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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 9 –
GONDAL / 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 - BHUJ
Morning 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 - ZAINABAD
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
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 - 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 / AHMEDABAD
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
– AHMEDABAD / MUMBAI
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 - DEPART MUMBAI
In time transfer to International airport to connect
flight for onward destination.
(These Special Interest Tours programs are best run
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