Gujrat Tribal Tour
There is sizable population of Tribals in Gujrat and they are mainly spread over western and Southern Gujrat. The tribals has migrated from different part of present day Pakistan , Rajasthan and Saurastra. The immigration from different part initiated the growth of a multi-religious society. The origin of these tribals also has its bearing on their life style and profession. 'Rabaris' has mainly migrated from Sind and Marwar and they are a community of cattle-breeders. They lead a nomadic life. The Kutchis are natives of the peninsula of Kutch. Other important tribes are Bhils , Kathis and Kolies. Each tribe has its own distinct dresses , ornaments and customs. During the trip , also visit the 'Wild Ass Sanctuary' at little Rann of Kutch and great salt plain. |
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Day 1: Arrive DelhiArrive Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Ahmedabad - PoshinaFly to Ahmedabad. Sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Visit Gandhi Ashram, Adlaj step well, Calico Museum etc. Afternoon drive to Poshina and check-into palace hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3: PoshinaMorning after breakfast proceed to visit nearby villages to see Bhil, Garasia tribals n visit their shrine / terecotta horse army.
Day 4: Poshina - DasadaMorning after breakfast proceed for Dasada visiting Modhera Sun temple, Patan weaving Village and step well enroute. On arrival, check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: DasadaMorning jeep safari in Little Rann of Kutch to see various migratory birds and wild ass. In the afternoon visit Rawari and Bhairwad tribal villages around Dasada.
Day 6: Dasada - BhujAfter early breakfast drive to Bhuj (5-6 hrs). On arrival check -in at hotel Prince. After lunch visit Collector's office for Permit. Later proceed to visit Bhujedi villages and market.
Day 7: BhujDay for visiting various villages to see different tribes like Rabari, Jat, Garasia, Muthawa, Merwar etc. engaged in different textile handicrafts such as Leather embroidery, mirror work, Rogan painting on fabric, shawl weaving, vegetable dye printing etc.
Day 8: Bhuj - Dholavira - WankanerDrive from Bhuj to Wankaner. En route visit Dholavira. On arrival, check-in at heritage hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Wankaner - JambughodaAfter breakfast drive to Jambughoda visiting Lothal Ruins and Champaner enroute. Arrive by afternoon and check-into hotel Jambughoda Palace.
Day 10: JambughodaAfter breakfast day visit to Chhota Udeypur and nearby tribal villages to see Rathwa & Nayak tribes and visits HAAT (weekly market - held every day at different villages). While returning back to hotel, visit local house with Pithora paining.
Day 11: Jambughoda - Baroda - MumbaiDrive to Baroda airport to board flight to Mumbai. Met on arrival at mumbai airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 12: Mumbai - Onward DestinationDay at leisure. Evening transfer to international airport on time to board flight to Onward destination.
