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Tribal Tour Of Western India
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Duration : 17 Nights /18 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Poshina - Zainabad -
Bhuj - Gondal - Uthelia - Jambhughoda - Surat - Saputara - Mumbai
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Day 01 : Arrival Mumbai
Tribal Tour of Western India Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02 : Mumbai / Ahmedabad By Flight
Morning on time assistance and transfer to airport for flight to Ahmedabad .
Ahmedabad, founded in the year 1411 AD is located on the banks of river
Sabarmati. Upon arrival, met & transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Ahmedabad
Full day Sightseeing of Ahmedabad proceed for a city tour of The old city of
Ahmedabad is dotted with labyrinthine by lanes called 'polls', Calico Textile
Museum (Closed on Wednesday), the finest in India. The museum exhibits antique
and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings and costumes. Also
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Day 04 : Ahmedabad to Poshina (280 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Poshina on way visit to Modhera & Patan, Modhera The
beautiful and partially ruined sun temple of Modhera was built by King Bhimdev.
Patan: Patan was an ancient Hind capital before Mahmud of Ghazni sacked it in
1024.
Later drive to Poshina. The tribal land of Aravalis. Explore the Bhil & Garasia
tribal culture of North Gujarat & Southern Rajasthan. The village of Poshina is
home to a number of artisans the tribal arrow crafters, silver, Potters,
blacksmiths and the bazaar is famous for silver tribal jewelry, ORNATE sheathed
daggers and terra cotta horses. Overnight at Darbargadh Poshina.
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Day 05 : Poshina
Tribal Tour of Western IndiaAfter breakfast visit tribal villages around Poshina.
It is a centre to see Garasia tribals and also Rajasthani rabaris can be seen
near Ambaji. Lunch at the Darbargadh. After noon second safari to the tribal
villages located in the aravalli hills.
Overnight at Darbargadh Castle of Poshina
Day 06 : Poshina to Zainabad (200 Kms.)
After breakfast proceed to Zainabad "Little Rann Of kutch" little Rann of Kutch
and the local tribes and the ruins of the Solanki rulers. The Rann is a stunning
experience. It is a vast expanse of flat sea bed. The drive through the vast
Rann offers many visual delights like the wild ass, blue bull, chinkara, jungle
and desert cats and a large variety of birds including cranes. Overnight at
Desert Coursers. |
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Day 07 : Zainabad
Early morning: Enjoy a Jeep safari through the rann of Kutch to see the rare
species of the "Indian Wild Ass". Later visit the nearby villages to see the
local tribes such as Rabari, Koli and Banania who still maintain their rich
heritage of lifestyle, clothes, jewellery and dances. Their embroidery is
exquisite. Overnight at Desert Coursers.
Day 8 : Zainabad to Bhuj (280 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Bhuj., On arrival Check In at Hotel. (On Arrival
Proceed Dsp/Collector Office To Obtain The Permit For The Restricted Area Visit
I.E Banny Villages)
Afternoon visit Aina Mahal which now serves as a museum was built during the
rule of Rao Lakhpatji. It now stands as a repository of the culture and history
of Kachchh. Also visit Pragmal Palace which is opposite to Aina Mahal. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 9 : Bhuj
Full day excursion to Banny Village.
Full day excursion to Tribal villages like Tunda Vandha is a unique Rabari
village in this village most of the male population is generally away from the
village. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10 : Bhuj - Gondal (280 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Gondal enroute visiting Dhamadka. On arrival check in
at hotel Orchard palace.
Gondal - Gondal, the capital of the former princely State of Gondal, was ruled
by the Jadeja Rajput clan, till the independence of India. It is a fortified
town located on the river Gondali.
Day 11 : Gondal to Uthelia (230 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Uthelia, Small fortified village. Evening visit the
village to see the traditional houses, Diamond polishing, hot springs and
typical ambience an Indian Village. Overnight at Uthelia Palace.
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Day 12 : Uthelia to Jambhugodha
Discover IndiaAfter breakfast drive to Chotta Udaipur enroute visit Champaner.
Champaner stands at 880 Kms in the Girnar Hills . The fortress was the old
capital of the local Rajputs who lost in 1484 to Mahmud Beghara, who named it
Muhammadabad and took 23 years to build his new city. In the old city, the
remains of many 15th and 16th century mosques and palaces show a blend of
Islamic and Jain traditions a unique style encouraged by Champaner's relative
isolation.
Later drive to Chotta Udaipur. (50 kms from Jambhugodha). Overnight at
Jambhugodha Palace.
Day 13 : Jambhughoda
Chotta Udaipur is it proximity to various hamlets of bhils, rathwas, Bhilalas
and other tribes. A tour of the tribal village and hamlets offer An insight into
traditional architecture, lifestyle & handicrafts of each Aboriginal community
in the tirbal market called " hatt " occur at Different villages. Rathwas who
can be seen & sporting colourful attires And chunky jewellery, pithora painting,
pottery, terracotta figures, Langoti wearing and bamboo basket weaving and
important handicrafts.
Overnight at Jambhugodha Palace, Jambhugodha.
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Day 14 : Jambhoghoda to Surat
After breakfast drive to Surat. Afternoon visit the city of Surat and day at
leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 : Surat to Saputara (180 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Saputara. Gujarat's picturesque hill station is perched
on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadari Range. At an altitude of
about 1000m. It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temprature even in the
summer months not exceeding 28 Degree C.
Afternoon visit various tribal villages at Saputara, considered to the most
primitive tribal community. Overnight at Hotel, Saputara. |
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Day 16 : Saputara
Fullday visit to the Tribal villages & Dang area.Overnight at Shivshanti Resort,
Saputara.
Day 17 : Saputara to Mumbai (300 Kms.)
After breakfast drive to Mumbai via Nasik. Evening arrival at MumbaiOvernight at
Mumbai.
Day 18 : Depart Mumbai
On time assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight for onward
destination. |
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