Gujarat and its Tribes

7 Nights 8 Days

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Cities : Ahmedabad, Chhottaudepur, Patan

Day 1

AhmedabadToday, on arrival check in to the hotel. Visit tribal museum and Shreyas folk museum. Balance day is free for relaxation. Overnight stay at the house of MG.

Day 2

Ahmedabad-Chhottaudepur (250 km/5hrs) Today, proceed to Chottaudepur, visit the tribal museum & tribal villages around the town. It is considered one of the most primitive tribal belt of Gujarat. Overnight stay at the Kali Niketan a heritage house.

Day 3

Chhotaudepur-Utelia (150 km/3hrs) Today, proceed to Utelia, on arrival visit Bharwad tribal village. The Bharwad tribes, a pastotal people of the region, are by profession are shepherds and cattlemen. On your tour, visit these colorful tribal people wandering in the neat lanes and perhaps few tribal homes to get an insight into day-today tribal life. Catch the steps that turn a handful of dull looking opaque lumps into sparkling gems in your Camera. Overnight stat at the Utelia palace.

Day 4

Utelia-Balaram (140km/3hrs) Today, proceed to Balaram, on arrival check into the Balaram palace resort. Balance day enjoy with the resort facilities. At night see the tribal dance at the resort. (on request) overnight stat at the Balaram palace resort.

Day 5

Balaram-Excursion to tribal village Today, visit tribal villages which are Located around the hitlls bordering Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Gowala and Garacia are primarily sheepherders, known for their unique culture and traditions. The Gowala and Garacia tribes are second cousins to each other, differing only in the manner of living. While the Gowala are more settled, the Garacia are still wanderers, and their women dress in slightly less ostentatious manner than the Gowala females. Overnight stay at Balaram palace.

Day 6

Balaram-Patan-Little Rann of Kutch (100km/2hrs) Today, we proceed to Patan. Arrive Patan and visit one of the families of patola weavers, known for their unique patola art. The fact that one patola sari can take up to six months to complete. Proves that how difficult and demandin is the patola art. Also visit the famous 11th century Rani-ki-vav (step well). Continue drive into the Little Rann of Kutch. Overnight stay at the cottages.

Day 7

Little Rann of Kutch Today, visit Rabari and Banjara are the two important tribes of the region. While the Rabari, the most nomadic of Gujarat’s tribes, constantly migrate in search for better grazing ground for their camels and sheep, the Banjara and other tribes have settled here. also visit Home to endangered Asiatic Wild Ass, the area is known for its unique wildlife and birds. Overnight stay at the cottages.

Day 8

Little Rann of Kutch-Ahmedabad (95km/2hrs) proceed to Ahmedabad.

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