{"id":3763,"date":"2020-11-17T15:49:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T15:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mappingaway.com\/?p=3763"},"modified":"2025-03-14T23:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T23:55:51","slug":"highlights-of-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=3763","title":{"rendered":"10 Day Gujarat Itinerary Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This post shares things to do in Gujarat. The trip focuses on three cities: Vadodara, around Bhuj, and Ahmedabad. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I planned this trip to trace the footprints of the Gujarati traders.<\/strong>&nbsp;Gujaratis were successful traders from the late 15th to 18th centuries in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp; They were involved in trading textiles, ivory, coffee, and gold, and to an extent, they also participated in a small scale of the slave trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about Gujaratis Merchants?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/29367561-globalization-before-its-time\">Chhaya Goswami&#8217;s<\/a> book on Gujarati merchants from Kachchh (Kutch)<\/strong> is a fascinating introduction to their world.&nbsp;With 70% of the population being vegetarian, non-vegetarian restaurants are available. <strong>I traveled by train and bus in this itinerary and stayed in a homestay and budget hotels.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 <a href=\"#vadodara-trip\">Vadodara<\/a> <br>Day 2&nbsp; Vadodara <br>Day 3 Champaner<br>Day 4 <a href=\"#around_bhuj\">Bhuj<\/a><br>Day 5 Bhuj<br>Day 6 Rann of Kutch and Artisan Villages<br>Day 7 Handicraft Villages: Ajrakhpur &amp; Bhujodi<br>Day 8 Day trip to Lakhpat&nbsp;<br>Day 9 <a href=\"#ahmedabad\">Ahmedabad&nbsp;<\/a><br>Day 10 Ahmedabad: Historical Walks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk barefoot on the great <b>Rann of Kutch <\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical walks on the labyrinth in <b>Ahmedabad Old Quarter<\/b>s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imagine the glorious day in <b>Lakhpat Fort<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting Artisans around <b>Bhuj, <\/b>and taking a block-printing and fabric dying workshop&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your stomach with Gujarati Thali.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>October to February are the best months to visit. When the monsoon ends<\/b> in late September, the fresh air drives in.&nbsp;It was hot at noon but still delightful to walk around the city. In February, Bhuj is already burning in the noon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>April to June<\/b> are not the best time to visit desert areas since the temperature ascends to as high as 39 Celsius. It might be a good time for camping or visiting the coastal area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July to September&#8217;s<\/strong> monsoon cools down the air a little bit. The wave is strong during the monsoon in the Arabian Ocean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <b>Gujarat Tourism Office shares a list of hotels and homestays across the state<\/b>. It\u2019s very convenient to travel around the state. I chose homestays at Bhuj and Vadodara from this list. You can call or email the homestay for availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find your Homestay and accommodation<b> at <a href=\"http:\/\/gujarattourism.com\">gujarattourism.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-vadodara_trip\">The Best of <a href=\"#vadodara-trip\">Vadodara &amp; Champaner <\/a> in 3 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1&nbsp;Half-Day in Vadodara<br>Day 2&nbsp;Vadodara Historical Walks<br>Day 3&nbsp;Day Trip to Champaner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Its former name was Baroda. Vadodara was an Indian state ruled by the  Gaekwad Dynasty for 200 years. This guide takes you to bustling bazaars, historical walks, and Lakshmi Vilas Palaces. If you have one extra day in the city, take a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Champaner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To beat the crowds and hot sun, be the first one to arrive in&nbsp;<strong>Lakshmi Vilas Palace<\/strong> at 10:30 am.&nbsp;<strong>Built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 in Indo-Saracenic revival style,<\/strong>&nbsp;the lavish palace begins the tour at the lawn and enjoy a good view of the palace. Take the audio guide!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ECRgzXKuDb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2090\">3 Day Vadodara and Champaner Itinerary<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;3 Day Vadodara and Champaner Itinerary&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2090&#038;embed=true#?secret=W5g6RUTGrJ#?secret=ECRgzXKuDb\" data-secret=\"ECRgzXKuDb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-Day Champaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A historical city found in the 8th century by Vanraj Chavda, one of the kings<\/strong> of the Chavda Dynasty. There are 114 monuments in the area. If you come in a car, you might be able to visit most of them, such as Ek Minar Ki Masjid, which is tucked in the surrounding forest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Champaner Archaeological Park&nbsp;<\/strong>can be explored by walk and public transportation. I took a public bus from<strong>&nbsp;Vadodara central bus station. I took the bus that leaves around 7:30 am and arrived at 9 am.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s better to arrive early to beat the heat and it\u2019s a long day to be here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zWqsLSOxyV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2090\">3 Day Vadodara and Champaner Itinerary<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;3 Day Vadodara and Champaner Itinerary&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2090&#038;embed=true#?secret=o5Fvq6MACy#?secret=zWqsLSOxyV\" data-secret=\"zWqsLSOxyV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-around_bhuj\">The Best of 5-Day <a href=\"#around_bhuj\">Around Bhuj <\/a>Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 Bhuj: Historical Walk<br>Day 2 Bhuj: Markets and Old City<br>Day 3 Rann of Kutch and Artisan Villages<br>Day 4 Handicraft Villages: Ajrakhpur &amp; Bhujodi<br>Day 5 Day trip to Lakhpat&nbsp;<br>Day 6 Bhuj to Ahmedabad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"g8503AvmsP\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=3555\">The Best of 2 Day Bhuj Itinerary<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Best of 2 Day Bhuj Itinerary&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=3555&#038;embed=true#?secret=uZBahYlFQ3#?secret=g8503AvmsP\" data-secret=\"g8503AvmsP\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bhuj<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the capital and commercial hub of Kutch, Bhuj has expanded beyond its fort wall. I spent two days walking around the city. Only the old city area is great for walking, but easily gets lost in the labyrinthine, narrow lanes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kutch has a rich cultural heritage that is well-known for<\/strong>&nbsp;handicrafts such as block-printing, embroidery, and leatherwork<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>as well as music and dance. Some skills pass down generations, and the youngest family members are working to preserve the legacies with innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-Day Great Rann<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rann is a salt marshland close to the border with Pakistan, inhabited by many communities<\/strong>. So often to see the herbs of camels, buffalos, and goats crossing the highway guarded by local women or men. During monsoon season, the desert is buried in water. The full moon in Rann is an exceptional beauty. Glitz deserted land under the moonlight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8jzCDMZCos\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2133\">Great Rann &#038; Artisan Villages<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Great Rann &#038; Artisan Villages&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2133&#038;embed=true#?secret=WDBrdB7ouD#?secret=8jzCDMZCos\" data-secret=\"8jzCDMZCos\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artisan Villages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Villages are like open art galleries. Artists work in an open-door studio. You can engage with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bhujodi<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FV2XUHtNBVZ31Ri79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;and Ajrakhpur&nbsp;<\/strong>are well-known villages that receive many visitors and textile artists around the world. Each village specializes in its art of weaving or block-printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a beginner in textile, this post outlines a few studios you should visit to gain an idea of how block-printing and fabric dying work. You can purchase fabrics from artists. Also, if you spend more days in Bhuj, take a short block-printing workshop from one of these artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EPte32OSjN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2149\">Bhujodi &#038; Ajrakhpur &#8211; Artisan Villages in Bhuj<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Bhujodi &#038; Ajrakhpur &#8211; Artisan Villages in Bhuj&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2149&#038;embed=true#?secret=1FZ3DpOfEJ#?secret=EPte32OSjN\" data-secret=\"EPte32OSjN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-Day Lakphat Fort &amp; Narayan Sarovar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s about 3 3-hour drive from Bhuj to Lakhpat. The road is relatively quiet, with villages on both sides, and many herbs crossing the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once was a prosperous fort for a short period in the 19th century, and a deserted fort now, Lakhpat was built by Fateh Mohammed.<\/strong>&nbsp;The fort hosts three religions, namely Hindu, Islam, and Sikh, that manifested the diversity of the traders and laborers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The earthquake that occurred in 1819 changed the flow of the Indus river and brought about the fall of Lakhpat. A vast marshland is seen beyond the fort walls and guarded by border police today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<b>The fort is too big to walk from one gate to another. Your driver will take you by car to the places of interest.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"v0Q0Ryw5vu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2140\">Lakhpat Fort:  An Abandoned Fort in Kutch, Gujarat (India)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Lakhpat Fort:  An Abandoned Fort in Kutch, Gujarat (India)&#8221; &#8212; Mapping Away\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=2140&#038;embed=true#?secret=ELYT3ReLQ2#?secret=v0Q0Ryw5vu\" data-secret=\"v0Q0Ryw5vu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-ahmedabad\">The Best of <strong>2-Day <a href=\"#ahmedabad\">Ahmedabad Old City <\/a><\/strong> Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the largest city and former capital of Gujarat, the city\u2019s glorious history takes you through a long span of political and economic development. 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