Gujarat Classical Tour

Experience the land of magical wonders

Gujarat is highly profuse with affluent and vivacious tradition of making textile items and handicrafts. From the ancestors to the generations, this tradition has been going on and blessing the state with fine epitomes of artistic brilliance. These handicrafts vary in terms of proportions, patterns and material. These crafts are unmatched blend of intricate detailing and aesthetic charm. Some of the major textile and handicraft designs of Gujarat include Zari, pottery, Patola, Bandhani, beadwork, woodwork and silver jewellery.

This itinerary is a perfect tour to explore textile and handicrafts of Gujarat. The major destinations en route are Ahmadabad, Gondal, Junagarh, Gir, Jamnagar, Kutch, Dasada and Patan. The major highlights of this tour are journey to the local villages, excursion Sayla, which is famous for weaving and beadwork, visiting the Naulakha Palace, which is famous for its collection of beadwork, brass utensils, silverware and hand painted wooden toys, enjoying a safari in Gir, guided tour to Patan and guided tour to Anjar, which is famous for textile and metal handicraft industry. The tour is ideal to pick for those who are connoisseurs of textile and handicrafts.

ITINEARARY ::

Day 1: Ahmedabad

On arrival at the Ahmedabad airport / station, meet our tour representative who will be there for your welcome. After a warm welcome, our representative will transfer you to your already booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel, rest for some time in your comfortable hotel room and then get ready for visiting the Calico Museum of Textiles and various others displaying handicraft items. Here you can witness the wide range of rich handicraft items of Gujrat that are famous worldwide. Later, return back to the hotel for an overnight.

Day 2: Ahmedabad- Kevadiya

Morning 7.30 start from Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity Tour 220 km. Approx 3.30 HRS. Journey via Baroda – Pouchi Swaminarayan temple . Attractions at Sahjanand Universe of Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple of Poicha

Sahjanand Universe is the main attractions at poicha where you can see A big Idol of Lord Swaminarayan with hight of 151 Ft. Sahjanand Universe is Spread over area of 24 acres land. At Sahjanand universe complex you can see attractive main gate, nilkanth hrday Kamal, more than 1100 idols related indian culture and hindu pilgrimage, science city, amusement park, water park, boat riding, bhul bhulaiya, horror house, yampuri darshan, lights and sound shows in 3D and theaters. Other key attractions of Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple poicha are idols of God Vishnu with Sheshnag, Lord Ganesha, Hanumanji, 108 gaumukh, Saptarishi and 12 Vishnu Avatar darshan

The Narmada is the fifth largest river in the Indian subcontinent, traversing 1,312 km through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat to drain into the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Cambay. The river has a basin area of 97,410 square km and flows between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada near Rajpipla in the state of Gujarat. Here are six astounding facts about this massive multipurpose water resources project.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a 1,210 m long concrete gravity dam with a proposed final height of 163 m above the deepest foundation level. At present, it stands at a height of 121.9 m.

Day 3: Ahmedabad – Rajkot (220 Kms/5 Hours Drive)

In the morning post breakfast, we will take a road journey to Rajkot. On the way, we will stop at Virpur Temple for worship. On arrival in Rajkot by evening, check in the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 4: Rajkot – Somnath (189 Kms/ 5 Hours Drive)

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive from Rajkot to Somnath. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening, we will visit the Somnath temple. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel in Somnath.

Day 5: Somnath – Dwarka ( 230 kms / 5 Hours Drive)

In the morning after breakfast, we will hit the road to Dwarka. En-route, we will halt in Porbandar and explore the surrounding attractions. On arrival in Dwarka by evening, check into the hotel and take pleasure of an overnight stay.

Day 6: Dwarka

The day is booked for the sightseeing tour of Dwarka. We will leave in the morning after breakfast to explore Dwarka and its surrounding areas. Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Dwarka Jetpur – Junagadh – Gir

After breakfast in the morning, we will leave for a road trip to Gir via Jetpur, which is known for its block printing, screen printing and textile units. En-route, we will visit the famous Junagadh museum that is famous for its Nawabi textiles and beautiful carpets. On reaching our destination i.e. Gir, we will check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Jamnagar – Kutch

After breakfast in the morning, we will leave Jamnagar and to visit Anjar city, the center of textile and metal handicraft industry in the Kutch district. On arrival in Anjar, our representative will assist you with the check in process of your already booked resort. Check in at the resort and get ready to visit Gandhidam, famous for its marvellous textile market. Apart from witnessing the surprising textile items, you can pick as many of them as you like from the market. After shopping, return back to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Explore Kutch

Today morning, we will leave by road for Kutch that is blessed with a variety of traditional textiles and handicrafts. En-route, we will visit some tribal villages that are famous for their Ahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery and ajrakh block printing work which is famous worldwide. Thereafter, we will continue our journey to Kutch. On reaching Kutch, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for exploring the markets and monuments of the Kutch region by your own. An overnight stay at the hotel in Kutch.

Day 10: Full Day Village Tour

After breakfast in the morning, we will start our day with a visit to the local villages of Sodha Rajputs. These villages are inhabited by Hindu (Rabaris and Meghwal Harijans) and Muslim (Jaths and Muthwas) pastoral groups. You can send your rest of the day with the villages and witness their daily living. Also, you can enjoy their simple yet delicious home made food that will surely remind you of your old childhood days. Later return back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11: Kutch – Dasada

In the morning after breakfast, we will leave Kutch to drive towards Dasada, famous for its Bharwad embroidery and Vadiara Rabari. Here, we will explore the hand work of local artisans and weavers. The place is best to see some of the great examples of Vadiara Rabari and Bharwad embroidery. Stay overnight at the hotel in Dasada.

Day 12: Dasada – Patan – Dasada

Today, we will leave in the morning after breakfast to visit Patan, famous for its double-ikat weaving technique also known as Patola Silk Weaving. After spending the entire day in Patan exploring its rich textiles, we will return back to our hotel in Dasada for a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 13: Dasada – Ahmedabad

After breakfast in the morning, we will leave from Dasada by road for Ahmedabad. On arrival, check in at your already booked hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 14: Ahmedabad

On the last day of your tour, you will be getting transferred to the Ahmedabad airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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