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Boundless White Rann

White Rann is one of the largest wetlands on earth which turns into white salt desert during winters. White Rann or Great Rann of Kutch is just 5-6 kms away from Rann Utsav in Kutch, Gujarat. Rann Utsav organizes trips to this magnificent White Rann. It’s a God’s gift to travelers all across the world , who want to enjoy moments of eternal bliss at White Rann.

When to visit White Rann

Magnificent

White Rann turns totally white in December and January. The view is as if its snow all over. The scenery is specially spectacular during the full moon night. Special trips are organized by Rann Utsav on the full moon night. The beauty of the place multiplies during full moon night when moonlight reflects on the glistening white sands. One should plan a trip according to the full moon. We could not do it though.

Our experience at White Rann

Serene and mighty White Rann

We spent an evening in White Rann as a part of our Rann Utsav one day excurtion. We reached by bus from the Rann Utsav and reached White Rann in 15 minutes. The bus driver had parked the bus far before the White Rann and we had to walk a little. All the passengers requested the driver to take the bus further to which he did not agree. Later we realized that the bus driver was correct. It being a wetland, there is a vast marsh beyond which it is not advisable to even walk as it can result dangerous. We saw two cars stuck in the wetland. People could not pull those cars and the owners had to leave them until the rescue team arrived.

Rann Utsav buses parked far from the site

We then took a camel cart to move around in the desert and enjoyed the glimpse of eternal beauty. Kids were thrilled to ride in camel cart. Being in the middle of this vast glistening white desert is like doing meditation with open eyes. You actually relish the feast with eyes and relax in the vastness of the beautiful desert. It is absolutely a mesmerizing and fascinating view from the folds of a semi-arid landscape.

Shadow bigger than Camel

The vast white desert with its deafening quietness is so peaceful that one can hear flowing winds talking softly in the ears.

Since we went in the middle of February, the White Rann was not pure white but still breathtaking. I could actually imagine its beauty during December, January.

Setting Sun in White Rann

We had heard about the sunset so waited till it was dusk. The sunset and picturistique hues of White Rann were just beyond words.

It is a sojourn which can only be felt and not expressed by words. I would certainly recommend this place to all travelers.

Caution – Do not cross the danger line as the marsh begins from there and crossing the line can lead to mishaps.

Some more photographs

Nidhi K.M

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Ship of the desert

People dancing at White Rann

Tranquil Horizon