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Day
01 : Arrival Mumbai
Meeting and assistance on arrival
and transfer to hotel.Overnight
at hotel.
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Day
02 : Fly Ahmedabad
Arrival…Ahmedabad - Manchester
of the East'.
Ahmedabad, founded in the year 1411
AD is located on the banks of river
Sabarmati. and has been named after
Sultan Ahmed Shah, who was primarily
responsible for building it. Today,
this city is known as the 'Manchester
of the East', one of the highly
industrialized cities in India and
is also India's Textile City. Though
the capital of Gujarat was shifted
from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, it
is still the second largest industrial
city in western India.
Upon arrival, we are met & transferred
to our hotel.
Overnight at hotel MG House of Ahmedabad.
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Day
03 : Ahmedabad
 Ahmedabad
– Full day Sightseeing.
Morning: We proceed for a city tour
of The old city of Ahmedabad is
dotted with labyrinthine by lanes
called 'polls'. The exquisite carved
wooden mansions and havelis are
in no manner less than their stone
counterparts in Rajasthan. We walk
through theses narrow and fascinating
lanes to see the local housing colonies
including visit to Swaminarayan
Temple, the Hateesing Jain temple,
Juma Masjid, Rani Rupmati Masjid,
Sidi Saiyed Masjid.
Later We visit (Sharp 10.15 AM-Textile
Part-Wednesday & Public Holidays
are Closed) the Calico Textile Museum,
the finest in India. The museum
exhibits antique and modern textiles
including rare tapestries, wall
hangings and costumes. Also on display
are old weaving machines. On display
in one part of the museum on the
outside is the facade of an ancient
and intricately carved haveli.
Afternoon: Proceed to visit with
Gandhi Ashram/Museum & proceed
to Sarkhej, which is south west
of Ahmedabad & is noted for
its elegant group of buildings,
including the Mausoleum Of Azam
& Mu`assam built in 1457 by
the brothers responsible for Sarkhej`s
architecture. The architecture is
interesting because the style is
almost purely Hindu, with little
of the Saracenic influence so evident
in Ahmedabad. We also visit the
Tomb of Ahmad Khattu Ganj Buksh,
a renowned Muslim saint & spiritual
adviser to Ahmed Shah.
Evening We drive north to visit
the Adalaj Vav, one of the finest
of the Gujrati step-wells, with
carvings depicting intricate motifs
of flowers and birds. It was built
by Queen Rudabai in 1499 and it
provided a cool and secluded retreat
during the hot summer months.
Overnight at hotel MG House of Ahmedabad.
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Day
04 : Ahmedabad to Poshina (280 Kms.)
Ahmedabad– Poshina
After breakfast prceed to Poshina
on way visit to Modhera & Patan
Modhera The beautiful and partially
ruined sun temple of Modhera was
built by King Bhimdev I (1026-27)
and bears some resemblance to the
later, far better known, Sun Temple
of Konark, Orissa. It was designed
so that the dawn sun shone on the
image of Surya, the sun God at the
time of the equinoxes.
Patan: Patan was an ancient Hind
capital before Mahmud of Ghazni
sacked it in 1024. Now a pale shadow
of its former self, it still has
more than 100 Jain temples and is
famous for its beautifully designed
patola silk saris. There is also
the renovated Rani-ki-Vav, a step
well which boasts of some of Gujarat’s
finest carvings.
Later drive to Poshina. The tribal
land of Aravalis. Explore the Bhil
& Garasia tribal culture of
North Gujarat & Southern Rajasthan.
The village of Poshina is home to
a number of artisans the tribal
arrow crafters, silver, Potters,
blacksmiths and the bazaar is famous
for silver tribal jewelry, ORNATE
sheathed daggers and terra cotta
horses. Around poshina are hamlets
Of the bhil and garasia tribal communities,
know for their colorful Attires
and artistic ornaments. The jain
temple, the intricately carved Med
review shiva temple and the royal
catteries (cenotaphs) of the rulers
Of poshina are sure to leave you
mesmerized
Overnight at Darbargadh Castle of
Poshina.
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Day
05 : Poshina
After breakfast visit of
tribal villages around Poshina.
It is an centre to see Garasia tribals
and also Rajasthani rabaris can
be seen near Ambaji. An important
Hindu pilgrimage centre of mother
goddess Ambaji. Lunch at the Darbargadh.
After noon second safari to the
tribal villages located in the aravalli
hills.
Overnight at Darbargadh Castle of
Poshina
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Day
06 : Poshina to Zainabad (200 Kms.)
 After
breakfast proceed to Zainabad “Little
Rann Of kutch”
little Rann of Kutch and the local
tribes and the ruins of the Solanki
rulers. The Rann is a stunning experience.
It is a vast expanse of flat sea
bed. The drive through the vast
Rann offers many visual delights
like the wild ass, blue bull, chinkara,
jungle and desert cats and a large
variety of birds including cranes.
Flamingoes & The Houbara Bustard.
Also view the salt making process
in the Rann. Sunsets are absolutely
spectacular due to the flat uninterrupted
landscape
Overnight at Decert Courses, Zainabad
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Day
07 : Zainabad
Little Rann of Kutch.
Early morning: Enjoy a Jeep safari
through the rann of Kutch to see
the rare species of the “Indian
Wild Ass”. Later visit the
nearby villages to see the local
tribes such as Rabari, Koli and
Banania who still maintain their
rich heritage of lifestyle, clothes,
jewellery and dances. Their embroidery
is exquisite.
Overnight at Decert Courses,Zainabad.
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Day
8 : Zainabad to Bhuj (280 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to
Bhuj., On arrival Check In at Hotel.
(ON ARRIVAL PROCEED DSP/COLLECTOR
OFFICE TO OBTAIN THE PERMIT FOR
THE RESTRICTED AREA VISIT I.E BANNY
VILLAGES)
Afternoon visit Aina Mahal which
now serves as a museum was built
during the rule of Rao Lakhpatji.
It now stands as a repository of
the culture and history of Kachchh.
Also visit Pragmal Palace which
is opposite to Aina Mahal. Also
visit Kachchh Museum, the oldest
Museum in Gujarat established in
1877. Visit Ethology Museum which
is having unique collection of books
and paintings.
Overnight at hotel Prince at Bhuj.
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9: Bhuj
 Bhuj
– Full day excursion to Banny
Village.
Full day excursion to Tribal villages
like Tunda Vandha is a unique Rabari
village in this village most of
the male population is generally
away from the village. Also visit
Anjar which is famous for the shrine
of Jesal and Toral, the folklore
duo wherein the tough outlaw Jesal
was chastised by Toral, a Kachchhi
woman; is also a centre of fairs.Overnight
at hotel Prince at Bhuj
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10 : Bhuj - Gondal (280 Kms.)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning transfer by road to Gondal
enroute visiting Dhamadka. On arrival
check in at hotel Orchard palace.
Gondal - Gondal,
the capital of the former princely
State of Gondal, was ruled by the
Jadeja Rajput clan, till the independence
of India. It is a fortified town
located on the river Gondali. Present
day Gondal is a testimony to the
great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji,
who introduced social reforms, planned
the development of Gondal town and
created a model state of Saurashtra
in late 19th and early 20th century.
vernight at Orchard Palace at Gondal.
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11 : Gondal to Uthelia (230 Kms.)
After breakfast Drive to
Uthelia, small fortified village
where in you will stay at The Palace
of Utelia.
Evening visit the village to see
the traditional houses, Diamond
polishing, hot springs and typical
ambience an Indian Village. Agricultural
countryside (cooton and wheat fields)
and Bharwad hamlets around Utelia.
Overnight at Uthelia Palace of Uthelia.
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12 : Uthelia to Jambhugodha
Afterbreakfast drive to
Chotta Udaipur onway visit Champaner.Champaner
stands at 880 Kms. in the Girnar
Hills . The fortress was the old
capital of the local Rajputs who
lost in 1484 to Mahmud Beghara,
who named it Muhammadabad and took
23 years to build his new city.
In the old city, the remains of
many 15th and 16th century mosques
and palaces show a blend of Islamic
and Jain traditions a unique style
encouraged by Champaner's relative
isolation.
Later Drive to Chotta Udaipur. Stat
at Jambhugodha. (50 Kms onway from
Chotta Udaipur).Evening arrival
and Overnight.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace,
Jambhugodha.
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13 : Chotta Udaipur : Fullday
visit to Chotta Udaipur
Chotta Udaipur is it proximity to
various hamlets of bhils, rathwas,
Bhilalas and other tribes. A tour
of the tribal village and hamlets
offer An insight into traditional
architecture, lifestyle & handicrafts
of each Aboriginal community in
the tirbal market called "
hatt " occur at Different villages.
Rathwas who can be seen & sporting
colourful attires And chunky jewellery,
pithora painting, pottery, terracotta
figures, Langoti wearing and bamboo
basket weaving and important handicrafts.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace,
Jambhugodha.
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14 : Chotta Udaipur :
Fullday visit to the tribal villages
at Chotta Udaipur to see tribal life
of the Dhanka, Rathawa Tribes.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace, Jambhugodha.
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Day
15 : Chotta Udaipur to Surat :
After breakfast drive to
Surat.
Afternoon visit the city of Surat
and day at leisure.
Overnight at Holiday Inn,Surat.
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Day
16 : Surat to Saputara (180 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to
Saputara.
Gujarat’s picturesque hill station
is perched on a plateau in the Dang
forest area of the Sahyadari Range.
At an altitude of about 1000m. It
has a cool bracing climate, the highest
temprature even in the summer months
not exceeding 28 Degree C.
Afternoon visit various tribal villages
at Saputara, considered to the most
primitive tribal community.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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17 : Saputara
Fullday visit to the Tribal
villages & Dang area.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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18 : Saputara
Fullday visit to the Tribal
villages & Dang.
Overnight at Shivshanti Resort, Saputara.
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Day
19 : Saputara to Mumbai (300 Kms.)
Drive to Mumbai via Nasik
Evening arrival at Mumbai
Overnight at Mumbai.
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Day
20 : Depart Mumbai
On
time departure transfer to airport
to connect flight for onward destination.
END OF OUR
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