Thursday, 07th October: Depart UK
Depart UK from choice of airports in a overnight flight to Delhi....
Friday, 08th October: Arrive at Delhi
Arrive in Delhi to a warm traditional welcome and private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure before dinner. (D)
Saturday, 09th October: Delhi
Discover Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw, travelling through the vivid lanes of Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli before visiting Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s serene memorial.
Continue to the National Crafts Museum, an exceptional introduction to India’s textile, folk and tribal art traditions. (B, D)
Sunday 10th October: Delhi
Visit Sunder Nursery, a beautifully restored heritage park, before continuing to Humayun’s Tomb, one of Delhi’s great UNESCO-listed architectural treasures. (B, D)
Monday 11th October: Delhi - Ahmedabad
Fly to Ahmedabad and settle into an elegant boutique heritage hotel, your base for exploring Gujarat’s great textile city.
AHMEDABAD, long associated with Mahatma Gandhi and celebrated as the “Manchester of the East”, brings together medieval architecture, living textile traditions and a vibrant contemporary cultural scene.
Visit the exquisite Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famed for its intricate stone latticework and iconic “Tree of Life” jali.
Continue to the Ahmedabad Trunk and Textile Gallery, home to a rare collection of Gujarati textile arts and a specialist heritage bookstore.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. (B, D)
Tuesday 12th October: Ahmedabad
Explore Ahmedabad’s Gandhian and textile heritage, beginning at Sabarmati Ashram before visiting Shrujan Boutique for an introduction to the region’s exceptional embroidery traditions.
Return to the hotel for a relaxed evening and dinner. (B, D)
Wednesday 13th October: Ahmedabad
Spend the day immersed in the art of hand block printing with celebrated expert Paulomi Lalbhai, exploring her studio’s collection of Sanganeri, Mughal, Kalamkari, modern and geometric wooden blocks before trying the craft under her guidance.
In the evening, visit Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad’s historic market square, which transforms after dark into a lively food and social hub.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Thursday 14th October: Ahmedabad/Dared (172 kms – 04 hours)
Depart by road for Dared, travelling through rural Gujarat’s small towns and agricultural landscapes.
Arrive at a graceful heritage resort, where traditional architecture is paired with contemporary comfort. (B, D)
Friday 15th October Dared
Enjoy a guided walk through Dared village for an authentic glimpse of rural Gujarati life, local Cradress and community traditions. This village highlights how one hotel owner can influence the pride that local people have in their own community and surroundings.
Return for a private Gujarati cooking demonstration, showcasing the flavours and techniques behind select regional specialities.
Later, relax at the resort or join a stitching workshop with your accompanying textile expert.
(B, D).
Saturday 16th October: Dared
Begin with an early morning wildlife excursion, followed later by a refined sundowner beside the Ghela River, with embroidered textiles, elegant snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks as the sun sets.
The afternoon is dedicated to a textile workshop in the hotel’s atmospheric courtyard. (B, D).
Sunday 17th October: Dared – Wankaner (146 Kms/ 4 hrs)
Travel north-west to Wankaner, a historic princely town known for its royal heritage, palaces and old-world charm.
Arrive at your heritage hotel before an early evening visit to Ranjit Vilas Palace, dramatically set above the Machhu River.
Dinner and overnight stay in Wankaner. (B, D)
Monday 18th October: Wankaner – Bhuj/Kutch (198 Kms/ 4 hrs)
Continue to Kutch, celebrated for its rich artistic heritage and vibrant craft traditions.
Begin at Ajrakpur, where master artisans preserve the ancient art of Ajrakh block printing, from natural dye preparation and hand-carved blocks to the layered stages of printing and washing.
Continue to Bhujodi, a traditional weaving village of the Vankar community, to meet skilled weavers and see ancestral handloom techniques adapted for contemporary design.
Check in to a boutique lakeside resort for three nights, staying in traditional Kutchi-style round mud cottages. (B, D)
Tuesday 19th October: Kutch
Early risers may enjoy a lakeside sunrise walk and birdwatching before the day’s craft programme begins.
Visit the Living and Learning Design Centre, Shrujan Trust’s acclaimed crafts museum and education centre, dedicated to preserving and promoting Kutch’s embroidery, weaving, block-printing, pottery and metalwork traditions.
Later, enjoy a workshop with your textile expert and time to unwind. (B, D)
Wednesday 20th October: Kutch
Travel to Bhirandiyara Village, known for patchwork and leather craftsmanship, and meet artisans creating exquisitely detailed pieces enriched with embroidery.
Continue to Hodka Village, renowned for its circular Bhungas, colourful embroidery and warm local hospitality.
In the late afternoon, remain in the Rann for a spectacular sunset over the White Desert, as the salt plains shift through tones of gold, rose and silver.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Kutch. (B, D)
Thursday 21st October: Kutch / Bhuj / Delhi / Return to UK
Enjoy the day at leisure before a late check-out and transfer to Bhuj airport for the flight to Delhi, connecting with your overnight international flight to the UK.... (B, D)
Friday, 22nd October: Arrive UK
....Arrive UK in the early hours.
What is included?
Main tour: Ground-only price:
Per Person basis on twin/double sharing basis: £4,485
Single supplement: £885
Depart UK from choice of airports in a overnight flight to Delhi....
Friday, 08th October: Arrive at Delhi
Arrive in Delhi to a warm traditional welcome and private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure before dinner. (D)
Saturday, 09th October: Delhi
Discover Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw, travelling through the vivid lanes of Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli before visiting Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s serene memorial.
Continue to the National Crafts Museum, an exceptional introduction to India’s textile, folk and tribal art traditions. (B, D)
Sunday 10th October: Delhi
Visit Sunder Nursery, a beautifully restored heritage park, before continuing to Humayun’s Tomb, one of Delhi’s great UNESCO-listed architectural treasures. (B, D)
Monday 11th October: Delhi - Ahmedabad
Fly to Ahmedabad and settle into an elegant boutique heritage hotel, your base for exploring Gujarat’s great textile city.
AHMEDABAD, long associated with Mahatma Gandhi and celebrated as the “Manchester of the East”, brings together medieval architecture, living textile traditions and a vibrant contemporary cultural scene.
Visit the exquisite Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famed for its intricate stone latticework and iconic “Tree of Life” jali.
Continue to the Ahmedabad Trunk and Textile Gallery, home to a rare collection of Gujarati textile arts and a specialist heritage bookstore.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad. (B, D)
Tuesday 12th October: Ahmedabad
Explore Ahmedabad’s Gandhian and textile heritage, beginning at Sabarmati Ashram before visiting Shrujan Boutique for an introduction to the region’s exceptional embroidery traditions.
Return to the hotel for a relaxed evening and dinner. (B, D)
Wednesday 13th October: Ahmedabad
Spend the day immersed in the art of hand block printing with celebrated expert Paulomi Lalbhai, exploring her studio’s collection of Sanganeri, Mughal, Kalamkari, modern and geometric wooden blocks before trying the craft under her guidance.
In the evening, visit Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad’s historic market square, which transforms after dark into a lively food and social hub.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Thursday 14th October: Ahmedabad/Dared (172 kms – 04 hours)
Depart by road for Dared, travelling through rural Gujarat’s small towns and agricultural landscapes.
Arrive at a graceful heritage resort, where traditional architecture is paired with contemporary comfort. (B, D)
Friday 15th October Dared
Enjoy a guided walk through Dared village for an authentic glimpse of rural Gujarati life, local Cradress and community traditions. This village highlights how one hotel owner can influence the pride that local people have in their own community and surroundings.
Return for a private Gujarati cooking demonstration, showcasing the flavours and techniques behind select regional specialities.
Later, relax at the resort or join a stitching workshop with your accompanying textile expert.
(B, D).
Saturday 16th October: Dared
Begin with an early morning wildlife excursion, followed later by a refined sundowner beside the Ghela River, with embroidered textiles, elegant snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks as the sun sets.
The afternoon is dedicated to a textile workshop in the hotel’s atmospheric courtyard. (B, D).
Sunday 17th October: Dared – Wankaner (146 Kms/ 4 hrs)
Travel north-west to Wankaner, a historic princely town known for its royal heritage, palaces and old-world charm.
Arrive at your heritage hotel before an early evening visit to Ranjit Vilas Palace, dramatically set above the Machhu River.
Dinner and overnight stay in Wankaner. (B, D)
Monday 18th October: Wankaner – Bhuj/Kutch (198 Kms/ 4 hrs)
Continue to Kutch, celebrated for its rich artistic heritage and vibrant craft traditions.
Begin at Ajrakpur, where master artisans preserve the ancient art of Ajrakh block printing, from natural dye preparation and hand-carved blocks to the layered stages of printing and washing.
Continue to Bhujodi, a traditional weaving village of the Vankar community, to meet skilled weavers and see ancestral handloom techniques adapted for contemporary design.
Check in to a boutique lakeside resort for three nights, staying in traditional Kutchi-style round mud cottages. (B, D)
Tuesday 19th October: Kutch
Early risers may enjoy a lakeside sunrise walk and birdwatching before the day’s craft programme begins.
Visit the Living and Learning Design Centre, Shrujan Trust’s acclaimed crafts museum and education centre, dedicated to preserving and promoting Kutch’s embroidery, weaving, block-printing, pottery and metalwork traditions.
Later, enjoy a workshop with your textile expert and time to unwind. (B, D)
Wednesday 20th October: Kutch
Travel to Bhirandiyara Village, known for patchwork and leather craftsmanship, and meet artisans creating exquisitely detailed pieces enriched with embroidery.
Continue to Hodka Village, renowned for its circular Bhungas, colourful embroidery and warm local hospitality.
In the late afternoon, remain in the Rann for a spectacular sunset over the White Desert, as the salt plains shift through tones of gold, rose and silver.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Kutch. (B, D)
Thursday 21st October: Kutch / Bhuj / Delhi / Return to UK
Enjoy the day at leisure before a late check-out and transfer to Bhuj airport for the flight to Delhi, connecting with your overnight international flight to the UK.... (B, D)
Friday, 22nd October: Arrive UK
....Arrive UK in the early hours.
What is included?
- Thirteen nights’ accommodation in carefully selected 4- and 5-star hotels, heritage properties and boutique stays.
- Daily breakfast and dinner, as specified in the itinerary.
- All transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
- All entrance fees to parks, museums, monuments and places of interest included in the itinerary.
- Curated workshops with local artisans and your accompanying textile expert.
- The services of a Darjeeling Tours Limited Tour Manager and specialist Textile Expert throughout.
- Gratuities throughout the tour, handled discreetly on your behalf, except for the Tour Manager.
- Authentic cultural insights, privileged artisan encounters and thoughtfully hosted experiences throughout the journey.
- Personal and incidental expenses.
- International airfares.
Main tour: Ground-only price:
Per Person basis on twin/double sharing basis: £4,485
Single supplement: £885
