Tour Of Chattisgarh: The Tribal And Royal Heritage Visit

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive at Raipur by noon and then travel to Kawardha or arrive from Kanha which ever is more convenient for you.

  Have lunch at the hotel.

  Enjoy the sunset at Sarodha.

• Day 2 -

  Today, you are going to the ancient Bhoramdeo temples which have the superb carvings that reveal those at Khajuraho.

  Later, make your way to visit the local artisan villages with the opportunity to join in making a clay pot or cooking a local dish.

  You can choose to do a shopping trip to the small but bustling town of Kawardha, eat a samosa in a dhaba or buy some jungle honey from the forest department shop.

  Then, proceed for a trip to one of the weekly tribal markets.

  Watch the throngs of beautiful, traditionally dressed Baigas and Gonds who walk down from the hills to buy and sell their wares.

• Day 3 -

  Today, post breakfast, start your trip for Kanker Palace.

  Carry your packed lunch if you wish or have a sumptuous hot lunch at a hotel in Raipur.

  You will be received at Kanker Palace with a traditional welcome.

  Freshen up and then enjoy watching the Chattigarhi folk musicians and have some hot beverages and snacks.

  Meet the members of the royal family who will share their insights into the life of the region.

• Day 4 -

  Have breakfast then set out to the village of the Deer-Horn Muria Tribe and have glimpse of the Gotul System.

  Enjoy the wonderful village food with some local tardy and later, move to the bustling Tribal Haat (market).

  Return to Kanker Palace and stay overnight there.

• Day 5 -

  After breakfast, leave for Jagdalpur, the largest town of Bastar.

  Get your lunch packed and can be had in one of the secret spots in the jungle.

  The three hour long journey will lead you to enjoy the major glimpses of the tribal life and also you will get a chance to make a short detour midway to visit Tribal craft communities of Kondagaon.

  Also, visit Narainpur weekly market.

  Stay overnight at Bastar Jungle Resort.

• Day 6 -

  Today you would be exploring this Tribal land by visiting the famous Bison-Horn Maria Tribe Known for their weaving, dance and hospitality.

  Make your way to visit the rich forest of Kanger Valley National Park later and other attractions nearby which include the Kailash caves or gushing cataracts of Tirathgarh.

  On your way back, watch the lively weekly Haat, the tribal life is showcased very well here.

  Stay overnight at Bastar Jungle Resort.

• Day 7 -

  After breakfast, start to explore the village where the resort is located and then drive to see the famous Chitrakote Waterfalls, the Anthropological Museum, Raw Silk Centre and a Cock fight market.

  You will stay overnight at Bastar Jungle Resort.

• Day 8 -

  After breakfast, head to Raipur where the tour gets concluded.