Posts by Lynnea
January 06: Kolhapur / Lonavala
We will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and after breakfast, the group will drive to Lonavala. We will not stop at the Aga Khan Palace along the way this year (2018) as it is closed on Monday. We will engage in considerations and debrief about the history, the tour, our visits while on the bus further bonding as a group. We will visit the Aga Khan Palace in Pune which is a national monument of India’s freedom movement. Following the launch of Quit India movement in 1942, Gandhi, his wife Kasturba, and his secretary Mahadev Desai were imprisoned at the Palace from August 9, 1942 to May 6, 1944. Mahadev and Kasturba passed away while in captivity at...
Read MoreJanuary 07: Lonavala / Mumbai
We start our day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. After early breakfast, the group will drive to Mumbai, arrive and proceed to the MarketPlace|Share. Travel Lonavala to Mumbai via Volvo Bus approx 2-3 hours. MarketPlace|SHARE Handwork of India is an innovative fair trade, not-for-profit organization which combines the experience of running a business with a variety of support programs designed to effect real, meaningful, and lasting change in the lives of low-income women in India. Handwork of India works with 480 artisans who are organized into 14 independent co-operatives which produce high-quality women’s apparel and home decor. Being in charge of their...
Read MoreJanuary 08: Arrival Bhuj
Arrival Bhuj at 9:25 AM – Early check-in will be subject to availability of the day. Upon arrival at the Bhuj Railway Station, the group will be transferred to the Kutch Safari Resort. Kutch is an arid region, two deserts form most of its landscape, The Little and Great Rann of Kutch and on the west the Arabian Sea. It was devastated by a massive earth quake in 2000. The people of Kutch are hardy and hard working. Rearing herds of cows, water buffaloes, camels and goats is a traditional occupation of the community called the Maaldharis, herders. There are many communities of artisans and crafts persons. Many organizations work to sustain the traditional...
Read MoreJanuary 09: Bhuj / Ahmedabad
Travel by Deluxe Bus (Approx 8 hrs drive) Buffet breakfast at the resort. After breakfast, visit the Khamir. A documentary film by Kasturi Gandhi It narrates the lives and work of leather artisans that belong to the Meghwal community of Kachchh. Khamir works to strengthen and promote the rich artisan traditions of the Kachchh district. The name stands for Kachchh Heritage, Art, Music, Information and Resources. Khamir means ‘intrinsic pride’ in Kachchhi, the local language. In Hindi it means ‘to ferment,’ an equally apt name given the constant fermentation of ideas and activity on going both within the organization, and in Kachchh at large. Born in 2005 as a...
Read MoreJanuary 10: Gujarat Vidyapith / Sabarmati Ashram
We start the day with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we visit the Gujarat Vidyapith, tour the campus and then engage in student interaction. Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by MK Gandhi October 18, 1920. The Institute provides a higher education with a blend of courses teaching nursery to doctorate classes. The main objective is to develop workers of character, skill, culture and dedication for the conduct of all movements connected with the regeneration of country in accordance with the ideals taught and lived by MK Gandhi. The guiding principles are: Adherence to truth and non-violence Participation in productive work with a sense of dignity of...
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