Gujarat Rural & Culture

• Arrive at Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station, and you will drive to hotel. On arrival do check in formalities and relax for some time. Later you will visit the places starting first from Gandhinagar, Sabarmati Ashram (Closed on Monday), Adalaj Stepwell, Swaminarayan Akshardham temple (Closed on Monday). Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

• After breakfast, drive to Poshina nad visit Danta Village, where you meet the Dungri Garasia tribes, lots of artisans, tribal arrow crafters, potters, blacksmiths and the local market which is renowned for Silver Tribal Jewellery, Ornate Sheathed Daggers and Terracotta army of Horses and the Garasiya Tribes showing their archery demonstrations. Later return back to Patan for overnight stay.

• Morning breakfast, proceed towards Little Rann of Kutch. En-route you will visit the Siddhpur where you will visit the Temples in Matru Gaya and go to patan visit the Rani kiVav and SahastralingaTalav. Later drive to Modhera which is situated on the banks of the River Pushpavati. This place is known for the world-famous Sun temple and is the best example of the Solanki temple architecture in the state. Later in Evening drive to Little Rann of Kutch, check into hotel and overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.

• Today after breakfast, visit Dasada Village. Proceed for a Jeep Safari where you can see Wild Ass, also see Blackbuck (Indian antelope), Nilgai or Blue Bull, the graceful chinkara, Indian Wolf, Desert Fox, Indian Fox, Jackals, Desert and Jungle Cats, hyenas and migratory birds like Flamingos, Pelicans, Ducks, Cranes and Storks etc. Later explore the Rabari and Bhairwad tribal villages around Dasada. You will have the chance to visit the rural Vadiara and Kharapat Rabaris of Dasada. They are acknowledged for their embroideries. You can also visit the silk-weavers colony at Dasada and Ambala village of the Bharwad shepherds and goatherds. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Bhuj. On arrival at Bhuj do the check in formalities and explore the local markets first start from Shree Swaminarayan Temple and the tranquil Hamirsar Lake and the Rajendra Garden in the middle of the Hamirsar Lake to do the boat ride in the lake. Later visit The Saraf Bazaar, old vegetable market of Bhuj. Bhuj is also known for its amazing collection of textiles, handicrafts, handlooms and jewelry, rows of vendors selling wooden bangles, mirror work cholis, block printed textiles and beautiful pottery pieces on the roadside. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Bhuj.

• Morning breakfast, proceed to visit Hodka Village, en route you will cross Banni Village and Pachcham regions and the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. Visiting Dhordo village, Bhirandiyara village, Ludiya village and Khavda village would take you towards the rich and ancient history of the place. Later on, you will visit the Kalo Dungar (Black Hill) and Dattatray Temple where you will see the beauty of ancient art and architecture, and you will also witness the sunset view of the Great Rann & sunset. Return to Bhuj for overnight stay and overnight.

• Today morning breakfast get ready to explore the Bhuj, start your sightseeing tour by visiting the Bhujodi Village, Nirona Village, Hira Laxmi Craft Park, Vande Mataram Memorial (closed on Monday), Vania Bazar, Bhuj Haat/Chhatardi, Kutch Museum (closed on Wednesday/public holidays), Swami Narayan Temple, Aina Mahal/Prag Mahal (closed on Thursday), Sharad Baug Palace (closed on Friday), Bhartiya Sanskriti Darsan Exhibition& Cenotaphs of Royal Family. Return to hotel and overnight stay at Bhuj.

• Morning after breakfast check out form the hotel and depart to Dholavira where you will visit the Archaeology Museum at Dholavira. Further proceed to Rajkot, on arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

• Today morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Panchmahal. Visit the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pavagadh Fort. Later drive to Jambusar to visit Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the popular temples of Gujarat. This temple stands among the wonders of India. Where you see that sea itself performs “Jal Abhishekam” to Lord Shiva Lingam. Later in the evening drive to Jambughoda, check into hotel and overnight stay.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel and do sightseeing, visit the Rathwa Tribes famous for their Pithora Paintings, The Kada Dam and Jambughoda Wildlife sanctuary. Later drive to Ahmedabad, check into hotel and overnight stay Ahmedabad.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Siddi Syed Jali Masjid, Huthee Singh Jain Temple, Sarkhej Roza, Stepping into Dada Harirni Vav, etc or even cann do shopping around the marketplaces like Law Garden, Teen Darwaza, etc. Later in the evening drop you at Ahmedabad Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.