Gujarat Textile Tour

Overview:

Aavo Padharo, words of welcome in the language of Gujarat because it is here that these words ring truly and the guest is ‘God’ and the people of Gujarat are gregariously friendly, inviting and will entice you to come again and again. Here in Gujarat you will discover centuries of history as spanning the geological core of the earth onto a fascinatingly vibrant future. Gujarat is unique in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic outpourings through bedrock to fossil fields of indigenous dinosaurs; from the art of the Neolithic cave painter to the stone masterpieces of a series of civilized architecture. Gujarat has it all. Ancient cave paintings to historic murals, natural and man made caves. Art, history, music, culture, all dovetail within each other to form a wondrous matrix that is the cultural exuberance of the people of the state.

Arrive – Mumbai

Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. Our representative will receive you at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and escort you to your hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Mumbai

Mumbai

Post breakfast we will start our orientation tour at the Gateway of India drive pass the historical building The tour takes you through Colaba, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Ballard Estate, CST and Nariman Point wher most of the historical and governments building are. After the tour proceed to Dharavi for Slum tour.
Day Tour Dharavi lets you have an introspective of a different facet of Indian Cities, where, a large chunk of population lives in slums. One such huge slum in Mumbai with population of approximately half a million is Dharavi that has come into fame after Oscar wining movie “Slumdog Millionaire” based on a plot around the slum. On your Day tour Dharavi you will encounter the way people live in the slum and earn their livelihood and learn about social milieu of the place. Overnight in Mumbai

Mumbai – Ahmedabad

Morning after breakfast checkout form hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Ahmedabad. Arrive Ahmedabad, meet and assistance on arraival by Shikhar Traveks representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad

Mornig after breakfast proceed for sightseeing begin with Heritage walk of the city. Visit Calico museum (Remain closed on Wednesday), Afternoon drive to Paphapur (26 kms) to see wooden block making for block printing . Later visit Kalamkari and Block Printing by the community called Chitaras here you can try your hand on Kalamkari and block printing. Later also visit Sheryas Museum. Overnight in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad- Dasada

After breakfast proceed to Dasada via Patan. Visit Adalaj step well followed by excursion to Patan, to visit Patola weaving and Mushroo weaving center, on the way visit Rani Ki Vav. Drive to Sun Tempel at Modera. Proceed to Bajana Village near Dashada. Overnight in Dasada

Dasada- Bhuj

After an early breakfast proceed for the Bhuj. En route, stop at Dhamadka village and try block printing. In the afternoon arrival at Bhuj and check in at hotel . afternoon go for the permit to the collector’s office. In the evening visit Bhujodi village to see the Kutchi Rabari embroideryand also visit weaver family. Overnight in Bhuj.

Bhuj

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Ali Mohammad for try tie and dye work. Afternoon visit NGO Shrujan and walk at Bhuj Bazzar. Overnight in Bhuj.

Bhuj

Morning visit Dhaneti village for Ahir work. Then visit workshop to see single Ikkat work near Bhuj. In the afternoon visit Banni area and later visit Sumrasar village for NGO Kala Raksha. Overnight in Bhuj.

Bhuj-Rann

After breakfast proceed to Hodka, en route visit village of Meghwal and Muthwa, and Nirona village. upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Rann.

Rann-Mandavi –Bhuj

After breakfast proceed to Mandavi to see Mochis embroidery. after the visit drive back to Bhuj for over night stay. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Bhuj.

Bhuj – Mumbai

Early morning pick up packed breakfast from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival Mumbai, connect your International flight.