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Rann Utsav 2016 begins in Kutch

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The white soil of Kutch shines bright at night with a bright moon

VADODRA: Kutch’s popular Rann Utsav 2016 started on November 1 and is already seeing a number of global and Indians travel enthusiasts throng the Gujarat district.The annual festival will last till February 20, 2017. Local tour operators said that visitors have made bookings 2-3 months ahead for visiting the festival.

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Colourful wagons to take tourists across the Rann

Gujarat Tourism Corporation (GTC) chairman Kamlesh Patel told PTI “We expect a large number of tourists from across the country and abroad to the Rann Utsav. More than 7 lakhs tourists had visited the 112-day long festival in 2015-16 and we expect the number to surpass last years figures.”

The Rann Utsav will give tourists a taste of Gujarati culture, food and more along with travel experiences in the Great Rann of Kutch. Take a look at the awesome festival sights from Rann Utsav 2015 to see what to expect.

Musafir Namah Bureau

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