You are in Ahmedabad. Welcome to India. Our agent will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel so you can check-in. The first stop on your Ismaili Tour Package is the Sidi Sayed Mosque. Constructed in 1573, this renowned mosque in Ahmedabad is regarded as a symbol of the city's architectural splendor. Gujarat's prosperity during the Muslim era is symbolized by the mosque. A guide will accompany you and show you the mosque's 10-screen windows on the side and the rear arches.

The tomb of Ahmed Shah, who founded Ahmedabad, is the next destination on the itinerary. The tomb's sophistication and elegance are enhanced by the lavish architecture and exquisite artwork, which are located in close proximity to the Jama Masjid.The next place to go is the Minarets of Sidi Bashir, which are very well-liked because of their unusual design. Sultan Ahmed Shah's slave Sidi Bashir constructed the mosque, which is also referred to as the Jhulta Minar (Shaking Minarets). The structure was carried out by Malik Sarang, a nobleman in the court of another Gujarati sultan, Muhammad Begada, according to another contradictory account.

You will spend the evening in Sarkhej Roza, a mosque and tomb complex in Makarba village that is regarded as one of Ahmedabad's most exquisite and distinctive architectural wonders. In order to create the stunning "Indo-Saracenic" style, the edifice skillfully combines Islamic influences from Persia with native Hindu and Jain architectural elements. At the start of the Sultanate era, the Sarkhej Roza complex was constructed.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Pirana hamlet, where you will find the Historical Shrine of Hajarat Pir Imamuddin Bawa Roza. About 18 kilometers from Ahmedabad, the Hajarat Pir Imamuddin Bawa is thought to have been the birthplace of the Satpanth religion about 600 years ago.

Pirana village is home to twenty groups of all castes and religions, but they are all equally committed to Pir Imam Shah Bawa. Additionally, the temple is very popular among a number of devotees who travel from Gujarat, India.

Stay tuned for additional unexpected features if you thought there was anything special about the Roza. They are Hindu priests who are responsible for Hajarat Imam Shah's and his son Mohammad Shah's main tomb. Priests dressed in white with saffron markings on their foreheads (tilak) greet pilgrims as they exit the shrine. This is just the beginning of the exclusivity. The walls of the shrine constructed above the tomb of Pir Imam Shah Bawa also have the Hindu syllable Om symbol painted in various locations.The Dholia (Aashan), which was constructed where the pir once slept, is another sight for pilgrims to see and eat. As directed by the court, the dargah was renamed Prerna Pith or Samadhi Mandir.You will be driven back to Ahmedabad to spend the night in your hotel room once your tour of Pirana village is over.

After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Siddhpur. The first destination is the Aga Khan School in Sidhpur, which was constructed in 1993 by Aga Khan Education Services with the intention of teaching Gujarati to the students. But in 2002, it changed its name to an English-medium institution.

Proceed with your trip; the next stop is the well-known Ismaili place of worship and prayer, Kakoshi Jamatkhana in Krasnodar. Before going to Dasada, meet the distinguished members of the Jamatkhana and learn about the organization, its goals, and its motivations.You will stop at Rani ki Vav (a step well) en route to Dasada.

Next up is the Patan Patola weaving, which is a haven for shopaholics and a hot spot for anyone interested in the textile sector. The next item on your program for day three is Modhera Sun Temple. The temple was constructed by King Bhimdev around 1026 CE. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God and is regarded as one of Gujarat's most well-known sun temples. This temple exhibits some of the best architectural abilities. The Modhera light temple's most intriguing feature is that, on equinoxes, the deity is met by the first rays of the rising light.

It takes around an hour to drive directly from Modhera to Dasada. Check-in at the Dasada Hotel, where you'll be staying the night.

This day is set aside for some wildlife-related experiences. The Little Rann of Kutch is renowned for being the sole location to see the rarest wild asses, so go early for a morning safari there. In the evening, a village safari would take place after the jungle safari.The endangered brown Asiatic wild asses, frequently seen in herds, are the primary draw of the Wild Ass Sanctuary. Early morning jungle safaris offer the chance to see the Indian antelope, the state's largest antelope, the elegant Indian gazelle (chinkara), and nilgai.

You will go on a village safari along the Rann of Kutch after the forest safari. The visit includes Dasada's remote Vadiara and Kharapat Rabaris, which are renowned for their elaborate embroidery. The other two locations in the package are Dasada, home of the silk-weavers colony, and Ambala Village, which is well-known for its Bharward shepherds and goatherds. You would also visit the workshops of other craftspeople and the Bajana weaving cooperative. Other communities residing close to Dasada include the Padhars (known mostly for fishing), the Bajanias, the Jaths (Muslim herders), and the Siddis and Mirs (semi-nomadic).

Once you've eaten breakfast, drive to Rajkot. You will stop at the Aga Khan Development Network's (AKDN) Rural MicroFinance Rain Water Harvest in Sayla en route. The Sayla Rain Center, situated in Surendra Nagar, is a blessing for the North Gujarat district, which is prone to drought. Locals in this area struggle to make ends meet, especially in agriculture, which is their primary source of revenue. Information is kept in the rain center's panels, functional models, water quality testing lab, and simulated rainfall. Training on how to capture rainfall in semi-arid environments is provided by this rural knowledge resource center on water management and rainwater harvesting. Both government and non-government employees, as well as local residents, receive training on related topics.

Drive to Rajkot after visiting the Sayla Rain Center. You will visit H H Prince Agakhana Girls Academy there. With the goal of providing high-quality learning environments and a healthy atmosphere, the school is solely for girls from all communities.Arrive directly at your Rajkot hotel, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel to start the day, you will be transported to Ganod to see Ghulam Shah Ali Dargah. A descendant of Peer Yar Ali Shah (R.A.), also known as Tahir Prinda, who left Mashad, Iran, in the middle of the 16th century to spread Islam throughout the nation, was Sayed Ghulam Ali Shah Mashadi.

After that, take a car to Junagadh to see Kabristan and Jamat Khana. The Regional Council of India is housed in the historic Jamat Khana in Junagadh. It is still customary in the Jamat Khana to pray for Varas Ismail Gangji and recite the tasbih of Ya Ali Ya Muhammad and salwat fourteen times every day.In Junagadh, check into your hotel for the night.

You will be taken to the Siya Islami Esm Eliya Jamatkhana in Gir after breakfast. This Jamat Khana is a tiny, organized community that is primarily made up of families who rely heavily on farming and agriculture for their livelihoods. Drive to Jamnagar after this visit. You will stop in Maliya, Hatina Jamat Khana, along the route.

Arrive in Jamnagar, and as the final activity of the day, visit Jamnagar Jamat Khana in the evening. Before you check into your hotel, get to know the locals, learn about their way of life, and learn about their spiritual and religious motivations.Spend the night at Jamnagar.

After breakfast, begin your day with a drive to Kera. Ghulam Shah Ali Dargah is the first destination. Built on a charming rising ground, the well-wooded shrine of the saint Ghulam Ali is surrounded by three main structures: a mausoleum, a dargah with a canopy-covered tomb, and twelve tiny Islamic-style columns. A descendant of Pir Sadruddin, who converted a large number of Kutch and Gujarati Hindus to the Khoja Ismaili Shia branch, subsequently known as Satpanth, around 1400, was the Kera-based saint Ghulam Ali.Proceed to Bhuj, where you will be visiting Jamat Khana by road. After that, head to your hotel to spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Mundra to see The Aga Khan School, which was established in 1905. Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III, founded the school in Mundra, Gujarat's Kutch area. It was the organization's initial school and eventually expanded into a vast network of schools spread throughout Gujarat.

The visits to Jamat Khana and Mata Salam will come next. Spend the night in Bhuj.

A visit to Jamat Khana in the villages of Ningar and Nangarpur kicks off the day. In the Jamat, where sermons are saved for customs and activities unique to the Shia Ismaili tariqah of Islam, both locations are important.Go back to Bhuj, where you'll spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your drive to Banni Village. Permission to enter the Banni Tribal Area must be obtained at the Bhrindyara checkpoint en route. You will be exploring and meeting a number of individuals in Banni Village, which translates to "a cluster of villages." To mention a few, you will encounter Jat, Harijan, Meghawal, and Mutva. You will be passing via the villages of Hodka, Ludiya, and Dhordo.

The Meghwal-Harijans, who moved from Rajasthan, live in the Banni region. They earn a living by embroidering Khambira, Kharek, and Kudi stitches. The other pieces have hand-drawn minute mirror motifs, satin thread embroidery, and outline embroidery that is strikingly comparable to the region's well-known Mutwa needlework. Purchase a few souvenirs from Kharek Stitch's wall hangings, waistcoats, and pouches. You can also purchase "Moti Bharat" or beaded items like belts, toys, bracelets, and handheld fans.Proceed with your journey; Hodka Village will be your next stopThe next stop on your journey is Ludiya Village,

Next on the list of must-see locations is Dhordo, which is well-known for its traditional mud homes (Bhungas) decorated with mirrors and for its exquisite Mutwa embroidery made with small mirrors.

The next location to be covered is Kalo Dingar, the highest peak in the Kutch region, which lies tucked away on the border between India and Pakistan at a height of 462 meters above sea level. The atmosphere is pleasant and fresh, making it ideal for enjoying and breathing in the breathtaking vista from the summit. The most captivating image you may photograph in the area is the expansive panorama of the Great Rann of Kutch, particularly at sunrise and sunset. The Hindu deity Dattatrey has a temple devoted to him. The god, who is accompanied by a cow and four dogs, is the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in one body with three heads and six hands.

Khavada, which is primarily populated by Meghwar and a small portion of the Samma clan, is the final destination of the day.Go back to the hotel in Bhuj to spend the night there.

This is your journey's final wing. After eating breakfast, you are driven to the railway station or Bhuj airport for your next return trip.