GUJARAT ABODE OF TRIBES
There is sizable population of Tribes 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 tribes 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.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Ahmedabad - Poshina
Fly 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: Poshina
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit nearby villages to see Bhil, Garasia tribals n visit their shrine / terecotta horse army.
Day 4: Poshina - Dasada
Morning 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: Dasada
Morning 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 - Bhuj
After 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: Bhuj
Day 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 - Wankaner
Drive from Bhuj to Wankaner. En route visit Dholavira. On arrival, check-in at heritage hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Wankaner - Jambughoda
After breakfast drive to Jambughoda visiting Lothal Ruins and Champaner enroute. Arrive by afternoon and check-into hotel Jambughoda Palace.
Day 10: Jambughoda
After 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 - Mumbai
Drive to Baroda airport to board flight to Mumbai. Met on arrival at mumbai airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 12: Mumbai - Onward Destination
Day at leisure. Evening transfer to international airport on time to board flight to Onward destination.
