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KUTCH
THE LOW LYING MARSHLAND of Kutch is full of interesting and unexpected encounters. The region can be divided into the salt flats and desrt of the Great and Little Rann, and the low hill and plains of the northeast. Sparcely populated and still relatively untouched by ‘globalisation’, even tourism for that matter, tribal culture and heritage flourishes in all its glory.
Most places such as the remote sun temple at Modhera, painted havelies of Siddhpur,
Patan weaving center, Zainabad, are off the beaten track. They offer diverse experiences
and, in doing so, bring alive this corner of India. The itinerary introduces you
to the Rabari tribals, their homes and lifestyle; takes you to the salt flats to
run behind the fleet-footed wild ass, and gasp at the delicate pink of the congregation
of flamingo that nest here; through on of the most beautiful palaces in the region
– Ranjit Vilas in Wakaner with its mix of Venetian, Dutch, Mughal and traditional
Indian styles; the beach resort of Mandavi; the ancient city of Lothal, crafts center
of Bhuj…and though the 2001 earthquake, decimated much of the region including Bhuj
the people have rebuilt their homes and lives.
Mumbai – Ahmedabad – Zainabad – Bhuj – Mandvi – Wankaner - - Utelia – Ahmedabad -
( 12 Days )
Day 01 ARRIVAL: Reception and welcome at Mumbai airport followed by transfer to hotel.
Day 02 MUMBAI: After a morning at leisure, enjoy the vibrant intermingling of the traditional and contemporary cosmopolitan spirit of the city as you visit heritage sights.
Day 03 MUMBAI – AHMEDABAD: Fly to Ahmedabad in the morning. The city awaits discovery in the afternoon.
Day 04 AHMEDABAD – ZAINABAD: The drive to Zainabad is enlivened by halts at the Modhera sun temple, Patan and the havelies of Siddhpur.
Day 05 ZAINABAD: A full day devoted to tracking the distinctive wildlife of this region. A jeep safari, following the endangered wild ass as it races across the flats, can be an exhilarating experience.
Day 06 ZAINABAD – BHUJ: Drive to Bhuj in the heart of the salt flats, quite correctly said to have the best handicrafts of the region.
Day 07 BHAU – MANDVI: A Rabari tribal crafts village makes an interesting halt en route to Mandvi.
Day 08 MANDVI: Enjoy the beach at leisure taking time off to explore the town which is famous for it bandhani (tie and dye) fabric.
Day 09 MANDVI – WANKANER: Drive on to stay overnight at Wankaner hosted, at the Palace’s guest house, by the royal family who still reside in a part of the palace.
Day 10 WANKANER – UTELIA: Arriving at Utelia by mid morning, explore the village at leisure. Then experience the beauty of the heritage palace.
Day 11 UTELIA – AHMEDABAD: Stop at the ancient Harrapan port city of Lothal on the drive back to Ahmedabad.
Day 12 AHMEDABAD – MUMBAI DEPARTURE: Fly back to Mumbai in the morning to connect with your flight out in the evening. Day rooms have been booked at an airport hotel.
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OPTIONAL EXTENSION
3 days at Aurangabad from Mumbai.
