Central India
Gujrat – Rann of Kutch
The Gujarat – Rann of Kutch Tour takes you on an extraordinary journey through the vibrant culture and unique landscapes of Gujarat, with a special focus on the stunning Rann of Kutch. Experience the vast white salt desert of the Great Rann, which transforms into a magical, moonlit expanse during the Rann Utsav, a festival showcasing the region’s colorful handicrafts, folk music, and dance. Explore traditional villages, witness local artisans at work, and visit the Bhuj area, known for its rich history and craftsmanship. The tour also includes the Wild Ass Sanctuary and the Black Hills for panoramic views, offering a truly unforgettable experience of Gujarat’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Day 1: Arrival Ahmedabad
Upon arrival, Meet and assist and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight Hotel
Day 2: Ahmedabad
After breakfast enjoy city tour of Ahmadabad. Visit Adalaj Step well, Calico Museum of Textile and
Gandhi Ashram The energy of that movement can still be felt at this Satyagraha Ashram that Gandhi
established on the banks of the Sabarmati in 1917. Evening heritage walk in Ahmadabad. This
walking tour offers an opportunity to see the old quarters of Ahmadabad lined with the beautifully
carved wooden facades of havelis.
Overnight Hotel
Day 3: Ahmedabad-Palitana (220Kms/ 05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Palitana. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Overnight Hotel
Day 4: Palitana-Diu
Early morning Visit Shatrunjaya Hill near Palitana town to see the huge complex of about 863
temples crowning two ridges of the summit. Later on drive to beach town Diu. The day is at leisure
to laze and relax on the beach.
Overnight Hotel
Day 5: Diu
Morning is at leisure to enjoy the wide variety of water sports facilities available Beach. Later, visit
St. Paul's Church, Diu Museum , fisher man Villages and Diu Fort.
Overnight Hotel
Day 6: Diu-Sasan Gir National Park (113 Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Sasan Gir forest. Sasangir, is the home of the Asiatic Lion.Check in to resort
and after freshen up visit kamleshwer dam, which is very famous for crocodile breeding farm and in
return to resort. In evening bird watching in resort.
Overnight Resort
Day 7: Sasan Gir National Park
After breakfast enjoy Jungle safari in Sasan Gir Forest return from the safari and after lunch depart
for local sightseeing in Jungle. Visit Devalia park, Water fall and Nalsarovar Lake, where some of the
rare species birds which can be easily viewed here include partridges, wood peckers, sand grouse,
cuckoos, bush quail, paradise flycatcher, eagles, parrots, and many more.
Day 8: Sasan Gir National Park-Junagadh-Gondal (130Kms03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Gondal Enroute Visit Junagadh -Uperkot Fort, Ashok Rock Edict, Mahabat
Makabara and Junagadh Museum.Continued towards Gondal. On arrival visit Navlakha Palace &
Classic and Vintage Car Museum.
Overnight Hotel
Day 9: Gondal-Bhuj (250 Kms/06 Hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Bhuj. On arrival, check into hotel and rest for a while. In evening proceed to
local market area and collector office to take a permit to visit Banni Tribalarea (Please all client to
need to obtain the permit.
Overnight Hotel
Day 10: Bhuj
After Breakfast drive to Bhuj. On arrival, check into hotel and rest for a while. In evening proceed to
local market area and collector office to take a permit to visit Banni Tribal area (Please all client to
need to obtain the permit.
Banni means ―a cluster of village.In Banni area of Kutch the Meghwal-Harijans who migrated from
Rajasthan use Khambira, Kharek, Kudi Stiches in their embroidery.
Hodka village – Hodka derives from the Gujarati word Hodi'which means boat'. Since, the villages
here are called jheels, where potable water is available. Hodka is famous for its beautiful embroidery
and mud work as much asLeather craft. Both men and women are actively involved in developing
the art and craft tradition of the region
Ludiya village- Harijans and Muslims are main communities in this village. The main occupations are:
monsoon farming, cattle rearing, intricate wood carving, intricate embroidery work, mud-work and
wall painting for decorating homes. Harijan men are involved with wood carving, the women take up
embroidery and wall-decoration.
Dhordo to see beautiful traditional mudhouses (Bhungas) with mirror work and its fine Mutwa
embroidery with tiny mirrors
Day 11: Bhuj
After breakfast drive to Bhujaodi 10 km out off Bhuj, artisans weave thick shawls and blankets on pit
looms dug into the of crouch mud houses (Bhungas)decorated with gargomati. Later on Proceed for Tundavand to visit Rabari village, around 200 Rabari families live here in around houses. The women are dressed inblack wollen clothes. After proceed to Nirona village – A Koli tribal woman in Nirona
Village, north of Gujarat.
Day 12: Bhuj-Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch) (300Kms/06 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Little Rann of Kutch, En route and visit Patan to visit Patola weaving centre
and one of the largest step well of 11th Century. Also visit Sun temple of Modhera, the excellent
specimen of Hindu architecture. Late evening reach in Camp of Dasada. Dasada is located near the
edge of Little Rann of Kutch, the only sanctuary for Asiatic wild Ass in India.
Overnight Camp
Day 13: Dasada
Morning and afternoon Jeep safari into Little Rann of kutch which is also a paradise for birdwatchers,
mainly because of mix of contrasting habitats – desert plains, scrub grasslands and wetlands. It is
also home to other endangered wildlife like the wolf, Indian and desert foxes, Indian gazelle,
McQueen's bustard, etc.
Overnight Camp
Day 14: Dasada-Vijaynagar (230 Kms/ 4.30 Hrs)
After breakfast drive for Vijaynagar. Later on late afternoon Village safari nearby (40 Kms ) To visit
there estate Polo Temples and Khodati Tribe.
Day 15: Vijaynagar
After breakfast Long safari 60 Kms Covering important Rabari and Gracia tribes.Late afternoon walk
in Vijaynagar and Visit Bhill tribes
Overnight Hotel
Day 16: Vijaynagar –Ahmedabad (160 Kms03 Hrs)
A leisurely breakfast .Later drive to Ahmadabad airport to board the flight for onward destination
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