Gujarat’s Rann Utsav Sees A Massive Drop in Tourist Inflow

Rann Utsav that takes place every year in Gujarat’s Kutch is one of the most celebrated Indian festivals.

Tourists from across the world visit Kutch to witness this cultural festival.

The number of visiting tourists at the Rann Utsav in Gujarat’s Kutch region fell by over half in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Tourism Minister Jawahar Chavda said , 2,06,056 tourists participated in ”Rann Utsav” in 2020 compared to 4,38,125 in 2019.

Only 25 foreign tourists visited Gujarat in 2020 compared to 6,367 a year ago for events like the international kite festival, Navratri, Rann Utsav, beach festival, etc. 

The department spent Rs 18.9 crore in organising various tourist events in 2020 compared to 35.8 crores in 2019.

The government earned Rs 1.45 crore from entry fees during the Rann Utsav in 2020 compared to Rs 2.10 crore a year ago . Interestingly, Rs 9.78 crore was spent on Rann Utsav in 2020 compared to 5.12 crore in 2019, despite low tourist flow last year said the government .

As per the state tourism department, the festival is generally organised between November and February and offers a unique opportunity for people around the world to experience the flavour of the region.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *