Cultural Tour Of Gujrat
Overview
Gujarat amongst the most prosperous states of the country and sometimes also called “Jewel of Western India” is known for its unique and rich culture. It is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. He ignited the satyagraha movement from here, he made his Salt March here – and his legacy remains a vibrant part of public discourse and private lives.
Gujarat has a very rich history and has a fusion of many cultures and races. The diverse and vibrant state of Gujarat has a significant contribution to the cultural aspect of India. Gujarat and Gujarati people are electrifying with its speciality like rich heritage and traditional culture.
It was the main center of the Indus Valley and Harappan civilization. The Gujarati culture is a blend of there beliefs, customs, inventions and values.
Gujarati has its own unique cultural dressing. The women’s main dress is Chaniyo & Choli, while men wear Chorno & Kediyu. The jewelry adorned by both males and females.
In your 08 Nights / 09 Days cultural tour of Gujarat you will be visiting places like Vadodara, Champaner, Chotta Udaipur, Jambugodha, Ahmedabad, Poshina, Patan, Modhera, Little Runn of Kutch, Bhuj. This tour includes visits to various historic monuments, religious places, Villages, Wild Life and art and handicrafts etc.
During this Cultural tour of Gujarat you will be able to interact with the local, who will further provide them with details of culture, textiles and handicrafts and get a chance to closely look their daily life style.
This tour has all for you, to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR
Vadodara, Laxmi Vilas Museum and Fateh Sinh Museum.
Ahmedabad, Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram, Jumma Masjid, Mosque of Sidi Saiyyed.
Poshina, Poshina / Balaram, the tribal land of Aravalis. Explore the Bhil & Garasia tribal culture.
Patan, famous for its patola silk saris, Rani-ki-Vav (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Sun Temple at Modhera, It was designed so that the dawn sun shone on the image of sun God at the time of the equinoxes.
Wild Ass Sanctuary at Little Rann of Kutch and Museum (Kutch Museum closed on Wednesday, 2nd & 4th Saturday and Public Holidays).
Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal and
Local Bazaar here you will get a chance to interact with local and try your
bargaining skills, Banni Villages and Ajrakpur, Bhuj.
Routing Map
Itinerary
Arrive at Vadodra Airport.
After collecting the baggage, as you step into the “Meet and Greet Hall”, you will be met by our representative, who will escort you in a chauffeur-driven vehicle to you hotel and assist with check in.
(Hotel Check in time is 1400 hours and early check in is subject to availability)
Later proceed for local sightseeing Laxmi Vilas Museum and Fateh Sinh Museum (Both closed on Monday and Public Holidays)
Overnight
at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Jambugodha. En-route visiting Champaner and Chotta Udaipur.
Champaner: Champaner is a UNESCO Heritage site, it has a rich heritage with much of it built by Sultan Mehmud Begda who transformed Champaner into the powerful capital of Gujarat. Champaner was laid out over six kilometer with districts devoted to civic, religious and domestic life. Over the hundreds of years since its construction this vast urban territory has become buried beneath dense forest cover.
Chotta Udaipur: Is in proximity to various hamlets of Bhils, Rathwas, Bhilalas and discovering their culture and their way of life.
Overnight
at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Ahmedabad.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel.
Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad.
Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram: Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan Ashram) was home to Mohandas Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centers of the Indian freedom struggle. Originally called the Satyagraha Ashram, reflecting the movement toward passive resistance launched by the Mahatma, the Ashram became home to the ideology that set India free. Sabarmati Ashram named for the river on which it sits River Sabarmati.
Jumma Masjid: The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad was probably the largest mosque in the Subcontinent built in this period. Designed as part of a major plan desired by Emperor Sultan Ahmed Shah.
Mosque of Sidi Saiyyed: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is one of most well-known mosques of Ahmedabad, and it's famous ‘Tree of Life Jali’ or latticework done on the semi-circular arch-windows has come to symbolise the city and its grandeur known for its architecture.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Poshina.
Poshina / Balaram, 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.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Later proceed for Little Runn of Kutch. En-route visiting Patan and Modhera.
Patan: Patan was an ancient Hind capital before Mahmud of Ghazni sacked it in 1024. Patan is famous for its beautifully designed patola silk saris, you can visit the Museum of National award winner Salvi family to see the weaving of Patola sarees. There is also the renovated Rani-ki-Vav, a step well which boasts of some of Gujarat’s finest carvings and is also a World Heritage Site.
Modhera: 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 sun God at the time of the equinoxes.
Later continue drive to Little Runn of Kutch.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Morning Safari: Visit to the Wild Ass Sanctuary at Little Rann of Kutch. The Sanctuary is known for Wild Ass which are found only in the region in India, it is also known for the marshy area where you will see a variety of birds such as flamingo pink, duck, crane, etc.
After safari return back to hotel for breakfast
Evening Village Safari: Visit in the evening you can enjoy see the culture of Bharwad and Rabari community.
Overnight
at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Later proceed for Bhuj. En-route visiting Ajarkpur.
Visit Ajrakpur village which is famous for Block Printing, printing came here 400 Years ago with the Khatris and since then is being practiced by this village which is a highly skilled and beautiful patterned printing.
After Ajrakpur sightseeing continue drive to Bhuj.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel.
Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Ajna Mahal and Prag Mahal.
Aina Mahal: Aina Mahal is an 18th century palace
that was built during the flamboyant rule of Lakhpatji. The layout, design and decorations
of Aina Mahal were highly influenced by a royal dream that had eventually been
converted into reality by an extremely deft craftsman Ramsinh Malam. (Aina
Mahal closed on Thursday and Public Holidays)
Prag Mahal: Prag Mahal which may at
first seem out of place at the far western edge of India looking more
appropriate in France. This is a palace commissioned by King Pragmalji in
1860’s designed by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style and
built next to the Aina Mahal.
Overnight
at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Full
day excursion to visit different communities.
A
full day excursion to the Banni Villages, which is known for its culture,
handicrafts and textiles. In each village one can see a distinct touch of the
community that resides in the village like the Rabari, Meghwal, Harijans, Mutwa
Community. The different communities are known for different type of craft
works like embroidery, Rogan Art, Mirror Work, Wood work etc.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Bhuj airport to take flight back home with some great STORIES OF INDIA.
END OF THE TOUR