{"id":800,"date":"2020-04-02T09:25:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T08:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mappingaway.com\/?p=800"},"modified":"2026-01-10T02:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:58:05","slug":"11-days-in-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/?p=800","title":{"rendered":"10 Day Itinerary in Gujarat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 10-day Gujarat Itinerary takes you to historical walks in Vadodara, Bhuj, and Ahmedabad.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This short trip is part of a 22-day trip to Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. These cities are about 7 hours&#8217; drive apart. Taking the night bus and night train is the only way to save time. I stayed in a homestay and budget hotels. I planned this trip to trace the footsteps of the Gujarati traders. Gujaratis were successful traders from the late 15th to the 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. Chhaya Goswami&#8217;s book on Gujarati merchants from Kachchh (Kutch) gives you an introduction to their world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that everyone is vegetarian in Gujarat, but 70% of the population is. 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<a href=\"#vadodara-day-2\">Vadodara <\/a><br>Day 3 <a href=\"#champaner\">Day trip to Champaner and night bus to Bhuj<\/a><br>Day 4 <a href=\"#bhuj-historical-walk\">Bhuj: Historical Walk<\/a><br>Day 5 <a href=\"#bhuj-markets\">Bhuj: Markets and Old City<\/a><br>Day 6 <a href=\"#around-bhuj1\">Rann of Kutch and Aritisan Villages<\/a><br>Day 7 <a href=\"#around-bhuj2\">Handicraft Villages: Ajrakhpur &amp; Bhujodi<\/a><br>Day 8 <a href=\"#lakhpat\">Day trip to Lakhpat<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Day 9 <a href=\"#ahmedabad\">Bhuj to Ahmedabad Bus<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Day 10 <a href=\"#ahmedabad-historical-walk\">Ahmedabad: Historical Walk<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>Top 5 Experiences<\/h2>\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 walk in the labyrinth in <b>Ahmedabad Old Quarter<\/b><\/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 a Gujarati Thali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>October to February are the best months to visit. When the monsoon ends in late September, the fresh air drives in.<\/b> It was hot in the noon, but still delightful to walk around the city. In February, Bhuj is already burning in the noon. These are the best months for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>April to June<\/b> are not the best times to visit desert areas since the temperature rises to as high as 39 \u00b0C. It might be a good time for camping or visiting the coastal area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J<\/strong><b>uly to September&#8217;s <\/b>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmedabad\u2019s international airport connects to many international airlines. And the domestic airport links to Vadodara and Bhuj. <b>Only Air India from Delhi and Indigo fly to Vadodara from Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, and Mumbai.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bhuj does not have an international airport. Only Air India operates domestic flights from major cities to Bhuj.<\/b> Another nearest airport <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">is<strong>&nbsp;Kandla<\/strong><\/span><b>,<\/b> about 45 km away, and only Spicejet operates flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find affordable flights around India on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cleartrip.com\/\"><b>cleartrip.com<\/b><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/makemytrip.com\/\"><b>makemytrip.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily bus runs between <b>Ahmedabad, Bhuj, and Vadodara<\/b>. An overnight bus is the best option to catch up on some sleep and arrive in the early morning. <b>Sahjanand Travels and Patel Travels are recommended by Gujarat Tourism.<\/b> If you travel on a budget, the state transport buses are an alternative to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bus booking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.in\/\">Redbus. in<\/a>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains between <b>Vadodara and Bhuj <\/b>operate twice daily, and the others on a weekly basis. The Bhuj Ac SF Express is the fastest train that passes by Vadodara in the early morning, 4:50 am, and reaches Bhuj at 1:15 pm. The journey takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. The last train is the Kutch Express that leaves at 11:45 pm and reaches Bhuj at 9:25 am. Other than this, about 6 weekly trains are running on this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bhuj to Ahmedabad is a 6 to 8-hour train ride.<\/b> Sandra Terminus Ac SF Express operates on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. It begins at 15:05 and reaches Ahmedabad at 22:10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>IRCTC is the Indian Railway Corporation<\/b>. Register an account and book under the <b>Foreigner Quota. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Make your booking at <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/cleartrip.com\"><b>Cleartrip.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cleartrip.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>com<\/strong><\/a><strong> or<\/strong><\/span><b> <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\">12go.Asia <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay?<\/h2>\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 find a homestay. 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><b>Find your Homestay and accommodation at <a href=\"http:\/\/gujarattourism.com\">gujarattourism.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Vadodara<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XtAxuuTcbn3B2QVh9\">Arudh Mahal Homestay &nbsp;<\/a>is owned by Mr. Shital Vijaybhai Pawar\u2019s family. The white-washed mansion is behind a busy street and within walking distance of the old quarter. (+91 99980 34545)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XtAxuuTcbn3B2QVh9\">Madhav Bagh &#8211; Royal Heritage Stay<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XtAxuuTcbn3B2QVh9\"> <\/a>finished with Indian and modern design,<\/b> provides a cozy and boutique experience.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/laxmi-vilas-palace.en-gb.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-1DCAsobEISbGF4bWktdmlsYXMtcGFsYWNlSDNYA2jJAYgBAZgBCbgBB8gBDNgBA-gBAYgCAagCA7gCm5ac9AXAAgE;sid=27d454613fc801a0dcdfcaf92040d489;dist=0&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;type=total&amp;\"><b>Laxmi Vilas Palace<\/b> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Bhuj<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Mr. Labhashankar <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MuvfUFrFQsyLF6C29\"><b>Keshavlal Joshi&nbsp;<\/b><\/a>homestay is in Lohar Chowk, walking distance to the old city and the jewelry and fabric market. Prag Mahal Palace&nbsp;is a walking distance.&nbsp; (+91 9638236606\/+919825000000)&nbsp;<br>The Bhuj House&nbsp;is the ancestral home of the Bhujwala family, with a Parsi origin, built in the 1860s. The house is about 2 km from the market, and is a home away from home place to stay.<br><b><a href=\"http:\/\/sharadbaughomestay.com\/gallery\/\">Sharad Baug Homestay<\/a><\/b> is owned by the grandson of the last ruler of Kutch, Sri Madansinhji. It&#8217;s in a quiet garden near Harmirsar Lake.&nbsp;<br><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/kutir-craft-village-resort.en-gb.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-1DCAsobEIaa3V0aXItY3JhZnQtdmlsbGFnZS1yZXNvcnRIM1gDaMkBiAEBmAEJuAEHyAEM2AED6AEBiAIBqAIDuALd2pf0BcACAQ;sid=27d454613fc801a0dcdfcaf92040d489;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;type=total&amp;\">Kutir Craft Village Resort<\/a> <\/b>operates traditional huts made of mud with colorful patterns in the interior. If you come with a car, this is a place to stay away from the city for a village experience.&nbsp; <i>(+919879432076)<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ahmedabad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/in\/deewanji-ni-haveli.en-gb.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-1DCAsobEISZGVld2FuamktbmktaGF2ZWxpSDNYA2jJAYgBAZgBCbgBB8gBDNgBA-gBAYgCAagCA7gCm9uX9AXAAgE;sid=27d454613fc801a0dcdfcaf92040d489;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;type=total&amp;\">Deewanji ni Haveli<\/a>&nbsp;is <\/b>tucked in the old city neighborhood, about 5 5-minute walk to the Old Stock Market in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Heritage House in Ahmedabad&nbsp;is in the same neighborhood, about 10 10-minute walk to the old Stock Market.<br>French Haveli&nbsp;offers&nbsp;rooms from several havelis in the old city of Ahmedabad that offer a unique experience with their decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 Vadodara<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Vadodara was a former Indian state ruled by the Gaekwad Dynasty for 200 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nava Bazar  <br>Raopura Tower<br>Shree Kathiyawadi Khadki<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b>for Kathiawadi thali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boutiques Shops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/82gERxcj5M7sE4XJ9\">Baroda Print<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1nmqrqcUaD8EVF959\">Sejal Handicrafts<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/adDhZe5SiMifn23a8\">Seasons Apparels<\/a> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/&amp;amp;lt;br \/>&amp;lt;br>.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-item{display:inline-block;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-item img{margin:0 auto}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-item .gallery-caption{margin:0}.elementor-image-gallery figure img{display:block}.elementor-image-gallery figure figcaption{width:100%}.gallery-spacing-custom .elementor-image-gallery .gallery-icon{padding:0}@media (min-width:768px){.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-2 .gallery-item{max-width:50%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-3 .gallery-item{max-width:33.33%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-4 .gallery-item{max-width:25%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-5 .gallery-item{max-width:20%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-6 .gallery-item{max-width:16.666%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-7 .gallery-item{max-width:14.28%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-8 .gallery-item{max-width:12.5%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-9 .gallery-item{max-width:11.11%}.elementor-image-gallery .gallery-columns-10 .gallery-item{max-width:10%}}@media (min-width:480px) and (max-width:767px){.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-2 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-3 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-4 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-5 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-6 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-7 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-8 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-9 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-10 .gallery-item{max-width:50%}}@media (max-width:479px){.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-2 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-3 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-4 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-5 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-6 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-7 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-8 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-9 .gallery-item,.elementor-image-gallery .gallery.gallery-columns-10 .gallery-item{max-width:100%}}<\/style><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2951-e1587360238888.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2951-e1587360238888.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mandvi Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrived in late afternoon, it was still bright daylight. I explored the bustling <b>Nava Bazar<\/b> and <b>Raopura Tower, <\/b>which are on the same street, about one kilometer away from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Nava Bazaar <\/b>is just a small part of the <b>commercial hub<\/b> that revolves around the Shiva Statue lake and stretches to <b>Mandvi Gate. <\/b>At&nbsp;the opposite end of the lake is the&nbsp;<strong>Kanherao<b> Market<\/b><\/strong><b>.<\/b> You can explore these two landmarks on Day 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presumably, you end your day at <b>Raopura Tower<\/b>, walk to <b>Shree Kathiyawadi Khadki for Kathiawadi thali.<\/b> <b>Kathiawadi is a cuisine of the Kathis.<\/b>&nbsp;The Southern Gujarat area, which uses main cooking ingredients, potatoes, eggplants, and jaggery etc., does not use many leafy vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAY 2 Vadodara: Things to do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakshmi Vilas Palace&nbsp;<b><br><\/b>Old City Gates<br>Khanderao Market&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To beat the crowds and hot sun, be the first one to visit the <strong>Lakshmi Vilas Palace<\/strong> at 10:30 am. Built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 in the Indo-Saracenic revival style, the lavish palace begins the tour at the lawn and offers a good view of the palace. Take the audio guide!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch at <b>Mandap<\/b> for a Gujarati Thali. If you crave South Indian thosai\/dosa, visit <b>Milkton\u2019s South Corner<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2955-e1587360805561.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_2955-e1587360805561.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old City Vadodara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The old city is marked by four entrance gates in each direction as part of the <b>extinct fort \u201cKila-e-Daulatabad\u201d<\/b>: Lehripura Gate, Geni Gate, Champaner Gate (North) <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">, and Pani Gate (East) <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">. Lehripura Gate is considered the most embellished gate, with elaborated balconies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Tip<\/b>: Book an Ola (India&#8217;s Uber) or an Auto rickshaw to any of the gates to begin your old city tour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Heritage Walk: <\/b>Open <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"http:\/\/vadodarabyfoot.com\">vadodarabyfoot.com<\/a><b style=\"font-style: italic;\">&nbsp;<\/b>in your phone,&nbsp;<i>&nbsp;<\/i>follow the recommended route that is accompanied by English audio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I began my tour from <b>Mandvi Gate<\/b>, which is not a gate but rather a pavilion. During my visit, the gate served the purpose of a prayer place. A statue of gods on the pooja mandir, \u201cprayer cupboard,&#8221; devotees circled, waiting for a chance to pray. Mandvi Market is a place for traditional leather footwear that you find in Bandra, Mumbai, at a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is said that the <b>Jama Masjid<\/b> used to host <strong>Asia\u2019s biggest Quran<\/strong>, written by the saint Mohammed Ghauz in the 18th century, but it has been transferred to Darul Uloom Seminary. The Masjid is tucked in the row of shops in an alley that could easily be missed, yet the decorative Islamic carving on the entrance gate might make you look twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khanderao Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are tired, take an auto-rickshaw to the market.\u00a0<b>The market was completed in 1906, and <\/b>the ground floor is for vegetable and fruit markets, located in the courtyard. You can walk to the courtyard and look at the structure of the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk down to\u00a0<b>Canara Coffee House <\/b>for a cup of thick milk tea. If you are in the Khanderao Market area, walk 650 meters to\u00a0<b>Shri Guruprasad Restaurant<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">\u00a0<\/b>for Jamun ice cream (seasonal) and stuffing dosa. Visit\u00a0<b>Jay Mahakali Sev Usal <\/b>for some signature snacks, sevsal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BARODA-24-e1587362375969.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BARODA-24-200x300.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Days in Vadodara?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dqxeNUCNKwjLdf5UA\">Tambekar Wada<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dqxeNUCNKwjLdf5UA\"> <\/a><\/b>is a three-story building in a wada style (North Karnataka and some parts of Maharashtra) built around the 19th century. The Wada preserves some of the colorful story panels painted in various styles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jews were hired as soldiers by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III since 1850. <b>A historical graveyard is known as Yehudi Kabristan in Nizampura<\/b>. The cemetery, unfortunately, has had its historical value neglected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3: A Day Trip to Champaner<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3160-e1587362439500.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3160-e1587362439500.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champaner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike to the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wHVAVKau2PE82VQe9\">Mahakali Mata Mandir,<\/a>&nbsp; follow the donkey caravan<br>J<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/gdV4tPm8UuSbdFn68\">ami Masjid<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rjk9sHgWj1RLCQBf7\">Nagina Masjid<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZgsMrEX6xVparsGi7\">Sahar Ki Masjid<\/a> <br>Citadel walls <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting Vadodara as a home base allows taking day trips outside of the city.<\/strong> I checked out of my homestay and left my backpack there.\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/n2crmfPmQpv9mqJ49\">Champaner Archaeological Park<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>can be explored on foot and by public transportation. I took a public bus from V<strong>adodara Central Bus Station<\/strong>. I took the bus that leaves around 7:30 am and arrived at 9 am. It\u2019s better to arrive early to beat the heat, and it&#8217;s a long day to be here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>In Champaner, I used a shared auto-rickshaw to hop around the sites. Only one main road, so it is convenient to hop on and off a rickshaw.<\/b> I finished the tour at 3:30 pm and returned to Vadodara at 5 pm to catch the bus to Bhuj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get There?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be a hassle-free trip to Champaner if you hire a car or go on your own. The major points are near the bus stop. Some of them are scattered around the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a budget traveler, public transportation is the best option. The bus leaves every half an hour from Vadodara Central Bus Station to Champaner. The ST (State Transport) Bus to Pavagadh takes about 1.5 hours. Many pilgrims come to the Mahakalika Mata Temple. Booking is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Around by Walk or Auto-Rickshaw<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Champaner is walkable to the major sites and the only village. Otherwise, an auto rickshaw is the only option available for sharing or hiring to Halol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/a4d4GfmSYsnpBXKH9\">Halol<\/a>, the major town, is about 7 kilometers from the archaeological park.<\/strong> Small eateries and tea shops are around the bus stop and in the village. It\u2019s recommended to bring your water and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3101-e1587362470331.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3101-e1587362470331.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mahakali Mata Mandir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3222-1-e1587362483614.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3222-1-e1587362483614.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tea shop is next bus stop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to See?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Mahakali Mata Mandir<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At 9:30 am, already climbing up the stairs to the temple with a small crowd. <b>The temple hosts the goddess Kalika<\/b>. It is about 5 kilometers from the bus stop Pavangdh. <b>Hop on shared transport with the pilgrims that goes to the Pavagad Fort&#8217;s Entry point.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;I enjoyed taking the steps uphill greatly. Donkey caravans climb up to deliver goods to temple stalls. On the stairs, many stalls sell prayer goods. Many red prints on every step. Ruins in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ropeway is another option accessible from the entry point, which <\/b>takes you to the hilltop station, where there are many shops selling prayer goods.&nbsp;The temple is built on the highest point of the mountain. A long queue walks slowly up to the temple.&nbsp;From the highest point, a panoramic view of the old kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Upon your return to the Pavangdh bus stop, enjoy a cup of chai at the food stall and some snacks.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3181-e1587362517572.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3181-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>A historical city founded<\/b> in the 8th century by Vanraj Chavda, king 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 surroundings<b> of a forest.<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposite the main bus stop is the entrance to the park. <b>Get a ticket from the park ticket office to begin your tour<\/b>. Ruins of citadel walls and a large arched entrance welcome you to the heritage site. Villagers fly through on a motorcycle. This takes you to the private mosque of the royal family, <b>Saher-Ki-Masjid <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal direction boards point to each heritage site along the way to <b>Jami Masjid <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/gdV4tPm8UuSbdFn68\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a>.<\/b> This small village has three streets. See the cow begging for food standing outside the villagers\u2019 home. The extravagant relief mixed with Hindu and Islamic design, and the great dome, make are most worthwhile to spend time walking&nbsp;<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">around<strong>&nbsp;the<\/strong><\/span><strong> mosque.<\/strong> Against the landscape of the area, the green garden is well-maintained with lush green grass and pink flowers.&nbsp; You could pick a nice stop to rest and stare at the monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several basic guesthouses in this village and in the main town. If you prefer to stay back and explore the historical architecture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to go next?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PJ7XaLgmuRqADnUN8\">Khambhat <\/a> <\/b>was once a flourishing trade city. It was mentioned in Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta&#8217;s travelogues between the late 13th and 14th centuries, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4 Bhuj: Historical Walk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3225-e1587362533520.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3225-e1587362533520.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aina Mahal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This basic four-day guide scratches the surface of Bhuj and its surroundings. Kutch holds a special corner in every visitor&#8217;s heart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As the capital and commercial hub of Kutch, Bhuj has expanded beyond its<\/strong> fort wall. I spent two days walking around the city. I&#8217;d say only the old city area is great for walking, but it&#8217;s easy to <strong>get lost in the labyrinthine, narrow lanes.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kutch has a rich culture in art that makes it famous for handicrafts such as block-printing, embroidery, and leather work, as well as music and dance. Some skills are passed down through generations, and the youngest family members are working to preserve the legacies with innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prag Mahal Palace<br>Aina Mahal <br>Gates<br>Bazaars&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The walk begins from&nbsp;Darbaar Gadh,<\/b> aka the palace complex.&nbsp;Protected by fort walls,&nbsp;Prag Mahal Palace<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;and Aina Mahal Palace&nbsp;show a great contrast in architectural style. Aina Mahal, aka Hall of Mirrors, built in the 18th century, some parts of it were destroyed in the 2001 earthquake.&nbsp; The Prag Mahal is a 19th-century palace. Look up to the fort wall as you walk down to Darbaar Gadh, and Toraniyu Gate welcomes you to the complex. Find the two angles of relief on the gate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the palace compound, in less than 10 10-minute&#8217; walk, you will get to the&nbsp;<strong>Gujarat Pollution Board building&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MdnMBC1aixonUrt69\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp; The purpose of this building has two versions, but it was a school earlier.&nbsp;<strong>Fateh Mohammed&#8217;s House stands alone in a deserted garden, which was built in the late 18th century after he rose to be the &#8220;Diwan&#8221; in 1786.<\/strong>&nbsp;Although the house is locked, look at the window and wall ornaments. It&#8217;s said that he is buried behind this house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3236-e1587362573290.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3236-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Harmirsar Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 100 meters, <b>Patwadi Gate<\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>is on your left side.&nbsp;Walk around <strong>Harmirsar Lake<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/soeJw26qwemNeugDA\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/strong>, but the lake waters dry in wintertime. Locals like to sit on the lake bank and hang out here. Many fast-food vendors line up here. In a big garden, there stands the <strong>SharadBaug Palace<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/nkVU3NE43cWpWYv97\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a>.<\/strong> A small part converts to a museum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>As you cross the bridge<\/b>, you will notice a fort tower and a tall white-washed minaret enclosed in. That&#8217;s&nbsp;Mohammad Pannah Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in Bhuj. The entrance is behind <b>Mahadev Gate.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue the walk to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/N8AjhefSa6TYzUSVA\">Mahadev Gate<\/a>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">.&nbsp; I had enough for today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a teashop for rest and enjoy a cup of chai! Tomorrow will take you to the markets of the old city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pooja Dining Hall&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" style=\"color: var(--nv-text-color); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;<\/strong>for vegetarian Gujarati thali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;BINHARIF Dabeli Wala&nbsp;<a style=\"font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/Binharif-dabeli_dabalrotiwala?share\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/strong> for dabeli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3500-e1587363304613.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3500-e1587363304613.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dabeli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAY 5 Bhuj Old City and Markets<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegetable Market Building&nbsp;<br>Bazaars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Livelihoods created outside of the Darbaar Gadh. I began my tour from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XNpNEXw3EjLzWtdYA\">Old Vegetable Market<\/a><\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">. Not surprisingly, the market inside is not crowded as many vendors are outside of the building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhuj is not my final destination; I can only buy small items that fit into my backpack. Silver jewelry is a good option.&nbsp; Saraf Bazaar Rd <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"> is famous for jewelry and other silver lifestyle commodities. Piles of new and vintage embroidery tucked in small shops. Explore the side streets; you might find something you like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-05-at-4.33.50-PM-e1587362609111.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-05-at-4.33.50-PM-e1587362609111.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dhaneta Jat Woman (Image: https:\/\/www.indiainframes.com\/thedhanetajats)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, families come together to shop for jewelry. <b>As I was <\/b>walking down, the enormous nose ring <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">worn<strong>&nbsp;by Jat<\/strong><\/span><b> women and her heavy silver necklace<\/b> caught my attention. <b>It&#8217;s comparable to the Harijan women&#8217;s spiral necklace and enormous anklets.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>SIDR Craft<\/b> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;has one of the finest Bandhani (tie-dye)collections owned by Abdul Jabber Khatri and his brother.&nbsp;<b><br><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7tbhNVwHkBErrHoC9\">Farsan Dunia<\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/strong>for popular Indian sweets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DJXuR1agLoC98ScW7\">Noorani Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"> serves tandoori and North Indian food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6 Around Bhuj: Great Rann &amp; Villages<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3298.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3298.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Great Rann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Rann is a salt marshland close to the border with Pakistan, inhabited by many communities<\/b>. So often to see the herbs of camels, buffalo, and goats crossing the highway guarded by local women or men. During the monsoon season, the desert is buried in water. Full moon in Rann is an exceptional beauty. Glitz deserted land under moonlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3469.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3469.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3388.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3388.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Around?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Option 1: I\u2019d recommend that <\/b>you <b>arrange a driver or guide for your trip to Rann of Kutch and Khavda, Hodka, and Nirona; it&#8217;s a package on request. <\/b>Experienced drivers know all the artisans&#8217; homes; you have to remind them if you want to visit some artisan centers. Usually, drivers&#8217; English is limited to professional usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>I booked a driver with help from the <\/b>homestay to visit the Lakhpat fort and the Rann of Kutch, about 2000 INR a day (civic). Each trip takes up a whole day. I set Bhuj as my travel base. If you are on a tight schedule, it would be better to move from destination to destination than to set a travel base. You will see more of the Gujarat coast.<br><b>Amazing Kutch Tourism&nbsp;+91 99747 33551<br><b>Laxmi Tours and Travels<\/b>&nbsp;<\/b>+91 94261 36955<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Tip<\/b>: It might take you a few calls to get a driver for the next day. Book early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Option 2: Scooter Rental<br><\/b><b>MK Auto<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jiMiGdTZ6YEWpMGfA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\"><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>White Rann Permit Office <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/14dwHCAgotfMNai29\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br><\/b>Carry a copy of your passport &amp; the original&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rann of Kutch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3294-2-e1587362739445.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3294-2-e1587362739445.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohammed, my driver, picked me up in the morning at 8:30. On the way to Great Rann, we stopped by Khavada village and a few tea shops. Mohammed made sure I tried the Mawa cake made out <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">of<strong>&nbsp;boiling<\/strong><\/span> milk at Bhirandiyara. Great Rann is a heat-up oven in February at <b>noon.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3272-scaled-e1587362757947.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3272-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3264-e1587362776298.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3264-e1587362776298.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villages<\/h3>\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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Artisan Villages I<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sumeraser<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kala-raksha.org\/\">Kala Raksha<\/a> <a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/nmc9rmZ2NghztPFS6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tana Bana <a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RDvLPAGYqJMoRz3c6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khavda<a style=\"font-family: var(--headingsfontfamily,var(--bodyfontfamily)); font-size: var(--h4fontsize); font-weight: var(--h4fontweight); letter-spacing: var(--h4letterspacing); text-transform: var(--h4texttransform); background-color: var(--nv-site-bg);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aRTvha32QXy9YSPs8\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a> &nbsp;: <em>pottery\/ Ajrakhpur<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bhilal Khatri &#8211; block printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damabhai Marwada &#8211; rug weaver&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nirona <a style=\"font-family: var(--headingsfontfamily,var(--bodyfontfamily)); font-size: var(--h4fontsize); font-weight: var(--h4fontweight); letter-spacing: var(--h4letterspacing); text-transform: var(--h4texttransform); background-color: var(--nv-site-bg);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ryDuB3rN89Rp3muL6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a> : <em>Rogan Art\/ Copper Bell<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3422-e1587362795429.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3422-e1587362795429.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lacquered Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3409-e1587362817583.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3409-e1587362817583.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Copper Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3400-e1587362837815.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3400-e1587362837815.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rogan Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3035-scaled-e1587362853760.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3035-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rogan Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature &amp; Wildlife&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Banni and Chhari Dhand<\/strong> is the place to see migratory birds during the monsoon.<br>Khadir Bet Flamingo City (Surkhab Nagar<b>)&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Around Bhuj: Artisan Villages<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Artisan Villages II&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: It&#8217;s recommended to make an appointment before the visit. Artists&#8217; studios share space with living quarters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bhujodi Village <a style=\"font-family: var(--headingsfontfamily,var(--bodyfontfamily)); font-size: var(--h4fontsize); letter-spacing: var(--h4letterspacing); text-transform: var(--h4texttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SroK8njWUZL1EoRC9\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>w<\/strong><\/b><em><strong>eaving<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vankar Vishram Valji&nbsp;<a style=\"font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform); background-color: rgba(122, 122, 122, 0.12);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ynj3N4Sgmy6wnumq9\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babubhai Ratansinh Vanodia Vankar &#8211; ask around for his home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handloom Design Center<a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/a5GfQx1GqhSis5VWA\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shrujan.org\/crafts-museum\/\">Shrujan<\/a><\/strong> <a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MGadZyQjdnG1aMAy7\"><figure style=\"display: inline !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haria Laxmi Craft Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ajrakhpur <a style=\"font-family: var(--headingsfontfamily,var(--bodyfontfamily)); font-size: var(--h4fontsize); letter-spacing: var(--h4letterspacing); text-transform: var(--h4texttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XoS7jwLvycoyhgUN7\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/A7XMYDaYNv51jwAw7\">Ajrakpur Studio \/ Dr. Ismail Mohammed Khatri <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jA3RYKhLqSyi92JN7\">Sufiyan Ismail Khatri<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ajrakhblockprints.com\/workshop.html\">Real Handicrafts<\/a><a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/real-handicrafts?share\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Khabbab Khatri<a style=\"background-color: var(--nv-site-bg); font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily); font-size: var(--bodyfontsize); font-weight: var(--bodyfontweight); letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing); text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VjApA1dBDniH4C8A8\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.khamir.org\/visit\/khamir-guesthouse\"><b>Khamir<\/b><\/a> offers workshops and hosts exhibitions. They operate a guesthouse where you can stay, and an online retail store. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajrakhblockprinter.com\/workshop.html\">ASK Handicraft<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.somaiya-kalavidya.org\/learn-textile-traditions.html\">Somaiya-Kalavidya<\/a><\/strong> offers various textile workshops&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-10-at-3.55.33-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-10-at-3.55.33-PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ASK Handicraft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-08-at-12.34.44-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-08-at-12.34.44-PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get There?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Option 1: Hire an auto-rickshaw for one day <\/b><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>from the<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<b>Old Railway Station Road<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Option 2:<\/b> Take a shared auto-rickshaw from Old Railway Station Road. It&#8217;s cheap to do it this way. You are free to explore the villages. The con is a long waiting time for a shared auto-rickshaw to the next village in the hot sun and dusty highway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhujodi village is about a kilometer away from the entrance. A rickshaw is for hire for 50 INR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Option 3: <\/b>Catch a local bus toward Ahmedabad and ask the driver to drop you at Bhujodi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handicraft Tour&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tour is one of the best ways to experience and learn the making process while engaging with artisans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Studio Tour<\/strong> by <strong>Somaiya Kala Vidya <\/strong>organizes a tour to Bhujodi and Ajrakhpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kutchadventuresindia.com\/\">Kutch Adventures India<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/unitedartisansofkutch\/workshop\">United Artisans of Kutch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 8<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Around Bhuj: Lakhpat Fort<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QcrbYB4E4uJAXXpX7\"><strong>Lakhpat Fort<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;4 Gates 2 windows<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Custom House<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Pir Ghaus Muahmmed&#8217;s Shrine<br><strong>Narayan Sarovar<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3434-2-e1587362891205.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3434-2-e1587362891205.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">7km Fort Wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 of the road, and many herbs crossing the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once<\/strong> a prosperous fort for a short period in the 19th century and a deserted fort now, Lakhpat was built by Fateh Mohammed.&nbsp;The fort hosts three religions, namely Hindu, Islam, and Sikh, which manifests the diversity of the traders and laborers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>On the far edge of India&#8217;s Arabian<\/b> Sea, only 30km to the border with Pakistan, ships arrived from Sindh, East Africa, and other ports of India unloaded goods in Katha Varo Gate, then transported to the fort through Bibidullah door, guarded by two soldiers&#8217; status. Katha Varo Gate is no longer accessible nowadays.&nbsp; The main gate&#8217;s remarkable height of an arch built for camel caravans.&nbsp;<\/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 gate to gate. Your driver will take you by car to the places of interest.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3455-e1587362910382.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3455-e1587362910382.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Custom House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3457-e1587362929394.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3457-e1587362929394.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3435-1-e1587362949355.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3435-1-e1587362949355.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A long shot of <b>Pir Ghaus Muhammad&#8217;s shrine<\/b>, who was a Sufi saint and Syed of Lakhpat. The caretaker of the shrine has been passed down for generations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-07-at-10.49.54-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-07-at-10.49.54-PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image from Flickr by Rajesh Lalwani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lakhpat Gurudwara Sahib<\/strong> <b>was<\/b> built in the 19th century to commemorate Guru Nanak. He visited Lakhpat before embarking on his second and fourth journeys to Mecca. His relics consist of a pair of wooden sandals and a palkh, which are protected in a glass box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gurudwara offers food and accommodation to visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We end our tour with a simple lunch here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue your trip from Lakhp. at<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/h3z5rmUJKLbkBnAE6\">Jakhau<\/a>  <\/strong>was once a port and is now a fishing village.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dpFUzBVj3rnaPBas8\">Mandvi <\/a><\/strong> was a summer destination for the Kutch royals. It&#8217;s known for the beach. It was a thriving port from the 18th to the 19th century. Must visit&nbsp;<b>Durgapur <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qe6G8KwCSpxs4Zgv6\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/strong><\/a><\/b>for its temples and merchants&#8217; houses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 9 Ahmedabad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places of Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Teen Darwaza&nbsp;Jama Mosque,&nbsp;Neighborhood&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct bus from Bhuj to Ahmedabad is convenient, takes 7 hours or more with traffic. I only have a few hours left before sunset to explore. I chose the places close to my stay. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/teen-darwaza?share\">Teen Darwaza<\/a><\/strong> is on the eastern side of Bhadra Fort, built in the 15th century. In 200 meters is where the 15th-century-old Jama Masjid <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\"> to be found. The extravagant carving on the minarets that you still appreciate today. Auto-rickshaws are speeding through the crowd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<b>Tip<\/b>: Bring a scarf and dress up modestly to visit important religious sites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk another 250 meters to <b><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/6WT7EPg1v74YsEMLA\">Chandravilas Restaurant<\/a><\/b> for some famous Indian snacks and freshly made jilabi and fafda.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 10 Ahmedabad: Historical Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This guide takes you to some major temples and house clusters.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plough the intricate narrow lanes of Ahmedabad&#8217;s old city, t<b>he living museum exhibits its rich history of maritime trade, conveyed through its lavish houses<\/b>. These houses are either still occupied or locked up today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ahmedabad&#8217;s old city consists of 360 pols. Pols are clusters of houses that <\/b>make up a small neighborhood. Inhabitants are not related to everyone and do not all share the same religion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d recommend you <b>to book a 2.5-hour tour with<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/heritagewalkahmedabad.com\/booking\/\"><b>Historical Walk<\/b><\/a> if you&#8217;re keen to learn more about the heart of the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Tip<\/b>: Many of the places of interest are not listed on Google Maps. Ask anyone, and they will point you in the direction. Some pols connect to the main road following small lanes. You will derail your plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-08-at-10.19.16-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-08-at-10.19.16-PM-300x257.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map from i-discoverasia.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As early as 9 am, I began my tour from <strong>Old Stock Market (1)<\/strong> , which is where <strong>Manek Chowk<\/strong> (3)is located. Stack up of tables, the market is very much empty. Behind the Stock Market, <strong>Rani no Hajiro <\/strong>is a complex of tombs of Ahmed Shah&#8217;s Queens. Mahurat Ni Pol (27) is on the same market. You will see a blue plaque. Chandla Ol is an old market for brass pooja items. In 120 meters on Gandhi Street, you will find many bookstores under a bridge. 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On the right corner of this block, a 180-year-old <strong>Harkunvar Baa Ni Haveli<\/strong> features unique Indo-Chinese elements &#8211; dragon ornaments. With 60 rooms, it makes it the largest haveli in the old city. I just stared at the balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I already lost myself here. 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Azad Restaurant &amp; Corporate Sweets, Zaveriwad, is a place for sweets and snacks, but also serves vegetarian meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Useful Information<br><\/b>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/i-discoverasia.com\/product\/ahmedabad-khadia\/\">Ahmedabad Old City map&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/heritage.ahmedabadcity.gov.in\/haveli.php\">List of Havelis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trip from Ahmedabad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dawoodi Bohra community contributed to some colorful havelis in <strong>Siddhpur <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"10\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/locaiton2-1.png\" alt=\"\">.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-1365x2048.png 1365w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ahmed-242.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/mappingaway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ahmedabadpos.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10-day Gujarat Itinerary takes you to historical walks in Vadodara, Bhuj, and Ahmedabad. 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