Pitch-black skies with millions of stars scattered on it and a white desert stretching for thousands of miles below – the Kutch is a magical place you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Each year, the deserts of Kutch host enthusiastic travelers, particularly on the occasion of Rann Utsav. This annual festival opens up opportunities for travelers to camp and stay under the spotless Kutch skies and experience stargazing, luxury camping, and cultural performances. If you’re attending the Rann Utsav and wish to get the best stargazing views, here are the best camps and stays.
Kutch Camping Under Stars: 5 Best Accommodation Options
Where: White Rann Tent City, Dholavira
1. Non AC Swiss Cottages
Price Package: INR 9,800 for two persons for1 night and 2 days.
The first stay option is a non-AC one, however, the pleasant weather in Kutch will likely not make you feel uncomfortable or hot. The Swiss Cottage is cozy and warmly decorated with a homely charm. The cottage also has a beautiful front porch, two single beds, and an attached bathroom for your convenience. There’s also a stand to hang your clothes and other necessities, along with chairs and a fan for seating and comfort respectively. Among all the stays for Kutch camping under stars, this one’s the most affordable.
Area: 350 sq. ft
2. Deluxe AC Swiss Cottage
Price Package: INR 13,000 for two persons for1 night and 2 days.
The AC Swiss Cottages are slightly more spacious, featuring a bigger bathroom. The Cottage has a front porch and boasts of well-furnished interiors. It includes two single beds, an attached bathroom, as well as a center table and two chairs. This is a good option for those travelers looking for an air-conditioned yet reasonably priced luxurious accommodation in Kutch for stargazing.
Area: 387 sq. ft
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3. Premium Tent
Price Package: INR 15,000 for two persons for1 night and 2 days.
Step into luxury and glam with the Premium Tents – one of the best Kutch desert camps for stargazing. The tents feature exquisite decor and plush interiors. Plus, you have a heater and an AC along with a spacious porch. The tent features a comfortable double bed, an attached bathroom, and a cozy sitting area with plush chairs. This tent is perfect for those looking for a mid-budget tent option in Kutch – are you one of them?
Area: 473 sq. ft
4. Rajwadi Tent
Price Package: INR 30,000 for two persons for1 night and 2 days.
Live in majestic, regal accommodation with spacious exteriors and interiors in the Rajwadi tents. These tents are significantly spacious and offer ample seating area and an attached bathroom. Plus, there’s carpeted floor, air-conditioning, and use of plush decor that will make you feel like you’re truly living a royal Bollywood dream!
Area: 900 sq. ft
5. Darbari Tent
Price Package: INR 60,000 for two persons for1 night and 2 days.
Did you just step into a royal suite? The Darbari Tent is a luxurious suite decked up with plush interiors, rich fabrics, and decor that looks like it’s straight from a royal palace suite. While details about the carpet area of the Darbari Tent show discrepancies on the White Rann Tent City website, you’ll be assured a delightful stay thanks to air-conditioning, a King bed, ample seating, and other amenities.
Area: 500 sq. ft
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Inclusions In All Of These Above Packages
- Pick-up/drop facilities from Bhuj Railway Station and Bhuj Airport
- Pick-up/drop facilities from Rann Utsav The Tent City, Dhordo
- In-house activities and cultural programs
- Stargazing at designated areas
- Vegetarian food, including Jain options
- Visit to the archaeological site of Dholavira
- Transport, including sightseeing, in AC coach on scheduled basis
Summing Up
Stargazing experiences at Rann of Kutch are simply mind-blowing and if you want to be a part of those, you must book your stay at these above mentioned places in the White Rann Tent City. Whether you’re a mid-budget traveler or willing to splurge a little extra, these accommodation options are equipped with modern amenities, comforting and welcoming ambiance, and inclusive of many exciting activities in Kutch.
