Rann of Kutch and Dholavira Tour

Rann of Kutch and Dholavira - Special Batch.

Photos and Videos of previous batches done by Mischief Treks available on the Album link Click Here
Click for:  Rann Utsav YouTube Video of our previous batches.

⚠️  Eligibility condition 

1.  If you wish to apply for being part of our group, you need to "Read" and "Understand" the details given on this page and also the About-us page. Its important to be Aware. 
2.  Each participant needs to be physically and mentally fit to participate in the group tour. Do not book this event if the details mentioned on this page are not agreeable to you. 

Date schedule of Rann of Kutch and Dholavira tour batches. The dates mentioned below refer to journey starting from Mumbai to Bhuj and reaching back to Mumbai

NOTE: The Event dates mentioned above are for the travel starting from Mumbai and reaching back to Mumbai.

--- Before Booking, go through these Important Points  ---

1. TRAIN TRAVEL

The Train Timings and train related terms will be as follows:

• Train from Mumbai to Bhuj: Dadar Bhuj Spl Train number 20907 starting at 15.15 Hrs from Dadar, Borivali 15.35hrs. 
• 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. Latest status of ticket is available on IRCTC website. 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 there are various options for consideration such as Tatkal tickets can be booked on your behalf.
• If Tatkal ticket is not available we can get Premium Tatkal ticket booked on your behalf. 
• Please do not book this tour if any of the terms or details are not agreeable to you.

2. 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 or Ram Rann Resort. For twin sharing, additional charges of 3000 per person per night (i.e. 6000 per couple per night) need to be paid. Photos 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 check for availability before booking. 

3. 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.

4. 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 8 years will be considered as an individual person, and charges will be 9500 for the tour. Above 8 years the charges will be same as adults.
NOTE: 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. 

5. 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.

• Identity proof (must)
• Winter Clothes for protection against Cold, (Avg night temp: 15 Degree.)
• 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
• Haversack to put all your things.

How to Reach Rann of Kutch:

To get accurate travel info for reaching the meeting point at Bhuj and then moving further to the Dholavira, Rann and Bhuj Sightseeing:

1. Open Google search tab
2. Type the following words in the search window "My location to Bhuj distance"
3. You shall get the exact time required to travel, modes of travel, and distance (kilometers) from your location.

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Rann of Kutch Update as on November 14, 2025 

Mischief Treks has successfully completed the October and November 2025 group tours for the Rann of Kutch and Dholavira Tour. The participants had amazing experience in each of the batch. The next tour dates are planned for December 2025, and for January, February and March 2026. Seats are filling fast, so booking early is recommended. Our journey is designed to be more than just a trip to the Tent City. We believe in crafting an authentic and immersive experience, which is why we are firm advocates of small-group sizes. This allows us to escape the massive crowds, connect more deeply with the local culture, and explore at a comfortable pace. Crucially, our itinerary takes you beyond the mainstream to the incredible Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient Harappan city offers a profound glimpse into a 5000-year-old civilization, adding a layer of historical discovery that is missing from most standard Rann Utsav packages.

Planning & Booking for Rann Utsav 2025-26:
The Rann Utsav is one of India's most popular festivals, and planning is key.

• Book Early: Accommodation, especially the traditional Kutchi Bhungas (mud huts), and permits get sold out months in advance, particularly for the full moon dates, which offer the most magical view of the white desert.
• Official Dates: The Rann Utsav Festival, from 23-Oct-2025 to 04-Mar-2026
• Dholavira Access: The road connectivity to Dholavira has been significantly improved, making the journey to this ancient archaeological site smoother and more accessible.

Did You Know? The ancient city of Dholavira had one of the most sophisticated water conservation systems of its time in the world. The Harappans who lived here built a series of massive reservoirs, channels, and dams to collect every precious drop of rainwater, allowing their city to thrive in an arid, salt-plain environment nearly 5,000 years ago.

Rann Utsav - Full Moon Dates for 2025-2026 Rann of Kutch 

Prior to year 2017, The Full Moon used to be special day to witness Rann Of Kutch because the moonlight falling on white desert would make it look magnificent. But, Since 2017 the place got commercialized and hundreds of huge Flood-lights (Halogen Lights) were installed at Rann of Kutch Desert area. The lights made Moon and Moonlight completely irrelevant. Now you can opt for visiting on any date without considering Full-Moon

If you wish to participate in group tour, or looking for Premium/Budget packages click on the options mentioned below.

• Premium Tent City Packages for Luxury
  Tent City Packages
• Budget Package - Economical 
  Rann Utsav 2.0 Group tour package
• Rann Utsav 2.0 - White Rann Resort
  Exotic White Rann Resort

• Refunds are applicable for Full-Payments made i.e. total tour cost. 
• Refund is not applicable if you have opted for paying Partial Advance only.
• 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 in Bhuj, does not reach the Bhuj station on scheduled date and time. 

Cancellation Policy Explanation 

1. The partial payment is Non-Refundable, and non transferable payment.
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 due to unavailability of train travel, or any other reason the Participant has to cancel the tour, The percentage of refund (as mentioned above in cancellation policy, with reference to days remaining for departure) 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 2500/- per person per night of stay, Local arrangement cancellation charges will be 1500 per person per day, and train cancellation charges will be as applicable as per Indian Railways rules. Eg. If cancellation is done 11 days before departure, 2500 X 2 days will be deducted from total tour amount paid and the from remaining amount 50% will be refunded.
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.
8. In case of Partial Payment for booking the slot, the balance payment needs to be paid 20 days prior to departure date and time. If the participant defaults in making payment and does not clear the dues 20 days prior to departure date, the partial amount will be forfeited and the participant will be considered drop out. 
9. Non-Adherence to any of the terms and details explained on this page, or intentionally ignoring the terms will lead to disciplinary action against the said participant and he/she may be expelled from the group. 

Rescheduling request by Participant 

• If you need to reschedule your booking to any other date, it can be done 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.