A completely custom-made itinerary for those with a keen interest in the marvelous arts, crafts and textiles produced across India. Begin in India’s third-largest city, Kolkata, a 330-year-old metropolis moving onwards to Mumbai, once a group of seven uninhabitable marshy islands, now the most vibrant and cosmopolitan Indian cities. . Explore the vibrant & colorful textile villages of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, and a centre of a multitude of Tribal communities, each with their own unique handicrafts legacy. Meet the silk weavers in Patan, known for double Ikkat weaving and stay in India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad, with its glorious architecture and Calico Museum. This journey would not be complete without a stay in Maheshwar a small holy town dedicated to Lord Shiva in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, and with a flourishing sari weaving industry.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the old British capital of India, Kolkata, and it’s rich repertoire of textiles with unique designs and manufacturing techniques
  • Discover the landmark buildings and fabulous architecture of Mumbai.
  • Explore Gujarat, which produces some of India’s most superlative arts and textiles, including a visit to local tribal villages and see these incredible handicrafts being created.
  • Visit the home of a Rabari family Ahir & Rabari embroidery making in the Great Rann of Kutch
  • Stay in India’s first UNESCO city Ahmedabadm, visit the famous Calico Museum which has one of the best collection of handicraft textiles in the world.
  • Visit the spectacular step well of Rani Ki Vav in Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Stay by the Holy Narmada River in Maheshwar, a centre of handloom weaving producing exquisite Maheshwari saris and fabric
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 1, 2 & 3

Day 1: Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Kolkata
Afternoon your guide will meet you for a  local sightseeing tour and a to enjoy some of the great Bengali street food

Day 3: Kolkata
Today after breakfast begin with local walking tour and post lunch visit local textiles stores and workshops and the meet the artisans who are responsible for creating the exquisite work.

Day 4, 5 & 6

Day 4: Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel

Day 5: Mumbai
Today after breakfast, explore some of the highlights of Mumbai with its fabulous architecture: the Flora Fountain, Towers of Silence, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temple and Chowpaty Beach followed by lunch at one of the many superlative restaurants in the city.

Day 6: Bhuj
Transferred to the airport for your flight to Bhuj where you’ll be met and transferred to your heritage homestay.

Day 7, 8

Day 7: Bhuj
This morning visit the magnificent textile museum established by Shrujan, see work of artisans of the Kutch. Afternoon visit a Kharad weaving centre.

Day 8: Bhuj
After breakfast take a full day excursion to the Banni region where you visit various villages  and different tribal communities like the Meghwal, Mutwa & Khatri, to see the making of their stunning textiles and other handcrafted work.

Day 9, 10 & 11

Day 9: Gondal
Depart Bhuj and drive towards Gondal. En-route visits various textile villages.

Day 10: Gondal
After breakfast take an excursion to Jetpur to experience the production of screen prints. Visit Junagadh which is famous for its beautiful Islamic architecture.

Day 11: Ahmedabad
This morning drive to Ahmedabad en-route visit a small village called Sayla and see the single Ikkat weavers.

Day 12, 13 & 14

Day 12: Ahmedabad
This morning take a heritage walk of Ahmedabad, followed by a visit the Calico Museum & Sabarmati Ashram.

Day 13: Ahmedabad
In the morning after breakfast drive to Modhera to see the famous Sun Temple and continue to Patan to see the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site Queens stepwell known as the Rani Ki Vav

Day 14: Maheshwar
This morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Indore and transfer to Ahilya Fort. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 15, 16 & 17

Day 15: Maheshwar
Maheshwar is haven for textiles and a visit to the many centres producing intricate Maheshwari saris can be organised. Evening enjoy sunset boat ride on the River Narmada.

Day 16: Delhi
Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Indore Airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival met and transfer to hotel.

Day 17: Travel home
Transfer to Delhi Airport for onward flight