In Bhuj – Explore village
Today, morning, get ready for another full-day excursion where you'll visit more villages around Bhuj! The places you'll see today are known for their distinctive styles of embroidery, tye-dye effects, and other handiwork, like weaving, block-printing, and Rogan-painting.
Niroma Village: This is a famous place to see Rogan painting (sometimes called printing). This is the art of cloth printing using a paint made from boiled oil and vegetable dyes, which is then laid down on fabric using either a metal block or a stylus.
Bhujodi Village: During this visit, you'll meet a national award-winning artist and witness how the locals do traditional weaving. You'll also visit the Shurjan Store for potential shopping.
Mandvi: This town is located on the banks of the Rukmavati River, walking distance from the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Kutch. Here, you'll visit Vijay Vilas Palace, a royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD, and it has all the elements of Rajput architecture. This is a prime example of the traditional skill of craftsmen of the early 20th century.
In the early evening, return to your hotel in Bhuj.