Art & Craft Villages Of Gujarat 8 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The 8-day art & craft villages of Gujarat tour will begin in Ahmedabad. The desert lands, historic cities & native cultures will melt your heart. Visit the heritage city Ahmadabad, the magnificent Rani ki Vav stepwell & sun-temple of Modhera, then bird-watching at the Little Rann of Kutch. Drive to Bhuj, visit the colourful tribal villages and learn textile and craft-making techniques. A private car with accompanied English-speaking guide will ensure you are fully soaked in all the history you had hoped for.
Day 1 Arrive Ahmedabad
Transfer from the airport to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). City tour visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Stepwell. O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Ahmedabad - Dasada (200kms)
Drive to Dasada via visiting Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav & Panchasara Jain Temple. Continue driving to Dasada, check in at the resort.
O/n at the resort. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 3 Dasada - Bhuj (230kms)
Early morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch, a unique landscape of its kind in the entire world, with an unending possibility of exploration. It is the only haven on earth for endemic Asiatic Wild Ass, a charismatic birding paradise. After the safari drive to Bhuj, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell. Drive to the Banni Region of Kutch, visiting Nirona Village for Rogan arts on a piece of cloth. The word Rogan comes from Persian and means oil-based. The process of making the natural colours used in art gives it such a name. Arrive & check in at the resort. Evening drive a short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
O/n at the resort. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 5 Hodka - White Rann of Kutch
Today, very early in the morning, drive to the White Rann of Kutch to see the sunrise, later you will be visiting Dhordo village & this area which has the White Rann. You can see the Mutwa Muslim Community here in Dhordo. Return to Hodka for breakfast and later visit a small Pathan community hamlet engaged in embroidery. Continue to Khavda to see the Potters and Samma tribe. Later, leave for Kala Dungar to view the beautiful sunset.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 6 Hodka - Mandvi (125kms)
Drive to Mandvi via visiting Sumarasar Village of Shawl & Stole Weavers in Kutch, a traditional profession and skills passed on from father to son. Arrive at Mandvi, check in at the resort. Later visit Vijay Vilas Palace & the shipbuilding centre. Rest time is free to relax on the beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Mandvi - Wankaner (250kms)
Drive to Wankaner via visiting Mundra, which has some of the finest Batik workshops. Further drive to Anjar claimed to be the oldest town in Kutch, producing metal handicrafts. Continue driving to Wankaner, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Wankaner - Rajkot/Ahmedabad
Visit Ranjit Vilas Palace & a stepwell in the Royal Oasis complex. Later drop off at Rajkot or Ahmedabad airport for the onward flight.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
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Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with a forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- 7 Nights' accommodation in 3* hotels DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 7 Nights' accommodation in 4* hotels DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- Camera charges at monuments
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Ahmedabad , Exploriada.IN.Gujarat, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Ahmedabad Airport
Ends at: Ahmedabad Airport
Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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