Unexplored Gujarat: Crafts, Wildlife, and… (trip)

Unexplored Gujarat: Crafts, Wildlife, and Archeology

  • Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Culture & Nature
India, Asia

from $5,495* per person16 DaysDecember
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: Myths and Mountains 24 people max
Usually off the tourist routes, Gujarat boasts remnants of an Indus Valley civilization dating back some say more than 8,000 years, 2,000-year-old remnants of the Buddhist emperor Ashoka, the first British commercial outpost in India, and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.

Known for its silk, handicrafts, and fine- carved furniture, Gujarat is one of the premier craft destinations in India.

This special trip travels through the eastern mainland region and cities of Ahmedabad and Surat, the flat, barren plain of Saurashtra, and the Rann of Kaachh. Along the way, we visit wildlife sanctuaries, watch craftspeople at work, and appreciate some of the major festivals of the area.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive in Bombay/Mumbai. None
Day 2     Fly to Bhuj and the Kutch Safari Lodge. Wander the city. BLD
Day 3     Tour the Great Rann of Kachchh. BLD
Day 4     Visit some craft villages. Tour the Aina Mahal and the Prag Mahal. BLD
Day 5     Drive to Gondal with a stop in Wakaner. BLD
Day 6     Explore Bhuvaneswari Ayurvedic Pharmacy, stud farm and Jetpur. BLD
Day 7     Tour Junagadh before driving to Lion Safari Camp. BLD
Day 8     Explore Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. BLD
Day 9     Visit the Temple of Samnath. Head to island of Diu. BLD
Day 10     Drive to Bhavnagarh and the Nilambagh Palace. BLD
Day 11     Explore Palitana, the gateway to Shatrunjaya. BLD
Day 12     Stop at Lothal. Head to Rann Riders in the Little Rann of Kachchh. BLD
Day 13     Tour the Rann of Kachchh. BLD
Day 14     Drive to Ahmedabad. Explore the Sun Temple at Modhera. BLD
Day 15     Tour Ahmedabad and enjoy the Kite Festival. BLD
Day 16     Enjoy the Kite Festival. Evening, catch a flight to Bombay and transfer to airport for flight home. BLD

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