BEST OF CHHATTISGARH

Tour Code : DT- 201/ CGCL- 2020-21

Tour Destination:

Here we not only offer you the very special interest tribal tour of chhattisgarh and their rich culture (such as their traditional lifestyle which includes Dandami Maria, Muria, Raj Maria , Baiga, Ramnami , Batra, Dhuruva etc each of the tribal culture is different from other During isolated tribal villages tour you most feel the different India and explore the wonderful Tribal heritage of Bastar region but also  the real ancient history & culture of Chhattisgarh such as :Champaner, Rajim, Raipur, Bharamdeo, Bilaspur, Malhar, Pali, the sakti pitha- Ratanpur( one out of 52), Tala etc. with the beautiful nature (flora and fauna ) of Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary escorted with our experts and local support and priority to Responsible Tourism.

 

Duration of Tour:14 Night/ 15 Days ( Weekend to weekend)

D1-( sat)-Raipur- Champaner- Raipur (2hr drive+visit)

Upon arrival Raipur airport/ railway station meet our representative and transfer to hotel then drive towards Champaner, visit the nice temple at champaner- the birth place of saint Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, the founder of Vallaba sect). return back to hotel and relax.

if time permit visit the old city area – of Raipur

overnight- Raipur

D2-(sun)-Raipur-Bharamdeo- Chilipi (4hr drive+visit)

Morning departure for Bharamdeo, ( Bharamdeo has the famous shiva temple of 11century AD, of Naga dynasty king, the erotic temple art of love and prosperity, popularly known as the Khajuraho of Chh

attishgarh). afternoon visit the famous temple and then excursion the cherki Mahal , mandua mahal also. Check in the nice resort at there.

Overnight- Chilipi

D3- (mon)-Bharamdeo- Baiga Tribal Village-Chilipi (2 hr drive+ visit)

Meet the most colorful Baiga Tribe at their isolated village / full day excursion – enjoy the traditional cooked food at the tribal chief house (optional)

Overnight- Chilipi

D4-(tue)-Bharamdeo-Bilaspur-Malhar- Pali-Ratanpur-Bilashpur(6hr drive+visit)

Early departure for Bilashpur( the second largest city of chhatishgarh), check in the hotel and then visit the Pali shiva temple ( 

made by Banna dynasty king- Vikramaditya on 870 BC, and 11th c AD king Jajawalydeo repaired to it., His name carved on the temple. Near the temple has great pond and the entrance of the temple has nine corner. Then visit Malhar , the ancient town of Chhattisgarh. Visit there the famous Pataleswar temple ( the sanctum is below the ground floor(lord of the netherworld). Then visit one of the famous Sakti pitha of the state- Ratanpur( goddess sati’s shoulder drop at there). Return back to Bilaspur , relax at the hotel.

 

D5-(wed)-Bilaspur- Ramnami Tribal village- Sourinarayan (4hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Ramnami Tribes at their isolated village near Sourinarayan. Full day excursion and explore their lifestyle .

Overnight- Sourinarayan

D6- (thu)-Tala- Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Morning departure for Barnawapara Wildlife sanctuary entourte visit the major attraction of three ruin temple ( Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temple) but still active by the local due to its mysterious shiva statue – Rudrashiva (it is made of a number of animal and human put together brilliantly in a collage) of Tala.
Check in the nice resort in side of the sanctuary. Enjoy the dinner near campfire.

Overnight- Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

D7-(fri)-Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary- open jeep Safari

Early standup for open jeep safari and meet the wild leopard and bear ( chances of sighting 90% on nature) . lunch at the resort. Afternoon again jeep safari in the sanctuary. Overnight stay in that nice resort.

D8-(sat)-Barnawapara- Siripur- Pre-historic rock art/ shelter- Kanker (4hr drive+ visit)

Morning enjoy the breakfast at the riverside and meet many wild birds on nature.
Enroute visit the famous Siripur ( ancient capital of dakhin kosal) , visit the Laxman brick temple-6th AD, group of ruin Buddhist monasteries etc.

pm- visit the Pre- historic rock selter and rock art at Gotitola and Udkuda area/ in the deep forest.

Then drive towards to Kanker, check in a nice heritage palace, enjoy the royal food the royal dinning h

all with nice hospitality. ( by the present royal family).- it is optional / or depend upon your package cost

Overnight- Kanker

D9-(sun)-Kanker-Muria Tribe Village/ Weekly market- Kondagaon (4hr drive+ visit)
After breakfast drive towards Muria Tribal village in the deep forest of Keshkal forest region ,visit  Gotul House ( female dormitory)  enjoy the Gotul group Dance (optional / subject to available the drum men)                               pm- visit the Narayanpur Grand Market,(excursion the ancient royal game – the cook fighting)

overnight- Kondagaon

D10-(mon)-Dandami Maria village/ Bison Horn Dance-Tokapal market- Jagdalpur (4.30hr drive+ visit)

Morning meet the most colorful Dandami Maria Tribe at their village, enjoy their Bison Horn Dance in their centre of village ambiance. (optional / subject to available the drum men)  If you interest enjoy the traditional lunch (cooked) at the tribal village (arranged by our driver and guide) – optional

pm- visit the most colorful Maria Weekly market at Tokapal

overnight- Jagdalpur

D11- (tue)- Maria Market/ Village – Chitrakoot Waterfall- Jagdalpur (3hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Raj Maria at their isolated village in Lohandiguda jungle region visit also their worship place, typical natural settlement / visit the Lohandiguda weekly market.

pm- visit the Most spectacular Waterfall (popularly called Niagra of India) – Chitrakoot

overnight- Jagdalpur

D12-(wed)-Batra/ Dhurvaa tribal village- Tirathgarh Waterfall- Jagdalpur (3hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Batra and Dhurvaa tribes at their village afternoon visit the Gargious Tirathgarh  waterfall

overnight- Jagdalpur

D13-(thu)-Bastar Market- Gond Tribal village in lush green forest- Kanker (4hr drive+ visit) 

visit the very colorful Bastar market, Meet typical Gond tribes at their isolated village surrounding in lush green forest, nearby beautiful streams and ancient shiva temple etc.

Visit also Dokra craft village

overnight- Kanker

D14-(fri)-Rajim Group of Temple- Raipur

Morning after camp breakfast drive towards Raipur, enroute visit the Rajim Group of ancient temples if time permit visit the “ Kankali” temple at Raipur and relax at Budha talab. Overnight at Raipur.

D15-(sat)-Departure

Departure to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.

Note- The suggested special interest itinerary may revised accordingly guest choice too before final

Tour concludes:

Hot spot of Chhattisgarh

Sirpur

Sirpur is a small village located on the right bank of Mahanadi 83 km to the north-east if Raipur. The Chinese travelller Hiuen Tsang visited Sirpur in 635 AD. Sirpur has archaeological remains associated with Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddist and Jain Faiths. Excavations at Sirpur have yielded extensive ruins of ancient structures scattered over a vast area. Among the numerious temples and Buddhsit monasteries ( Viharas), the most natable are the Lakshman temple(7th c AD), Gandheswar temple , Anandaprabhu Kutir Vihar and Swastika Vihara and Surang Tila.Every year the chhattishgarh tourism board has been organizing the sirpur dance and Music festival at here.

Arang

Known as one of the famous temple towns of Chhattishgarh state (30 km from Raipur). Bhand Deul temple which is dedicated to the Jain sect is the prime attraction of Arang.
The appealing traits of Bhand Deul temple in Arang involve outstanding sculptures of Jain tirthankars made up of black stone. Apart from the idols, the entire structure of the temple speaks of sophisticated grandeur of its makers. This shrine is believed to be one of those rare places where all the 24 thirthankars of Jainism can be found engraved in one single stone. Another unique toursm attraction of Arang lies in the Sahaiva temple of Bhag Deul built in the Khajuraho style.

Champaran

Champaran, formerly known as Champajhar ( 60 km from Raipur). The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Saint Mahapradbhu Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh sect. also known as Pushtimarg. A temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.

Bhoramdeo

Bhoramdeo temple is a very old hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at a distance of 18km from Kawardha town. The Bhoramdeo temple is carved on the rocky stones in the Nagara style. This temple was built in the period of 7th to 11th c AD. The shivalinga in the temple is beautifully carved and the artistic appeal beckons the visitors. The Bhoramdeo temple has a resemblance with the sun temple of Konark and The Khajuraho temple, and that is why it is also called the Kajuraho of Chhattisgarh. The ‘ Madwa Mahal” near the Bhoramdeo temple is another beautiful historic monument, worth seeing . just one km away from Bhoramdeo.
Other attractions include visiting nearby native village of Baiga tribe, and enjoy their dance in their village ambiance.

Ratnapur

Ratnapur (25km north of Bilaspur) is a sacred palace mainly due to Mahamaya Devi temple . this is one of the three Shaktipeeth of Chhattishgarh. It is believed that shoulder of Sati fell at Ratanpur and the area became a shaktipeeth. Ratnadev-1 constructed Mahamaya temple in around 1050 AD. The temple has deal idol of Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati in garbhagriha. The idol-duo is unique. A small idol of Mahakali is installed at the back of the temple completing the sacred trio of goddesses. The temple has been a place of tantric practices from ancient time. Rise of the temple has been decorated with symbol of human skull.

Mainpat

Mainpat, (178km from Raigarh) popularly known as shimla of Surguja. Mainpat is the only hilly retreat in Chhattishgarh. Abounding in waterfalls, streams, dense sal forests, medicinal plants and a variety of fauna.After Chinese annexation in 1959 when the Dalai Lama and his followers moved to India, a large population of migrant Tibetans settled here. The Buddhist temple in Mainpat, (the 3rd monastery – Nyingma, which is now the biggest of them) the only one of its kind is one of the area’s major tourist.

Pali

(50km from Bilaspur), it is believed that Pali was the worship place of Raja Vikramaditya of Banna Dynasty. There is an ancient Shiv Temple, which is situated at the side of large pond. This temple is faced towards east and its entrance is octagonal. Plinth of this temple is upon five platforms. The architecture of the sculptures carved on this temple is very much similar to the Jain Mandirs of Abu hills and temples of Sohagpur. And it is also very similar to the world famous temple of Khajuraho. Vikramaditya also known as “ Jayameyu”, who was the son of Mahamandaleswar Malldeo, built it nearly in 870 BC. In 11th and 12th century the king Jajwalyadeo repaired it. His name has been carved on the temple.

Tala

(85km from Raipur; 30km from Bilaspur), the major attractions at Tala are the ruins fo the three temples- the Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temples. The entire three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
A unique sculpture was unearthed from around Deorani temple which resemble to the Rudra and the Aghora forms of Shiva called as Rudrashiva. This is a bulky statue which measure 2.54mt in height and is 1m wide. It is made up of number of human and animal figures put together brilliantly in a collage.

 

Note: we can well organize the seating and refreshment programme with the help of local during different festival time.

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!

BEST OF CHHATTISGARH

Tour code : 211/ CGCT- 2020- 21

Tour Destination:

In this very special interest tour we offer you the most cultural part of chhattisgarh such :Champaner, Rajim, Raipur, Bharamdeo, Bilaspur, Malhar, Pali, the sakti pitha- Ratanpur( one out of 52), Tala etc. including rich Tribal culture of Bastar Region.

We offer you the best tribal culture of Chhattisgarh including – Dandami Maria, Muria, Raj Maria , Baiga, Ramnami , Batra, Dhuruva etc each of the tribal culture is different from other During isolated tribal villages tour you most feel the different India and explore the wonderful Tribal heritage of Bastar region and the real ancient history & culture of Chhattisgarh escorted with our experts and local support and priority to Responsible Tourism.

Duration of Tour:14 Night/ 15 Days ( Weekend to weekend)

D1-( sat)-Raipur- Champaner- Raipur (2hr drive+visit)

Upon arrival Raipur airport/ railway station meet our representative and transfer to hotel then drive towards Champaner, visit the nice temple at champaner- the birth place of saint Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, the founder of Vallaba sect). return back to hotel and relax.

if time permit visit the old city area – Kankali para/

overnight- Raipur

D2-(sun)-Raipur-Bharamdeo- Chilipi (4hr drive+visit)

Morning departure for Bharamdeo, ( Bharamdeo has the famous shiva temple of 11century AD, of Naga dynasty king, the erotic temple art of love and prosperity, popularly known as the Khajuraho of Chhatishgarh). afternoon visit the famous temple and then excursion the cherki Mahal , mandua mahal also. Check in the nice resort at there.

Overnight- Chilipi

D3- (mon)-Bharamdeo- Baiga Tribal Village-Chilipi (2 hr drive+ visit)

Meet the most colorful Baiga Tribe at their isolated village / full day excursion – enjoy the traditional cooked food at the tribal cheap house (optional)

Overnight- Chilipi

D4-(tue)-Bharamdeo-Bilaspur-Malhar- Pali-Ratanpur-Bilashpur(6hr drive+visit)

Early departure for Bilashpur( the second largest city of chhatishgarh), check in the hotel and then visit the Pali shiva temple ( made by Banna dynasty king- Vikramaditya on 870 BC, and 11th c AD king Jajawalydeo repaired to it., His name carved on the temple. Near the temple has great pond and the entrance of the temple has nine corner. Then visit Malhar , the ancient town of Chhattisgarh. Visit there the famous Pataleswar temple ( the sanctum is below the ground floor(lord of the netherworld). Then visit one of the famous Sakti pitha of the state- Ratanpur( goddess sati’s shoulder drop at there). Return back to Bilaspur , relax at the hotel.

D5-(wed)-Bilaspur- Ramnami Tribal village- Sourinarayan (4hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Ramnami Tribes at their isolated village near Sourinarayan. Full day excursion and explore their lifestyle .

Overnight- Sourinarayan

D6- (thu)-Tala- Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Morning departure for Barnawapara Wildlife sanctuary entourte visit the major attraction of three ruin temple ( Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temple) but still active by the local due to its mysterious shiva statue – Rudrashiva (it is made of a number of animal and human put together brilliantly in a collage) of Tala.
Check in the nice resort in side of the sanctuary. Enjoy the dinner near campfire.

Overnight- Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

D7-(fri)-Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary- open jeep Safari

Early standup for open jeep safari and meet the wild leopard and bear ( chances of sighting 90% on nature) . lunch at the resort. Afternoon again jeep safari in the sanctuary. Overnight stay in that nice resort.

D8-(sat)-Barnawapara- Siripur- Kanker (4hr drive+ visit)

Morning enjoy the breakfast at the riverside and meet many wild birds on nature.
Enroute visit the famous Siripur ( ancient capital of dakhin kosal) , visit the Laxman brick temple-6th AD, group of ruin buddhist monasteries etc.

pm- visit the Pre- historic rock selter and rock art at Gotitola and Udkuda area/ in the deep forest.

Then drive towards to Kanker, check in a nice heritage palace, enjoy the royal food the royal dinning hall with nice hospitality. ( by the present royal family).- it is optional / or depend upon your package cost

Overnight- Kanker

D9-(sun)-Kanker-Muria Tribe Village/ Weekly market- Kondagaon (4hr drive+ visit)

After breakfast drive towards Muria Tribal village in the deep forest of Keshkal forest region ,visit  Gotul House ( female dormitory)  enjoy the Gotul group Dance (optional / subject to available the drum men)                               pm- visit the Narayanpur Grand Market,(excursion the ancient royal game – the cook fighting)

overnight- Kondagaon

D10-(mon)-Dandami Maria village/ Bison Horn Dance-Tokapal market- Jagdalpur (4.30hr drive+ visit)

Morning meet the most colorful Dandami Maria Tribe at their village, enjoy their Bison Horn Dance in their centre of village ambiance. (optional / subject to available the drum men)  If you interest enjoy the traditional lunch (cooked) at the tribal village (arranged by our driver and guide) – optional

pm- visit the most colorful Maria Weekly market at Tokapal

overnight- Jagdalpur

D11- (tue)- Maria Market/ Village – Chitrakoot Waterfall- Jagdalpur (3hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Raj Maria at their isolated village in Lohandiguda jungle region visit also their worship place, typical natural settlement / visit the Lohandiguda weekly market.         pm- visit the Most spectacular Waterfall (popularly called Niagra of India) – Chitrakoot

overnight- Jagdalpur

D12-(wed)-Batra/ Dhurvaa tribal village- Tirathgarh Waterfall- Jagdalpur (3hr drive+ visit)

Meet the Batra and Dhurvaa tribes at their village afternoon visit the Gargious Tirathgarh  waterfall

overnight- Jagdalpur

D13-(thu)-Bastar Market- Gond Tribal village in lush green forest- Kanker (4hr drive+ visit) 

visit the very colorful Bastar market, Meet typical Gond tribes at their isolated village surrounding in lush green forest, nearby beautiful streams and ancient shiva temple etc.

Visit also Dokra craft village

overnight- Kanker

D14-(fri)-Rajim Group of Temple- Raipur

Morning after camp breakfast drive towards Raipur, enroute visit the Rajim Group of ancient temples if time permit visit the “ Kankali” temple at Raipur and relax at Budha talab. Overnight at Raipur.

D15-(sat)-Departure

Departure to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.

Note- The suggested special interest itinerary may revised accordingly guest choice too before final

Tour concludes:

Hot spot of Chhattisgarh

Sirpur

Sirpur is a small village located on the right bank of Mahanadi 83 km to the north-east if Raipur. The Chinese travelller Hiuen Tsang visited Sirpur in 635 AD. Sirpur has archaeological remains associated with Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddist and Jain Faiths. Excavations at Sirpur have yielded extensive ruins of ancient structures scattered over a vast area. Among the numerious temples and Buddhsit monasteries ( Viharas), the most natable are the Lakshman temple(7th c AD), Gandheswar temple , Anandaprabhu Kutir Vihar and Swastika Vihara and Surang Tila.Every year the chhattishgarh tourism board has been organizing the sirpur dance and Music festival at here.

Arang

Known as one of the famous temple towns of Chhattishgarh state (30 km from Raipur). Bhand Deul temple which is dedicated to the Jain sect is the prime attraction of Arang.
The appealing traits of Bhand Deul temple in Arang involve outstanding sculptures of Jain tirthankars made up of black stone. Apart from the idols, the entire structure of the temple speaks of sophisticated grandeur of its makers. This shrine is believed to be one of those rare places where all the 24 thirthankars of Jainism can be found engraved in one single stone. Another unique toursm attraction of Arang lies in the Sahaiva temple of Bhag Deul built in the Khajuraho style.

Champaran

Champaran, formerly known as Champajhar ( 60 km from Raipur). The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Saint Mahapradbhu Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh sect. also known as Pushtimarg. A temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.

Bhoramdeo

Bhoramdeo temple is a very old hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at a distance of 18km from Kawardha town. The Bhoramdeo temple is carved on the rocky stones in the Nagara style. This temple was built in the period of 7th to 11th c AD. The shivalinga in the temple is beautifully carved and the artistic appeal beckons the visitors. The Bhoramdeo temple has a resemblance with the sun temple of Konark and The Khajuraho temple, and that is why it is also called the Kajuraho of Chhattisgarh. The ‘ Madwa Mahal” near the Bhoramdeo temple is another beautiful historic monument, worth seeing . just one km away from Bhoramdeo.
Other attractions include visiting nearby native village of Baiga tribe, and enjoy their dance in their village ambiance.

Ratnapur

Ratnapur (25km north of Bilaspur) is a sacred palace mainly due to Mahamaya Devi temple . this is one of the three Shaktipeeth of Chhattishgarh. It is believed that shoulder of Sati fell at Ratanpur and the area became a shaktipeeth. Ratnadev-1 constructed Mahamaya temple in around 1050 AD. The temple has deal idol of Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati in garbhagriha. The idol-duo is unique. A small idol of Mahakali is installed at the back of the temple completing the sacred trio of goddesses. The temple has been a place of tantric practices from ancient time. Rise of the temple has been decorated with symbol of human skull.

Mainpat

Mainpat, (178km from Raigarh) popularly known as shimla of Surguja. Mainpat is the only hilly retreat in Chhattishgarh. Abounding in waterfalls, streams, dense sal forests, medicinal plants and a variety of fauna.After Chinese annexation in 1959 when the Dalai Lama and his followers moved to India, a large population of migrant Tibetans settled here. The Buddhist temple in Mainpat, (the 3rd monastery – Nyingma, which is now the biggest of them) the only one of its kind is one of the area’s major tourist.

Pali

(50km from Bilaspur), it is believed that Pali was the worship place of Raja Vikramaditya of Banna Dynasty. There is an ancient Shiv Temple, which is situated at the side of large pond. This temple is faced towards east and its entrance is octagonal. Plinth of this temple is upon five platforms. The architecture of the sculptures carved on this temple is very much similar to the Jain Mandirs of Abu hills and temples of Sohagpur. And it is also very similar to the world famous temple of Khajuraho. Vikramaditya also known as “ Jayameyu”, who was the son of Mahamandaleswar Malldeo, built it nearly in 870 BC. In 11th and 12th century the king Jajwalyadeo repaired it. His name has been carved on the temple.

Tala

(85km from Raipur; 30km from Bilaspur), the major attractions at Tala are the ruins fo the three temples- the Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temples. The entire three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
A unique sculpture was unearthed from around Deorani temple which resemble to the Rudra and the Aghora forms of Shiva called as Rudrashiva. This is a bulky statue which measure 2.54mt in height and is 1m wide. It is made up of number of human and animal figures put together brilliantly in a collage.

 

Note: we can well organize the seating and refreshment program with the help of local during different festival time.

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!

42% of the state – Chhattisgarh state is cover by forest . Wildlife in Chhattisgarh is mostly comes under sub-tropical and deciduous region and / Roaming by open jeep safari one can enjoy flora and fauna is different then other state

Which make your mind and heart full of energy by pollution free environment like Barnawapara, Achanakmar etc / where the sighting chance of different carnivorous and harvivourous is more

Code no: 204 /CGWL

Destination of Tour: Chhattisgarh located in central India is among the states which has the maximum land under forest area (44%) . Chhattisgarh is blessed with some of the most endangered and rare wildlife species are found here. For wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers Chhattisgarh is a perfect destination.

Here we focus the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary because it is nearer to the capital city Raipur (100 km from Raipur; 15km from Siripur) is known for its lush green vegetations and unique wildlife.

Duration of Tour: 2 Night/ 3 Days

D1-Raipur- Barnawapara-(2hr drive)

Upon arrival Raipur meets our representative and transfer to Barnawapara wild life sanctuary. Check in a nice resort in the buffer zone.

D2-Barnawapara Wild life Sanctuary

– Very early morning rumbling around the sanctuary by open jeep to meet the wild animal and birds on nature. After noon also one jeep safari.

D3-Barnawapara wild life Sanctuary – Raipur

Morning breakfast at the river site to meet different birds on nature. Then drive towards Raipur airport for onwards journey

Note: This year we have introduced Tadoba National Park (sighting of wild tiger on nature 95%) in our program. For more about Tadoba National Park please visit our The Tiger’s Heaven page in special India tour tag.

Whatever to want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!!

Do	Don’t
Keep mineral water while hiking	Walk or drive night time in core area
Keep mosquito repellent	Take any arms and weapons
Keep silence	Take Crackles and music system
use green or grey color cloth and cap while hiking.	Feed the wild animal, birds and reptile
Keep binocular and camera	Disturb the animal, birds and reptile
Keep proper permit and entry document	Use plastic polythin
During morning safari in winter carry blanket	Dive or Swim in the water body

 

For more detail description, package tour & best price please feel free to contact : [email protected] , [email protected] , or phone to us +91-9439050039

Code nr: 201/ CGCL

Tour destination: This tour cover the classic part of Chhatishgarh which cover the ancient temple and cultural part of the state such as: Champaner, Rajim, Raipur, Bharamdeo, Bilaspur, Malhar, Pali, the sakti pitha- Ratanpur( one out of 52), Tala etc. We try to display the real ancient history and culture of the state with our experts.

Duration of Tour: 4 Night/ 5 Days

Suggested itinerary follows

D1-Raipur- Champaner- Rajim-Raipur(4hr drive+visit)

Upon arrival Raipur airport/ railway station meet our representative and transfer to hotel then drive towards Champaner, visit the nice temple at champaner- the birth place of saint Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, the founder of Vallaba sect). Pm- visit the Rajiv Lochan group of temple (8th century) at Rajim. Kumbha mela has been celebrated every years during Shiv artry( feb- march) and thousands of people participate the holy deep in the mingling of three river- Mahanadi- son- pairi( popularly called the Prayag of Chhatishgarh).

D2-Raipur-Bharamdeo(4hr drive+visit)

Morning departure for Bharamdeo, ( Bharamdeo has the famous shiva temple of 11century AD, of Naga dynasty king, the erotic temple art of love and prosperty, popularly known as the Khajuraho of Chhatishgarh). afternoon visit the famous temple and then excursion the cherki Mahal , mandua mahal also. Check in the nice resort at there.

D3-Bharamdeo-Bilaspur-Malhar- Pali-Ratanpur-Bilashpur(6hr drive+visit)

Early departure for Bilashpur( the second largest city of chhatishgarh), check in the hotel and then visit the Pali shiva temple ( made by Banna dynasty king- Vikramaditya on 870 BC, and 11th c AD king Jajawalydeo repaired to it., His name carved on the temple. Near the temple has great pond and the entrance of the temple has nine corner. Then visit Malhar , the ancient town of chhatisharh. Visit there the famous Pataleswar temple ( the sanctum is below the ground floor(lord of the netherworld). Then visit one of the famous Sakti pitha of the state- Ratanpur( goddess sati’s shoulder drop at there). Return back to Bilaspur , relax at the hotel.

D4-Bilaspur- Tala- Raipur

Morning departure for Raipur entourte visit the major attraction of three ruin temple ( Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temple) but still active by the local due to its mysterious shiva statue – Rudrashiva (it is made of a number of animal and human put together brilliantly in a collage) of Tala. If time permit visit the “ Kankali” temple at Raipur and relax at Budha talab. Overnight at Raipur.

D5-Departure Departure to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.

Tour concludes:

Hot spot of Chhattisgarh

Duration of Tour:  6Days/ 5 Night

Sirpur

Sirpur is a small village located on the right bank of Mahanadi 83 km to the north-east if Raipur. The Chinese travelller Hiuen Tsang visited Sirpur in 635 AD. Sirpur has archaeological remains associated with Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddist and Jain Faiths. Excavations at Sirpur have yielded extensive ruins of ancient structures scattered over a vast area. Among the numerious temples and Buddhsit monasteries ( Viharas), the most natable are the Lakshman temple(7th c AD), Gandheswar temple , Anandaprabhu Kutir Vihar and Swastika Vihara and Surang Tila.Every year the chhattishgarh tourism board has been organizing the sirpur dance and Music festival at here.

Arang

Known as one of the famous temple towns of Chhattishgarh state (30 km from Raipur). Bhand Deul temple which is dedicated to the Jain sect is the prime attraction of Arang. The appealing traits of Bhand Deul temple in Arang involve outstanding sculptures of Jain tirthankars made up of black stone. Apart from the idols, the entire structure of the temple speaks of sophisticated grandeur of its makers. This shrine is believed to be one of those rare places where all the 24 thirthankars of Jainism can be found engraved in one single stone. Another unique toursm attraction of Arang lies in the Sahaiva temple of Bhag Deul built in the Khajuraho style.

Champaran

Champaran, formerly known as Champajhar ( 60 km from Raipur). The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Saint Mahapradbhu Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh sect. also known as Pushtimarg. A temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.

Bhoramdeo

Bhoramdeo temple is a very old hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at a distance of 18km from Kawardha town. The Bhoramdeo temple is carved on the rocky stones in the Nagara style. This temple was built in the period of 7th to 11th c AD. The shivalinga in the temple is beautifully carved and the artistic appeal beckons the visitors. The Bhoramdeo temple has a resemblance with the sun temple of Konark and The Khajuraho temple, and that is why it is also called the Kajuraho of Chhattisgarh. The ‘ Madwa Mahal” near the Bhoramdeo temple is another beautiful historic monument, worth seeing . just one km away from Bhoramdeo. Other attractions include visiting nearby native village of Baiga tribe, and enjoy their dance in their village ambiance.

Ratnapur
Ratnapur (25km north of Bilaspur) is a sacred palace mainly due to Mahamaya Devi temple . this is one of the three Shaktipeeth of Chhattishgarh. It is believed that shoulder of Sati fell at Ratanpur and the area became a shaktipeeth. Ratnadev-1 constructed Mahamaya temple in around 1050 AD. The temple has deal idol of Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati in garbhagriha. The idol-duo is unique. A small idol of Mahakali is installed at the back of the temple completing the sacred trio of goddesses. The temple has been a place of tantric practices from ancient time. Rise of the temple has been decorated with symbol of human skull.

Mainpat
Mainpat, (178km from Raigarh) popularly known as shimla of Surguja. Mainpat is the only hilly retreat in Chhattishgarh. Abounding in waterfalls, streams, dense sal forests, medicinal plants and a variety of fauna.After Chinese annexation in 1959 when the Dalai Lama and his followers moved to India, a large population of migrant Tibetans settled here. The Buddhist temple in Mainpat, (the 3rd monastery – Nyingma, which is now the biggest of them) the only one of its kind is one of the area’s major tourist.

Pali
(50km from Bilaspur), it is believed that Pali was the worship place of Raja Vikramaditya of Banna Dynasty. There is an ancient Shiv Temple, which is situated at the side of large pond. This temple is faced towards east and its entrance is octagonal. Plinth of this temple is upon five platforms. The architecture of the sculptures carved on this temple is very much similar to the Jain Mandirs of Abu hills and temples of Sohagpur. And it is also very similar to the world famous temple of Khajuraho. Vikramaditya also known as “ Jayameyu”, who was the son of Mahamandaleswar Malldeo, built it nearly in 870 BC. In 11th and 12th century the king Jajwalyadeo repaired it. His name has been carved on the temple.

Tala
(85km from Raipur; 30km from Bilaspur), the major attractions at Tala are the ruins fo the three temples- the Deorani, Jethani and Jagmohan temples. The entire three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. A unique sculpture was unearthed from around Deorani temple which resemble to the Rudra and the Aghora forms of Shiva called as Rudrashiva. This is a bulky statue which measure 2.54mt in height and is 1m wide. It is made up of number of human and animal figures put together brilliantly in a collage.

Note: including above all colorful tribal heritage of Bastar area in Chhattisgarh is more interesting for more detail please visit our Tribal Tour tag.

 

 

 

 

 

BASTAR DUSSHERA: (25th September-  1^st  October 2017)

The main festival of Bastar is Dusshera which spans over 75 days. It starts it Haryali Amavasya and involves participation of almost all people of the society. It has been celebrated for hundreds of years. Unlike the rest of India, where Raavan is burnt to mark the victory of good over evil, Bastar ( Jagdalpur)Dusshera involves Functions like Kaachan Gaadi, Jogi Bithai, Maavli Parghav, Bhitar Raini, Baahar Raini, Chariot Procession, and Maiji’s Vidai.

Location : Bastar region now the headquarter is at Jagdalpur .

Nearest airport:  Raipur ( 300 km, 6hr drive), connect with Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal etc; Visakhapatnam – 320km (6hr drive) which connect Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore etc…

Nearest railway station Jagdalpur (5km). And it connect all weather motareble road .

Code no: 206-B /CGFT

Tour itinerary / duration: 14 Night / 15 Days ( weekend to weekend)

Here we use some fix departure in based of tribal tour and Bastar Dashara festival of Chhattisgarh, and also to keep in mind the distance and sighting of this tour we mentioned here some particular day and date in order.

Suggested Itinerary:

D1-(Sat)- 23^rd September 2017- -Arrival Raipur airport transfer to hotel.

D2-(sun)-24^th Sept..–Raipur- Yadav Village- Bharamdeo (3.30hr drive+ visit)

D3-(Mon)- 25^th Sept-Heritage walk at Bharamdeo-full day excursion Isolated  Baiga village- Bharamdeo (3hr drive+ visit)

D4-(Tue)-26^th Sept.-Bharamdeo- Kanker (5.30hr drive+ visit)

 D5-(Wed)- 27^th Sept-Kanker- Udkuda- Kanker ( maha saptmi ritural by Royal family of Kanker)-2hr drive+ visit

D6-(Thu)- 28^th Sept-Kanker- Muria Village- Gotul dance – Sathi Kumarpara (3.30hr drive+ visit)

D7-(Fri)- 29^th Sept-Sathi- Kumarpara- Jagdalpur (Bastar Dusshera festival at Jagdalpur)( 2.30hr drive + visit)

D8-(Sat)- 30^th Sept-RajMaria village- Madum Weekly market- chitrakoot waterfall- Bastar Dusshera festival at Jagdalpur)

D9-(Sun)- 1^st Oct- Dandami Maria Village- Tirathgarh waterfall- Chingitarai Market- ( Bastar Dusshera festival)- (3.30hr drive+ visit)

D10-(Mon)- 2^nd Oct- Kondagaon- Lohar village- Gond village- Keshkal Ghat – Kanker (4hr drive+ visit)

D11-(Tue)- 3^rd Oct-Kanker- Rajim – siripur- Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary (5.30hr drive+ visit)

D12-(Wed)- 4^th Oct-Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary / safari ( by open jeep)

D13-(Thu)- 5^th Oct- Morning breakfast at sand bar of river- Tala- Malhar- Bilaspur (4.30hr drive+ visit)

D14-(Fri)- 6^th  Oct.-Drive toward Ramnami Tribal village / excursion – Bilaspur (4.30hr drive+ visit)

D15-(Sat)- 22nd Oct.2017-Morning drive toward Raipur (3hr) and board the afternoon flight for your onwards journey

Tour concludes

Bastar – The Land of Tribes in Chhattisgarh

These below given special tour packages cover the offbeat destination of Chhattisgarh with ethnic group and excursion their village and life style which create some thing special and different tailor made itinerary with very affordable package price.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!

 

Cheap & Best Tribal Tour Packages In Chhattisgarh

Code nr: 207/ CGTW

This below given suggested itinerary has started from Visakhapatnam and end at Raipur( weekend to weekend). So, it is the reverse itinerary programme of above one. If guest are interest to extend the programme with colorful orissan tribal communities (which will come in between Visakhapatnam to Jagdalpur) we do plan to add to it accordingly the arrival and departure days.

Tour Duration: 7Night/ 8 Days

D1 – ( Sat )- Arrival Visakhapatnam

D2- ( Sun ) – Visakhapatnam-Kotpad- Jagdalpur-(320 km-7hr drive+ Visit)

D3- ( Mon ) – Jagadalpur-Dandami Maria (Bison Horn Maria) village- Tirathgarh water fall- camping at Maria village ( 4hr drive+ Visit)

D4- ( Tue ) – Batra – Chitrakoot waterfall- Dhurua Tribe village-Jagadalpur(4hr drive+ Visit)

D5- ( Wed ) – Muria Tribe village- Kondagaon-Kanker – camping at Muria village ( 4hr drive+ visit)

D6- ( Thur )- Kanker-Gond tribe village-Bharamdeo-(6hr drive+visit)

D7- ( Fri ) – Baiga tribe village- Bharamdeo(4hr drive+ visit)

D8- ( Sat ) – Bharamdeo – Raipur Departure.(4hr drive)

Note: 1- We are organizing the tent tour ( camping) in Dandami Maria , Baiga & Muria village for special interest guest and also organize the tribal dance programme at Dandami Maria village, Baiga Dance at their village and Gutul dance in Muria village during tribal tours. Hiking of different isolated village & weekly market.

Explore and experience the real charm of colorful culture and tradition of tribal with our tent Tours( Camping) in Chhattisgarh ,comes in a special interest tour package at an affordable price.

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!

 

Tent Tour In The Tribal Land Of Chhattisgarh

Tour Code: 209/ CGTT
Tour Destination: This programme special design for photographer, Anthropologist, special interest guest, who have special interest for wonderful tribal culture of Chhattisgarh. Which includes Gond, Muria, Dandami Maria, Maria and Baiga tribal of central India. Also pre-historic rock art site, rajim group of ancient temple, Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh- Bharamdeo, different tribal market and their village , two tribal dance ( Bison horn dance and Gotul dance) many more.

Duration of Tour: 7 Night/ 8 Days (weekend to weekend) is better.
Day1 – ( Sat ) – Raipur-

Day2 – ( Sun ) – Raipur- Udkuda- Gotitola ( pre-historic rock art site)- Tent(camping) at Yadav Village

Day3 – ( Mon ) – Keskal- hiking Siva temple- Gond Tribal village – Tent ( camping)

Day4 – ( Tue ) – Gond village hiking- Muria village- Tent (camping) near Gotul house / Gotul dance during evening.

Day5- ( Wed ) – Muria village- Kadeichhapra- Tirathgarh waterfall- Darva weekly market- Tent ( camping at Maria village)

Day6- ( Thur ) – Dandami Maria village/ Bison Horn dance- Chitrakoot- Bastar weekly market- tent (camping at Raj Maria Village)

Day7- ( Fri ) – Raj Maria Village/ Hiking – Raipur

Day8- ( Sat ) – Departure to airport for your onwards journey.

Note: During tent tour (camping) in the isolated village of Chhattisgarh we provide basic tent with clean mattresses, hygienic organic food and mineral water for drink.

 

What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!

 

 

COLORFUL MADHYA PRADESH WITH TRIBAL WONDER OF CHHATTISHGARH & ORISSA

Code nr: 408 /SMCO
Tour destination: This itinerary cover the colourful part of Madhyapradesh such as Bhopal, holy city and Yotirlinga Darshan- Mahakaleswar , historical city of joy- Mandu, unique yogini temple at Bedhagat, boating in Narmada river, & Excursion the tribal wonder of Chhattishgarh and Odisha ( Orissa) like Gond-Baiga-Muria- Dandami Maria- Batra-Bhumiya-Mali- Gadaba-Paraja and most colourful – Bonda and many more nice experience with eco tent accommodation with mouth watering hygienic food with nice tribal dance and song during camping.

Duration of Tour: 15 Days /14 Night (Weekend to weekend)
D1-(sat)-Bhopal:
Upon arrival Bhopal airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the city sight seeing and overnight at the same hotel.

D2-(sun)-Bhopal- Ujjain(188km-4hr drive+visit)
Morning drive towards Ujjain , check in a clean comfort hotel at there and afternoon visit the Mahakeleswar temple , Bade Ganesh Jee temple and early evening join the holy arati of river shipra then return back to hotel.

Day3-(mon)-Ujjain-Mandu (145km-3hr drive+visit)
Morning after breakfast drive towards to Mandu. Upon arrival at there check in a nice hotel on the side of lake. Afternoon visit the eco point and Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati palace. Mandu:- the erstwhile fort capital of the Parmara rulers of Malwa. Mandu was renamed shadiabad, “the city of Joy”, by the sultan of Malwa at the end of the 13th century. It embodies the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort Rani Roopmati; her pavilion. Under mughals, Mandu became a pleasure resort,with its many lakes and palaces.

D4-(tue)-Mandu
Morning explore the city of joy again, to visit the famous Jahaz mahal( The palace like ship) and hindola Mahal, as well as ornamental canals, bath and pavilions. Jami Masjid, and Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, which provided inspiration to the builders of the Taj Mahal with in the royal enclosure, afternoon visit the champa Baoli, Dilawar Khan’s Mosque, Nahar Jharokha, Gada Shah’s shop and house, and taveli Mahal and also ashrafi Mahal, hati Mahal and Dariya Khan’s Tomb etc.

D5-(wed)-Mandu- Maheswar-Indore ( 160km- 3hr drive+Visit, then Night train to Jabalpur)
Maheswar:-Located on the banks of the Narmada river,Maheshwar was identified as “Mahesmati” an important cultural centre during Ramayana and Mahabharat . the town was resorted to its pre eminent position in the 18th century by the revered Holkar queen, Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. The town’s 1.5 km-long riverfront is renowned for its bathing ghats and rows of pretty, tiered temples. Morning while boating on the river Narmada , view the activities on the river ghat. Visit the Maheswar and kaleshwara, Rajarajeshwara , Ahileshwar temple then after lunch drive towards indore to board the night train for Jabalpur.

D6-(Thu)-Jabalpur-64yogini temple( Bedhaghat)-Jabalpur
Upon arrival Jabalpur check in hotel at Bhedaghat on the bank of river Narmada. Jabalpur:- Pleasure resort and 12th century capital of the Gond kings and later the seat of the Kalchuri dynesty. Morning boat ride on Bhedaghat: Soaring in glittering splendour , the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada as it flows through a narrow gorge. Also visit the stunning Dhuandhar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Temple. Overnight relax at the same hotel at there.

D7-(fri)-Jabalpur-Baiga tribe village-Bharamdeo(6hr drive+visit)
After breakfast drive to Bharamdeo ( chhatishgarh state), enroute visit one of the colourful tribe of chhatishgarh- Baiga at their village. Then check in a nice resort at Bharmdeo and relax.
Bharamdeo: one of the nice cultural heritage place of chhatishgarh on the velly of Maikal hill, famous for its Bharamdeo temple-11th c AD ( famously known as the Khajuraho of chhatishgarh).

D8-(sat)-Bharamdeo-Rajim-Kanker (6hr drive+visit)
Morning departure for Kanker enroute visit the group of temple at Rajim-8th c AD. check in a nice palace at Kanker and relax.

D9-(sun)-Kanker-Kondagaon- Muria tribal village- camping (tented accommodation) (4hr drive+visit)
Meet the great matel casting craftmen at their village at Kondgaon. Then after drive towards Muria Tribe market at Narayanpur then return to their village and camping near at the Gotul Dormitory house. (evening enjoy their gotul dance arranged by us; the tented accommodation with mattresses and all food is including during camping).

Day10-(mon)-Muria village- Chitrakoot waterfall-Maria Weekly market- (Kurendi)Jagdalpur (4hr drive+visit)
Morning after early breakfast excursion and explore their lifestyle and then drive towards Jagdalpur enroute visit chirtrakoot waterfall , the Great Maria weekly market . Check in a nice royal resort in side of jungle at Kurendi ( Jagdalpur).

Day11-(tue)-Jagdalpur-Dandami Maria village- Tirathgarh- (3hr drive+visit)
Meet one of the most colorful tribe of Chhattisgarh- BISON HORN MARIA ( Dandami Mari)at their village. Their house made by stone plate (enjoy their dance, arranged by us). Then drive to kanger ghati national park – visit the famous waterfall – Tirathgarh. Visit the friendly RAJ MARIA village nearby..

D12-(wed)-Jagdalpur-Batra tribe village- Bhumiya tribe village- Mali village (Odisha)- camping(tented accommodation)
Drive towards Batra tribe village and excursion their life style at there. Then meet the Bhumiya tribe ( indigenous tribe of orissa) at their village in lust green forest area. Then drive towards Mali village tent accommodation at there . (evening enjoy their Dhemsa dance arranged by us; the tented accommodation with mattresses and all food is including during camping).

D13-(Thur)-Bonda tribe weekly market-Gadaba tribe village- waterfall-Jeypore (3hr drive+visit)
Meet the most colourful Bonda tribe at there Thursday market, excursion the Dadaba tribe village and enjoy the nature’s beauty at Duduma waterfall. Return back to the nearest town Jeypore. Check in a clean and comfort hotel and relax.

Day14-(Fri)-Jeypore- Koraput- famous pottery making village- Kunduli market- Visakhapatnam ( 5hr drive+visit)
Morning after refreshment drive towards to Visakhapatnam, ( the nearest airport and main railway junction). Enroute visit the Jagannath temple at Koraput ( allow all religious people and camera). Then meet the potter making people at their village. The grand Kunduli Market – famous for paraja, Mali, Rana tirbe. Check in a nice hotel on beach in Visakhapatnam.

Day15-(Sat)- Departure
After breakfast checkout and departure towards airport for your onward destination.
Tour concludes:

Note: During camping the basic tent with clean mattresses and hygienic food and mineral water for drink been provide by us.

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What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!