Gujarat - Tribes and Wildlife
Gujarat - Tribes and Wildlife
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15 Oct '24 - 31 Mar '25
15 Oct '24 - 31 Mar '25
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20 Dec '24 - 10 Jan '25
20 Dec '24 - 10 Jan '25
Cost starting at
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$3,860 pps / 02 pax
$1,255 Single Room Supplement
$3,860 pps / 02 pax
$1,255 Single Room Supplement
Welcome to Gujarat Tribes and Wildlife!
Dive into the heart of Gujarat, where you will experience the wild fauna as well as tribes. Explore vibrant landscapes teeming with majestic wildlife and uncover the rich tapesty of our cultural heritage
From the roar of lions in Gir to the whispers of ancient forts, every journey promises an unforgettable adventure
Embark on a thrilling expedition that celebrates the untamed beauty and storied past of Gujarat
The tour routing is as follows:
Ahmedabad | Little Rann of Kutch | Bhuj | Gondal | Gir | Velavadar | Ahmedabad
Welcome to Gujarat Tribes and Wildlife!
Dive into the heart of Gujarat, where you will experience the wild fauna as well as tribes. Explore vibrant landscapes teeming with majestic wildlife and uncover the rich tapesty of our cultural heritage
From the roar of lions in Gir to the whispers of ancient forts, every journey promises an unforgettable adventure
Embark on a thrilling expedition that celebrates the untamed beauty and storied past of Gujarat
The tour routing is as follows:
Ahmedabad | Little Rann of Kutch | Bhuj | Gondal | Gir | Velavadar | Ahmedabad
Included
Meal Plan: Full Board except Ahmedabad & Bhuj on Bed & Breakfast Basis and Gondal on Half Board Basis
AC Room with attached private facilities inclusive of presently applicable taxes. Hotel check-in time is 1400 Hrs and checkout time is 12 Noon
Airport transfers and road journeys between centres, as specified by AC Toyota Innova (SUV Type) for up to 3 pax and Tempo Traveller (Micro Van) for 4 to 8 pax and A/c Mini coach for 10 Pax, inclusive of representative assistance in main cities and porterage at the airports.
Local English-Speaking Guide in Ahmedabad, Modhera & Bhuj
Chauffeur assistance in Gondal & Lothal (local guides not available)
03 Game Drives at Little Rann of Kutch
01 Tribal Village visit with meeting local craftsman in Little Rann of Kutch.
01 Village visit with exploring the life of Meer and Rabari tribes in Little Rann of Kutch.
Camel ride through tribal villages Little Rann of Kutch.
Gir National Park: 04 Jeep Safari
Velavadar National Park: 03 Jeep Safari
All currently applicable taxes (Subject to change as per government norms)
Meal Plan: Full Board except Ahmedabad & Bhuj on Bed & Breakfast Basis and Gondal on Half Board Basis
AC Room with attached private facilities inclusive of presently applicable taxes. Hotel check-in time is 1400 Hrs and checkout time is 12 Noon
Airport transfers and road journeys between centres, as specified by AC Toyota Innova (SUV Type) for up to 3 pax and Tempo Traveller (Micro Van) for 4 to 8 pax and A/c Mini coach for 10 Pax, inclusive of representative assistance in main cities and porterage at the airports.
Local English-Speaking Guide in Ahmedabad, Modhera & Bhuj
Chauffeur assistance in Gondal & Lothal (local guides not available)
03 Game Drives at Little Rann of Kutch
01 Tribal Village visit with meeting local craftsman in Little Rann of Kutch.
01 Village visit with exploring the life of Meer and Rabari tribes in Little Rann of Kutch.
Camel ride through tribal villages Little Rann of Kutch.
Gir National Park: 04 Jeep Safari
Velavadar National Park: 03 Jeep Safari
All currently applicable taxes (Subject to change as per government norms)
Not Included
Travel Insurance
Visa fee for India
Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, beverage, mineral water etc
Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks. (FOREST CAMERA CHARGE USD 20 PER CAMERA PER DAY
Any meals other than mentioned in itinerary
Tips anywhere – to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions
International Flights (Can be arranged on request)
Visa fee for India
Travel insurance
Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, beverage, mineral water etc
Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks. (FOREST CAMERA CHARGE USD 20 PER CAMERA PER DAY
Any meals other than mentioned in itinerary
Tips anywhere – to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions
International Flights (Can be arranged on request)
Itinerary
DAY 01 - ARRIVE AHMEDABAD (BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT )
DAY 01 - ARRIVE AHMEDABAD (BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT )
On your arrival Ahmedabad, after clearing customs, you will be met by CURIOUS JOURNEYS representative who will escort you to your hotel
Check – in at hotel and rest of the day is free
Overnight in Ahmedabad
On your arrival Ahmedabad, after clearing customs, you will be met by CURIOUS JOURNEYS representative who will escort you to your hotel
Check – in at hotel and rest of the day is free
Overnight in Ahmedabad
DAY 02 - AHMEDABAD/ DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH)
( DRIVE 4 HRS) (B,L,D)
DAY 02 - AHMEDABAD/ DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH)
( DRIVE 4 HRS) (B,L,D)
Experience a Morning Guided Heritage Walk of the old walled city of Ahmedabad (8.00 am to 09.30 am)
Drive to Little Rann of Kutch and on the way visit the majestic Modhera Sun temple. The Little Rann of Kutch is probably the bleakest, most desolate region of India. The environment is preserved as India's largest protect area, a part of which the Wild Ass Sanctuary whose principal role is the strict protection of the last remaining population of Khur or Asiatic Wild Ass
On arrival check in at the lodge
Afternoon visit a Tribal Village where the auspicious cloth ‘Mata-ni-Pachedi – Cloth of Mother Goddess” are made by a handful of craftsmen. You will walk through the village and meet local craftsmen to learn more about this art
Return to hotel for dinner
Overnight in Little Rann of Kutch
Experience a morning Guided Heritage Walk of the old walled city of Ahmedabad (8.00 am to 09.30 am)
Drive to Little Rann of Kutch and on the way visit the majestic Modhera Sun temple. The Little Rann of Kutch is probably the bleakest, most desolate region of India. The environment is preserved as India's largest protect area, a part of which the Wild Ass Sanctuary whose principal role is the strict protection of the last remaining population of Khur or Asiatic Wild Ass
On arrival check in at the lodge
Afternoon visit Tribal Village where the auspicious cloth ‘Mata-ni-Pachedi – Cloth of Mother Goddess” are made by a handful of craftsmen. You will walk through the village and meet local craftsmen to learn more about this art
Return to hotel for dinner
Overnight in Little Rann of Kutch
DAY 03 - DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH) (B,L,D)
DAY 03 - DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH) (B,L,D)
A morning visit to the Wild Asses Sanctuary and Salt Pans
Morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch, a sanctuary for the endangered Asiatic Wild Ass. Other mammals of the Rann are nilgai, Indian gazelle, white-footed desert and Indian foxes, the wolf, jungle cat (occasionally also a desert cat), pale and long-eared hedgehogs and hare etc
esert and variable wheatears, southern grey, long-tailed, rufous-tailed and bay-back shrike, common wood shrike and the desert warbler is among the many winter visiting warblers. The chances are good to find marsh, Montagu and pallid harriers, Aquila eagles, falcons and buzzards heading for their roosting sites
Later we will visit salt panes to witness the the salt farmers who are known as Agariyas (Agar means salt farm). Salt farming has thus become a huge industry in the Rann. A number of workers from surrounding villages venture in this monsoon-soaked desert land in October. As the water recedes in October and November, the workers start the harvesting process
In the fternoon visit different villages of various tribes known as Meer and Rabari for their world-famous embroidery work. A camel cart ride will certainly enhance the experience. Great opportunities for people photography
Overnight in Little Rann of Kutch
A morning visit to the Wild Asses Sanctuary and Salt Panes
Morning safari in the Little Rann of Kutch, a sanctuary for the endangered Asiatic Wild Ass. Other mammals of the Rann are nilgai, Indian gazelle, white-footed desert and Indian foxes, the wolf, jungle cat (occasionally also a desert cat), pale and long-eared hedgehogs and hare etc
esert and variable wheatears, southern grey, long-tailed, rufous-tailed and bay-back shrike, common wood shrike and the desert warbler is among the many winter visiting warblers. The chances are good to find marsh, Montagu and pallid harriers, Aquila eagles, falcons and buzzards heading for their roosting sites
Later we will visit salt panes to witness the the salt farmers who are known as Agariyas (Agar means salt farm). Salt farming has thus become a huge industry in the Rann. A number of workers from surrounding villages venture in this monsoon-soaked desert land in October. As the water recedes in October and November, the workers start the harvesting process
In the afternoon visit different villages of various tribes known as Meer and Rabari for their world-famous embroidery work. A camel cart ride will certainly enhance the experience. Great opportunities for people photography
DAY 04 - DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH) (B,L,D)
DAY 04 - DASADA (LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH) (B,L,D)
A morning visit to the Little Rann of Kutch
Early morning drive into this roadless, limitless expanse of Rann. Enjoy the lavish breakfast in this wilderness
In the afternoon visit to Nawa Talao, a lake where demoiselle and common cranes gather in large flocks during the winter months. Greater and lesser flamingo are seen in large numbers as are great white pelican with spot billed and Dalmatian recorded. Painted, open bill, wooly-necked, white, black, and black- necked stork could be seen as also black, glossy, and black-headed ibis. Northern pintail, common teal, spot-billed duck, mallard, gadwall, wigeon, garganey, shoveler, cotton pygmygoose, pochards, tufted duck, lesser whistling duck, brahminy and comb duck are among the many visitors to the lake. Waders include pratincoles, lapwings, sandpipers, ruff, and other birds in good numbers.
This is an opportunity for photography at sunset
Overnight in Little Rann of Kutch
A morning visit to the Little Rann of Kutch
Early morning drive into this roadless, limitless expanse of Rann. Enjoy the lavish breakfast in this wilderness
In the afternoon visit to Nawa Talao, a lake where demoiselle and common cranes gather in large flocks during the winter months. Greater and lesser flamingo are seen in large numbers as are great white pelican with spot billed and Dalmatian recorded. Painted, open bill, wooly-necked, white, black, and black- necked stork could be seen as also black, glossy, and black-headed ibis. Northern pintail, common teal, spot-billed duck, mallard, gadwall, wigeon, garganey, shoveler, cotton pygmygoose, pochards, tufted duck, lesser whistling duck, brahminy and comb duck are among the many visitors to the lake. Waders include pratincoles, lapwings, sandpipers, ruff, and other birds in good numbers.
This is an opportunity for photography at sunset
Overnight in Little Rann of Kutch
DAY 05 - DASADA/BHUJ ( DRIVE 6 HRS) (B)
DAY 05 - DASADA/BHUJ ( DRIVE 6 HRS) (B)
Breakfast and drive to Kutch – Enroute you will visit LLDC Museum of Textiles and Indigo Block Printers at Ajrakhpur. Time permitting you will also be visiting Bhujodi the weavers village. Drive to Bhuj.
This district of Gujarat brings to mind a unique landscape with salty marshlands and no vegetation. Situated on the Gulf of Kutch, leading to the Arabian Sea, it is also known as the Rann of Kutch. The word Kutch or Kachchh means tortoise in Sanskrit, and interestingly the shape of the region is rather like a tortoise. The word also means something that becomes alternately wet and dry, and it is true that the Rann of Kutch becomes submerged under water during the rains. Kutch is the second-largest district in India after Leh. The headquarters of the district are at Bhuj town. The people of Kutch comprise of nomadic, semi-nomadic and artisan tribes who contribute to the rich folk art and culture of the region. The embroidered garments with mirror-work and the camel wool shawls from here are extremely famous; as is the chunky silver jewellery and carved woodcraft.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Breakfast and drive to Kutch – Enroute you will visit LLDC Museum of Textiles and Indigo Block Printers at Ajrakhpur. Time permitting you will also be visiting Bhujodi the weavers village. Drive to Bhuj.
This district of Gujarat brings to mind a unique landscape with salty marshlands and no vegetation. Situated on the Gulf of Kutch, leading to the Arabian Sea, it is also known as the Rann of Kutch. The word Kutch or Kachchh means tortoise in Sanskrit, and interestingly the shape of the region is rather like a tortoise. The word also means something that becomes alternately wet and dry, and it is true that the Rann of Kutch becomes submerged under water during the rains. Kutch is the second-largest district in India after Leh. The headquarters of the district are at Bhuj town. The people of Kutch comprise of nomadic, semi-nomadic and artisan tribes who contribute to the rich folk art and culture of the region. The embroidered garments with mirror-work and the camel wool shawls from here are extremely famous; as is the chunky silver jewellery and carved woodcraft.
Overnight in Bhuj.
DAY 06 - BHUJ (B)
DAY 06 - BHUJ (B)
Today explore the Banni Region of Kutch. Start at 5.30 am as today you will be visiting the Jat and Pathan Tribes in the remote areas of Banni Region. Later you will be visiting White Rann and Nirona Village for Lacquer Works, Copper Bell and Rogan Art. Late evening return back to Bhuj.
Overnight in Bhuj.
Today explore the Banni Region of Kutch. Start at 5.30 am as today you will be visiting the Jat and Pathan Tribes in the remote areas of Banni Region. Later you will be visiting White Rann and Nirona Village for Lacquer Works, Copper Bell and Rogan Art. Late evening return back to Bhuj.
Overnight in Bhuj.
DAY 07 - BHUJ/GONDAL (BY SURFACE 6 HRS) (B,D)
DAY 07 - BHUJ/GONDAL (BY SURFACE 6 HRS) (B,D)
Enjoy early breakfast and proceed to Gondal. Visit Naulakha Palace and the private museum of vintage and classic cars of Maharaja of Gondal.
Gondal is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century. Gondal, the capital of the former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan, till the independence of India. It is a fortified town located on the river Gondali.
One of the oldest and most beautiful of Gondal palaces, the Navlakha palace complex (17th century), is situated on a river bank, on a grand masonary base, rising to the monumental scale of at least 30 meter above the river bed.
Overnight in Gondal.
Enjoy early breakfast and proceed to Gondal. Visit Naulakha Palace and the private museum of vintage and classic cars of Maharaja of Gondal.
Gondal is a testimony to the great visionary ruler Sir Bhagwatsinhiji, who introduced social reforms, planned the development of Gondal town and created a model state of Saurashtra in late 19th and early 20th century. Gondal, the capital of the former princely State of Gondal, was ruled by the Jadeja Rajput clan, till the independence of India. It is a fortified town located on the river Gondali.
One of the oldest and most beautiful of Gondal palaces, the Navlakha palace complex (17th century), is situated on a river bank, on a grand masonary base, rising to the monumental scale of at least 30 meter above the river bed.
Overnight in Gondal.
DAY 08 - GONDAL/GIR (DRIVE 3.5 HRS) (B,L,D)
DAY 08 - GONDAL/GIR (DRIVE 3.5 HRS) (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Gir National Park enroute visit Mahabat Ka Maqbara in Junagarh
The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 65 kms to the south-east of Junagadh city of the Junagadh district in the kathiawar peninsula of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1965, it has a total area of 1412 km squares in which 258 km square area comes under “fully protected area” and 1153 km square area is for the Sanctuary. It is basically a hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, fed by rivers and streams. But it is mainly famous of the only remaining place in the world, where one is likely to see the pure Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica). At present there are nearly 300 lions in the park
Enjoy evening Jeep Safari at Gir National Park
Overnight in Gir
After breakfast drive to Gir National Park enroute visit Mahabat Ka Maqbara in Junagarh
The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 65 kms to the south-east of Junagadh city of the Junagadh district in the kathiawar peninsula of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1965, it has a total area of 1412 km squares in which 258 km square area comes under “fully protected area” and 1153 km square area is for the Sanctuary. It is basically a hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, fed by rivers and streams. But it is mainly famous of the only remaining place in the world, where one is likely to see the pure Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica). At present there are nearly 300 lions in the park
Enjoy evening Jeep Safari at Gir National Park
Overnight in Gir
DAY 09 - GIR (B,L,D)
DAY 09 - GIR (B,L,D)
Morning and Evening Safaris in Gir national Park
Gir is the last abode of the Asiatic lion and has a thriving population of panther, Chital, Nilgai (or Bluebull), Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara and Wild boar. Gir is also one of the major habitats of chousingha and chinkara that are hard to spot in the teak forests along the game drive trails.
Some of the typical species of Gir include Crested Serpent Eagle, endangered Bonelli's Eagle, Crested Hawk-eagle, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Eagle-Owl, Rock Bush-Quail, Pygmy Woodpecker, Black-headed Oriole, Crested Treeswift and Indian Pitta.
Overnight in Gir
Morning and Evening Safaris in Gir national Park
Gir is the last abode of the Asiatic lion and has a thriving population of panther, Chital, Nilgai (or Bluebull), Sambar, Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara and Wild boar. Gir is also one of the major habitats of chousingha and chinkara that are hard to spot in the teak forests along the game drive trails.
Some of the typical species of Gir include Crested Serpent Eagle, endangered Bonelli's Eagle, Crested Hawk-eagle, Brown Fish Owl, Indian Eagle-Owl, Rock Bush-Quail, Pygmy Woodpecker, Black-headed Oriole, Crested Treeswift and Indian Pitta.
Overnight in Gir
DAY 10 - GIR/VELAVADAR (DRIVE 6 HRS) (B,L,D)
DAY 10 - GIR/VELAVADAR (DRIVE 6 HRS) (B,L,D)
Morning Safari in Gir national Park
After safari come back to hotel and proceed to Velvadar Blackbuck National Safari Park
Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 42 km from the district headquarters city of Bhavnagar, adjoining the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat on the south, it is spread over an area of 34.08 km2, which was primarily a "vidi" (grassland) of the maharaja of the princely state of Bhavnagar for hunting the blackbucks with his famous hunting cheetahs. On the northern side, it is surrounded by reserve forest and agriculture fields
Flat land, dry grasses and herds of antelope have always attracted visitors to this park which has a grassland ecosystem. Successful conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf and lesser florican (a bustard) are ongoing. Considered to be an endemic Indian species, the lesser florican, which once lived throughout the country, has become endangered in recent decades. Today, the largest population is in this park. Local wolf numbers are increasing, as are striped hyena, with sightings quite frequent during daylight. There is a very good no. sighting of Indian Fox & Jungle cat in the park
Overnight in Velvadar
Morning Safari in Gir national Park
After safari come back to hotel and proceed to Velvadar Blackbuck National Safari Park
Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 42 km from the district headquarters city of Bhavnagar, adjoining the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat on the south, it is spread over an area of 34.08 km2, which was primarily a "vidi" (grassland) of the maharaja of the princely state of Bhavnagar for hunting the blackbucks with his famous hunting cheetahs. On the northern side, it is surrounded by reserve forest and agriculture fields
Flat land, dry grasses and herds of antelope have always attracted visitors to this park which has a grassland ecosystem. Successful conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf and lesser florican (a bustard) are ongoing. Considered to be an endemic Indian species, the lesser florican, which once lived throughout the country, has become endangered in recent decades. Today, the largest population is in this park. Local wolf numbers are increasing, as are striped hyena, with sightings quite frequent during daylight. There is a very good no. sighting of Indian Fox & Jungle cat in the park
Overnight in Velvadar
DAY 11 - VELAVADAR (B,L,D)
DAY 11 - VELAVADAR (B,L,D)
Morning and Evening Safaris with naturalist
The majestic blackbucks are less shy of human being here and one has a sure chance of watching them in their natural mood, leaping high in air, running, feeding, drinking water on water points, rutting and chasing each other happily.
The herds of blackbucks are of different gender combinations like mixed male females, all males and all females. The courtship process in blackbucks is quite similar to what used to be called "swayamvara" in good old days. The male has to fight with other males to win over the female. This fight, which is a common sight at Velavadar during the mating season, may even be a fight to finish leading to the death of the weaker animal. The animal attains adulthood at the age of two and a half to three years. The female gives birth to only a single offspring at a time
Overnight in Velvadar
Morning and Evening Safaris with naturalist
The majestic blackbucks are less shy of human being here and one has a sure chance of watching them in their natural mood, leaping high in air, running, feeding, drinking water on water points, rutting and chasing each other happily.
The herds of blackbucks are of different gender combinations like mixed male females, all males and all females. The courtship process in blackbucks is quite similar to what used to be called "swayamvara" in good old days. The male has to fight with other males to win over the female. This fight, which is a common sight at Velavadar during the mating season, may even be a fight to finish leading to the death of the weaker animal. The animal attains adulthood at the age of two and a half to three years. The female gives birth to only a single offspring at a time
Overnight in Velvadar
DAY 12 - VELVADAR/AHMEDABAD ( DRIVE 3.5 HRS) (B)
DAY 12 - VELVADAR/AHMEDABAD ( DRIVE 3.5 HRS) (B)
Morning and Evening Safaris with naturalist
Drive to Ahmedabad to en route visiting Lothal (Archaeological site of Indus Valley Civilization) Please note no local guide is available, however driver will assist in showing the site
Arrive Ahmedabad and check –in at hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Ahmedabad
Morning and Evening Safaris with naturalist
Drive to Ahmedabad to en route visiting Lothal (Archaeological site of Indus Valley Civilization) Please note no local guide is available, however driver will assist in showing the site
Arrive Ahmedabad and check –in at hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Ahmedabad
DAY 13 - DEPART AHMEDABAD ( BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT)
DAY 13 - DEPART AHMEDABAD ( BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT)
In time transfer to airport to board the flight back to home.
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In time transfer to airport to board the flight back to home.
“END OF OUR SERVICES”
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