TRIBAL & WILDLIFE TOUR
DURATION : 17 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS
Day-01: Arrival in Kolkata
Reach Kolkata and you will be welcomed in the traditional way and then check into a hotel for rest. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-02: Kolkata – Vishakhapatnam
Post breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and visit the Victoria Memorial Hall and Saint Paul’s Cathedral. Then, you will board a train heading for Vizag. Travel overnight in the train.
Day-03: Arrival in Vishakhapatnam – Jeypore (220 Kms / 06 Hrs) MUST BE ON FRIDAY
On reaching Vizag, head towards Jeypore by driving. There you will witness variety of picturesque wonders including waterfalls, valleys, dense forests and the colorful weekly market. In between, visit the tribal market which is held weekly in Kunduli of Paraja and Mali tribes. Check into a hotel and spend the night there.
Day-04: Jeypore – Gupteswar – Jeypore (80 Kms one way / 02 Hrs) MUST BE ON SATURDAY
After having breakfast, take a visit to the Ancient Shiva Temple and Caves there. Observe the tribal villages of Dhuruwa. While returning, you can visit the weekly tribal market of Baligaon. Later, spend the night in Jeypore.
Day-05: Jeypore – Mundiguda – Jagdalpur (80 Kms one way and lunch at Jeypore, then 80 Kms) MUST BE ON SUNDAY
Post breakfast, head towards Mundiguda for a visit to the tribal market of Bonda Tribal people. You will also observe the people of Didayee and Gadaba in the market of tribes. Head towards Jagdalpur via Jeypore and in between, take a visit to the village of Kotpad. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-06: Jagdalpur – Kanger Valley National Park (MUST BE ON MONDAY)
Post breakfast, drive towards the National Park of Kanger Valley. There, you will discover the limestone caves, tribal homes and then, also visit the Tirathgarh Falls. While returning, witness the weekly market of Tokpal. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-07: Jagdalpur – Baster – Kondagaon – Kanker (160 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Check out from the hotel in the morning and drive towards Kanker. Taking a sightseeing tour will help you visit the Keshkal Ghats in Bastar Border. Then, visit the places of Narayanpur and Kondagaon which homes the best handicrafts and craftworks made of bell metal, wrought iron, bamboo and wood. One of the chief attractions is the Palace of Kanker which has extraordinary views and the palace has a part where a heritage hotel has been developed. Check in that hotel and spend overnight there.
Day-08: In and Around of Kanker
Visit the tribal villages of Gond Tribes and observer the rock paintings of ancient times. Further, visit the tribal village making BIDI and enjoy lunch in a Farmhouse. Spend the night in the Royal Palace of Kanker.
Day-09: Kanker – Raipur (160 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Post breakfast; drive towards Raipur and check into a hotel. The entire day will be spent on visiting places of Raipur which include the Memorial Museum of Mahant Ghasidas, Temple of Hatkeswar Mahadev, Dudhadhari Monastery and Mahakoshal Art Gallery. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-10: Raipur – Kawardha (116 Kms / 03 Hrs)
Drive towards Kawardha in the morning and after reaching there, check into a hotel. Spend overnight in the hotel.
Day-11: Kawardha
Enjoy the tour of Kawardha for the whole day while visiting the palace, Temple of Radha Krishna, Temples of Bhoramdeo and Saroda Reservoir. Visit the tribal villages of Gond and Baiga at a later point of time. Return to Kawardha and spend the night in hotel.
Day-12: Kawardha – Kanha (130 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Enjoy breakfast and leave hotel for Kanha. It is one of the famous national parks of India which has developed amazing infrastructure for tourists. Enjoy the evening at leisure and stay overnight in the resort.
Day-13: Kanha
Enjoy jeep safari in the morning inside the park and then, take an elephant ride to explore the wildlife areas of Kanha. Return for breakfast in the hotel. Later in evening, take another jeep safari discovering wildlife portions. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-14: Kanha – Bandhavgarh (250 Kms / 07 Hrs)
Check out from hotel and head towards Bandhavgarh. After reaching there, check into a resort and spend overnight.
Day-15: Bandhavgarh
Enjoy exploring the National Park of Bandhavgarh which homes Rewa White tigers and also many other tiger species. Some wild attractions of the park include Sloth bears, Chital, Wild boar, Nilgai, Gaur, Chinkar and variety of bird species. Spend the night in hotel.
Day-16: Bandhavgarh – Khajuraho (270 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Post breakfast, leave hotel and head towards Khajuraho. After getting there, check into a hotel and spend the night.
Day-17: Khajuraho – Delhi – Flight
Post breakfast; take a visit of the temples referring to the Eastern and Western groups. Out of those 85 built during the rule of Kings of Chandela, only 22 have survived. Those temples demonstrate the brilliant Hindu architecture featuring different parts of life. Later, board a flight to Delhi and spend the overnight in a hotel over there.
Day-18: Departure
Depart from the hotel for onward journey.
