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FESTIVALS · GUJARAT · DECEMBER

Gujarat festivals in December.

5 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Full Moon Rann Walk

Rann of Kutch

Guided moonlit walks on the white salt desert. The Great Rann glows white under moonlight — surreal experience.

Monthly (full moon nights, Nov-Feb)

Gir Jungle Trail Festival

Gir National Park

Wildlife festival at Gir celebrating the Asiatic lion. Nature walks, photography workshops, conservation education.

December

Mandvi Beach Festival

Mandvi

A ten-day coastal cultural festival at Mandvi Beach with free entry, featuring nightly cultural musical performances with renowned artists on weekends. The festival includes adventure activities, beach sports, sand art, bonfire arrangements, live music, stargazing sessions, laser light shows, and traditional craft and food stalls against the Arabian Sea backdrop.

December (21st-31st)

Rann Utsav

Kutch (Bhuj)

4-month desert festival at the Great Rann of Kutch. White salt desert under full moon. Cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, tent city accommodation.

November-February (full season)

Water Festival - Rani ki Vav

Rani ki Vav (Patan)

Annual cultural festival organized by the Government of Gujarat to celebrate the grandeur of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani ki Vav stepwell in Patan. Features classical and folk dance performances including Garba, Raas, and Bharatanatyam. The stepwell is beautifully illuminated at night. Includes handicraft exhibitions highlighting Patan's famous Patola sarees, heritage walks, and traditional Gujarati food stalls.

December

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