White Desert
White Desert
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Jay Shah
Ahmedabad, India2,015 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
A beautiful place, feel a magnificent vibes of white desert.
Best time to go in evening when you can enjoy sunset also.
We were reach at entry gate at 6 pm and ticket booking office was closed and they have asked us book online.
After a 15minutes of struggle with internet in that area, finally we have booked tickets online and border army has given permission to visit white desert.
So we reached little bit late in evening but we enjoyed lot and wonderful view of Sun set seen.
If you can go early or in morning you can enjoy cart safari in white desert.
Even though, it's beautiful place, If u have not seen white desert in Gujarat then u have not seen anything.
Must go , Not too miss this place
Best time to go in evening when you can enjoy sunset also.
We were reach at entry gate at 6 pm and ticket booking office was closed and they have asked us book online.
After a 15minutes of struggle with internet in that area, finally we have booked tickets online and border army has given permission to visit white desert.
So we reached little bit late in evening but we enjoyed lot and wonderful view of Sun set seen.
If you can go early or in morning you can enjoy cart safari in white desert.
Even though, it's beautiful place, If u have not seen white desert in Gujarat then u have not seen anything.
Must go , Not too miss this place
Written 25 May 2023
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Harish Patel
1 contribution
May 2023
When we're passing through the Road To Heaven, it was indeed a feeling as though we're on a 'Road to Heaven'.. White salt on the sides, blue sky above and a long straight road ahead..
Written 23 May 2023
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Mansi Nangia
Ahmedabad District, India4 contributions
Feb 2023
A quick suggestion to visit in at such a time that you can witness the beauty of the Sunrise or Sunset
Written 7 March 2023
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VIVEKCOOL30
Noida115 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a different landscape which cannot be seen anywhere at least in India. Its visit will give Very unique and amazing feeling. Will let you think how different and amzing nature could be. One should visit this place atleast one time in life.
Written 6 February 2023
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Betsy D
Washington DC, DC36 contributions
Jan 2023
Difficult to reach and while it has some charm I wouldnt do it again. Heavy on crowds, camel drivers and chaos.
Written 18 January 2023
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N N S
Rickmansworth, UK50 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
White dessert is dried up lake with top salt layer, miles of white horizon. Nothing else.
In enclosed area is "Rann Utsav" festival tents for stay. Very expensive just for few shows camel ride to the white sand and food.
Near by visit to Black Mountain probably makes up for such a distant journey.
On Black Mountain hawkers and camel ride men will scare you to take camel as going up to. Top of the hill is laborious. IT IS VERY SHORT WALK about 50 meters . Camel ruse us z rip off unless one wants to try out Camels
Free Vegetarian lunch is served by the temple on the hill. We just gave some donation as don't like to eat food free.!
In enclosed area is "Rann Utsav" festival tents for stay. Very expensive just for few shows camel ride to the white sand and food.
Near by visit to Black Mountain probably makes up for such a distant journey.
On Black Mountain hawkers and camel ride men will scare you to take camel as going up to. Top of the hill is laborious. IT IS VERY SHORT WALK about 50 meters . Camel ruse us z rip off unless one wants to try out Camels
Free Vegetarian lunch is served by the temple on the hill. We just gave some donation as don't like to eat food free.!
Written 3 January 2023
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himesh
Bengaluru, India1 contribution
Dec 2022
Worth visiting, a lifetime experience, but costs at Tent city /white rann are prohibitively expensive for many
Written 29 December 2022
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Xerxes Rave
Bengaluru, India34 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Is a splendid experience to visit the White Desert. We saw the sunset and came back for sun-rise and both the experiences were magical.
Around the White desert itself, there are some adventure sports you can try - we did the ATV which was okay. It’s a 100 m two way self ride that can be done for 300 rupees. Additionally there is a air balloon and air bike that can be done with prices ranging from 1000-2500 per person.
Buses generally drop you at the parking spot which os a KM away from the viewing point - and this can be done either through a walk through the desert or camel / jeep rides. We did the Camel cart ride for 50/ per person.
At the watch tower (under Maintenace during our visit) the panoramic view of the White desert can be seen, and you are free to explore deeper into the desert - time permitting.
Tip : If exploring deeper into the desert, it’s quite soggy and slippery so recommend to wear shoes.
Around the White desert itself, there are some adventure sports you can try - we did the ATV which was okay. It’s a 100 m two way self ride that can be done for 300 rupees. Additionally there is a air balloon and air bike that can be done with prices ranging from 1000-2500 per person.
Buses generally drop you at the parking spot which os a KM away from the viewing point - and this can be done either through a walk through the desert or camel / jeep rides. We did the Camel cart ride for 50/ per person.
At the watch tower (under Maintenace during our visit) the panoramic view of the White desert can be seen, and you are free to explore deeper into the desert - time permitting.
Tip : If exploring deeper into the desert, it’s quite soggy and slippery so recommend to wear shoes.
Written 23 December 2022
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nandi271
Vadodara, India5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Overrated, dirty place , visited in December 1st week 22, a big lake of thin salt layer with black muck, over crowded , dirty, looks nothing like the advertisement. Wear gumboots if you really want to visit or wait till it all dries up in Feb.
Written 5 December 2022
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Harshshah1212
Godhra, India367 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
What a place!
Superb hospitality, amazing management, above average food, wonderful tents, gracious ambience, swift itinerary and the breath taking white desert!
Just wow!
Highly recommended
The place really meets international standards in tourism
Superb hospitality, amazing management, above average food, wonderful tents, gracious ambience, swift itinerary and the breath taking white desert!
Just wow!
Highly recommended
The place really meets international standards in tourism
Written 5 December 2022
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Tanay17
Mumbai, India
Hi, we are planning a 6 or 7 night trip that'll include Rann of Kutch. Can you please suggest which other places can we visit? We are 2 families, all adults. One family comes from overseas and we all are looking forward to taking them to Rann.
Thanking you in advance.
Rsk M
Kottayam, India636 contributions
Sight seeing in Bhuj, Dholavira, KalaDunger, Mandvi beach can be combined. Add one day for each
Can we stay in our tents in white desert? Is it allowed?
Globe trotter
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates341 contributions
Your question is totally irrelevant. You must mention the country, location, no. of travellers etc...
Yet, I will inform...
1. In UAE, Oman, Qatar gulf countries, you are allowed to stay in tent accommodations arranged by locals, they arrange desert safari tours that include food, transportatin and accommodation, better contact them.
Staying in your own tents is difficult, you need to get permission from the local bodies, safety, raptiles are very frequent, and durning emergencies, it could be difficult to get even a first aid.
Zaid Z
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I will be in Gujarat for a week early Oct..planning to visit the Great Rann! Is it a good time? What should I expect?
Thanks
Ankur Parekh
Bengaluru, India17 contributions
my suggestion would be only if you are around Bhuj city, you can visit to have a look, but there will no facility to stay around also not sure if Police will issue permit to visit white desert during October month, but if you are making exclusive plan to visit white desert please book only for November
Kartikr r
34 contributions
I will be visiting rann on 29 th December,will it be fully formed,will be staying at hodka,can we enjoy rann utsav if not staying at govt tent city
Kalpana B
New Delhi, India7 contributions
I am not sure about the rann though locals were reassuring that it will be dry in two weeks. You can attend rann utsav even if ware not staying there. All the resorts near by have contacts and they will take you there. May charge or maybe included in the package you have selected
Raman Dhodia
Mumbai, India
Can i get the Rann Packagefrom Bhuj Station / Airport or can i Customize my plan with my own after reaching Bhuj Station ( Hotel Booking, White Rann Visit, Camel Ride, Etc.
I think you Understand my Query so please Advice me about this.
Raman
piyushToronto
Toronto, Canada121 contributions
EWe did not try to do on our own. We contacted the following person who set it all up for us.
Rahul
Landline:+91-11-41573677
Mobile No: + 91 8178963762
Amit Gathani
Jamnagar, India19 contributions
What are the best places to visit in Kutch Bhuj. I have enough time for 5 days In Nov 2019? Will appreciate your guidance.
komal Daudia
Ahmedabad, India19 contributions
Plan your trip based on your stay, if want to try some unique stay, you can try traditional Bhunga in gandinuGam,khavda, it's worth spending one night there and to have home-cooked food.
List of places
Bhuj (require time : full day) - Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, govrnment mus, chattredi,bhujodi, Kutch Museum
Dholavira, Lakhpat Fort, Tera Fort, Kanthkot fort,roha fort
Siyot Caves, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in narayan sarovar
vijay villas palace, mandvi beach (require time : 3-4 hours) + travel time
White Desert or Rann of Kutch (require time : 4-5 hours)+ travel time
kalo dungar, Dhinodhar Hills
amitkumar_iit
Bengaluru, India3 contributions
Hi,
I am planning to visit around 10th July. How was the weather when you visited?
angelrongmei
New Delhi, India34 contributions
Not the best time.
Shivangi Baliyan
Rishikesh, India1 contribution
I am in bhuj now can i go to visit white desert, what will be the temperature and what will i found there?
Binali1811
Bhuj, India67 contributions
There won't be desert it would have melted and all u will find there is mud puddles.
I would like to visit Ashapura Temple in the month of June and white Run and other area. Would b the best time to visit or it would b very hot and humid. Pls guide.
angelrongmei
New Delhi, India34 contributions
Oh no not a good time to visit. The best time is between November and February.
Dipayan Ghatak
1 contribution
Hi, I'm planning to visit Kala Dungar and white Rann on 21st Jan. I will be starting from Bhuj in the morning and returning back to Bhuj after watching the moonrise. Can anyone suggest me the most economical way of covering this?
Also, I'm traveling solo and would be glad to pool in with other fellow travellers from Bhuj, if possible.
Thanks in advance :)
GauravInSearch
33 contributions
Hi, do check on Moonrise time. White desert are genraly shuts by 8pm for security reasons.Hence if you have moonrise early it'll be good, else give it a skip. the raods are fabulous but not advisable for nights. better to travel in a group/hire car. Bike is only a day trip. Visit Kala dungar first. White desert is better in evening & night.
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Desert
- White Desert is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- Restaurants near White Desert:
- (0.20 km) Khavda Sweets 'n Snacks
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- (1.85 km) Cafe Coffee Day
- (2.20 km) Nexus Club And Convention Centre