Tribal Tours

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi. On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. The capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day sightseeing of old Delhi & New Delhi that includes visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire,the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple etc. Also enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Bhubaneswar
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar.
Arrive Bhubaneswar and check into hotel. Proceed for half-day tour of the city that includes the 2nd century BC Jain Monk Caves at the twin hills of khandagiri and Udaygiri,tribal museum etc.
Overnight in Bhubaneswar.

Day 04: Bhubaneswar - Baliguda
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface for Baliguda (approx 300 kms / 7 hours).
Located in the district of Phulbani, drive through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry points to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit weavers village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissan villages. Arrive Baliguda and check into hotel.
Overnight in Baliguda.

Day 05: Baliguda
Breakfast at hotel.
Make a visit to the Barakhamba area to trek to some of the remote villages of tatooed face Kutia Kondh tribes. You can trek short or long trek as you wish.
Overnight in Baliguda.

Day 06: Baliguda - Kothagagarh - Rayagada
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface for Belghar area visit of a few Kuttiya Kondha Tribal Villages & Weekly Market at Kothagarh.(approx 200 kms/4 ½ hours). Proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. Lunch en route. Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening.
Overnight in Rayagada.

Day 07: Rayagada - Chtikiona - Jeypore
Breakfast at hotel.
Trek to most primitive Dongria kondh villages in the Niyamgiri hills. You can also see and enjoy the Dongria kondhs men and women coming down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals etc. to the weekly market. After visiting their villages, you can come down to see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other community. The weekly market at Chatikona where Doms, Desias and Dongoriya Kondhas barter is an interesting event to watch.
Later leave by surface to Jeypore. Enroute Mali tribal village.( approx 205 kms / 5 ½ hours)
Overnight in Jaypore.

Day 08: Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Jeypore
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning the area we visit is the home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (naked people). They live in the remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting cultivation and keep domesticated cows and goats. They can only be seen when they come to trade at the local market, and we must time our visit to coincide with the weekly market day on Thursday. The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver necklace and their shaved heads decorated with plaits of Palmyra leaves. You will also see the colorful Godabas, parajas and mali tribes.
Afternoon drive back to Jeypore en-route visiting the pottery village Bapaniguda, Siriguda and Paraja tribal village at Litiput. (approx 160 kms / 3 ½ hours).

Day 09: Jeypore - Gupteswar - Jeypore
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning proceed to Gupteswar 70 km to visit the villages of very interesting dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. The dhruba tribal males like to put ornaments living in the border of earlier Madhya Pradesh now Chhattisgarh. Visit the Cave temple of lord Shiva in the hidden mountain famous among the tribes. Back to hotel at evening.
Overnight in Jeypore.

Day 09: Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes in Kunduli 65 km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market. Later drive down to Nandapur to visit village of Sanaparoja tribes.
Overnight in Jeypore.

Day 10: Jeypore - Laxmipur - Rayagada
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface to Rayagada enroute visiting some Desia kondh/paraja villages and also the Jagannath Temple & Tribal Museum at Koraput (The Jagannath Temple is a new temple built on 1972. Here Non Hindus are allowed inside the Temples and all activities are similar to Jagnnath Temple of Puri). Lunch en route. (approx 140 kms / 4 ½ hours).
Overnight in Rayagada.

Day 11: Rayagada - Taptapani - Chilka
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface to Chilka enroute visiting the soura tribal villages. Also visit Taptapani on your way. If anywhere nature reveals its enigmatic charisma, it is here in Taptapani, an exotic world of wonder. Enjoy the nature close to your heart and carry the memory years to come. A hot spring which till dates the local habitat use on a mark of Blessing (approx 330 kms / 7 ½ hours).
Overnight in Chilka.

Day 12: Chilka - Narasinghpur - Puri
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning boat drive into chilka lake, the largest brackish Water Lake in Asia. In winter Chilika aflutter with thousands of migratory birds as far as from Siberia. Visit nalabana bird sanctuary, honeymoon island, Later also visit a few fishing village at Chilka Lake, so that you are able to see the fishermen at work, who came here in search of prawns, mackerel and crabs.
Arrive Puri via Birnarsingpur, Tenta (Nice Road) walk to a typical Orissan village savors their hospitality. Evening relax on the beach. 9approx 120 kms / 3 hours)
Overnight in Puri.

Day 13: Puri - Konark - Puri
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Lord jagannath temple, Sankaracharya's Maths located on the downtown area of Puri & later drive to Konark (about 35kms) to visit the temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13th century AD in the golden era of Orissa art. Late afternoon visit Ragurajpur artisan villages & also some other villages with houses, decorated with Chita's for Goddess Lakshmi (approx 110 kms / 2 ½ hours).
Overnight in Puri.

Day 14: Puri - Pipili - Bhubaneswar
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave by surface for Bhubaneswar en-route visiting the colorful appliqué village of Pipili where you can see the colorful Orissan handicrafts and Dhauli peace pagoda famous for the Ashokan rock edicts dating back to 2nd century B:C. afternoon visit of some of the ancient temples of Bhubaneswar belonging to (7th---11th) century A.D. like Lingaraja temple, Parasurameswara temple, Mukteswara temple, Bramheswara temple, Raja-Rani temple etc.
Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 15: Bhubaneswar - Delhi / Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to the airport to board flight for Delhi / Kolkata.
HERE YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF EXTENDING YOUR TOUR TO KOLKATA, NORTH EAST INDIA & BHUTAN.
Arrive Delhi. Met with and transfer to hotel.
Transfer in time to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai international airport. Met with and transfer to hotel.
In 1661, King Charles II of England, married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal, and as part of the dowry he received "Bombay" which is today known as Mumbai. Later in 1668 it was handed over to the East India Company. In 1858 the administration of the country was taken over by the Queen of England, Queen Victoria, from the East India Company. A viceroy was appointed to rule India in the name of the Queen.Bombay came under the direct rule of the British in 1861. The first railway line in India was started between Bombay (VT) and Thane in 1861. In 1864, modern water supply was started in Bombay (Mumbai) and in 1885, Bombay was lit with gas.
Mahatma Gandhi joining Indian Politics in 1920, was a turning point in the political destiny of India which led to the Independence of India from the British rule. Bombay (Mumbai) had an important role to play in this event. Mumbai city is known as the business capital of India, it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major Interntional airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday. Description about Mumbai/Bombay can not be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year.
Overnight in Mumbai

Day 02: Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Mahatma Gandhi museum, Jain Temple and drive along Marine Drive - popularly called the Queen's Necklace. Afternoon, visit the Elephanta caves.
The Elephanta Caves are a great tourist attraction in the vicinity of the large Mumbai meteropolis. The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE. The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. Board Motorboat from Appollo Bunder near the Gateway of India. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Mumbai

Day 03: Mumbai - Vadodara - Jambhughoda
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer in time to the airport to board flight for Vadodara.
Met with and transfer to Jambhughoda.
Check in to Nature Lovers Resort. Jambhughoda (65 KMS / 1.5 HOURS) - The town derives its name from the Champa tree or from Champaraj - founder of the Town. A later visit of Champaner is 47 KMS northwest of Vadodara & 25 KMS from Jambhughoda. The UNESCO listed world heritage site of Champaner is one of Gujarat's most remarkable archaeological zones. Champaner is famous for its exquisite mosques, of which the Jama Masjid is the most impressive. The sculptural hill of Pavagadh with its ruined fort rises beside Champaner in three levels. The 16th century with mosques that is considered perfect example of the Gujarat Sultanate's Indo- Saracen architecture. The mosque within the fortified city is called SharKiMasjid. It is noted for its slender minarets with intricately carved basis. The Jami Masjid has intricate latticework screens and a magnificent pavilion at the entrances to the spacious courtyard which is enclosed by domed galleries. The central dome is three storeys with an opening that allows light into the prayer hall. The similar Nagina Masjid has exquisite sculptures on the pillars.
Overnight in Jambhughoda.

Day 04: Jambhughoda - Chhota Udepur excursion
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive to Chhota Udepur (50 KMS / 1 HOUR), this place is well known for Rathwa tribes. History behind the Rathwa tribes is that they are migrated from Central India. 48 KMS away town called Alirajpur of Rathore Rajput rulers and as of Rathore the region called RATH region and from Rath the tribal are called Rathwa. Chhota Udepur is nearer to different villages of Rathwas, Bhils, Bhilalas & other tribes. A local tribal market known as "HAAT" occur at differe nt villages in and around Chhota Udepur like Kol, Kharakwada, Timla, Devhat etc where we can visits to see traditional architecture, life style and handicraft of each original community. The village of Kavant is located in the heart of the Rathwa homeland near the town of Chhota Udepur. Later visits of Tribal Museum & some more villages to see the Pithora painting - Pithora Paintings are much more than colorful images on walls. They indicate the arrival of a good occasion in the family. A painting shape which is really expresses the joy and celebration of a community.
Overnight in Jambhughoda.

Day 05: Jambhughoda - Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hotel.
In the Morning leave by surface to Ahmedabad (200 KMS / 4 - 5 Hours). Arrive and check into hotel. Rest of the day is to visit old market.
Overnight in Ahmedabad.

DAY 06: Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour visits of Sidi Sayed Mosque - Architecture the Sidi Sayed mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. The mosque is entirely arcuated. The mosque has ten screen windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. The rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical designs. The two bays flanking the central aisle have reticulated stone slabs carved in designs of intertwined trees and foliage and a palm motif. This intricately carved stone window is called the Sidi Saiyyed Jali. Hate Singh Jain Temple It was built by Seth Hate Singh in 1850. It is easily distinguished by its high carved column, visible from road. Built entirely of white marble embossed with smooth carvings of dancers, musicians, animals & flowers, this serene temple is dedicated to Dharamnath, whose statue stand in the main temple. It has a paved courtyard surrounded by an imposing row of cloisters containing 52 shrines, each with an image of a tirthankara, profusely decorated with rich carvings, one containing the marble image of the 15th tirthankara. The temple is a two-storied structure with elaborate porches on three sides and front porch crowned by a large dome. Calico museum of textile The Calico Museum of Textiles at Ahmedabad, India, is the premier textile museum of the country. Its outstanding collection of Indian fabrics exemplifies handicraft textiles spanning five centuries and attracts large numbers of visitors from the general public, as well as increasing numbers of Indian and international research scholars. The museum is housed in two buildings, one displaying textiles of religious significance and the other traditional court fabrics, tents, carpets and costumes. The museum endeavors to present its collection in themes connected with the two great Indian religions: Vaishnavism and Jainism, and simulates a suitable religious atmosphere. The first exhibit is a replica of a small recoiytructed Pustimarga shrine with an idol of Srinath ji placed on an altar, covered with a painted textile. The shrine leads to galleries where pichhwais and textiles belonging to the Vallabha sect are displayed. The 90 pichhwais are divided into groups relating to festivals, seasons and a variety of devotional themes. The Jain Gallery includes shrines, derasaras of the Svetambara and Digambara sects as well as a small home shrine, important manuscripts tike the Kalpasuira and Kalakakatha and Jain patas: the yantras and tirtha chitras. The main attraction, however, is a painted, domed, wooden ceiling of a derasara. Adalaj Step Well The step well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The designs on its walls and pillars include leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes. The five-storied, step-well located in the sleepy village of Adlaj is a marvel of architecture. This unique water work is an excellent blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. The intricately carved monument served religious and utilitarian purposes of the people around though its origin is marred by tragedy. The Indo-Islamic style of architecture, which developed in India in the early centuries of the medieval period, is neither a local variant of Islamic art, nor a modification of Hindu art, but it is an assimilation of both the styles, though not always to an equal degree. The architecture of this well also shows the influence of the earlier Solanki rulers of Gujarat. Built entirely of sandstone, one can enter into this step-well from three sides, which consist of octagonal landings with huge carved colonnades and intricately carved niches. The step-well served both ritualistic as well as utilitarian needs.

Sabarmati Ashram - Gandhi Ashram - Harijan Ashram - Satyagraha It's located on the western bank of the Sabarmati River. Ashram was the residence of Mahatma Gandhi. From this Ashram Gandhi started the Dandi March in 1930. The ashram now has a museum, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay. The museum building was erected (designed by architect Charles Correa), and memorial activities were then started here. One of the important activities undertaken is the establishment of a Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya. Initially started in 'Hriday Kunj,' Gandhi's own cottage in the Ashram, the Sangrahalaya has now shifted to its own well-designed and well-furnished building. Exhibits at the museum includes: Gandhi quotations, letters, and life size oil painting gallery.
Overnight in Ahmedabad.

DAY 07: Ahmedabad - Balaram
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave by surface to Balaram (180 KMS / 4 Hours), Transfer to hotel. Later visits of the remote villages of the Adivasi and Garasia tribal are who will also give you archery expression. Communities such as Garasia, Bhils and the pastoral Rabaris have settled in Poshina. Each tribe retains its distinctive traditions and crafts. The Garasia are known for their colorful clothes, the Rabaris for their silver ornaments. Pastoral people like the Rabaris who keep camels, sheep and goat. Poshina is home to a tribal shrine where you find the staggering scene o f thousands of terracotta horses standing in rows as offerings to the local goddess. A visit to the homes of the potters who make these striking horses is an excellent glimpse into tribal culture. There are some other villages like where we found these communities like Iqbalgadh, Balundra etc.
Overnight in Balaram.

DAY 08: Balaram - Ambaji Temple - Village visits
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive to Ambaji temple, Ambaji temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of Hinduism. The shrine built of marble, has no idol but a place with a matrix of geometric shapes called the Vishvo Yantra. Ancient Gabbar temple is very near from this temple where lord Krishna's had his tonsure ceremony. Lord Vishnu's severed Sati's body into 51 pieces to bring Shiva back to good sense. The places where the various part of Sati's body fell down are known as Shakti Peeths. Her heart has fallen down where the Ambaji temple stands today. Ambaji temple is flocked by millions of pilgrims every year.
Rest of the day visits villages.
Overnight in Balaram.

DAY 09: Balaram (Poshina) - Patan - Modhera - Dasada
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave by surface to Dasada (300 KMS / 10 Hours en route Sightseeing)
Enroute visits of Patan -Patan Patola of Weaving Patan are famous for Patola weaving. Salvi community of people is working with Patola. The queen of textiles is the Patola woven by only few families of Patan. The technique used to weave the Patola is the rare double ikkat style which involves dyeing both the wrap threads in the pattern of the final fabrics before setting them on the loom. Patan is also one of the centers for Mushroo, fabrics woven as a combination of silk & cotton with the latter forming the backing. While in Preparing Patola colouring and design pattern are evolved on each thread. Different colour and pattern are matched exactly on horizontal and vertical threads in weaving. The Patola was traditionally woven in a sari length of 5 to 9 yards by 45" to 54" width. The range now extends to include tablecloth borders scarves, handkerchiefs. Rani Ki Vav, Patan Step Well - Architecture It was built by the queen Udaymati, the wife of Bhimdev. It is the best example of such architecture for water wells that is peculiar to Gujarat. There are wonderful carved images in the niches of the walls of this multi storied step well. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. It became silted up and much of it is not visible now, except for some rows of sculptured panels in the circular part of the well. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is the proof not only of the elegance of its design, but also excellent example of this period. A part only of the west well is extant from which it appears that the wall had been built of brick and faced with stone. Modhera Sun Temple Modhera Sun Temple is finest example of Hindu architecture in Gujarat. The Sun Temple at Modhera dates back to early 11th century CE and was built by King Bhimdev I in 1026 CE. The sanctum was designed to allow the sunlight to illuminate the main statue, no longer in the temple. The quality & quantity of carvings along its walls describing god, other figures & erotic positions are exceptional. In front of the temple is a colossal tank, which was once known as Surya Kund or Rama Kund. The tank has a series of carved steps leading to the bottom. Several miniature shrines adorn the steps of the tank - which is an art gallery in itself.
Overnight in Dasada.

DAY 10: Dasada
Breakfast at hotel.
Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch) Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary can be from Dasada, 93 KMS from Ahmedabad. This is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, spanning some 4950 sq ft in area, and comprising a range habitat from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes. Wild ass sanctuary - The sanctuary is well known for its group of the stale joke brown Asiatic (Wild ass), which does not live elsewhere in Indian lowlands. We can see with Little Rann of Kutch blackbuck (Indian antelope), nilgai or blue bull (India's largest antelope) and the graceful chinkara (Indian gazelle) are other mammals. The main carnivores of the Little Rann of Kutch are the endangered Indian wolf, desert fox, Indian fox, jackals, desert and jungle cats, and a few hyenas; also we can see during the visits flamingoes, pelicans, ducks, cranes and storks.

Village safari - We can do excursion safari tours of pastoral settlements and villages along the Rann of Kutch. The tours visit the rural Vadiara and Kharapat Rabaris of Dasada, known for their embroideries, the silk-weavers colony at Dasada, and Ambala village of the Bharward shepherds and goatherds. The weaving cooperative at Bajana and other artisans' workshops can also be included in the tours. Other societies near Dasada are Padhars (primarily fishing people), the Siddis and the semi- nomadic Mirs, Jaths (Muslim herders), Bajanias.
Overnight in Dasada.

DAY 10: Dasada - Bhuj
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave by surface to Bhuj (300 KMS / 6 Hours). Arrive and check into hotel, Later visits to FRB office to complete the permit formalities, Evening leisure.
Overnight in Bhuj.

Day 10: Excursion Banni Villages
Breakfast at hotel.
Banni villages are well known for its beautiful embroideries and colourful traditional culture. Excursion visits of Banni villages to see the various peoples like Jat, Harijan, Meghawal, Mutva, Ahir and Rabaris, etc in various villages like Hodka, Ludiya, and Dhordo. Banni the last village on the border is a Desert land. Here you will come across master craft people repositioning their traditional art, turning our masterpieces every day. There ornaments, clothes, Utensils, everything they use. Normally Jats are not allowed their photography. Each Village has its own identity. Rabaris -The white dress is common to all Rabaris men. Rabaris are uneducated. They have blind faith in religion. Women do house works, shopping and they sell their goods. Men are mostly in the desert with their sheep and camels. Jats -All the Jats in Kutch are Muslims. Jats community was migrated from Iran & came to Sindh & Kutch to search for new grazing lands. The men care for the animals and women remain in camp looking after their families. They sell ghee. Those who go the Mecca and Madina are known as Hajis and they prefer to marry their children to other Haji's children. Harijan - The name Harijan was given by Mahatma Gandhi to the Meghwal people. Hari means God and Jan means people. Meghwals live all over Kutch. The men do leather work wood carving and women do embroidery and patchwork. Ahir - These Communities are mainly of farmers who once sold milk and ghee but who now have changed their business to transport or salt because of the irregularity of rain.
Overnight in Bhuj.

Day 11: Excursion to Mandvi & Bhujodi Villages
Breakfast at hotel.
Excursion visit to Bhujodi village Bhujodi is a village skilled in traditional bandhani (tie-dying), block printing and weaving. Here you can view live demonstrations and buy anything from shawls to blankets from the artisans directly. Later drive to Mandvi, is famous for its 400-year old hand wooden ship-building industry and clean beaches where water-front camel rides are readily available. Craftsmen here still use traditional techniques for domestic and international ship-making. We can also visit the 19th century Vijay Vilas Palace, constructed of red sandstone in Rajput style, set along a sparkling private beach. Later drive to Tunda wandh Rabari village to experience an completely different life style with an excellent specimen of mud architecture in its own style.
Overnight in Bhuj.

Day 12: Bhuj - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning Bhuj Local City Tour which will include Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Kutch Museum. Aina Mahal - Bhuj, Aina Mahal means a mirror palace. It was built by the artists Ramsinh & Gaidhar Devshi during the rule of Rao Lakhpat Ji. The heritage of Kutch art and culture is displayed in the Aina Mahal. The great master piece of Ramsingh is the hall of Mirrors in the Aina Mahal. The walls are white marble covered with mirrors which are separated by gilded ornaments. The hall is lit by elaborate pendant candelabra with shades of Venetian glass. The hall of mirrors is on the second floor of the Aina Mahal. Ramsingh malam who is specialize in Kutchi architecture, enamel work, jeweler, tile work and interior decoration. The hall is filled with a miscellaneous collection of objects; a Dutch Clock, English and French celestial globes, some antique pictures, mechanical toys, glass and china. On the walls of the corridor are a variety of pictures, some European and many Indian. Prag Mahal - Bhuj The Prag Mahal was designed by the well known architect Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins. Prag Mahal is a splendid palace made of Italian marble and sandstone. It took 10 Yrs to build the monument, at an astounding cost of Rupees 10 Lakh. The palace serves as a fine example of Italian Gothic style, combined with some European style elements. The Corinthian pillars and Jali work which depicts European plants and animals are also worthy of a mention. Kutch Museum The kutch museum at Bhuj initially formed part of the school of art established by Khengarji on 1st JULY 1877. At the time of Khengarji's marriage in FEB - 1884, an exhibition of Kutch Arts & Crafts was exhibited. Exhibits worth Rs. 3300 were given to the Museum at the termination of exhibition. These exhibits necessitated the construction of a new building. The foundation stone for the present museum building was laid by the governor of Bombay, Sir James Fergusson. After independence the museum came to be known as the Kutch Museum. It also has a fine collection of Kutch silver, golden and enameling work, textiles wood work, Coins, cold utensils, arms & other archeological objects and a section on the communications of the district. Afternoon departures transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai. Met with and transfer to hotel.

Day 13: Depart Mumbai
Transfer in time to the airport to connect flight for onward destination.