Gujarat warps & wefts-1
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Gujarat Warps Wefts; Indian Textile is a Unification of India’s intricate cultural configuration. A refined & religious life rolled down with customs, rituals & festivals has formulated an extensive textile dictionary. Our Textile tours form a luxurious weave that echoes the wisdom, mystique & romance in India and presents a pathway to the world’s most ancient civilization.
The Harmonious brocades of Benares to the Jewel-like mirror work of Rajasthan & Gujarat. The age-old techniques of the master weavers & embroiders have been transferred through generations which can still be seen in these special artifacts. This enlightening trip provides an interactive adventure into our textile wonderment!
Key Tags:- Gujarat Textiles And Handicrafts Tour Packages | Textile Tour of Gujarat
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DAY 01
Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to the hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 02
In Mumbai
Morning Excursion to Elephant caves (Monday Closed).Afternoon sightseeing to include Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday Closed) , The Hanging Gardens, Juhu Beach, Marine Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor 'laundry' and the bustling Crawford Market.
Overnight at the hotel
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DAY 03
Mumbai to Ahmadabad (Flight)
Morning, transfer to airport to board flight for Ahmadabad. Meeting-and-assistance on arrival at airport and transfer to your hotel.Later proceed for sightseeing of Ahmadabad which has India's largest textile museum, Calico Museum. The extensive collection of historic textiles includes good examples of ikkat and double ikkat weaving, textiles made in Gujarat for the East India Company and the Portuguese colonial market, tie-and-dye, block prints, cloth paintings, cloth manuscripts, temple hangings, royal wardrobes, embroidered tents, etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 04
Ahmadabad to Gondal (Road - 250 Km / 5 Hrs Drive)
Morning drive to Gondal, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later, visit the impressive 1748 AD Naulakha Palace, housing beadwork, brassware and silver handicrafts from the princely collection, cottage industries, emporia, and the bazaar. Other highlights of Gondal are the Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic herbal medicine pharmacy, Swaminarayan Temple and the Vintage and Classic Car Museum.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 05
Gondal to Jetpur =>Jetpur to Gondal
Morning day trip to Jetpur, known for its screen and block printing factories, and Junagadh, where the palace museum houses a rich collection of carpets of the erstwhile Nawab. Junagadh also has an ancient fort, 19th century mausoleum complexes and Buddhist cave sites.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 06
Gondal to Rajkot => Rajkot to Jamnagar (Drive - 110 Km / 03 Hrs)
Morning drive to Rajkot where you can visit the Rashtriya Shala, an institute working to revive rare weaves. Later proceed to Jamnagar. On arrival transfer to Hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 07
Jamnagar to Kutch (Drive - 250 Km / 05 Hrs)
Morning visit the bandini tie-and-dye workshops in Jamnagar. Later depart for Anjar, known for metalwork and tie-and-dye. Later transfer to Hotel in Kutch.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 08
In Kutch
HIGHLIGHTS: Various embroidery styles of different communities of Kutch, weaving, block-printing, etc.Morning proceeds for excursion and Visit the villages of Jaths, Rabaris, Sodha Rajputs, Muthwas known for their embroideries.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 09
Excursion around Kutch
Morning excursion to Visit the villages of Ahirs known for their embroideries, the Khatris (block printers) and Vankars (weavers). Overnight at the Hotel.10
DAY 10
Kutch to Zainabad (Road - 275 Km / 06 Hrs)
Morning drive to Zainabad, upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Later visit the Rabari and Bharwad pastoral colonies where girls work on embroidery for their trousseau and wives for a second income at weaving centers and craft co-operatives.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 11
Zainabad to Patan =>Patan to Danta (Road - 250 Km / 05 Hrs)
Morning drive to Patan. Visit the Salvis of Patan who are famous for their double ikkat Patola silk weaving. Later drive to Danta and transfer to hotel.Overnight at the Hotel.
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DAY 12
Danta to Ahmadabad (Road -155 Km / 03 Hrs) => Ahmadabad to Mumbai (Flight) => Leave Mumbai
Morning leaves for Ahmedabad to board a flight for Mumbai to connect your onward flight for Home.Tour Map
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