Avoid
Rann of Kutch in May
Gujarat, India
45°C+ heat
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
45°C+ heat
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy flat road. No fuel stations last 40km.. road condition: Good road from Bhuj to Dhordo. Flat desert road.. public transport: Limited — private vehicle or Rann Utsav shuttle from Bhuj. from nearest city: Bhuj 80km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 400km/7hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: GK General Hospital Bhuj
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio works near Dhordo tent city. No signal in deep Rann.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — White desert is magical, Tent camping, Cultural programs at Rann Utsav
Elevation
15m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Rann Utsav peak — full moon nights magical |
| February | 5/5 | Last month of Rann Utsav, clear skies |
| March | 3/5 | Festival ends, getting hot |
| April | 1/5 | Extreme heat, salt desert unbearable |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | 45°C+ heat |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon approaches, flooded |
| July | 1/5 | Submerged under water |
| August | 1/5 | Completely flooded |
| September | 1/5 | Still waterlogged |
| October | 2/5 | Water receding, salt forming |
| November | 5/5 | Rann Utsav begins — white desert returns |
| December | 5/5 | Full moon over white Rann — peak experience |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhuj 80km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 400km/7hrs.. Roads: Good road from Bhuj to Dhordo. Flat desert road.. Self-drive: Easy flat road. No fuel stations last 40km.. Public transport: Limited — private vehicle or Rann Utsav shuttle from Bhuj. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
15m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Permits required
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