Hodka - Kachch District, Gujarat

Hodka symbolises captivating Kachchh...in the Banni region, bordering the Rann of Kachchh...where the local community has hand-crafted Shaam-e-Sarhad, its own rural resort, to create a lasting, magical experience. Swathed in appealing ethnicity, exquisitely embroidered textiles and leather with mirror work, Shaam-e-Sarhad is an unforgettable getaway resonating with the skills of the Rabari, Meghwal and Maldhari communities.
The experience carries over to melodious desert strains, star gazing, guided walks, bird watching excursions, camel workshops... promising to keep you enthralled!

Getting there:
Airport: Bhuj (65km)
Rail: Bhuj / Ahmedabad (400km)
Road: Bhuj / Ahmedabad

Raghurajpur - Puri District, Orissa

Raghurajpur is a testament to the tenacity of illustrious artists whose delicate, deft hands have created an open air art gallery... just 12km from the temple town of Puri lying on the Bay of Bengal. The hallmark is revival...patachitra, stone craft, papier mache, mural painting, coir and wood work, filigree, appliqué... even terracotta and bell metal...art abounds every where, using only mineral and each colours!

A walk through the by-lanes of Raghurajpur is a visual feast...as local households proudly display the diversity of their creations. The Gotipua Dance Gurukul adds lustre, keeping alive the tradition of Raghurajpur’s illustrious Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra in the palm-fringed amphitheatre...

Getting there:
Airport: Bhubaneswar (40km)
Rail: Bhubaneswar / Puri (12km)
Road: Bhubaneswar / Puri

Banavasi - Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka

Draped by the Western Ghats on the Varada river’s banks, Banavasi is a temple site where the Gudigar artisans display refined carving skills in sandalwood and stone. Visitors interested in history, archaeology, temple architecture, arts and nature will gain special satisfaction in ancient Banavasi – the genesis of Karnataka’s historical, spiritual and literary repertoire.

The local landscape is alluring... pineapple and banana plantations included...much as a varied musical bouquet of music and dance by renowned artistes heightens the magic...

Getting there:
Airport: Hubli (100km) / Goa (245km) / Banglore (345km)
Rail: Karwar (145km) / Hubli-Dharwad (100km)
Road:Sirsi (23km) which is 70km from Hubli