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When can I go on the textile tour
Journey currently depart twice per year
between October and January when
the weather is cooler, the skies clear
and there is a festival or two to enjoy.

2010: October 14th - November 5th

23 DAYS
All That Glitters

A journey of celebration filled with festivals, fun and far flung places

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Special Events
Navratri festival grand finale dance competition
Learn Garba and Raas (dance) with the locals
Workshops with master artisans in stitch, tie, dye and print
Sunset over the great Rann of Kachchh
Moonrise over the Arabian Sea
Celebrate the glittering eve of Diwali in the city of lakes - Udaipur Cultural Programs


2011: January 11th - January 29th

18 DAYS
Salt, Sand and Stitches

A journey of discovery into lesser known Gujarat
 

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Special Events
Ahmedabad International Kite Festival
Safaris into pristine wilderness areas
Take a walk on the White Rann of Kachchh
‘Hands on’ textile opportunities with the masters
Full moon over the Arabian Sea
Cultural Programs


 
Tailormade travel
Journeys to Gujarat will be organised on demand between the months of September and  February.
Itineraries, advice, bookings and guides arranged for individual travellers (small fee applies).
Special interest study groups such as quilting, embroidery and dyeing arranged with master artisans (14 days).
Advice on nature, heritage, culture, environment, architecture, archeology, spiritual or health based journeys on request.

 


Past Journey Dates:
2010: January 9th - 28th
2009: September 20th - October 7th
2008: November 7th - 21st
2008: January 6th - 27th

2007: October 17th - November 9th
2007: January 7th - 28th
2006: October 1st - 22nd
2006: January 20th - February 8th
2005: October 9th - 29th

Specialised workshop/study journeys arranged in
quilting, embroidery, bandhani, printing, natural dyes
for groups of 8 -10 people.
small photo kite festival in Gujarat
small photo lantern light over Ahmedabad
small photo Darpana Dance Academy
small photo of traditional Kutch music
small photo of people of Mir community selling their wares
photo - preparing blessing for Resurgence exhibition in Ahmedabad

Desert Traditions bus tours