Gujarat Tribal Tour

Day 01: Arrive Ahmedabad
Upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport, meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. After fresh-n-up, we will visit the Gandhi Ashram, located on a quiet peaceful stretch of the Sabarmati River, Mahatma Gandhi set up a simple retreat in 1915. This was his Satyagrah Ashram and for many years it was the nerve centre of India’s freedom movement. It was from here in 1930, that Mahatma began his famous Dandi March to the sea for protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. Hridaya Kunj, the simple cottage where he lived, is now a national monument and preserved as it was during the Mahatma’s life-time.
Later, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Ahmedabad – Poshina
After breakfast we will leave for Poshina. On arrival, check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up, we will explore the villages of Poshina. Here, we will meet with the Garasia tribal. The village of Poshina is home to a number of artisans the tribal arrow crafters, potters, blacksmiths and the bazaar is famous for silver tribal jewellery, ornate sheathed daggers and terra cotta horses. Around Poshina are hamlets of the Bhil and Garasia tribal communities, known for their colourful attires and artistic ornaments. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Full day in Poshina
Today, we will go for a full day excursion to Danta village. Here, we will meet with the Dungri Garasia tribes. The Garasias are bisected in two neighbouring states, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Dungri Garasia is generic term, covering half a dozen endogamous hierarchical sub-tribes calling themselves Garasia or Dungri Garasia. Garasia is very close to Bhil. Due to paucity of good agriculture land, there are a few chances of sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry.
In the evening return to Poshina for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Poshina – Patan – Modhera – Dasada
After breakfast, we will leave for Dasada. En-route we will visit Patan and Modhera. The village is famous for its Patola weaving by Salvi community. Here, we will see how they work on weaving and let of Patna fabric come out. Watch the Mushroom fabrics woven as a combination of silk & cotton with the latter forming the backing, dying and design.
Further, we will visit the Rani Ki Vav, Patan Step Well, built by the queen Udaymati, the wife of Bhimdev. These are some of the best example of such architecture for water wells that is peculiar to Gujarat. There are wonderful carved images in the niches of the walls of this multi storied step well.

Day 05: Dasada
Today, after breakfast we will enjoy our jeep safari to the Little Rann of Kutch to see the famous wild Ass. Apart from wild Ass, we will be able to sight Blackbuck (Indian antelope), Nilgai or Blue Bull, the graceful chinkara, Indian Wolf, Desert Fox, Indian Fox, Jackals, Desert and Jungle Cats, hyenas and in migratory birds like Flamingos, Pelicans, Ducks, Cranes and Storks etc.

Day 06: Dasada – Bhuj
After breakfast, we will leave for Bhuj. On arrival, check into the hotel. After fresh-n- up we will visit the Collector’s office to obtain the permit for next 02 days to explore its tribal. After that one can go for a visit to the nearby tribal market. In the evening, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Bhuj – Bani Village – Bhuj
Today after breakfast, we will go for a full day excursion to Banni group of villages. Here, we will be visiting the villages of Hodka, Ludiya and Dhordo to meets its native, which are Jat, Harijan, Meghwal and Mutva, etc.

Day 08: Bhuj
Today, we will visit the village of Bhujodi. Here, we will see their artisans in weaving thick shawls and blankets. The ancient tradition of weaving shawls and blankets from coarse sheep hair came into existence generations ago essentially as a form of barter between the “Rabari” community or the nomadic grazing community and the vankars (weavers).

Day 09: Bhuj – Dholavira – Wankaner
After breakfast, we will leave for Wankaner. En-route we will visit the deserted village of Dholavira to explore its archaeological site. Further, continue drive to Wankaner. On reaching here, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Wankaner – Jambughoda
Today, we will have an excursion to the Lothal Ruins, which is famous for Harappan civilization. Further, we will visit Champaner.

Day 11: Jambughoda (Chhota Udaipur)
After breakfast, full day excursion Chhota Udepur to visit the villages Rathwa and Nayak tribes. Also, visit the weekly market for Udepur (weekly market – held every day at different villages). On the way back to the hotel, we will visit the local houses in Pithora painting. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Jambughoda – Ahmedabad
After breakfast, leave for Ahmedabad. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Ahmedabad – Departure
After breakfast, leave for Ahmedabad. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. An overnight stay at the hotel.

Tour and services Ends.