June 2016 – Page 3 – skyjettours

Green Triangle Tour

Destinations Covered : Guwahati – Kaziranga – Shillong – Cherrapunjee
Duration : 7 Days – 6 Nights

Day 01 : Arrive Guwahati
On arrival at Guwahati airport, assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02 : Guwahati-Kaziranga National Park
After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple, a Major Hindu Pilgrimage site. During the festival of Ambubashi more than a million devotees throng this holy place. Return to hotel after paying homage to the mother goddess Kamakhya and drive on to famous Kaziranga National park and on arrival check in at a jungle resort. In the afternoon visit nearby Tea Estate. Evening cultural show at the resort.

Day 03 : In Kaziranga
Early morning (5:30 am) explore central Range of Kaziranga National Park on Elephant Safari. On return explore the eastern range on a jeep safari. Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park on jeep.

Day 04 : Kaziranga – Shillong
After an early morning breakfast drive to Shillong. After lunch at Borapani Umiam Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills, drive to Shillong and check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon visit the local market.

Day 05: Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place in the world. The beautiful waterfall-Noh-ka-likai is at Cherrapunjee you can also explore some of the caves in and around Cherrapunjee. Return to Shillong, en-route visit Elephanta falls and Shillong peak for some breathtaking views.

Day 06: Shillong – Guwahati
Morning sightseeing of Shillong – visit Ward Lake and Hydari Park. Admire the beauty of Shillong, also called Scotland of the East. It is erstwhile capital of undivided Assam and present Northeast and home to the Khasi highland tribes. After lunch drive back to Guwahati. In the evening take a cruise on Mighty Brahmaputra River.

Day 07: Guwahati – Depart
After breakfast day at leisure till you depart for your onward journey.

Tamil Nadu

Destinations Covered: Chennai – Mamallapuram Pondicherry – Trichy – Madurai –Rameswaram Chennai
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival in Chennai by your international flight, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to get over jet lag.

Day 02: In Chennai
Morning: Proceed for a city tour of Chennai. Afternoon: Free at leisure.

Day 03: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram
Morning: Drive to Mamallapuram en-route visit the temple city of Kanchipuram. Later drive to Mamallapuram. On arrival check-in at hotel. Visit the world’s biggest bas relief, Arjuna’s Penance and Shore Temple.

Day 04: In Mamallapuram
Full day free on the beach / at leisure.

Day 05: Mamallapuram – Pondicherry
Morning: Drive to Pondicherry and on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day sightseeing tour of Pondicherry and Auroville.

Day 06: Pondicherry – Trichy
Morning drive to Trichy en-route visit Gangaikondacholapuram, Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. On arrival check-in Trichy, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 07: Trichy – Madurai
Morning: City tour of Trichy including Jambukeshwara temple and Srirangam temple. Later drive to Madurai and on arrival, check in at hotel.

Day 08: Madurai – Rmeswaram – Madurai
Early Morning proceed for a full day excursion to Rameswaram visiting Ranganathaswami temple. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Madurai

Day 09: In Madurai
Morning: City tour of Madurai. Afternoon: Free for independent activities. Evening visit the Meenakshi temple to view the temple festivities.

DAY 10: Madurai – Chennai
Morning: Free at leisure. Later transfer to the airport to connect flight for Chennai and on arrival, transfer to the international airport to connect flight for onward trip.

Ayurveda Tour

Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Cochin – Periyar Kumarakom – Mararikulam
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai by your international flight assistance at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai – Cochin – Periyar or Kumarakom or Marari Beach
In time transfer to the airport to connect flight for Cochin and on arrival assistance and transfer Spice Village, Periyar and check-in at the hotel. If you are upto it, you can visit the resident “VAIDYA” (Ayurveda Doctor) for consultation. You can also do it the following day.

Day 03 – 09: Ayurveda Therapy
Seven days have now been set aside for the Ayurveda Therapy. The resident doctor after consultation plans your programme and will also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in right earnest. Please remember that during this period you should not exert yourself and for best result no alcohol, no tobacco and strict vegetarian diet. The therapy involves various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga. If you follow the directions of the “VAIDYA”, we can assure you that you will come out totally relaxed and a great feeling of wellness. Remember to bring some of your favourite books to catch up on all the reading you may have missed.

Day 10: In Periyar or Kumarakom or Marari Beach
The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it is best to relax and allow you body to re-adjust after one week of massage.

Day 11: In Periyar or Kumarakom or Marari Beach
Your last day at Periyar, perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant or relax at Kumarakom / Marari Beach. After lunch drive to Cochin and check-in at the hotel.

Day 12: Leave Cochin
In time transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination.

Spice & Curry Holiday

Destinations Covered : Cochin- Periyar – Kumarakom – Kovalam – Trivandrum
Duration : 10 nights / 11 days

Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
On arrival in Cochin by your international flight, assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening: Kathakali dance performance.

Day 02 : In Cochin
Morning city tour of Cochin. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer, the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Rest of the day free.

Day 03: Cochin – Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar enroute visiting Tea Gardens. On arrival in Periyar check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or to visit Kumily spice market.

Day 04: In Periyar
Early Morning enjoy a trek in the forest with a naturalist. Later enjoy a boat ride in Lake Periyar. The earliest sanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, Langur monkeys ,etc

Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom and on arrival check in at a lake facing resort. Rest of the day at leisure or to visit the bird sanctuary.

Day 06: House Boat
Switch over to House Boat and cruise towards Alleppey. Houseboat takes you through narrow canals for visit of paddy fields, local houses, churches etc. Overnight on board Houseboat.

Day 07:Arrive Alleppey – Mararikulam or Kovalam
Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam or Kovalam. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach / ayruvedic massage.

Day 08 to Day 10: In Mararikulam or Kovalam
Days free on the beach.

Day 11: Mararikulam – Cochin – Depart or Kovalam – Trivandrum – Depart
Morning: Transfer to Cochin airport or Trivandrum airport in time to connect onward flight.

Kerala Ayurvedic and Rejuvenation Tour

Destinations Covered : Trivandrum – Thottapally – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Periyar – Munnar – National Park – Cochin – Marari Beach – Cochin Airport

Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days

Day 01 : Arrive Trivandrum
On arrival in Trivandrum, assistance at airport train station and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to get over jet lag.

Day 02 : Trivandrum – Thottapally
Drive to Thottapally and board Houseboat, lunch and dinner on board. O/N on board the Houseboat cruising through the backwaters to Alleppey

Day 03 : Arrive Alleppey – Kumarakom
Disembark from the Houseboat after breakfast at Alleppey and drive to Kumarakom. Overnight in Kumarakom at a resort on the banks of the backwaters

Day 04 : In Kumarakom
Full day free for independent activities or to visit the bird sanctuary.

Day 05 : Kumarakom – Periyar
Kumarakom to Periyar enroute visit tea and spice plantations. Evening visit the Kumily spice market.

Day 06 : In Periyar
Early Morning take a guided hiking in the forest. Afternoon enjoy a boat ride in the lake to watch wildlife.

Day 07 : Periyar – Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar. Afternoon visit to Tata tea factory. Rest of the day free to explore this sleepy town.

Day 08 : Munnar – Cochin
Drive to Cochin and afternoon city sightseeing. Evening Kathakali Dance performance

Day 09 : Cochin – Marari
Drive to Marari Beach to the Ayurvedic Treatment Centre

Day 10 to 16 : In Marari
7 day treatment programme as advised by the Doctor.

Day 17 : Marari – Cochin – Depart
Departure transfer to Cochin airport in time to board onward flight…

Best of South India Tour

Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Bangalore – Hassan Mysore – Coonoor -Madurai – Periyar – Kumarakom – Houseboat – Cochin – Mumbai
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days

Day 01– Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Afternoon City Tour of Mumbai. Visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum (Museum is closed on Mondays) Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi Ghat. Also drive past Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve-centre), colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive.

Day 2 – Mumbai – Bangalore
Morning excursion to the Elephanta Caves (Subject to weather conditions). Across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 years old Elephanta Caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous TRIMURTI sculpture signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Bangalore. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 – In Bangalore
Morning City Tour of Bangalore. Half day sightseeing tour of the “GARDEN CITY” visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools, Terraces and an assortment of Tropical Herbs and Sub- Tropical Herbs. Also see the Government Buildings and the Maharaja’s Palace. Rest of the day free.

Day 4 – Bangalore – Hassan
Morning Drive to Hassan enroute visiting Sravanbelagola. Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 – Hassan – Mysore
Morning City Tour of Belur and Halebid. Belur is famous for its Hoysala architecture. Its Temple of Lord Channakeshava is embellished with carving which has few equals in the world. Halebid – The seat of Hoysala Kingdom, its great Hoyaleswara Temple was built in the typical Hoysala style architecture. A stellar base with the emblem of the lion and elephants seemingly supporting the temple, signify stability. Afternoon leave Hassan for Mysore by surface enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Arrive Mysore and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 – In Mysore
Morning City Tour visiting Srirangapatnam – 16 kms from Mysore, this fort was the stronghold of Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali. Tipu made a last minute ditch against the British in 1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings still intact, are Tipu’s airy Summer Palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (garden). Here, is also the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple. Afternoon excursion to Somnathpur. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 – Mysore – Ooty – Coonoor
Morning leave Mysore by surface for Coonoor enroute visiting Ooty. On arrival at Coonoor check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 – Coonoor – Madurai
Morning leave Coonoor by surface for Madurai. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 – Madurai
Morning City Tour of Madurai visiting the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace – A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes and arches. Evening visit Meenakashi Temple during Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 – Madurai – Periyar
Morning leave Madurai by surface for Periyar enroute visiting tea plantation. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 – Periyar
Morning and evening boat cruise at lake Periyar. Rest of the day at leisure to visit Kumily spice market. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 – Periyar – Kumarakom
Morning leave Periyar by surface for Kumarakom. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 – House Boat .
Today morning switch over to Houseboat and enjoy backwater cruise crossing the narrow canals of Kerala. Overnight at the houseboat.

Day 14 – Alleppey – Cochin
Morning: Disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin check-in at the hotel. Afternoon City Tour of Cochin.Visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 – Cohin – Mumbai
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 16 – Depart Mumbai.
Check out at 1200 hrs. Transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Glimpses of Kerala

Destinations Covered : Cochin – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Mararikulam
Duration : 7 nights / 8 days

Highlights : Cochin – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Mararikulam

The beautiful state of Kerala is characterised by meandering rivers, rich field, coconut groves, spice plantations, verdant hills and beach. This tour begins in the Historic city of Cochin. Thekkady is close to the Periyar Wild life Sanctuary and from the mountains drive back down to the coast and to the melodically named town of Kumarakom on the bank of lake Vembanad. Kumarakom is world famous backwaters destination and then cruise through the lovely backwaters of Kerala in your private houseboat to discover the life which goes along the backwaters, which are a mixture of lakes, lagoons and canals. At the end of the tour relax in Mararikulam at the Abad Turtle beach resort.

Hotels featured or similar :
Cochin – Abad Plaza
Periyar – Abad Green Forest
Backwater – Houseboat
Mararikulam – Abad Turtle

Other departure dates
5 Jan 13 – 31 Mar 13 : £993
Bonus: Free city tour and Kathakali dance show in Cochin

Day 01: Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin airport welcome, meet and assist at airport by our representative and transfer to hotel (1400 hrs). Rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel, morning visit city tour visiting the Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday & Portugal Holidays) – The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata & Ramayana, Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturday & Jewish Holidays) – the oldest synagogue in the world is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers, was built in 1568. St. Francis Church: is the oldest church built by Europeans in India & Huge, elegant Chinese fishing nets that line the tip of Fort Kochi.
Evening Witness the Kathakali Dance Show. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala dates from the 17th century. Kathakali recitals are drama and are danced with elaborate masks and costumes. They are emotive and narrative, while other dance forms have either one of them. The dancers use their stunning costumes and make-up, with the accompaniment of drums and vocalists, to create various moods and emotions. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Cochin to Periyar (Thekkady) by surface (approx. 190 Kms, 5.5 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Periyar, upon arrival at Periyar, check in at hotel. Periyar The scenic drive takes you through green hills with forests, plantations of tea, spices and rubber, streams and waterfalls. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Periyar
In the morning soft trek in the forest full of rare species of birds and mammals including Malabar squirrel, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur and the highly endangered Lion-tailed macaque. In the afternoon visit plantations of tea, cardamom and pepper. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Periyar to Kumarakom by surface (approx. 140 Kms, 4 Hrs).
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom boat jetty to embark Houseboat The Kettuvallam – the typical House Boats. Houseboats are traditional country boats, which used to carry tons of cargo in the backwater region in ancient times, have now been converted with one or two bed rooms with attached bath, kitchenette and a sitting area. Overnight board on Deluxe Houseboat.

Day 06: Alleppey to Mararikulam by surface
Disembark at Alleppey boat jetty and drive to Mararikulam, upon arrival in Mararikulam, check in at your beach resort hotel. Marari beach is a paradise of sun, sea, sand and surf. Modelled on the fishing villages of the coast, this is a beach resort that offers total peace and natural beauty, rather than raucous rave parties. The accommodation is in cottages separated from each other by generous stretches of open parkland, dotted with fruit laden trees. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Mararikulam
A day at leisure for independent activities and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Depart Cochin
Mararikulam to Cochin by surface (approx. 88 Kms, 2 Hrs). Transfer to Cochin international airport in time to board the flight for London Heathrow via Doha

Note: This private tour includes sightseeing by air-conditioned car and the services of local English speaking guides.

Offer Includes

Flights from London with Virgin Atlantic
Airport taxes
6nts accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
All transfers, sightseeing and guides
Kathakali dance show in Cochin
Assistance during arrival, departure and transfers

Quote does not include

India Visa fees
Travel Insurance
Entry fees to the monuments
Any vehicle at disposal on leisure days
Expenses of personal nature such as soft drinks, liquor, laundry, tips, telephone calls, porterage, travel insurance, visa fees and camera fees, etc.
Anything not mentioned in above inclusion.

Caves and Temples

Destinations Covered : Mumbai – Aurangabad – Indore – Bhopal – Orcha – Khajuraho – Agra – Delhi
Duration : 16 Days Tour

Highlight : This tour takes you to some of the magnificent caves and temples of central India. Many of them are ‘World Heritage Site’

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai international airport met by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free

Day 02: In Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves. Afternoon city tour of Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai – Kanhari Caves – Mumbai
Morning proceed on an excursion to Kanhari Caves that dates back to 2nd – 9th centuries and are found to have been carved out by Buddhist monks. Return to Mumbai in the afternoon with rest of the Day at leisure or free for optional activities.

Day 04: Mumbai – Pune
Morning drive to Pune stopping by en route to visit Karla and Bhaja Caves. On arrival in Pune and check in at hotel with rest of the Day at leisure or free for optional activities.

Day 05: Pune – Aurangabad
Morning drive to Aurangabad and on arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Bibi-ka-maqbara often referred as poor man’s Taj Mahal, built in 1679 as a mausoleum for emperor Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-daurani, Panchakki a water wheel which was considered marvel of engineering during its time.

Day 06: Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves – Aurangadab
Full Day excursion to Ajanta Caves “A World Heritage Site”

Day 07: In Aurangabad
Morning excursion to Ellora Caves “A World Heritage Site”. Rest of the day free.

Day 08: Aurangabad – Indore
Morning depart Aurangabad by surface for Indore. Arrive Indore and check in hotel with rest of day at leisure or free for optional activities.

Day 09: Indore – Bhopal
Morning drive to Bhopal visiting Ujjain en route. On arrival in Bhopal and check in at hotel with rest of the Day at leisure or free for optional activities.

Day 10: Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhimbetka – Bhopal
Morning excursion to Sanchi and Bhimbetka.

Day 11: Bhopal – Jhansi – Orchha
Morning free for independent acitivites. Afternoon transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival in Jhansi drive to Orchha.

Day 12: Orchha – Khajuraho
Morning visit Orcha Palace and royal cenotaphs that line along the bank of Betwa river.
Afternoon drive to Khajuraho and on arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 13: In Khajuraho
Full day explore the western and eastern group of temples. Khajuraho occupies a unique place in the temple architecture of India.

Day 14: Khajuraho – Jhansi – Agra
After a leisurely morning drive to Jhansi to board train to Agra and on arrival in Agra, assistance and transfer to hotel.

Day 15: Agra – Delhi
Morning excursion to the deserted capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal.
Evening transfer to railway station to board train to Delhi and on arrival transfer to hotel.

Day 16: Depart Delhi
Full day combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi – visiting Qutub Minar one of the tallest tower of its time, Humayun Tomb one of the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, drive past India Gate and President House and other government buildings, Red Fort symbol of mighty Mughal empire, Jama Masjid one of the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat. Late evening transfer to international airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Princely Gujarat Tour

Destinations Covered : Baroda – Chhota Udaipur – Ahmedabad – Poshina – Darbargadh – Zainabad – Bhuj
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days

Day 01: Arrive Bhuj
On arrival in Bhuj airport, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 02: Bhuj – Banni Villages – Bhuj
Full day excursion to Banni villages in the kutch area which are riots of colours. Bhirandiyara / Dhordo / Gorevali / Hodka / Sumrasar and Nirona are major tribes. Each village has its own identity of craft and embroidery.

Day 03: In Bhuj – Bhujodi – Mandvi – Bhuj
Morning local visit of Tie & dye craft with special appointment of award winner craftsman to see live demonstration. Later on proceed to Bhujodi, a weaver village to see various cotton & woolen weaving. After lunch, excursion to Mandvi port to visit ship building yard, beach and Vijay vilas Palace and later drive to Tunda wandh Rabari village to experience a completely different life style with an excellent specimen of mud architecture in its own style.

Day 04: Bhuj – Dhamadka – Wankaner – Gondal
After breakfast drive to former princely state Wankaner enroute visiting block printing village of Dhamadka. After lunch at Wankaner, drive to Gondal and on arrival check in at hotel.

Day 05: In Gondal
Morning visit of Ayurvedic medicine factory, cattle breeding and stud farm , Udyog Bharti a spinning & weaving center of Khadi fabric., Navlakha Palace built of 17 AD by Bhakumbhaji the founder of Gondal. After lunch you will be visiting the vintage classic cars collection of the Maharaja of Gondal. Evening free. Optional visit of Swaminarayan temple.

Day 06: Gondal – Junagadh – Sasan Gir
After breakfast drive to Junagadh. Here you will visit old fort, Darbar hall museum, Ashokan rock edicts at the foot of mount Girnar which is sacred for three faiths like Hindu , Muslim and Jain. Onwards proceed to Gir national park only home of Asiatic lions with many of other species of birds and wild life. Upon arrival check in at a jungle resort. Afternoon: Enjoy a game viewing in the park.

Day 07: In Sasan Gir
Early Morning and afternoon game viewing in the park.

Day 08: Susan Gir – Bhavnagar
Early Morning game viewing in the park. Later drive to Bhavnagar and on arrival check in at hotel. Bhavnager is one of unique old port of Gujarat with lock gate system and a ship breaking yard Just 55 kms away from Bhavnagar

Day 09: Bhavnagar – Palitana
After early breakfast drive to Palitana to visit world famous Jain temple built in the 11th AD. Later drive to Palitana and check in at hotel. Afternoon drive to Velavadar black buck national park. You will find the largest number of harieers in roosting with Indian gray wolf, Jackle, Jungle cat , Desert hare and nilgai and several species of birds.

Day 10: Palitana – Utelia
After breakfast drive to Utelia a small fortified village. Afternoon visit Lothal, an ancient archeology site dating back 2500 B.C. Later enjoy a walk in the village to experience the folk life style.

Day 11: Utelia – Ahmedabad
After breakfast drive to Ahmedabad and on arrival check in at hotel. Later proceed for the city tour to visit alico textile museum, Gandhi ashram, Hatheesingh Jain temple, Jama Masjid, market and the fascinating poles of old city with exquisitely wooden carved houses

Day 12: Ahmedabad – Modhera – Patan – Ahmedabad
Full day excursion to Modhera and Patan to see 11th AD Sun temple and one of the largest step well of Gujarat in Patan with double Ikat patola sareee weaving and mashroo fabric weaving also can be seen.

Day 13: Ahmedabad – Depart
In time transfer to airport to connect onward flight.

Gujarat Tribal Tour

Destinations Covered :Baroda – Chhota Udaipur Ahmedabad – Poshina – Darbargadh – Zainabad – Bhuj
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days

Day 01: Arrive Baroda – Chhota Udaipur
On arrival in Baroda airport, transfer to Chhota Udaipur. Here you will see the Rathwa tribes in and around the Region. (Just 48 kms away there’s a town called Alirajpur of Rathore Rajput rulers and from Rathore came the region RATH and from Rath the tribals are called Rathwa. Chhota Udepur was the princely state of Chauhan Rajput who ruled much of this tribal Area for many years. Around Chhota Udepur are a number of very picturesque tribal Villages of Bhils and Rathwas. It is considered one of most primitive tribal belt of Gujarat, where one can experience their life style. After an early lunch at the hotel, drive by jeep to the tribal villages like Kol,Kharakwada,Timla, Devhat etc.

Day 02: In Chhota Udaipur
After breakfast proceed to tribal museum of Chhota Udaipur and lateron drive to nearby village to visit HAAT – a mobile market where we can see many tribal people who come to buy and sell their products After lunch visit a couple of more villages of tribals to see PITHORA Wall paintings in their houses.

Day 03: Chhota Udaipur – Baroda
After breakfast drive to Baroda enroute visiting Champaner fort of Pawagadh built in 15 th century by the Sultan of Ahmedabad Mehmud Begadha. Nagina and Jami mosques are the most beautiful speciman of indo saracenic architecture. On arrival in Baroda, check in at hotel. Later visit the museums in Baroda – one of the princely state of Gujarat ruled by Maratha Gaekwad is now an important industrial city with many pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and fertilizers plants.

Day 04: Baroda – Ahmedabad
After breakfast drive to Ahmedabad enroute visiting Vaso village famous for its intricated wooden carved Havelies of 18 th Cent. On arrival, check in at hotel. After breakfast visit one of the finest textile museum of the world. Calico museum has the finest collections of various types and kinds of textiles from all over the world right from the 17 th cent.to 19 th cent. Later visit the Gandhi ashram

Day 05: Ahmedabad – Poshina – Darbargadh
After an early breakfast city tour of Ahmedabad wherein you will see the fascinating poles of Old city with beautiful wooden carved houses and one of the most colourful temple of city. Swaminarayan temple built in late 19 th century. Also visit of Jami mosque and market. After lunch drive to Darbargadh enroute visiting Poshina. On arrival in Darbargadh, check in at hotel.

Day 06: In Darbargadh
After breakfast visit of tribal villages around Poshina. It is a centre to see Garacia tribals and also Rajasthani rabaries can be seen near Ambaji. An important Hindu pilgrimage centre of mother Goddess Ambaji. After lunch, visit tribal villages located in the aravalli hills.

Day 07:Darbargadh – Patan – Modhera – Zainabad
After breakfast drive to Zainabad enroute visiting Patan and Modhera. Anhilwad Patan was the capital of Gujarat and is famous for its patola saree. It has also one of the largest stepwell of Gujarat called Rani ki vav built in early 11 AD. Later proceed to Modhera to visit Sun temple built in early 11 AD by Bhimdev Solanki the king of Gujarat. After lunch at Modhera drive to Zainabad and check in at hotel.

Day 08: In Zainabad
After breakfast take safari in little rann of Kutch to see the asiatic wild asses and around 275 various species of birds. You also have opportunity to experience Bajara tribes, the cattle breeders. After lunchdrive to the little rann of Kutch for another viewing.

Day 09: Zainabad – Bhuj
After breakfast drive to Bhuj. At present district headquarter of Kutch and transit point to make a day excursion to different craft villages towards north and south. Particularly banni villages famous for its beautiful embroideries and colourful traditional culture. Upon arrival checkin at hotel and proceed to procure the permit to visit Banni village.

Day 10: Bhuj – Banni Village –Bhuj
Full day excursion to the Banni villages. Banni villages in the kutch area are riots of colours. Bhirandiyara/Dhordo/Gorevali/Hodka/Sumrasar and Nirona are major tribes. Each Village has its own identity of craft and embroidery.

Day 11: Bhuj – Mandvi – Mundra – Bhuj
After breakfast excursion to Mandvi and Mundra to see some more varieties in embroideries and woolen crafts. One can also visit shipbuilding port of Mandvi. After lunch, have a live demonstration of tie and dye in Bhuj and later visit woolen weavers village called Bhujodi.

Day 12: Bhuj – Mumbai – Depart
Morning at leisure and later transfer to airport to connect flight to Bombay.

Month: June 2016