GUJARAT TRIBAL TOUR
This is the tribal tour in the state of Gujarat in India where you will get to see the different tribes starting from the Rann of Kutch to Chhota Udaipur. These tribes are known for their rich traditional heritage and personal artistic talent. Also, the tribes in Chhota Udaipur and Alirajpur are known for their famous traditional Bhagoria festival which is celebrated every year where girls and boys choose their life partner.
Highlights of the tour :
- City sightseeing of Mumbai.
- Visit to Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
- Glimpse of the tribes in Gujarat showcasing their culture and tradition.
| Day 01 | ARRIVAL MUMBAI |
Arrive at Mumbai airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mumbai.
| Day 02 | MUMBAI |
After breakfast, proceed for the city sightseeing visiting The Gateway of India from where one can also visit the island 10 km away to catch glimpse of the famous Elephanta Caves. Also visit The Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhavan and Crawford Market. Overnight in Mumbai.
| Day 03 | MUMBAI - BHUJ |
Morning, transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Bhuj. On arrival in Bhuj, check into your hotel. Bhuj is an ancient center of trade and commerce with some interesting historical sites, but due to major earthquake in 2001, the monuments got damaged. Bhuj is once more a bustling market town. Evening, you can explore the market are. Overnight in Bhuj.
| Day 04 | BHUJ - HODKA |
After breakfast, drive to Hodka. En route you will be able to visit a village where the last surviving practitioners of an ancient painting style known as Rogan will beguile you with the brilliance of this art form. Reach Hodka and check-in at the tent. Overnight in Hodka.
| Day 05 | HODKA |
This day, explore the tribal villages around Greater Rann of Kutch, specializing in different forms of handicraft including hair embroidery, block printing and tie and dye. Colour and eye for design is the keynote of Gujarat handicrafts, and is an expression of their rich traditional heritage and personal artistic talent. Visits continue today to villages to see first hand the production of these treasures. Tie and dye using wool and silk is especially popular.
| Day 06 | HODKA - BHUJ - VADODARA |
Morning, after breakfast, drive back to Bhuj visiting the tribal villages on the way. Reach Bhuj and transfer to the railway station to board the train for Vadodara. Overnight in train.
| Day 07 | VADODARA - CHHOTA UDAIPUR |
Arrive Vadodara and drive to Chhota Udaipur, the place known for the Rathwas Adivasi Tribes in and around the city. The Rathwas are known for Pithora painting, usually carried out on the walls of the village houses. The tribal museum of Chhota Udaipur has a large collection of tribal artefacts. Many tribal artefacts are also brought for sale in the haats (weekly markets) in the city and nearby villages. Overnight in hotel.
| Day 08 | CHHOTA UDAIPUR |
After breakfast, explore Chhota Udaipur, the tribes and their art and crafts. Every year Bhagoria festival is organised in Chhota Udaipur and nearby towns and villages of Madhya Pradesh, where young boys and girls are allowed to elope after choosing their partners. Visit Alirajpur, where also Bhagoria Festival is celebrated by the people belonging to Bhils and Bhilalas tribes. Overnight in hotel.
| Day 09 | CHHOTA UDAIPUR - VADODARA |
Post breakfast, drive to Vadodara and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Vadodara.
| Day 10 | VADODARA - MUMBAI -FLY OUT |
This day, you will be transferred to Vadodara airport to board the flight for Mumbai so as to connect to your flight for onward destination.
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