Day 1: Raipur -
Jagdalpur
We will be there to
greet you on your arrival at Raipur and settle you
into your hotel where you can refresh yourself
before we drive down to Jagdalpur, Bastar. The drive
should take us about 6 hours but you'll hardly
notice it as the road is good. On the way we'll be
having a picnic lunch at the Keshkal rest house.
Here you get your first glimpse of the stunning
forests of Keshkal and Bastar. Overnight at
Jagdalpur.
Day 2: Jagdalpur -
Kanger Valley National Park Tribal - Bastar,
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Tour Packages
Make sure you have
enough film because after breakfast we'll head out
for the Kanger Valley National Park to enjoy one of
the finest virgin forests tracts on earth. We'll
also explore one of the limestone caves here, known
for beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations.
This is tribal country and we've arranged for you to
meet some of the tribal people in their homes. It
will be a wonderful opportunity to interact with
them and learn something about their culture. We've
planned a leisurely picnic lunch at the popular
Tirthgarh Falls. Just relax - enjoy the falls and
the lush vegetation. You'll be back at your hotel
for dinner.
Day 3: Jagdalpur -
Chitrakote - Nagarnar
After breakfast we'll
be heading out for the famous Chitrakote Falls, the
Niagara - like horseshoe waterfall created by
Bastar's Indravati River. You'll have plenty of time
to take pictures and be mesmerized by the rainbows
arching across the turbulent flow. On your way back
for lunch at the hotel we'll be stopping at the
Anthropological Museum to give you an interesting
insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch
we'll drive to Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta
handicrafts. Vrindavan, one of the local craftsman,
participated in the Festival of India held in London
in 1981. Enjoy… You'll be back in the hotel for
dinner.
Day 4: Jagadalpur
In the morning we'll
visit a 'haat' (weekly market) where you can enjoy a
slice of local life. After lunch at the hotel,
explore the town, or relax and do your own thing.
Day 5: Jagdalpur -
Narayanpur - Raipur
Today we'll be
returning to Raipur. Enroute side trip to Narayanpur,
which is known for its excellent handicrafts. The
bell metal, wood, wrought iron and bamboo artifacts
are wonderful. Another interesting place here is the
Ramakrishna Mission centre, where you can meet some
of the people involved in very valuable welfare work
amongst the tribal people. We spend the night at
Raipur.
Day 6: Raipur
Wake up at leisure - enjoy your breakfast and relax
till departure.
