Chhattisgarh – Welcome to a charismatic kingdom
Tribal hands building artisanal objects, Buddhist monks chanting amidst colourful prayer flags, forgotten caves juxtaposed with opulent palaces, Chhattisgarh will dazzle you with its charm. Home to exotic wild species, magical waterfalls and a flourishing steel industry, this state is bountiful. For the adventurous explorer, Chhattisgarh has a lustre unlike any other place.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi, meet and assist on arrival, welcome with fresh flower garlands and transfer to hotel.
Later city tour of Delhi.
Delhi – India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.
Tourist Attractions: Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, Red Fort (Photo Stop), which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament, Qutab Minar.
Day 02 Delhi – Agra (By Road) (210 Kms. / 3H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Agra.
On arrival, city tour of Agra. Visit Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight in Agra.
Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur; and the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc, a tourist circuit of Uttar Pradesh, along with Lucknow and Varanasi. Agra is in the Braj cultural region.
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Day 03 Agra – Umaria (Overnight Train)
Early morning, visit of Taj Mahal.
Come back to the hotel for breakfast and shower. Check out from the hotel around Noon.
Proceed for the city tour of Agra. Visit Red Fort, Imad-ud-daula, Mehtab Bagh, Sikandra.
In the evening after dinner, transfer to Agra railway station for overnight train to Umaria.
One knows that ‘The Taj’ is one amongst the World’s Wonders!
One knows that it is one amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites!!
One knows The Taj as a legend of eternal love of an Emperor for his favourite Queen!!!
Well, ‘The Taj’ has distinctions much beyond just these!
Therefore, ‘The Taj’, surely, deserves your visit once and more!!!
Come, Walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King. Come to unfold the pages from the past to churn the charm out of its mystique and enrich your imagination about this marvel of an epic in stone, The Taj!
Day 04 Umaria – Bandhavgarh (By Road) (32 Kms. / 50M appx.)
After arriving at Umaria, have breakfast and start your drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Check-in at the lodge, after arrival.
Later, embark on a jeep safari in the park. Overnight stay.
Bandhavgarh National Park is in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers, especially in the central Tala zone. Other animals include white tigers, leopards and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles. To the south are the remains of the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort.
Day 05 Bandhavgarh – Kanha NP (By Road 240 Kms. / 5H 40M appx.
Wildlife safari in the park, in the wee hours of the morning.
Later, proceed towards Kanha. On arrival, check- in at hotel for night halt.
Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland and forest in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Tigers, jackals and wild pigs can be spotted in Kanha Meadows. The elevated plateau of Bamhnidadar is home to birds of prey. Animals often gather at the watering holes of Sondar Tank and Babathenga Tank. The park’s flora and fauna are documented in the park’s Kanha Museum.
Day 06 Kanha National Park
Explore wildlife through full-day wildlife safari at the Kanha National Park.
In the morning, enjoy an elephant safari while at noon, it is jeep safari.
Overnight halt.
Day 07 Kanha NP – Kawardha (By Road) (132 Kms. / 3H 55M appx.)
Start your journey to Kawardha. Check-in at the hotel, on arrival.
Witness the living style of the Bastars, a tribal community. Later, pay a visit to the other tribal villages. Overnight stay.
Day 08 Kawardha – Raipur – Kanker (By Road) (342 Kms. / 5H 40M appx.)
Post breakfast, start your journey to Kanker, the tribal region of Madhya Pradesh.
On the way, stop at Raipur. On arrival, explore the tribal life of Kanker.
Get transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 Kanker – Kondagaon – Narayanpur – Jagdalpur (258 Km/ 5H 45M)
In the morning, start your road journey to Jagdalpur On the way, halt at Kondagaon and Narayanpur.
These are two important tribal township of Bastar, popular for handicrafts.
Post lunch, proceed to Jagdalpur. After you arrive, explore the weekly market of the locals. Overnight stay.
Day 10 Jagdalpur
Explore Jagdalpur. Visit its numerous attractions like Chitrakote Falls, Anthropological Museum etc.
In the evening, enjoy a dance performance by the local tribe, Bison-Horn Maria. Overnight.
Day 11 Jagdalpur – Kanger Valley NP – Jagdalpur (42 Kms/ 01H – One Way)
Visit Kanger Valley National Park and Tirathgarh Waterfalls today.
Return to Jagdalpur. Shop for handicrafts. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 Jagdalpur – Raipur (By Road) (288 Kms. / 5H 55M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Raipur to witness the tribal life in Raipur today.
On arrival, get transferred to the hotel.
Day 13 Raipur – Delhi (By Flight)
After breakfast, city tour of Raipur.
Later, drive to Raipur International airport for flight to Delhi.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh state in central India. In the center, the ancient Dudhadhari Math temple is a sacred monument dedicated to Lord Rama, decorated with scenes from the epic poem “Ramayana.” Nearby, a statue of the Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda towers over Vivekananda Sarovar lake. Southeast, Purkhouti Muktangan is an open-air museum featuring landscaped grounds, statues and tribal artifacts.
Visit: Mahant Ghasidas Samarak Sangrahalay, Swami Vivekanand Sarovar, Gandhi Udyan Park, ISKCON Raipur and Town Hall.
Day 14 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Delhi International airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* / Heritage Hotels |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar |
| Agra | 01 | Jaypee Palace |
| Agra – Umaria | O/N | Train |
| Bandhavgarh NP | 01 | Treehouse Hideway |
| Kanha NP | 02 | Kanha Earth Lodge |
| Kawardha | 01 | Kawardha Palace |
| Kanker | 01 | Kanker Palace Heriatge |
| Jagdalpur | 03 | Akanksha Hotel |
| Raipur | 01 | Hyatt Raipur |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 12 Nights hotel accommodation.
– 01 overnight train from Agra to Umaria in 2nd AC sleeper class.
– Daily breakfast and Dinners at the hotels.
– Raipur – Delhi economy class air ticket.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.