Gujarat Textiles and Handicrafts reflect a love of color, an eye for design and form. They are the look of an initial artistic qualities and rich cultural heritage. The state excels in both quality and design of textiles, customary and recent. The larger variety mills are joined to produce a rich mingling of colours and textures. The widest range of woven fabrics is found in the resist technique. These varieties from Patola, double Ikat, to the Bandhej tie and dye the woven Mashru and the resist or reserved printing on cotton and silk.

Highlights:

Ahmedabad: Calico Museum, Wooden Block, Block Printing, Sheryas Museum.
Dasada: Patola Weaving, Mushroo Weaving, Rani ki Vav. Sun Tempel at Modera
Bhuj: Dhamadka & Bhujodi village, Kutchi Rabari Embroidery, NGO Shrujan, Sumrasar village
Hodka: Meghwal, Muthwa, & Nirona Village
Mandvi: Mochis Embroidery. Best Time to Travel: September to till March

10 Days from USD 899 onwards

AHMEDABAD | POSINA | DASADA | BHUJ | AHMEDABAD

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival Ahmedabad

Arrival at Ahmedabad by train/ air, meets, & transfers to hotel. Check into the hotel. In the noon visit of half day city tour that include Sidi Saidey Mosque developed by Sidi Saiyed constructed in 1573, Hathee Singh Jain Temple is typically fine & made of delicately carved white marble, Gandhi Ashram, Adalej Step Well, built by Queen Rudabai entrances leading to a hug platform that rest on 16 pillars etc. Overnight stay Ahmedabad.

Day 02: Ahmedabad – Posina

Morning after breakfast visit of Calico Museum of Textile which contains one of the world's finest collections of antique and modern Indian textile later to Balaram Palace resort (4 hrs/ 170 kms). Overnight stay Balaram Palace resort.

Day 03: Posina

Morning visit of tribal Village around posina. It is a centre to see Garacia tribal and also Bhil & Rajasthani rabaries can be seen near Ambaji. Ambaji is temple of mother goddess amba. In the noon after 3 PM again visit of Tribal village. Overnight stay Balaram Palace Resort.

Day 04: Posina - Dasada

After taking the breakfast drive to Dasada, In between visit of Patan Patola Weaving famous for silk saris, step well, Modhera – A world famous sun temple. Then continue drive to Dasada. Overnight at Rann Riders.

Day 05: Dasada

Morning after breakfast, visit to the little Rann of Kutch to see the various types of Birds like Flamingo, Duck, Crane. Also we can see here Asiatic wild asses, blue hull. In the evening take village safari to see experience of Bharwad, Rabari Tribal. Evening dinner & overnight stay Rann Riders.

Day 06: Dasada - Bhuj

Early morning drive to Bhuj, in the evening visit market area of Bhuj as well as Foreign Registaion office to take a permit to visit Banni Tribal area. Overnight stay Bhuj.

Day 07: Bhuj

Excursion visit of Nammi village to see the various people like Jat, Harijan and Meghawal, Mutva etc in villages like Hodka, Ludiya and Dhordo. Normally Jats are not allowed their photography.To carry packed lunch and enough water is must required in these Rempte area except tea nothing is available. Overnight stay Bhuj.

Day 08: Bhuj

Excursion visit to Bhujodi village then drive to Mandvi to visit Rabari village after Tunda Wandh near Mandvi. Also visit of Beaches & Palace at Mandvi. We can eat at Gujarat Tourism restaurant on the beach of Mandvi or near Vijay Vilas Palace. Overnight stay Bhuj.

Day 09: Bhuj

Morning visit of Bhuj Local City Tour includes Aina Mahal, Prog Mahal or Excursion visit of Dholavira. Dholavira is an example of ancient Harappa civilization. Overnight stay Bhuj.

Day 10: Bhuj – Ahmedabad Airport (Departure)

Departure transfer to Airport/ Drive back to Ahmedabad & departure transfer to Ahmedabad Airport.

Inclusions:

Accommodation + Room with Breakfast + Transportation