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Dates announced annually

Runs across the winter (roughly November to March). Gujarat Tourism publishes exact opening dates each year.

A state-run winter season on the white salt desert of Kutch, combining craft villages, folk music and full-moon nights.

Etiquette: Buy crafts directly from artisan villages where you can; bargain politely, not aggressively.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01

14 January 2026

Makar Sankranti falls on a fixed solar date.

Makar Sankranti in Gujarat: rooftops fill and the sky over Ahmedabad fills with kites on a fixed solar date.

Etiquette: Manja kite string injures birds and people — use cotton line, and support the bird-rescue helplines active during the festival.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01

Dates announced annually

Runs across the winter (roughly November to March). Gujarat Tourism publishes exact opening dates each year.

A state-run winter season on the white salt desert of Kutch, combining craft villages, folk music and full-moon nights.

Etiquette: Buy crafts directly from artisan villages where you can; bargain politely, not aggressively.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01

Dates announced annually

Runs across the winter (roughly November to March). Gujarat Tourism publishes exact opening dates each year.

A state-run winter season on the white salt desert of Kutch, combining craft villages, folk music and full-moon nights.

Etiquette: Buy crafts directly from artisan villages where you can; bargain politely, not aggressively.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01

Dates announced annually

Runs across the winter (roughly November to March). Gujarat Tourism publishes exact opening dates each year.

A state-run winter season on the white salt desert of Kutch, combining craft villages, folk music and full-moon nights.

Etiquette: Buy crafts directly from artisan villages where you can; bargain politely, not aggressively.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01