Craft and Design Odyssey Gujarat Tour – 11N/12D Ahmedabad to Kutch


Day 1: Arrival Ahmedabad – Cultural Orientation

adalaj

Tour starts with arrival in Ahmedabad. Meet your guide and transfer to your heritage hotel. After lunch, enjoy an orientation session introducing Gujarat’s Craft Traditions and Textile history. Visit Adalaj Stepwell, followed by an evening visit to Sabarmati Ashram to understand Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy.

Overnight:-Ahmedabad
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ahmedabad – Textile and Heritage Walk

After breakfast, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles, showcasing rare Indian fabrics (Subject to availability of Visit Slots). Later enjoy a guided heritage walk through Old Ahmedabad. Evening visit to Hutheesing Jain Temple.

Overnight: Ahmedabad
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Ahmedabad – Patan – Little Rann of Kutch

Depart for Little Rann of Kutch. En-route visit Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Patan Patola weavers to learn the intricate double-ikat weaving technique and Patola Museum

Overnight: Dasada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Little Rann – Village & Craft Interaction

Meet Tangalia weavers and explore village life. Late afternoon camel-cart / Jeep village safari with Rabari community interaction. Evening folk dance performance (subject to min. 10 pax).

Overnight:Dasada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Dasada – Bhuj

dasada bhuj

Drive to Bhuj. Visit Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC), highlighting Kutch Crafts and communities.

Overnight: Bhuj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Bhuj – Ajrakh Printing Experience

Visit Ajrakhpur for an immersive Ajrakh block-printing workshop using natural dyes. Interact with master artisans and participate in the printing process.

Overnight: Bhuj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Bhuj – Weaving & Embroidery Traditions

Visit Khamir, a craft resource centre, followed by Vankar weaving villages and Rabari embroidery interactions.

Overnight: Bhuj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Bhuj – Bandhani and White Rann

Explore Bandhani tie-dye artisans in Bhujodi village. Later proceed to the White Rann of Kutch for sunset views over the salt desert.

Overnight: Bhuj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Bhuj-Rogan Art & Copper Bell Craft

Bhuj-Rogan Art & Copper Bell Craft

Visit Nirona village to meet Rogan art families preserving this rare painting tradition. Also explore copper bell and lacquer crafts.

Overnight: Bhuj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Bhuj – Muli

Drive to Muli. Visit a renowned textile collector and explore regional embroidery collections.

Overnight:Muli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Muli – Weaving and Sustainable Crafts

Explore Tangalia weaving, rug-making communities and sustainable textile practices. Visit 11th-century Navlakha Temple.

Overnight: Muli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Muli – Ahmedabad – Departure

After breakfast, return to Ahmedabad airport drop.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour ends with unforgettable craft and cultural memories of Gujarat

ACCOMMODATION

Place Hotel Name No. of Nights
Ahmedabad Hotel Mani Mansion/Similar 02
Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch) Royal Safari / Rann Riders/Similar 02
Bhuj Kutch Courtyard/Similar 05
Muli Ambika Nivas Palace/Similar 02

 

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: -

  • Explore Ahmedabad’s UNESCO heritage & textile museums
  • Hands-on Ajrakh, Bandhani and Rogan Art workshops
  • Visit Patan Patola Weavers – one of the world’s finest textiles
  • Meet Rabari, Vankars and Vagadia communities
  • Discover Kutch villages, artisans & White Rann salt desert
  • Living craft experiences with master artisans
  • Heritage hotels & wilderness camps
  • Local English-speaking cultural guide throughout

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: -

  • Tour involves village walks and craft workshops
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Craft availability depends on artisan schedules
  • Photography subject to artisan consent
WHY BOOK THIS TOUR WITH ADLER TOURS AND SAFARI PVT. LTD.?
  • Craft & cultural travel specialists
  • Direct access to master artisans and villages
  • Authentic, non-touristy experiences
  • Expert English-speaking cultural guides
  • Handpicked heritage and boutique stays
  • Strong local expertise with global standards
  • Ethical, responsible and community-focused travel
  • Trusted and reliable tour operator
  • Personalized support from planning to departure

 

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11 Nights/ 12 Days
Ahmedabad, Patan, Little Rann of Kutch, Bhuj, Kutch Villages

The Craft & Design Odyssey of Gujarat is an immersive 11 Nights / 12 Days Cultural Journey through Ahmedabad, Patan, Little Rann of Kutch, Bhuj, Kutch villages, and Muli.
Designed for culture lovers and creative travelers, this tour explores Gujarat’s living Textile and Craft traditions through hands-on workshops, artisan interactions, heritage sites, and village experiences.

From Ajrakh Block Printing, Bandhani Tie-Dye, Rogan Art, and Patola Weaving to UNESCO-listed monuments, desert landscapes, and community encounters, the journey offers rare access to master artisans and time-honored techniques. Carefully paced and responsibly curated by Adler Tours and Safari Pvt. Ltd., this tour blends learning, authenticity, and comfort for a deeply enriching travel experience.


Rates Starting from:(Min 10 Guests)

  • EURO 1805 Per Person Onwards
  • INR 193500/- Per Person Onwards
  • USD 2200 Per Person Onwards

Rates are subject to availability and change without prior notice.

INCLUSIONS

  • AC Car with driver
  • Airport transfers
  • 11 nights’ accommodation
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Craft workshops and village visits
  • Entry fees and permits
  • English-speaking cultural guide

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa & insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional spa or recreational activities
  • Heritage site entrance fees (if applicable)
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