Tribals of Madhya Pradesh
Baster Unveiled
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Raipur - Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
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 resthouse.
Here you get your first glimpse of the stunning forests of Keshkal and Bastar.
Ovenight at Jagdalpur.
Day 2: Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park
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
stalgmite and stalactite formations. This is tribal country and weve arranged
for you to meet some of the tribla people in their homes. It will be a wonderful
opportunity to interact with them and lern 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 hyou 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.
Tribals of Madhya Pradesh, Tribal Tours in India
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