Gujarat Textile & Handloom Heritage Tour

Patola, Ajrakh, Rogan and the weavers of Kutch

Meet Gujarat's master craftspeople: Mata ni Pachedi, Pethapur blocks, Patan Patola, Ajrakh, Bhujodi weaving and Nirona's Rogan art.

Ahmedabad
Pethapur
Patan
Modhera
Bhuj
Ajrakhpur
Bhujodi
Nirona
Ahmedabad

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A journey through Gujarat's living textile traditions, from Ahmedabad's pols and Mata ni Pachedi painters to the double-ikat Patola looms of Patan.

In Kutch you visit Ajrakhpur's block printers, the weavers of Bhujodi, the LLDC craft museum, and Nirona's Rogan painters, bell makers and lacquer workers, with time in the embroidery villages of Banni.

Highlights

Sabarmati Ashram and Mata ni Pachedi art
Pethapur wooden block carving
Patan Patola double-ikat weaving and Rani ki Vav
Modhera Sun Temple
Ajrakh block printing and the LLDC, Ajrakhpur
Bhujodi weavers, Nirona Rogan art and Banni embroidery

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad – textile heritage Night in Ahmedabad
Arrival at Ahmedabad airport or railway station.
- Visit Sabarmati Ashram.
- Explore traditional Mata ni Pachedi textile art.
- Visit Ahmedabad's heritage pols and traditional textile markets.
- Optional: Calico Museum of Textiles (advance permission and availability required).
Day 2: Ahmedabad – Pethapur – Patan Night in Patan
Breakfast at the hotel, then the block makers of Pethapur and the Patola weavers of Patan.
- Visit Pethapur, famous for traditional wooden block carving.
- See traditional block-making techniques.
- Continue to Patan and visit the Patan Patola Heritage Museum.
- Watch the traditional double-ikat Patola weaving process.
Day 3: Patan – Rani ki Vav – Modhera – Bhuj Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani ki Vav.
- Explore the Modhera Sun Temple.
- Drive to Bhuj; check in at the hotel and relax.
Day 4: Bhuj – Ajrakhpur – Bhujodi Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Ajrakhpur village: traditional Ajrakh block printing and natural dyeing.
- Optional block-printing workshop.
- Visit the Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC).
- Continue to Bhujodi, famous for traditional handloom weaving; meet local weavers and see handmade textiles.
Day 5: Bhuj – Nirona – traditional Kutch villages Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Nirona village and see traditional Rogan art painting.
- Watch copper bell making and lacquer work.
- Explore nearby Banni villages: Kutchi embroidery, mirror work and local handicrafts.
- Return to Bhuj.
Day 6: Bhuj – Ahmedabad departure
Breakfast at the hotel and free time for local shopping, subject to your departure time. Drive back to Ahmedabad for the drop at the airport or railway station.

Popular add-ons

White Rann sunset and Tent City night
Hands-on Ajrakh or Bandhani workshop

Good to know

Temple timings, safari permits and attraction operations are subject to local authorities and operating conditions on the travel date.
Vehicle type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Early check-in depends on room availability. If guests need rooms before the standard check-in time, an extra room may have to be booked.
For family occupancy, confirm extra beds or mattresses in advance. Meal-plan charges may apply as per the final quotation.
Hotel rates, room inventory, attraction tickets and seasonal products are subject to availability.

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Gujarat Textile & Handloom Heritage Tour in pictures

Cottages under shady trees at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad

Loom with a half-woven patola double-ikat silk, Patan

Rani ki Vav stepwell, Patan, with terraced stone levels

Modhera Sun Temple above its stepped tank

FAQs

Where does the tour start and end?

Pick-up from Ahmedabad airport or railway station; the tour ends with a drop at Ahmedabad airport or railway station. Other pick-up and drop points can be arranged.

Can we buy directly from the artisans?

Yes. The village visits are with working artisans, and most sell directly from their workshops.

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every day can be adjusted: duration, hotel category, meal plan, vehicle and sightseeing are tailored to your group. Send your dates and number of travellers for a custom quote.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad – textile heritage Night in Ahmedabad
Arrival at Ahmedabad airport or railway station.
- Visit Sabarmati Ashram.
- Explore traditional Mata ni Pachedi textile art.
- Visit Ahmedabad's heritage pols and traditional textile markets.
- Optional: Calico Museum of Textiles (advance permission and availability required).
Day 2: Ahmedabad – Pethapur – Patan Night in Patan
Breakfast at the hotel, then the block makers of Pethapur and the Patola weavers of Patan.
- Visit Pethapur, famous for traditional wooden block carving.
- See traditional block-making techniques.
- Continue to Patan and visit the Patan Patola Heritage Museum.
- Watch the traditional double-ikat Patola weaving process.
Day 3: Patan – Rani ki Vav – Modhera – Bhuj Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani ki Vav.
- Explore the Modhera Sun Temple.
- Drive to Bhuj; check in at the hotel and relax.
Day 4: Bhuj – Ajrakhpur – Bhujodi Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Ajrakhpur village: traditional Ajrakh block printing and natural dyeing.
- Optional block-printing workshop.
- Visit the Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC).
- Continue to Bhujodi, famous for traditional handloom weaving; meet local weavers and see handmade textiles.
Day 5: Bhuj – Nirona – traditional Kutch villages Night in Bhuj
Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Nirona village and see traditional Rogan art painting.
- Watch copper bell making and lacquer work.
- Explore nearby Banni villages: Kutchi embroidery, mirror work and local handicrafts.
- Return to Bhuj.
Day 6: Bhuj – Ahmedabad departure
Breakfast at the hotel and free time for local shopping, subject to your departure time. Drive back to Ahmedabad for the drop at the airport or railway station.

Good to know

Temple timings, safari permits and attraction operations are subject to local authorities and operating conditions on the travel date.

Vehicle type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Early check-in depends on room availability. If guests need rooms before the standard check-in time, an extra room may have to be booked.

For family occupancy, confirm extra beds or mattresses in advance. Meal-plan charges may apply as per the final quotation.

Hotel rates, room inventory, attraction tickets and seasonal products are subject to availability.