In Rajasthan to the West, and Tamil Nadu, down south what blinds you is the proliferation of colours.

In Rajasthan the ghagra skirts, glittering with mirrors and sequins, swing to the rhythm of anklets and chimes in the desert air. The gaily dressed women balance pots on their heads, lending infinite charm and grace to the mundane daily chore of collecting water from the village well. The kancheepuram silk and cotton saris ubiquitously worn by the women in Tamil Nadu, at home and for religious and social occasions, are characterised by a combination of brilliant contrasting shades - orange with purple, parrot green with shocking pink. The older generation of Tamil Brahmin women drape their saris in the traditional style, drawing one end tightly between the legs and the other over the shoulder.

If the bright colours are getting too much for you, move deeper south and rest your eyes with the stark, white elegance of the traditional Kerala dress. Our national dress, the sari, has over a hundred variations. And it is in this fact itself that the story of India is told. Our people clothe themselves in deference to the climate, the culture and the craft of the region in which they live. It is in the waft and the weave that their story is woven. Our tour aims to take you through a journey of the divergent textiles and costumes of India. You can explore and discover the dyes, the motifs and the fabrics that give each creation its texture, its symbolism and its heritage. It is an opportunity to witness a magical yarn unfolding.

DAY 1 Arrive Mumbai
Reception at airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2 Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Afternoon - visit to textile factories.

DAY 3 Mumbai-Bangalore-Mysore
Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer from hotel to airport in time to board flight to Bangalore. Reception upon arrival at the airport and drive to Mysore (139 kms.3.5 hours) via Srirangapatnam. Once the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, it is known for its fortress and tomb of the famous Warrior King. On arrival check-in at hotel.

DAY 4 Mysore
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - visit the beautiful city of Mysore and then proceed to the Chamundi Temple. Afternoon - visit to silk factories.

DAY 5 Mysore-Chennai
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon transfer from hotel to Railway Station in time to board Shatabdi Express to Madras. Reception upon arrival and transfer from railway station to hotel.

DAY 6 Chennai
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - excursion to Kancheepuram, the Golden City of a Thousand Temples. Kancheepuram has also long been famous for its silk weaving. Afternoon - excursion to Mahabalipuram - an ancient coastal port, south of Madras. Later visit to silk units.

DAY 7 Chennai-Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Madras to see some of the highlights of India's fourth largest city. Afternoon transfer from hotel to airport in time to board flight to Mumbai. Connecting flight to Ahmedabad. Reception upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.

DAY 8 Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad. The tour also includes a visit to the Calico museum, which is celebrated for the quality of its collection of textiles. Afternoon - visit textile factories.

DAY 9 Ahmedabad-Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Ahmedabad to Udaipur (252 kms/6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 10 Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Afternoon - enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Afternoon visit the local handicraft emporiums to find an amazing array of cotten prints.

DAY 11 Udaipur-Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Jodhpur (259 kms/6 hrs), via Ranakpur. Visit the famous Jain Temples. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check- in at hotel. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Also visit the Mandore Gardens.

DAY 12 Jodhpur-Jaipur
Transfer from hotel to railway station in time to board Intercity Exp to Jaipur. Reception upon arrival and transfer from railway station to the hotel. Afternoon - tour of Jaipur, popularly known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan".

DAY 13 Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Amber Fort on elephant-back. Afternoon pay a visit to Sanganer which is famous for Sanganeri and Bagru tie and dyed and hand painted fabrics.

DAY 14 Jaipur-Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - drive from Jaipur to Agra (221 kms/6 hours) via Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival at Agra check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 15 Agra-Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and also the Agra Fort. Afternoon - transfer from hotel to the airport in time to board the flight to Varanasi. Reception upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.

DAY 16 Varanasi-Delhi
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Followed by sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Opportunity to see the world famous Varanasi silks. Also visit a local weaver's house to see how the textile is woven using a traditional loom. Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport in time to board the flight to Delhi. Reception upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.

DAY 17 Delhi
Morning - sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Evening transfer to the international airport. Departure Delhi.