Rann Malhar: A Music Retreat (03 Days)

Retreat Date: September 19-21, 2025

Destination: Rann Riders Dasada (The Little Rann - 90 km from Ahmedabad), Gujarat

Duration: 02 Nights & 03 Days

Tour Code: #1572

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Escape to the enchanting landscape of Dasada (The Little Rann - 90 km from Ahmedabad) for Rann Malhar. It is a unique 3-day music retreat where melody meets the monsoon. Hosted at the charming award-winning Rann Riders eco-resort on the edge of the Little Rann of Kutch, this retreat invites musicians, music lovers, and creative explorers to immerse themselves in an evocative journey of sound, nature, and culture.

Set in one of Gujarat’s most atmospheric terrains, the retreat offers a refreshing pause from daily life and invites you to soak in the rhythm of rains, the pulse of folk traditions, and the spirit of community. Through curated sessions including live music performances, collaborative jam circles folk music interactions, and guided nature walks in the wetlands, participants will experience the sounds of the Rann in their most raw and poetic form.

Let the open skies, earthy trails, and monsoon melodies stir your creative soul. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious listener, Rann Malhar is your invitation to slow down share and soak in the music of the land.

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About the Singers

Harpreet Singh

A modern-day minstrel rooted in Sufi and Malhar traditions, Harpreet weaves soulful poetry—Bulleh Shah, Kabir, Faiz—into contemporary melodies. A versatile presence in India’s niche music circuit, he blends folk sensibilities with spiritual depth, offering immersive live experiences across festivals and intimate settings.

Salman Elahi

A Mumbai-based singer-songwriter famed for his Hindi/Urdu compositions—most known for the track “Pahadon Mein”—Salman blends Indian pop and indie with poetic sensibility. His collaboration with Harpreet on the single “Khidki” marks a seamless blending of modern indie-pop textures with folk-poetic depth

Vedi Sinha (Aahvaan Project)

Writer, storyteller, vocalist and performer based in New Delhi. Founder of the Aahvaan Project (2016) Vedi brings Nirgun philosophy to life through workshops and folk music performances aimed at fostering inclusive reflective dialogue in communities and art spaces. 

Sumant Balakrishnan (Aahvaan Project)

META Award–winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who co-founded the Aahvaan Project in 2016. Through folk-infused storytelling and Sufi-inspired music, he explores Nirgun philosophy and the works of Kabir, Lal Ded and Lalon Fakir, creating dialogues on love’s timeless relevance. Active since 2008, Sumant champions independent music through spaces like Dastaan Live and Aahvaan.

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrival & Welcome to The Little Rann (90 km from Ahmedabad). Music sessions.

Day 02: Music, Monsoon & Malhar

Day 03: Music session. Reflection & Farewell

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Highlights

• Connect with nature through peaceful walks birding and serene landscapes
• Explore local crafts like Bandhani tie-dye embroidery and weaving during village visits
• Daily yoga, meditation and wellness sessions to restore balance and calm
• Enjoy wholesome, locally sourced vegetarian meals
• Stay in eco-friendly, comfortable accommodations with a rustic charm
• Interact with local communities and experience the essence of rural Gujarat
• Creative and mindful workshops to inspire self-expression
• Time for personal reflection, journaling and stillness

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Services Included

• Accommodation for 02 nights in Rann Riders (on twin sharing) 
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea Services as per the itinerary
• All retreat sessions and workshops
• Bonfire jam sessions and evening activities
• Cultural performance by musicians
• Village Walk
• GST (Indian Government Taxes)

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