Textiles And Handicrafts of Gujarat

Day 1: Ahmedabad
Arrive at Ahemdabad and get greeted by the tour cooperator. Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles and other museums exhibiting textiles and handicrafts.

Once the capital of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is located on the banks of Sabarmati River and is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. An important commercial center of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is also known as Karnavati and is frequented by large number of business and leisure tourists every year.

Overnight stay

Day 2: Ahmedabad - Palaces Of Gondal (Five Hrs)
Drive to Sayla and on reaching take lunch at a textiles hotel. Take a tour of the nearby villages to watch weavers at work and see local beadwork. Continue to Gondal, which is known for its beadwork, silver jewelry and brassware. Visit the cottage industries of Gondal to watch spinners, weavers and other artisans at work. Also visit the famous Naulakha Palace housing a collection of beautiful beadwork, brass utensils, silverware and hand-painted wooden toys from the princely collection.

Lying on the banks Gondali River, Gondal was founded in 1634 and was once a princely state of Kathiawar. Situated in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, Gondal is known for its palaces and monuments and is a major tourist attraction.

Overnight stay

Day 3: Gondal - Jetpur - Junagadh - Gir
After having breakfast, start driving towards Mandawa. On arrival, check in the hotel and relax. On afternoon, get ready to visit the splendid Havelis. Stay overnight at hotel and relax.

Day 4: Gir - Jamnagar (Four Hours)
Drive to Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park the following day. After which proceed to Jamnagar known for its bandhini (tie-and-dye) work.

Overnight stay

Day 5: Jamnagar - Sharma Resorts, Kutch (Four Hours)
Day 05 of textile and handicrafts tour starts with a journey to the Anjar city in the Kutch district. The city is famous has a center for textile and metal handicrafts. Transfer to Sharma Resorts on reaching. It is the only four-star resort in the Kutch District. Besides, also visit Gandhidam known for its excellent textile market.

Located to the south of the Gulf of Kutch, Jamnagar is a beautiful city built up by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji and was earlier known as Nawanagar.

Day 06: Explore Kutch
Drive to Bhuj and enroute visit villages known for their ajrakh block printing, Ahir embroidery, Rabari embroidery and master weavers. Rest of the day spend on visiting markets and monuments.

One of the largest districts in the Gujarat state of India, Kutch is surrounded by Gulf of Kachch and the Arabian Sea and is a beautiful place with picturesque surroundings.

Overnight stay

DAY 7: Full Day Village Tour
Visit the villages of Sodha Rajputs, Muslim pastoral groups like the Jaths and Muthwas and their sub-groups, Hindu pastoral groups like the Rabaris, Meghwal Harijans and other communities known for their exquisite embroidery.

Overnight stay.

Day 8: Kutch - Dasada (Four hours)
Dasada is known for its Vadiara Rabari and Bharwad embroidery. Also, visit weavers and other artisans.

Overnight stay.

DAY 9: Dasada - Patan - Dasada
Patan is known for Patola Silk Weaving, a rare double-ikat weaving technique.

Day 10: Dasada - Ahmedabad
Next day, get ready for an exciting trip to Jodhpur. A few major attractions are Mehrangarh fort, Jaswan Thada and the Clock tower. Stay overnight at hotel and relax.

Day 11: Ahmedabad
Departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

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