Join Fibre arts australia for a 12 day all inclusive Indian cultural experience
including
a 3 day “mastering the experience” in your art practice with Glenys Mann
Have you ever wanted to meet the community and see first hand what the
Fibre Arts India Project has supported over the years?
Fibre Arts India Project has supported over the years?
Join Glenys on fibre arts' next adventure!
“ROUGH” ITINERARY.
Expect exciting changes to this itinerary, due to the nature of Dhanraj Malik, our supreme host.
There could be a nomadic tribe that arrives in the area or a bird that has just flown in from Siberia or a full moon that must not be missed whilst laying on our backs in the desert watching the stars and the satellites go overhead….
Or any other delight that comes to mind….
This Itinerary is not set in concrete… there are so many other places and people to see along the way…
this is a very rough outline!
Glenys
Day 1: Ahmedabad
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Arrival
If possible plan your arrival for late morning/early afternoon.
A driver from “House of MG” will collect you from the airport.
You will spend the night in this beautiful Hotel before travelling the 2 hours to Zainabad and arriving at Desert Coursers
This period will give you benefit of resting after your journey.
Meals are available at the Hotel
https://houseofmg.com/
Day 2: Ahmedabad to Zainabad
Thursday, January 4, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 - 9 AM | DEPART 10.30AM
After breakfast it’s off to Zainabad and checking into your room at Desert Coursers!
Lunch will be served in the Dining Hall.
Rest will be required and a Sunset safari will be the highlight of the day
Dinner servered upon return from the safari.
Day 3: Patan: Ancient Step Well and Ikat weaving studio
Friday, January 5, 2024 Rani ki Vav
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
Early start after breakfast Lunch in Patan and home for dinner
Silted over, it was rediscovered in the 1940s and restored in the 1980s. It has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India since 2014.
Read more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_ki_Vav
Day 4: visit local market in Patdi
Saturday, January 6, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
This is the local town about 20ks from Desert Coursers.
Colourful and very very busy
Lunch
Evening safari to see Wildlife
Dinner after safari
Day 5: Time to rest
Sunday, January 7, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM
10AM- LUNCH
Relax talking to Dhanraj about the history of his hometown.
The Mir women will be in Desert Coursers to show you, their wares.
Time with Glenys to talk about your art practice…. Not essential for everyone.
Afternoon safari, if interested to visit the Salt Farmers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rann_of_Kutch
Day 6: Sun Temple Modhera
Monday, January 8, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM
EARLY LUNCH
Travel to Modhera after lunch
This Temple is an amazing structure
The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Temple,_Modhera
Day 7: Varnindra Dham – PATDI
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
Relax talking to Dhanraj about the local wildlife.
The Mir women will be in Desert Coursers to show you, their wares.
Time with Glenys to talk about your art practice…. Not essential for everyone.
In the late afternoon, travel to the bright colourful VARNINDRA DHAM temple to see the procession of worship…
https://surendranagar.nic.in/tourist-place/varnindra-dham-patdi/
Day 8; the Mount… Little Rann of Kutch
Wednesday January 10, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
LUNCH WILL BE ON THE MOUNT
Travel to ‘The Mount’. The highest point in the Rann.
This trip is a full day.
This is where most of the inspiration came from for Glenys’ recent exhibition “Beyond Silence”
Some of the most inspirational scenery and a truly emotional journey in a place that keeps on giving.
A spectacular place for all types of artists, especially photographers.
https://desertcoursers.com/wildlife/
Day 9:… Stay close to home
Thursday January 11, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
Lunch 12.30pm
Dinner 7.30
A day to reflect where we have been.
Perhaps have ‘chai’ in the Rann at sunset.
Always a lovely place to be.
Day 10… Visit the “Shawl man” in Bajana
Friday January 12, 2024
on this trip we will call in to see an Interpretative centre so you can get an idea of the size of the place that we have been in over the last 10 days.
Return for lunch
More conversation about ‘art practice’ in the afternoon.
Another sunset safari, if you have the energy.
Day 11… Prepare to leave
Saturday January 13, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
DEPART 11AM
Travel to Ahmedabad and stay in House of MG for one night to catch your flight home… or if you are travelling on elsewhere, to continue your journey.
Day 12… at the airport to depart
Expect exciting changes to this itinerary, due to the nature of Dhanraj Malik, our supreme host.
There could be a nomadic tribe that arrives in the area or a bird that has just flown in from Siberia or a full moon that must not be missed whilst laying on our backs in the desert watching the stars and the satellites go overhead….
Or any other delight that comes to mind….
This Itinerary is not set in concrete… there are so many other places and people to see along the way…
this is a very rough outline!
Glenys
Day 1: Ahmedabad
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Arrival
If possible plan your arrival for late morning/early afternoon.
A driver from “House of MG” will collect you from the airport.
You will spend the night in this beautiful Hotel before travelling the 2 hours to Zainabad and arriving at Desert Coursers
This period will give you benefit of resting after your journey.
Meals are available at the Hotel
https://houseofmg.com/
Day 2: Ahmedabad to Zainabad
Thursday, January 4, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 - 9 AM | DEPART 10.30AM
After breakfast it’s off to Zainabad and checking into your room at Desert Coursers!
Lunch will be served in the Dining Hall.
Rest will be required and a Sunset safari will be the highlight of the day
Dinner servered upon return from the safari.
Day 3: Patan: Ancient Step Well and Ikat weaving studio
Friday, January 5, 2024 Rani ki Vav
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
Early start after breakfast Lunch in Patan and home for dinner
Silted over, it was rediscovered in the 1940s and restored in the 1980s. It has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India since 2014.
Read more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_ki_Vav
Day 4: visit local market in Patdi
Saturday, January 6, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
This is the local town about 20ks from Desert Coursers.
Colourful and very very busy
Lunch
Evening safari to see Wildlife
Dinner after safari
Day 5: Time to rest
Sunday, January 7, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM
10AM- LUNCH
Relax talking to Dhanraj about the history of his hometown.
The Mir women will be in Desert Coursers to show you, their wares.
Time with Glenys to talk about your art practice…. Not essential for everyone.
Afternoon safari, if interested to visit the Salt Farmers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rann_of_Kutch
Day 6: Sun Temple Modhera
Monday, January 8, 2024
BREAKFAST 8 AM
EARLY LUNCH
Travel to Modhera after lunch
This Temple is an amazing structure
The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Temple,_Modhera
Day 7: Varnindra Dham – PATDI
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
Relax talking to Dhanraj about the local wildlife.
The Mir women will be in Desert Coursers to show you, their wares.
Time with Glenys to talk about your art practice…. Not essential for everyone.
In the late afternoon, travel to the bright colourful VARNINDRA DHAM temple to see the procession of worship…
https://surendranagar.nic.in/tourist-place/varnindra-dham-patdi/
Day 8; the Mount… Little Rann of Kutch
Wednesday January 10, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
LUNCH WILL BE ON THE MOUNT
Travel to ‘The Mount’. The highest point in the Rann.
This trip is a full day.
This is where most of the inspiration came from for Glenys’ recent exhibition “Beyond Silence”
Some of the most inspirational scenery and a truly emotional journey in a place that keeps on giving.
A spectacular place for all types of artists, especially photographers.
https://desertcoursers.com/wildlife/
Day 9:… Stay close to home
Thursday January 11, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
Lunch 12.30pm
Dinner 7.30
A day to reflect where we have been.
Perhaps have ‘chai’ in the Rann at sunset.
Always a lovely place to be.
Day 10… Visit the “Shawl man” in Bajana
Friday January 12, 2024
on this trip we will call in to see an Interpretative centre so you can get an idea of the size of the place that we have been in over the last 10 days.
Return for lunch
More conversation about ‘art practice’ in the afternoon.
Another sunset safari, if you have the energy.
Day 11… Prepare to leave
Saturday January 13, 2024
BREAKFAST 8AM
DEPART 11AM
Travel to Ahmedabad and stay in House of MG for one night to catch your flight home… or if you are travelling on elsewhere, to continue your journey.
Day 12… at the airport to depart