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,
Maharaja Palace museum and Jumma Mosque.
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.
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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 Indias
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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