Gujarat Textile Tour itinerary
Day 01: Arrive – Mumbai
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. Our representative will receive you at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and escort you to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight in Mumbai
Day 02: Mumbai
Post breakfast we will start our orientation tour at the Gateway of Indiadrive pass the historical building The tour takes you through Colaba, Fort, Kala Ghoda, Ballard Estate, CST and Nariman Point wher most of the historical and governments building are. After the tour proceed to Dharavi for Slum tour.
Day Tour Dharavi lets you have an introspective of a different facet of Indian Cities, where, a large chunk of population lives in slums. One such huge slum in Mumbai with population of approximately half a million is Dharavi that has come into fame after Oscar wining movie “Slumdog Millionaire” based on a plot around the slum. On your Day tour Dharavi you will encounter the way people live in the slum and earn their livelihood and learn about social milieu of the place.
Overnight in Mumbai
Day 03: Mumbai – Ahmedabad
Morning after breakfast checkout form hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Ahmedabad.
Arrive Ahmedabad, meet and assistance on arraival by Shikhar Traveks representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight in Ahmedabad.
Day 04: Ahmedabad
Mornig after breakfast proceed for sightseeing begin with Heritage walkof the city. Visit Calico museum (Remain closed on Wednesday), Afternoon drive to Paphapur (26 kms) to see wooden block making for block printing . Later visit Kalamkari and Block Printing by the community called Chitaras here you can try your hand on Kalamkari and block printing. Later also visit Sheryas Museum.
Overnight in Ahmedabad.
Day 05: Ahmedabad- Dasada
After breakfast proceed to Dasada via Patan.
Visit Adalaj step well followed by excursion to Patan, to visit Patola weaving and Mushroo weaving center, on the way visit Rani Ki Vav. Drive to Sun Tempel at Modera. Proceed to Bajana Village near Dashada.
Overnight in Dasada
Day 06: Dasada- Bhuj
After an early breakfast proceed for the Bhuj. En route, stop at Dhamadka village and try block printing. In the afternoon arrival at Bhuj and check in at hotel . afternoon go for the permit to the collector’s office. In the evening visit Bhujodi village to see the Kutchi Rabari embroideryand also visit weaver family.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Day 07: Bhuj
Morning after breakfast proced to visit Ali Mohammad for try tie and dye work. Afternoon visit NGO Shrujan and walk at Bhuj Bazzar.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Day 08: Bhuj
Morning visit Dhaneti village for Ahir work. Then visit workshop to see single Ikkat work near Bhuj. In the afternoon visit Banni area and later visit Sumrasar village for NGO Kala Raksha.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Day 09: Bhuj-Rann
After breakfast proceed to Hodka, en route visit village of Meghwal and Muthwa, and Nirona village. upon arrival check in at hotel
Overnight in Rann.
Day 10: Rann-Mandavi –Bhuj
After breakfast proceed to Mandavi to see Mochis embroidery. after the visit drive back to Bhuj for over night stay. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Day 11: Bhuj – Mumbai
Early morning pick up packed breakfast from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai.
On arraival Mumbai, connect your International flight.
Tour Highlight
Gateway of India, Slum Tour Mumbai.
Heritage walk Ahmedabad.
Patola weaving and Mushroo weaving center.
Kutchi Rabari embroidery Bhuj.
Meghwal and Muthwa, and Nirona village Rann.
Mandavi to see Mochis embroidery.
PRICE ON REQUEST.
Prices Include:
Accommodations for 10 Nights on Double/ Twin Sharing
One time monument Entrances as listed in the itinerary.
Meals as advise in the program at Local Restaturant / Hotel.
Activities as listed in the itinerary.
Services of English-Speaking Local Guide at Mumbai and in accompanying tour escort for entire Gujrat portion.
Services of Shikhar Accompanying tour director.
Train fare in 3Tier Air conditioned Class .
Meeting and assistance by our representative on arrival/departure at Airport/hotel.
A/C Tourist Vehicle
Drinking water: 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day in the car.
All current Government taxes are included in the above price (above includes service only), which are subject to change without any notice.
Prices DO NOT Include:
Anything not listed in the itinerary.
Visa Fee. Sri Lanka visa: Foreign tourists can apply for the visa on http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
Gratuities: tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc. You can pay more or less depending on their services.
Personal expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, camera fee in monuments, etc.
Travel insurance. Highly recommend taking your own insurance on or before paying us.
Optional activities
Wifi in the hotel. (if not free)
Excess Baggage Charges.
Camera/video camera fee at monuments
General Conditions:
All flight/train timings are based on current schedule and are strictly subject to change
Train and Flight fare ( where quoted) are dynamic and subject to change
All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure
Travel Insurance:
We strongly encourages the purchase of Travel Insurance Coverage. It is the responsibility of each traveler to purchase (or decline) the desired level of insurance and understand the requirements for making an insurance claim.
Payment/ Deposit
Upon confirmation of the booking we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid upto 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
We reserve the right to cancel the tour in absence of deposit / balance/final payment.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.
For cancellation made upto 4 weeks prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation fee of 50% of the invoice. For cancellation made within 4 weeks of scheduled departure, there will be cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.
In certain cases, the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable on the advance deposit made/required for holding the reservation) may differ & would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / Service provider. This will be charged over & in addition to the cancellation policy.
