Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak - Dindori - Kanha National Park - Kawardha - Kanker - Jagdalpur - Raipur - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi:
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Day 02: In Delhi:
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi.
Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.
Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Umaria – Bandhavgarh:
In the morning as per scheduled you will be transferred to railway station to board train for Umaria and on arrival met and proceed for Bandhavgarh.
On arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Bandhavgarh has a very high density of tigers within the folds of its jungles. The 105 km² of park area open for tourist was reported to have 22 Tigers, a density of one tiger for every 4.77 km². There is a saying about the Park that goes: “In any other Park, You are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one”. With the tiger at the apex of the food chain, it contains 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies, a number of reptiles. The forest, tree-covered hills, archaeological remains and a variety of wildlife make the park an enchanting place.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 04: In Bandhavgarh:
Morning take a first jeep safari to BandhavgarhNational Park. Arrive back to the resort in for refreshment.
Evening you will take a second jeep safari to BandhavgarhNational Park. Arrive back to the resort in evening.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 05: In Bandhavgarh:
Morning take a third jeep safari to BandhavgarhNational Park. Arrive back to the resort in for refreshment.
Evening you will take a fourth jeep safari to BandhavgarhNational Park and arrive back to the resort in evening.
Stay overnight at resort.
Day 05: Bandhavgarh - Amarkantak:
Next day after breakfast, drive to the Amarkantak and on arrival at Amarkantak check-in into a hotel.
After freshen up, enjoy exploring the enchanting surroundings of Amarkantak.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 06: Amarkantak - Dindori - Amarkantak:
After breakfast drive to Dindori - a fascinating village of the famous Gond tribes. Explore the village and meet some of the tribal people in their homes. Interacting with them and learn something about their culture would surely be a fascinating experience.
Return to Amarkantak for overnight stay.
Day 07: Amarkantak - Kanha National Park:
Next day after breakfast drive to the famous Kanha National Park. Arrive at Kanha and check into the Jungle Lodge/Resort. In the evening, enjoy the tribal folk dances and music around a bonfire.
Stay overnight at your Jungle Lodge/Resort.
Day 08: Kanha National Park – Kawardha:
In the morning you will enjoy a morning Jeep Safari through the scenic landscape of Kanha to explore its surroundings and amazing wildlife.
Afterward drive to Kwardha in Chhattisgarh. Upon arrival, check into at Kawardha Palace. After freshen up, enjoy an exciting and memorable trip to the surrounding tribal villages, along with one of the royal family member of Kawardha.
Return to the Kawardha Palace for overnight stay.
Day 09: In Kawardha:
In the morning you will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kawardha.
Visit some tribal villages and meet the friendly Baiga people. You can also enjoy a picnic lunch with them. In the evening walk around the nearby tribal villages.
Return to the Palace at sunset and enjoy the dinner with the royal family.
Stay overnight at you hotel.
Day 10: Kawardha - Raipur - Kanker:
In the morning you are will be at leisure. If time permits, enjoy a short visit to Mahant Ghasidas Museum in Raipur. Thereafter proceed to Kanker. Arrive at Kanker and check into Kanker Palace. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with the royal family members and enjoy traditional music and dance of the region.
Stay overnight at you hotel.
Day 11: Kanker - Kondagoan - Narayanpur - Kanker:
In the morning you will be at the Palace, explore the fascinating tribal regions of Bastar. Climb up the forested Keshkal Ghat with royal guide and visit a colorful weekly market. Visit the famous tribal regions of Kondagaon and Narayanpur and discover some of Bastar's finest handicrafts and the people who make them. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the lush green surroundings of Sal forests. In the evening, enjoy a dance performance by young members of Bastar's unique 'Ghotul' dormitory system.
Afterwards return to the Palace for overnight stay and late dinner with the royal family.
Day 12: Kanker - Jagdalpur – Kanker:
In the morning you will drive to Jagdalpur.
Arrive at Jagdalpur and enjoy sightseeing tour of Jagdalpur.
Visit the famous Anthropological Museum and proceed to see Chitrakote Waterfall (popularly known as Niagara of India) at sunset. Also visit some of the local Bison-Horn Maria tribe. If time and conditions are favorable, enjoy a barbecue dinner under in authentic Bastar style.
You will also be entertained by a folklore dance performance of the tribal people.
Later return to the Kanker for overnight stay.
Day 13: Kanker - Kanger Valley National Park – Jagdalpur:
In the morning you will enjoy a visit to the famous the Kanger Valley National Park.
Cherish the breathtaking scenic beauty and also explore one of the limestone caves of the region, known for its beautiful stalagmite and stalactite caves. Later, enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch at the famous Tiratgarh Fall.
You will also explore some of Jagdalpur's unique handicrafts before dinner at the hotel.
Day 14: Jagdalpur – Raipur:
In the morning you will enjoy a visit to the markets of Jagdalpur before returning to Raipur.
On the highway, we again pass several handicraft centers for those last-minute souvenirs of your Bastar Experience. On way to Raipur, we halt at Kanker for a farewell lunch with the royal family.
On arrival at Raipur check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: Raipur – Delhi Departure:
In the morning as per scheduled you will be transferred to airport. After reaching at Delhi airport you will be transferred to international airport to connect flight for your onward journey.