Explore Gujarat and its Culture with Beyonder

Gujarat is a land of traditions, business, tribal ways of life, natural beauty and wildlife… and much much more. We have tried to create a package that gives you a flavor of the many facets of this region. Ahmedabad impresses with its modern charms, temples, museums, recent history of the freedom struggle and Mahatma Gandhi’s memorabilia. An immersive experience with the tribal communities of Poshina, Patan and Kutch give a taste of life that is uniquely Gujarat, while the palaces and scenic beauty of Bhuj give a very different flavor to the experience. Rendezvous with the wild , is next on the plate – Gir, the last remaining habitat of the Asiatic Lion, in addition to the leopard, crocodiles, deer and birds. Glimpses of the history of India and the Indus Valley Civilization the way it was, at Lothal, and the ancient Jain temples of Palitana. A hearty flavorful Gujarati meal with all its flavors, topped off with the lovely city of Vadodara and Champaner. Come Beyonder and enjoy this meal for the senses… Read on to sample it…

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Itinerary in brief

Day 1 - Ahmedabad: City Tour

Arrive at Ahmedabad. Explore the history and heritage of this city at Gandhi Ashram, Calico Textiles Museum, Dada Hari Step Well, Adalaj Step Well, Sidi Sayed Mosque, Hate Singh Jain Temple. Overnight stay at Ahmedabad.

Day 2 - Poshina: Heritage Walk

Drive to Poshina, and meet the local/tribal community. Poshina is home to a tribal shrine, the staggering place of thousands of terracotta horses standing in rows as offerings to the local goddess. Witness the making of terracotta horses at a potter’s home. Overnight stay Poshina.

Day 3 - Modera: Sun temple and Stepwell

Visit the Patan Step Well, a unique type of water well with stairs, with carving on the walls, which used to be a massive structure once. Head to Modhera Sun temple built in the 11th Century. Overnight stay at Dasada.

Day 4 - Rann of Kutch: Wildlife Safari

Say Hello to the brown Asiatic Wild ass endemic to Gujarat, blackbuck Nilgai or blue bull, India’s largest antelope and the graceful Chinkara, Indian gazelle. Spot the flamingos, pelicans, ducks, cranes, and storks adding a lot of color to the Safari. Visit the weaving villages. Overnight stay at Dasada.

Day 5 - Dhamadka: Ajrakh Print

Drive to Bhuj en route visit Dhamadka know for Ajrakh Block printing, which is done using natural colors like turmeric, pomegranate seeds only. Visit the Mirror Palace, Prag Mahal and Kutch Museum in Bhuj Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Day 6 - Bhuj: Culture and Heritage

Visit the Banni village, Bhirandiyara famous for its milk-based delicacies and Ludiya is known for embroidery work. Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Day 7 - Mandvi: Palaces and Beaches

Located on the banks of the Rukmavati River, a km away from the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Kutch, Mandvi used to be the summer retreat of the Royal families. Visit the Vijaya Vilas Palace and the Shipbuilding. Relax by the beach in the evening. Overnight stay at Mandvi.

Day 8 - Mandvi: Muli

Drive to Muli and spend some time with the Artisans of Bandhani Tie and die and Brassware. Overnight stay at Muli.

Day 9 - Gir: Wildlife Safari

Meet the Asiatic Lions at the lush green forests of Gir. The sanctuary boasts of different varieties of deer, antelope, birds, and crocodiles. Overnight stay at Gir

Day 10 - Bhavnagar: Museums and Libraries

Visit the Barton Museum established in 1885. It is an archaeological museum with a collection of coins, fossils, weapons, farming equipment and more. Overnight stay at Bhavnagar.

Day 11 - Lothal: Indus Valley

Drive to Palitana, climb Mount Shatrunjaya and soak in the view, the largest cluster of 863 Jain temples. Drive to Lothal, one of the Indus Valley civilization sites excavated in India. Overnight stay at Anand.

Day 12 - Champaner: Confluence of Asia and Europe

Visit the Laxmi Vilas Palace which, is a mix of Indo, Islamic and European architecture. Spend some time at the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, which boasts of a royal collection of Art Treasures. Drive to Champaner, one of the great archaeological zones. Overnight stay at Champaner.

Day 13 - Champaner: Abode of Rathwa

This place is well known for Rathwa tribes, who migrated from Central India. Take a peek into the traditional architecture, lifestyle, and handicraft of different traditional community. See the Pithora paintings. Overnight stay at Champaner.

Day 14 - 15 - Saputara: Excursion to Dangi Tribe

Drive to the Saputara hills and relax. Overnight stay at Saputara. Saputara is situated on the border of Maharashtra, and the local culture has significant Maratha Influences. Visit tribal villages, Limba, Kosambia and other villages north of Saputara. Visit the Dangi Craft Studio which houses the neighborhood specialty of Dangi Tribes.

Day 16 - Departure: Bye!

Travel to the airport for your onward journey after a cultural immersion in Gujarat.

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