Textile tour in Vibrant Gujarat
10 days
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Private Guided
India has been well known for textile like Cotton, Jute, and Silk since ancient times. The origin of Indian textiles can be traced to the Indus valley civilization as early as 5th millennium BC. India’s rich natural resources for making and decorating textiles are unrivalled. The varied geographical regions and climates provide a huge range of plant fibres...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Visit Mumbai, known as “The city that never sleeps”.
- Explore traditional forms of weaving and textile dying.
- Interact with the craftsmen.
- Explore villages and interact with locals.
- Explore local markets.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- You will admire intricate work done on stone while visiting stepwells and temples.
What's this trip about?
India has been well known for textile like Cotton, Jute, and Silk since ancient times. The origin of Indian textiles can be traced to the Indus valley civilization as early as 5th millennium BC. India’s rich natural resources for making and decorating textiles are unrivalled. The varied geographical regions and climates provide a huge range of plant fibres and natural dyes for the cultivators, weavers, dyers, printers and embroiderers of the subcontinent.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
*If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
*If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMumbai
End CityMumbai
Travel Themes
Destinations
Trip includes
- 9 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
- Meal Plan - Breakfast only in Mumbai and on full board for rest of the tour.
- Services of English Speaking Local guide from Ahmedabad to Bhuj.
- Transport services using Air-conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car).
- Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
- 2 jeep safaris during stay in Rann on Kutch.
- Responsible Travel commitment (per person) : 1 Stainless steel water bottle (to help in reducing plastic). 500 INR contribution to an NGO. 1 Tote bag per person from WWF India.
- Domestic flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad + Bhuj to Mumbai (free baggage 15 kg in check-in baggage and 7kg in hand baggage).
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
- Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
- All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
•Arrive Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay and also known as “The city that never sleeps”.
Arrive Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay and also known as “The city that never sleeps”.
Mumbai has India’s most prolific film industry (Bollywood), some of Asia’s biggest slums (as well as the world’s most expensive h...
Day 02: Mumbai
• Gateway of India
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station (UNESCO site)
• Dhobi Ghat, open air laundry
• Mani Bhawan, Mahatma Gandhi’s residence
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station (UNESCO site)
• Dhobi Ghat, open air laundry
• Mani Bhawan, Mahatma Gandhi’s residence
Begin your day by visiting Mumbai’s most famous monument, Gateway of India. N...
Day 03: Mumbai - Ahmedabad (flight)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to connect the flight to Ahmedabad.
Upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport, you will be met by our local representative and will be transferred to the hotel The Ho...
Day 04: Ahmedabad
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Later go for a heritage walk of walled city (around 2 hours walk starting at around 8 am, this walled city is 1st world heritage city in India inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage city list). <...
Day 05: Ahmedabad - Dasada
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Later you will be driven to Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch region) visiting Sidhpur, Patan and Modhera enroute.
First visit Sidhpur, also known as “Kash...
Day 06: Dasada
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning enjoy a jeep safari at Little Rann of Kutch. Rann means “salty desert” and while driving through the Little Rann of Kutch, a salty desert is all you see.
The L...
Day 07: Dasada - Bhuj
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Later you will be driven to Bhuj. In 2001 a massive earthquake left Bhuj almost destroyed. Today the city has been largely rebuilt, though it lost much of its historic architecture and some of the palaces retain...
Day 08: Bhuj
Breakfast at the homestay.
In the morning meet with Mr. Wazir.
Later you will visit the Kutch museum (Closed on Wednesday, 2nd and 4th Saturday and Public Holidays), the oldest mu...
Day 09: Bhuj
Breakfast at the homestay.
Later visit Royal Chhatardis of Bhuj. Chhatris or Cenotaphs are basically monuments dedicated to the lives of warrior Rajput rulers of the Kutch. The Chhatris in Bhuj were constructed in the 18th c...
Day 10: Bhuj - Mumbai (flight)
Transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
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Last Updated: 11/15/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
- Any kind of tips during the tour.
- Any meals other than mentioned above.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Indian Visa
- Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend buying travel insurance)
- International airfare / flight tickets
- Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.
Accommodation
We have included a mix of modern hotels and heritage hotels with modern comfort
Transportation & Flights
We will provide Air conditoned Toyota Innova for transport services.,
Guides
Sightseeing in Mumbai with English speaking local guide. From Ahmedabad to Bhuj, we will provide English Speaking accompanying guide who will meet you in Ahmedabad.
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee.
Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
A Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required: To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.
To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Meals Included
- Meal Plan - Breakfast only in Mumbai and on full board for rest of the tour.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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