Textiles And Handicrafts of Gujarat (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Day 1: Ahmedabad
Monday, April 29, 2024 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Get greeted by the tour cooperator on arrival at Ahmedabad. On reaching visit
The Calico museum of Textiles and other museums exhibiting textiles and handicrafts.
Day 2: Ahmedabad - Palaces Of Gondal
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The day starts with a drive to Sayla. On reaching, take lunch at a textiles hotel and visit nearby villages to watch weavers at work and see local beadwork. Later continue to Gondal, known for its beadwork, silver jewelry and brassware and also visit the cottage industries of Gondal to watch spinners, weavers and other artisans at work. Also visit the famous Naulakha Palace housing a collection of beautiful beadwork, brass utensils, silverware and hand-painted wooden toys from the princely collection.Once a princely state of Kathiawar, Gondal is a beautiful city in the Rajkot district of Gujarat. Founded in 1634, Gondal lies on the banks of Gondali river and is known for its palaces and historical monuments.Overnight stay
Day 3: Gondal - Jetpur - Junagadh - Gir
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Thursday, May 2, 2024
Begin your day with a drive to Gir via Jetpur, known for its screen-printing factories, block printing and textile units. Also visit the Junagadh museums exhibiting textiles of the erstwhile Nawab including beautiful carpets.Known for its forts and palaces, Junagadh is a beautiful city situated at foot of mountain Girnar. Located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, Junagadh was once a princely state of British India.Overnight stay.
Day 4: Gir - Jamnagar
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Friday, May 3, 2024
Drive in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. Later proceed to Jamnagar known for its bandhini (tie-and-dye) work.Gir in Gujarat is a deciduous forest and is the last abode of the Asiatic lion. Besides, the forest also has a thriving panther (leopard) population. It also has home to large population of chital or spotted deer, sambar, blue bull antelope, chinkara gazelle, chousingha (the world's only four-horned antelope), wild boar and other wildlife. Besides, you will also see a large number of avian population on the game-drive trail.Overnight stay
Day 5: Jamnagar - Kutch
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024
Head for Anjar city in the Kutch district which is a centre for textile and metal handicrafts. On reaching transfer at Sharma Resorts, the only four-star resort in the Kutch District. Besides, visit Gandhidam known for its excellent textile market.Earlier known as Nawanagar and located to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, Jamnagar is a beautiful city built up by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji.
Day 6: Kutch
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
Drive to Bhuj the next day and on the way visit villages known for their ajrakh block printing, Ahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery and master weavers. Spend rest of the day visiting markets and monuments.Surrounded by Gulf of Kachch and the Arabian Sea, Kutch is the largest district in the Gujarat state of India.Overnight stay
Day 7: Kutch
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - Monday, May 6, 2024
The day starts with a visit to the villages of Sodha Rajputs, Muslim pastoral groups like the Jaths and Muthwas and their sub-groups, Hindu pastoral groups like the Rabaris, Meghwal Harijans and other communities known for their exquisite embroidery.Overnight stay.
Day 8: Kutch - Dasada
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Dasada is known for its Vadiara Rabari and Bharwad embroidery. Also, visit weavers and other artisans.Overnight stay.
Day 9: Dasada - Patan - Dasada
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Patan is known for Patola Silk Weaving, a rare double-ikat weaving technique.Overnight stay
Day 10: Dasada - Ahmedabad
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Thursday, May 9, 2024
Depart by surface to Ahmedabad arrive and check-in to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Ahmedabad
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Friday, May 10, 2024
Departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
