Bhuj: After the official start of the Rannotsav on November 11, 2024 more than three and a half lakh tourists have enjoyed the beauty of the White Rann of Kutch in a period of more than two months. The administration has also earned an income of four crores in the form of permit fees. There is still more than a month left for the Rannotsav to be completed. Moreover, since there are also consecutive holidays, it is expected that a large number of tourists will reach the White Desert.

According to official statistics received from the Bhuj Rural Mamlatdar Office, tourists come not only from India but also from abroad to enjoy the beauty of the White Desert of Dhordo. Permit fees are collected from tourists who arrive to see the White Rann. So far, 3.24 lakh tourists have visited the White Rann and enjoyed the tourism hospitality of Kutch.

In addition to the permit fee, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses operating from the Sabras parking lot to the watch tower The administration has earned four crore rupees from the bus fare so far. Due to the huge influx of tourists around Christmas, New Year and then Uttarayan, the resorts, hotels and tent cities around the White Rann were full. The parking arrangements for vehicles were also short. It is worth mentioning that last year, 7.42 lakh tourists, including 852 foreigners, reached the Rann of Kutch. DeshGujarat