch region to experience the mesmerising salt desert The administration has made special arrangements to cater to the growing number of visitors including a Volvo bus service from Bhuj to Kutch for easier accessTalking to IANS two sisters Manu and Pragati visiting Kutch for the first time shared their excitement We came here today to explore Gujarat We are feeling like were walking in snow The area is so mesmerising that we plan to stay here longer Its a musthave experienceAnuradha Sharma from Punjab expressed her amazement at the sight of the Rann Utsav saying I had heard about such places but now I can finally experience it Kutch is an incredibly beautiful place unlike any other in the countrymdashor even the world For anyone seeking an adventure this is the place to visitAmit Gupta the manager of the Rannotsav Tent City confirmed that they are fully prepared for the large number of visitors expected for the New Yearrsquos celebrationsOur Prime Minister had appealed for people to visit here and they are coming in thousands Hotels are fully booked and this has created more job opportunities for the locals It is important for people to learn about Kutchrsquos culture and historyThe annual Rann Utsav transforms the Great Rann of Kutchrsquos vast pristine white sands into a cultural haven offering a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in local heritage music art and cuisineDhordo a village where Rann Utsav is celebrated was named the 2023 Best Tourism Village by the United Nations World Tourism Organization UNWTOWith inputs from IANS