Tribal Dance

Spectacular views of the tropical jungle

Chitrakote Waterfalls

           

                           Royal Tribal Trail

                            Royal Jungle Trail

The Best of Chhattisgarh & Orissa – 14days 13 nights


 

 

Royal Tribal Trail ( 15 days 14 Nights  Itinerary)
Hosted By Kanker Palace

This Tour of Kanker and Baster in Chhattisgarh, a region of unsurpassed natural beauty and tribal interest has been especially designed to suit your purpose to tour

Day One,

The Guests will arrive at Raipur and will be transferred  to Kawardha Palace. They will enjoy the evening watching the sun set beautifully at Sarodha over beverages or visit a Baiga Tribe village.

Day Two,

       

After Breakfast the Guests will be driven to Kanha National Park. After lunch the Guests have an afternoon Safari and back to the Hotel.

 

Day three,

 
 
Morning  and evening Safari.


Day Four,

 

Morning and evening Safari.


Day Five,


After breakfast our Guests will start for Kawardha Palace. In the evening they will visit the famous and enchanting Bhoramdeo temple.


Day Six,

After breakfast our Guests will start for Kanker Palace, Kanker.They could either carry a picnic lunch or stop over for lunch at a Hotel in Raipur. They will be received at Kanker Palace with a traditional welcome. Once refreshed the Guests will be entertained by Chhattisgarhi folk musicians over beverages and Pre-dinner snacks. Members of the Royal Family will join them to share their insights into the life of the region.
 

 Bison-Horn Marias

 
Day Seven,


First half of the day will be spent exploring the beautiful surrounding of the Palace and the small historical town of Kanker. After an early lunch, the Guests will be driven up the winding ghats of Keshkal for some spectacular views of the tropical jungle below. Later they will get the opportunity to observe and enjoy Tribal life up close when they will visit a Tribal Haat (market).

 

Day Eight,

A
fter breakfast the guests will visit the village of the Deer-Horn Muria Tribe and have glimpse of the Ghotul System. Here one could enjoy the wonderful village food with some local tardy and be Guests to one of them.

Tribal haat at Narayanpur.

   
   
   
 
Day Nine,

After breakfast the guests will leave for Jagdalpur, the largest town and nerve center of Bastar.Lunch would be packed and can be had in our secret spot in the jungle.

Though the three hour long journey will itself be a treasure-trove of vignettes from Tribal life, they will make a short detour midway to visit Tribal craft communities of Kondagaon. (Bell Metal, Wrought Iron and Terracotta) They could visit the Tribal Market of Narayanpur famous all over world for its beautiful colour, vigour and cockfight. (only if it is a Sunday.) Boarding and lodging at Jagdalpur will be arranged at Bastar Jungle Camp.

 

Rich forests of the Kanker

   
  Day Ten,
   
 
Our Guests would start exploring this Tribal Land by visiting the famous Bison-Horn Maria Tribe Known for their weaving, dance and hospitality. later they could visit the rich forest of Kanger Valley National Park and its Attractions (which include the Kailash caves OR gushing cataracts of Tirathgarh). On their way back one could catch a glimpse of a weekly Haat. (depending on the time).
Day Eleven,

On this day the Guests could opt for a remote and unspoilt Tribal Haat Or visit Chitrakote waterfalls, one of the country’s largest or Barsur , home to the ruins of the 5th century Nagavansh Temples.

Farm House

Day Twelve,

The Guests could spend the first half of the day exploring the capital of Bastar, one of India’s largest and most exotic erstwhile princely states. A visit to the Palace, Anthropological Museum and some craft centers will be the attraction of the day. After Lunch at a hotel one could opt for another Haat.

Day Thirteen,

After visiting the Famous Maria tribe known for their dance the Guests will return back to Kanker Palace, Kanker visiting some craft centers.

Day Fourteen,

After a leisurely breakfast the Guest could enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Palace. One could read, paint or just relax. Later they could opt for secluded boat ride about an hours drive from the palace and return back. (If a couple- one could opt stay over night at one of the Family’s Farm house in a village as a hide-away from the madding crowd of the town and savor a normal village life with opportunities of boating and fishing.)

Day Fifteen,

on this day one could leave for Raipur and stay overnight OR leave directly for the Air Port as per Flight Schedule and convenience.
 

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