Central India Royal and Tribal Tour |  |
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Umaria - Bandhavgarh – Kanha – Kawardha – Kanker – Kondagaon – Narayanpur – Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park - Raipur – Delhi
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
Our representatives will receive you on arrival at the Delhi airport and escort you to your hotel.
Delhi has a rich culture and heritage and has been the capital of the nation as many as 15 times. The city manages to stay in touch with its roots and evolve into a world city at the same time.
Enjoy a calm snooze and look forward to the adventure up ahead.
Day 2 : DELHI
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
Old and New Delhi offer many treats for sore eyes. Among its most famous tourist spots are Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple and more. The city also offers delectable cuisine.
Drive to Agra in the afternoon. Check in at the hotel on arrival and rest.
Day 3 : AGRA – UMARIA
Indulge in sightseeing of Agra after breakfast.
Taj Mahal is a splendidly constructed mausoleum in white marble. Among the Seven Wonders of the World, Shah Jahan built this palace in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Agra Fort on the other hand is a brilliant showcase of Mughal art and architecture and has been home to rulers such as Akbar, Shah Jahan and Humayun.
Leave Agra for an overnight train journey to Umaria.
Day 4 : UMARIA – BANDHAVGARH
After arriving at Umaria at 0616 hrs, drive the popular tiger reserves of India to Bandhavgarh. In the afternoon you will undertake a Jeep-ride in the Jungle.
The Bandhavgarh National Park, located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh provides a natural habitat to tiger and bird species. The park also boasts of rich biodiversity and one can also observe a large number of primitive caves here.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : BANDHAVGARH – KANHA
An early morning visit to the Jungle to see the animals and birds.
See Tigers and Birds during early morning. The highest density of tiger population in India can be seen in this park. One can also look for over 90 species of birds such as Yellow Footed Green Pigeon, Indian Peafowl and the Purple Sunbird, to name a few.
Thereafter drive to Kanha and check in at the hotel on arrival to rest for the night.
Day 6 : KANHA NATIONAL PARK
In the morning undertake a joy ride on an elephant through the unique landscape of Kanha. In the afternoon enjoy a Jeep safari through the wild terrain of Kanha again.
Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh was created in June 1955. The park is divided into two sanctuaries and is home to 22 species of mammals and 300 species of birds. Commonly seen creatures in the park include Tigers, Leopard Cats, Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Barasingha, among others.
Sleep like a log at the hotel.
Day 7 : KANHA – KAWARDHA
Drive to Kawardha in the forenoon and experience the tribal life of the Bastars. A trip to the surrounding tribal villages follows later.
Located towards the south east of the famous Kanha National Park, Kawardha in Chhattisgarh is a small but gorgeous town in a tribal region. The Gond and the Baiga tribes form the majority of population in the area.
Stay overnight in Hotel Kawardha Palace.
Day 8 : KAWARDHA – KANKER
Drive through the tribal region to reach Kanker.
The countryside will make you feel like being in paradise itself. The virgin and untouched tribal landscape is truly mesmerizing. Explore the verdant surroundings of the palace and feel one with Mother Nature.
Check in at hotel and retire for the night.
Day 9 : KANKER – KONDAGAON – NARAYANPUR – JAGDALPUR
Drive to Jagdalpur via Kondagaon and Narayanpur to encounter the weekly market in north Bastar.
A great opportunity to meet the locals awaits you. At Kondagaon discover some of Bastar’s finest handicrafts, and the people who make them. Lunch will be enjoyed during a picnic in the deep green Sal forests. Enjoy dances by members of Bastar’s unique ‘ghotul’ dormitory system.
Stay overnight at a local hotel.
Day 10 : JAGDALPUR
Explore Jagdalpur all day.
Sightseeing of historical Jagdalpur and the Anthropological Museum is completed by a sunset idyll at the Chitrakote waterfalls, Bastar’s very own Niagara on the Indravati River. You will also visit some of the local Bison-Horn Maria tribe, renowned for their spectacular ceremonial dancing and enjoy a performance by the tribal people.
Take a breather at your hotel and retire for the night.
Day 11 : JAGDALPUR – KANGER VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Visit the rich forests of the Kanger Valley National Park, the enchanting Tirathgarh waterfall and the extraordinary stalactite and stalagmite caves.
Kanger retains the original intensity of the forests that once covered this whole region. Here too are forest tribal people in their natural habitat. Also explore some of Jagdalpur’s unique handicrafts
Enjoy a sweet sleep after dinner at the hotel.
Day 12 : JAGDALPUR – RAIPUR
After breakfast drive to Raipur.
King Rama Chandra Rai founded Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh in the last quarter of the 14th century. Tourist hotspots here include Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum, Burha Talab, Shaheed Smarak Complex and Dudhadari Temple.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : RAIPUR – DELHI
After breakfast, assistance and transfer to airport to board a flight to Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi, assistance and transfer to International airport will be provided to board flight to home country.
Central India Royal and Tribal Tour ends
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