It is an admiring nature’s canvas to witness. The Tent City of Kutch is welcoming tourists from November 12, 2020. The place offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of one of the most admiring and spellbinding locations in Gujarat – the White Rann of Kutch. It stretches over 7500 square km and is one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The Finance and Operation Manager of Lallooji & Sons, Bhavik Sheth said, “The tent-city Kutch is spread over 5 lakh square meters and opens for guests from 12 November to 28 February. It contains more than 350 tents, which have been set up at Dhordo village near the White Rann.”
The Tent City of Kutch has numerously air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned tents in it. The tourists have several packages at nominal costs to choose from. Approximately 35,000 visitors get the first-hand experience of the quality hospitality of the beautiful city each year, while more than 5 lakh guests from around 20 countries have visited the White Rann of Kutch over the years. Apart from visiting the admirable White Rann and witnessing the grandeur of the sunset in the salt desert, the Tent City also offers a chance for tourists to visit attractions such as Kalo Dungar (Black Hill), nearby historical monuments, and offbeat places for usual tourist trails. The guests also indulge in folk dance and music programs, watch artisans at work, and buy unique artifacts and handicrafts directly from them.
Bhavik Sheth further added, “New cleaning and disinfecting procedures have been adopted, with an increased focus on common spaces such as vehicles, reception area, dining hall, haat area, adventure sports zone, and other public areas. The entire staff has been trained in the COVID-19 protocols and instructed to always wear face masks and other protective equipment. The whole premises will be regularly sanitized. Safety measures have also been put to ensure social distancing. We have left no room for any error so that guests do not have any reason to be worried about.”
Other safety measures that are maintained include disinfection of the reception area at Bhuj on regular basis, thermal screening of tourists and travelers, compulsory use of face masks and gloves by everyone, a medical checkup of staff every fortnight, masks and sanitizers for guests, and maintain social distancing. Visitors and tourists have the golden opportunity to witness the annual cultural festival, the Rann Utsav of Kutch. The carnival is designed to resemble the rich culture of Gujarat, folk dances, musical nights blended with local culture, traditional art, and much more.
Kutch is one of the famous destinations to visit in Gujarat and receives many visitors each year. The major attraction of Kutch is camel safari in the Great White Rann. The climate is extreme with average temperatures ranging from a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 42 degrees Celsius. The Rann of Kutch has boggy salt flats that give a land cottony snowy look.