Arrive Ahmedabad, Day at Leisure in Ahmedabad.
Today is the day of Holi, Drive to Jambughoda in Central Gujarat
Here you will be participating in Holka Dahan ceremony with the Royal Family & villagers of Jambugodha
Enjoy Festival of Colors on the day of Dhuleti –
Post early brunch attend Chool Ka Mela at about 2.00 pm (Celebrated by the Rathwas on the first day after Holi. It is a gripping and interesting festival where members walk on fire / burning charcoal.
Stay at Heritage Homestay.
Today morning visit Panibar No Melo & later visit the World Heritage Site of Champaner & Pavagadh to visit Mahakali Temple. Stay at a Heritage Homestay.
Today you will be visiting Kavant – Gher No Melo (Celebrated by the Rathwa tribe before the onset of Holi. It is largely a musical event, with men and women dressed colorfully and dancing with musical instruments in the village market areas.)
Late evening return to your hotel.
Post breakfast drive to Dared.
After lunch you will be exploring this small beautiful town to see the Rabari & Bharwad Tribes and Chhakda Ride.
Today post breakfast drive to Gir National Park
After lunch enjoy the jungle safari to spot the Asiatic Lions, Leopards and mammals.
Stay in Gir.
Today you will be able to photography – Bharwad and Siddhi Tribes – Siddi’s were being imported by the Nawabs and the Sultans of India to serve as soldiers and slaves.
After breakfast drive to Diu
Today enjoy the heritage walk of Diu and visit the old town of Diu.
In Diu Early morning visit Vanakbara Village
Vanakbara is a fascinating little fishing village to see the Kharwa Community with colourful fishing boats and bustling activity – best from 7.00 Am to 8.00 Am, when the fishing fleet returns and sells off its catch. Later proceed to Gondal.
Enroute you will be visiting some beautiful monuments and Jalaram Temple at Virpur.
Today, stay in Gondal for the night
Post breakfast you will be visiting the Swami Narayan Temple in the morning.
later visit the vintage and classic car collection of Maharaja of Gondal, Naulakha Palace. Continue to Bhuj. You may come across to meet the Sheperd’s or Banjara’s the women dressed in black moving on camels along with them cattle for the livelihood.
Today explore the North of Bhuj where you will be exploring the Banni Villages to photograph and interact with JAT, Pathan and Meghwar Tribes.
Later in the evening return back to Bhuj.
Post breakfast drive to Bajana Village near Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
Enroute visit some Textile and Culture villages like Bhujodi, Dhaneti and Dhamadka
Today morning take a safari in Little Rann of Kutch in Bajana region.
Later village visits to meet the Tangalia Weavers and Bajania community.
Evening a special dance and music program is arranged by Mir Community Women Group at Bajana – Stay at Bajana at a Wildlife Resort.
Today drive to Becharaji Temple – Bahuchara Mata is the Hindu goddess of purity and fertility and an embodiment of Shakti. She is considered as the patroness of the local Hijra community, Her primary Bahucharaji Mandir is located in the town of Becharaji in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, India. The city is associated with the Hindu goddess Bahuchara Mata, who is worshiped as Bala. It is one of the three Shaktipeeths worshiped in Gujarat.
Later you will be visiting Sun Temple at Modhera and also Rani Ki Vav Patan Step-well and Double Ikkat Patola Silk Weavers in Patan.
Continue to Poshina. Dinner and overnight at Poshina.
Today morning you will be visiting The Koteshwar Fair – a Colorful Tribal Festival of Garacia from early morning till afternoon. Later walk into the streets of Poshina market.
Stay will be at Poshina.
Today after breakfast you will be visiting the Chitra-Vichtra Fair (One of the largest tribal fairs in the State, celebrated by Bhil and Garacia tribes. At the centre-stage is a magnificent temple that overlooks the rivers Sabramati, Akul and Vyakul.
The fair is an event for ancestral worship, and is marked by colourful attire, heavy jewelry and rhythmic drum beats.).
After very early breakfast drive to Santrampur and on arrival relax.
Day at Leisure at A Beautiful Lake Side Heritage Homestay.
Stay at Shri Joraver Vilas.
Today post breakfast visit Hawa Mahal and Raj Mahal. Drive to Balasinore to visit Dinassor Fossil Park and later drive to Ahmedabad to catch the late evening flight to Mumbai/Delhi or International flight to home. The trip will end here.
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