Day 7:
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Drive to Bhuj the next day and enroute visit various villages
known for their ajrakh block printing, Ahir embroidery, Rabari
embroidery and master weavers. Spend rest of the day
visiting markets and monuments.
Day 8:
Go on a tour of villages the next day and visit the villages of
Sodha Rajputs, Muslim pastoral groups like the Jaths and
Muthwas and their sub-groups, Hindu pastoral groups like the
Rabaris, Meghwal Harijans and other communities
known for their exquisite embroidery.
Day 9:
Head for Gondal and enroute visit the Watson Museum and
weaving institute at Rajkot. Gondal is a beautiful palace
known for its Naulakha Palace where the royal family has
exhibited beadwork, silverware, brass utensils, hand-painted
wooden toys and other artifacts from their antique collection, silver jewelry,
brass boxes called pataras and Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic Pharmacy. Visit
the Bharwad and other pastoral villages around Gondal town.
Day 10:
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head for Gir and enroute visit Jetpur known for its screen-
printing, block-printing and other textiles. Junagadh is a
historic city with a fort, royal mausoleum complexes, palaces,
museums and cave-sites. Overnight stay at Lodge.
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