Gujarat Textiles & Culture Tour

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Duration of Trip -::- 16 Days
Key Places covered -::- Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Dasada, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Somnath, Diu, Bhavnagar, Mumbai

The Gujarat Textiles and Culture Tour introduces you to the colourful world of flourishing textile industry of Ahmedabad. The Calico Museum of Textiles in the city has on display fabrics that were used by Mughals and other rulers from the medieval era. The pit loom weaving, the silver work, the block prints, and the embroideries at Bhuj are nothing short of a textile adventure. Time in the sleepy little coastal town of Diu is a perfect complement to this interesting study. Dwarka is one of the four holy destinations of Hindus that constitute the Char Dham Yatra and the beautiful Dwarkadheesh Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, has a history that takes you back to 400 BC! The Shore Temple of Somnath, another highlight of this India Tour, finds its mention in ancient Vedas and Puranas and it is believed that it was built in gold by Lord Soma, in silver by Sun God, in wood by Lord Krishna, and in stone by King Bhimadeva.

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DETAILED ITINERARY
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Day 01: Mumbai
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Mumbai late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
 
Day 02: Mumbai – Ahmedabad
After Breakfast, proceed to Ahmedabad. Reach and check in to the hotel. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 03: Ahmedabad
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of the city.
Visit to Swaminarayan temple, evening dinner at Vishala village restaurant. Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 04: Ahmedabad – Dasada
By Road 225 km
After Breakfast, proceed to Dasada. En-route visit Modhera sun temple, Rani-Ki-Vav and Patola weaving centre at Patan.
Overnight will be at Dasada.

Day 05: Dasada
After Breakfast, proceed for the jeep safari in little Rann of kutch.
In the afternoon, after Lunch proceed to nearby tribal villages to see their textile handicrafts.
Overnight will be at Dasada.
 
Day 06: Dasada – Bhuj
By road
275 Km / 6 hrs
After Breakfast, proceed to Bhuj. Reach there in the afternoon.
In the evening proceed to the collector’s office to obtain permit. Overnight will be at Bhuj.

Day 07: Bhuj
After Breakfast, full day excursion to Village to see artisans working in their natural habitat and making different textiles handicrafts.
Overnight will be at Bhuj.
 
Day 08: Bhuj
After Breakfast, full day excursion to Village to see artisans working in their natural habitat and making different textiles handicrafts.
Overnight will be at Bhuj.
 
Day 09: Bhuj – Jamnagar
300 km / 6 hrs
After Breakfast, proceed to Jamnagar.
Reach there and check in to the Hotel.
Overnight will be at Jamnagar.

Day 10: Jamnagar – Dwarka
150 Km / 3 hrs
After Breakfast, proceed to Dwarka.
Reach there and in the evening visit temples.
Overnight will be at Dwarka.
 
Day 11: Dwarka – Somnath
300 Km
After Breakfast, drive to Somnath. En-route visit Porbandar and Junagadh. (The temples one needs to climb could be avoided but the city has quite a bit to offer so the sightseeing will not be boring)
Reach Somnath and check in to the Hotel. Overnight will be at Somnath.
 
Day 12: Somnath – Diu
125 km / 2.5 hrs
After Breakfast, proceed to Diu. Reach there and check in to the Hotel.
Overnight will be at Diu.

Day 13: Diu
Breakfast will be at the resort. Day will be free to explore. Overnight will be at Diu.

Day 14: Diu – Bhavnagar
225 km / 6 hrs
After Breakfast, proceed to Bhavnagar. Reach there and check in to the Hotel. Overnight will be at Bhavnagar.

Day 15: Bhavnagar – Mumbai
By Air
Flight: 9W3412
Airlines: Jet Airways
Departure: 0855 hr
Arrival: 1005 hr
After breakfast, proceed to the airport to take a flight for Mumbai. Reach Mumbai and check in to the Hotel.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.
 
Day 16: Mumbai – Back Home
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Relax and as per the timing of your flight you’ll be transferred to the International airport.