Is October a good time to visit Rann of Kutch?

Rann of Kutch scores 2/5 in October. Water receding, salt forming.

Is Rann of Kutch safe for kids in October?

Yes, Rann of Kutch is rated 4/5 for families.

October · Gujarat

Rann of Kutch

2/5 · Caution

2/5

Caution

Rann of Kutch in October

Gujarat, India

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Water receding, salt forming

Why October scores 2/5

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Weather

Water receding, salt forming

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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

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: GK General Hospital Bhuj

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio works near Dhordo tent city. No signal in deep Rann.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — White desert is magical, Tent camping, Cultural programs at Rann Utsav

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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
May	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
Octoberviewing	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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Nearby in Gujarat scoring high in October

Mandvi

4/5

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October at Mandvi: 22–33°C, Kutch coast cooling post-monsoon. Palace and dhow yards workable — shoulder to peak Rann-of-Kutch season which starts mid-Nov.

Ahmedabad

4/5

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Navratri festival — city comes alive

Champaner-Pavagadh

4/5

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October at Champaner-Pavagadh: 22–34°C, UNESCO mosques and Pavagadh climb workable with post-monsoon greenery. Shoulder — peak archaeological-tour season starts Nov.

Ambaji

5/5

easy480mbudget

October at Ambaji: 20-33°C, post-monsoon Aravalli foothills — the Shakti Peeth hilltop temple draws Navaratri pilgrims and the approach road stays clear of rain.

Surat

4/5

easy13mmixed

October in Surat: 24–34°C, post-monsoon humidity easing, food streets back to full rhythm. Shoulder — diamond-market tours workable, peak tourism builds Nov–Jan.

Bhavnagar

4/5

easy8mbudget

October at Bhavnagar: 22–35°C, Saurashtra warming post-monsoon. Temple and museum circuits workable — Gulf of Cambay breeze tempers the heat. Peak lands Nov–Feb.

Vadodara

4/5

easy39mmixed

Navratri celebration — biggest in Gujarat

Saputara

4/5

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October at Saputara: 16–28°C, Western Ghats still green from monsoon, waterfalls flowing. Shoulder — Gujarat's only hill station in pleasant post-rain clarity, peak is Nov–Jan.

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