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Art & Craft Villages of Gujarat

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
8 days and 7 nights
India (Ahmedabad, Dasada, Bhuj, Hodka, Mandvi, Wankaner)
India (Ahmedabad)

Description

The 8 days 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, magnificent Rani ki Vav step-well & sun-temple of Modhera, then bird-watching at Little Rann of Kutch. Drive to Bhuj, visit the colorful tribal villages and learn textile and craft making technique. Private car with accompanied English speaking guide will ensure you are fully soak in all the history you had hoped. 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:

Arrive Ahmedabad
Transfer from airport to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). City tour visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Ahmedabad - Dasada (200kms)
Drive to Dasada via visiting Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav & Panchasara Jain Temple. Continue drive to Dasada check in at resort.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 3:

Dasada - Bhuj (230kms)
Early morning safari in Little Rann of Kutch a unique landscapes 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 safari drive to Bhuj check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:

Bhuj - Hodka (65kms)
Visit Aaina Mahal Palace, Prag Mahal, Shri Swaminarayan Temple & Ramkund stepwell. Drive to 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 colors used in art gives it such a name. Arrive & check in at resort. Evening drive short distance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Rann.
O/n at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 5:

Hodka - White Rann of Kutch
Today very early in the morning drive to White Rann of Kutch to see the sunrise, later you will be visiting Dhordo village & This area which has White Rann, You can see Mutwa Muslim Community here in at Dhordo. Return Hodka for breakfast and later visit a small Pathan community hamlet engaged in Embroidery. Continue to Khavda to see Potters and Samma tribe. Later leave for Kala Dungar to view the beautiful sunset.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

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 Mandvi check in at resort. Later visit Vijay Vilas Palace & shipbuilding centre. Rest time free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:

Mandvi - Wankaner (250kms)
Drive to Wankaner via visiting Mundra which had some of the finest Batik workshops. Further drive to Anjar claimed to be the oldest town in Kutch producing metal handicrafts. Continue drive to Wankaner check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:

Wankaner - Rajkot/Ahmedabad
Visit Ranjit Vilas Palace & a step well in the Royal Oasis complex. Later drop off to Rajkot or Ahmedabad airport for onward flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Little Rann of Kutch with forest department naturalist.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.\

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsAhmedabad   Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport
2 4 StarsDasada
3 4 StarsBhuj
4 4 StarsHodka
5 4 StarsHodka
6 4 StarsMandvi
7 4 StarsWankaner
8   Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
AhmedabadWelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similarRamada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarThe House of MG/ Le Meridien or similar
DasadaRoyal Safari Camp Bajana or similar
BhujSeven Sky Clarks inn/ Hotel Ilark or similarThe Fern Residency/ Hill View Resort or similar
HodkaShaam-E-Sarhad Village Resort/ Kutir Craft Village Resort or similar
MandviHV Beach Resorts/ Mandvi Beach Resort or similarSeabreeze Resort Mandvi/ Seabreeze Resort Mandvi or similar
WankanerRoyal Oasis or similar