Highlights
: Gujarat is famous for its tribal areas and inhabitants
whose culture has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Witness tribal culture up-close and personal as you travel
through West India's famous industrial State also enjoying
magnificent palaces, temples and wildlife viewing. The tours
to any of the tribal regions from above States of India
provides an exciting blend of both the rare and unusual
lives of tribal and their unique culture, way of life and
these tours passes through some of the most spectacular
scenic waterfalls, forests and almost uninhabited
 places.
Day 01 Arrive
Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai, the Commercial capital of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the gateway to
this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four great cities in
India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan, spear heading
India's move in to the 21st Century.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02 Mumbai –
Saputara By Road
Morning departs by surface for Saputara via Nasik (270 kms).
Saputara is a hill resort, known as abode of serpents. It
can serve as a base camp for visiting various tribal
villages in the area. Visit the famous Dangi tribe
considered to be the most primitive tribal community of this
region. On arrival check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Evening after dinner, witness the Dangi Tribal dance.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 In Saputara
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion of tribal
villages, visiting Limba, Kosambia and other villages north
of Saputara. Here you will closely observe the various life
styles of Dangi tribe. On return, visit the Dangi Craft
Studio which houses the local art of Dangi Tribes. Evening
enjoy the dinner along with the tribal dance performance in
the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Saputara –
Surat By Road
After breakfast, depart for Surat (210 kms) enroute stop at
Ahwa, located to the North West of Saputara. You will have
an enchanting experience of confronting more forms of life
style of Dangi tribe. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of
the day free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Surat –
Vadaodara By Road
Morning after breakfast proceed for Vadodara (160 kms) - the
Garden city. This city serves as a base to visit various
tribal villages of Panchmahal and Vadodara district.
On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon, city tour visiting the Archeological museum,
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Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 In Vadaodara
After breakfast, depart for Chota Udaipur, for full day
excursion to Rathwa and Dhanka Tribal villages. Take a look
at the interesting Tribal market. The Rathwa and Dhanka
tribes migrated from Central India, worked as agricultural
laborers and also worshipped Hindu God and Goddess. You come
across the images of these Gods & Goddess while walking
through these villages.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Vadaodara –
Bhavnagar
Morning depart by surface to Bhavnagar ( 200 kms ) with
enroute stop at Lothal - the famous excavated site of
Harappan Civilization Lothal is the site of a city dating to
the 2nd millennium B.C. and is of immense significance as a
settlement of the Harappan era as well as the port.
Excavations have revealed a planned city with intricate
underground drainage system, wells, houses and baths all
pointing to an exceptionally advanced system of living. Also
visit the unique museum nearby. Continue drive for Bhavnagar.
On arrival, check in at Neelam Bagh Palace hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 08 Bhavnagar –
Gondal
Depart Bhavnagar early in the morning to visit Palitana Jain
temple complex (62kms).The spires of 863 Jain temples pierce
the clouds on the summit of Shatrunjay hill, capturing the
essence of eternity. The oldest temple dates back a thousand
years and the newest 150 years. An up-hill climb of almost 3
kms, hence an early morning visit to this place is always
advisable. Continue your journey to Gondal (160 kms). On
arrival, check in at Gondal Palace. Evening take a tour of
Palace grounds to see the largest private collection of
Vintage cars.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 Bhavnagar –
Bhuj
After breakfast, proceed to Bhuj (260 kms) - an arid land of
greater Rann of Kachchh, enroute stopping at Morbi to have a
look at the town. On arrival at Bhuj, check in at hotel.
Afternoon meet concerned authorities to procure permission
to visit the restricted areas of Kachchh. Later visit the
Kachchh Museum and also amble across the interesting market
place.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 In Bhuj
After breakfast this
morning embark on the full day excursion of Bunny villages
to view the famous art and craftsmanship - famous for its
handicrafts, paintings, embroidery, wooden arts (Ludiya,
Bhirandiyara, Hodko, Sumrasaar). Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Bhuj –
Zainabad
Morning depart Bhuj enroute visiting Tundavandh tribal
Rabari village - the inhabitants of this tribe are semi -
nomads who travel with their herds of cattle in search of
the fodder. Continue the drive to Zainabad. On arrival check
in at Desert Coursers. Dinner by campfire and overnight at
coursers.
Day 12 Bhuj –
Zainabd By Road
Early morning Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kachchh to see
the famous Asiatic Wild Ass. This is the India’s second
largest wild life sanctuary which has no human population as
man can not survive due to the presence of high content of
salt in water. In the monsoon the desert blooms but in
winter it blushes! Cacti flowers and rosy flamingoes set the
sky ablaze with their brilliant pink. Afternoon visit nearby
tribal villages of shepherds. Overnight at desert coursers.
Day 13 Zainabad -
Poshina By Road
Morning depart for Poshina located on the border of Gujrat -
Rajasthan Tribal belt of Garacia tribes. These tribes are
considered descendants of Bhil Rajputs and are known for
being the most acculturated tribe. Enroute also visit the
famous Sun Temple of Modhera built in 1012 AD - exemplifying
one of the famous temple architecture. Dedicated to the Sun
God, the temple dominates the landscape for miles around.
Its antiquity notwithstanding - it is nearly 100 years old -
it is in a remarkable state of preservation. Outside, the
pillars supporting the structure are carved with profusion
of figures, animals and Gods and the interior is austere in
contrast, with only the rays of the Sun reflecting the spot
where the image of Sun God stood, before invaders destroyed
it.
Evening arrive at Poshina and check in at Poshina Castle.
Overnight at Poshina Castle.
Day 14 In Poshina
Morning proceed for full day excursion with picnic lunch to
visit the Tribal villages. You will come across hamlets of
Bhils who claim 400 years of history in the Aravallis and
the Garacias - famous for their colorful attires and
artistic ornaments. Pastoral tribes of this region include
the Rabaries. The typical craft of this area include tribal
arrow crafting, bow stringing, basket weaving and pottery.
You can shop here for silver jewellery, local made knives
 and terra cotta figurines of the tribal Horse God. Overnight
at Poshina Castle.
Day 15 Poshina –
Ahmnedabad By Road
Morning depart for Ahmedabad. On arrival check in at hotel.
Enjoy the lunch at hotel.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of city visiting Teen
Darwaza - a triple gateway 37 feet high built by Sultan
Ahmed, Jamma Masjid, the Hathi Singh temple - a richly
carved temple surrounded by 52 smaller temples Rani Sipri
Mosque and Shaking minarets. Evening enjoy the traditional
Gujrati dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 Ahmnedabad -
Mumbai ( Flight )
Morning visit Sabarmati Ashram, Tribal museum and Calico
Textile museum. The Calico textile museum is the only one of
its kind in India, having representative collection of
traditional prints and dyes from every centre in this
country. Afternoon at leisure.
Evening transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Mumbai –
Overseas ( Flight )
In time transfer to International airport to connect flight
for onward destination.
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