12N/13D Raipur, Jagdalpur, Koraput, Kanha & Bandhavgarh - Tribes & Tigers

Raipur, Jagdalpur, Koraput, Kanha, Bandhavgarh · 12 nights / 13 days · India

From ₹20,998 per person

Bastar & Koraput Tribes with Apex Tigers. Stay plan: Raipur (2N) – Jagdalpur (4N) – Koraput (2N) – Kanha (2N) – Bandhavgarh (2N). Arrive Raipur, depart Jabalpur.

Where the nights are

Raipur (2N) → Jagdalpur (4N) → Koraput (2N) → Kanha (2N) → Bandhavgarh (2N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Raipur

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Indore/Bhopal/Raipur/Jabalpur/Gwalior). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Raipur. Check in at hotel/resort/wildlife lodge. Capital city of Chhattisgarh: Mahamaya Temple, Swami Vivekanand Sarovar, and gateway to tribal hinterlands. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Raipur.

   Overnight: Raipur

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Raipur

   Arrive in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. Spend a full day exploring the city's scenic and cultural landmarks, including the old Mahamaya Temple and the lakeside promenade at Swami Vivekanand Sarovar, with Raipur serving as the gateway to the tribal hinterlands of Bastar. In the evening stroll through the local markets, known for handloom and metal crafts. Overnight stay in Raipur.

   Overnight: Raipur

3. Day 3 — Raipur to Jagdalpur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Jagdalpur through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Jagdalpur and check in at hotel/lodge. Heartland of Bastar tribal culture and pristine nature: Spectacular Chitrakote Falls (the Niagara of India), Tirathgarh Falls, and ancient anthropological tribal museums. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

   Overnight: Jagdalpur

4. Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Jagdalpur

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Jagdalpur. Heartland of Bastar tribal culture and pristine nature: Spectacular Chitrakote Falls (the Niagara of India), Tirathgarh Falls, and ancient anthropological tribal museums. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

   Overnight: Jagdalpur

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Jagdalpur

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Jagdalpur. Heartland of Bastar tribal culture and pristine nature: Spectacular Chitrakote Falls (the Niagara of India), Tirathgarh Falls, and ancient anthropological tribal museums. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

   Overnight: Jagdalpur

6. Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Jagdalpur

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Jagdalpur. Heartland of Bastar tribal culture and pristine nature: Spectacular Chitrakote Falls (the Niagara of India), Tirathgarh Falls, and ancient anthropological tribal museums. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

   Overnight: Jagdalpur

7. Day 7 — Jagdalpur to Koraput Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Koraput through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes, crossing from Bastar into the hills of southern Odisha with tribal hamlets and forest stretches along the way. Arrive in Koraput and check in at your hotel/lodge. The remainder of the day is free to relax after the drive. Overnight stay in Koraput.

   Overnight: Koraput

8. Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Koraput

   Arrive in Koraput and check in at your hotel. Breakfast at hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Koraput, set in the Eastern Ghats. Visit the Sabara Srikshetra Jagannath Temple, the tribal museum and viewpoints over coffee and valley country. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Koraput.

   Overnight: Koraput

9. Day 9 — Koraput to Kanha Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanha through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanha and check in at hotel/lodge. Legendary National Park that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book': Sal forests, vast meadows, and barasingha swamp deer conservation. Overnight stay in Kanha.

   Overnight: Kanha

10. Day 10 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kanha

    Arrive in Kanha and check in at your hotel. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of Kanha, the legendary national park that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. You see its sal forests, vast open meadows and the barasingha swamp deer conservation area. In the evening, a stroll through the local markets near the park gate. Overnight stay in Kanha.

    Overnight: Kanha

11. Day 11 — Kanha to Bandhavgarh Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bandhavgarh through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bandhavgarh and check in at hotel/lodge. Premier Tiger Reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers: Jungle safaris around ancient Bandhavgarh Fort ruins. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

    Overnight: Bandhavgarh

12. Day 12 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bandhavgarh

    Arrive in Bandhavgarh and check in at the lodge. Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this premier tiger reserve, known for the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers. Jungle safaris in open jeeps run through sal forest and grassland around the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort ruins, with good chances of deer, langur and birdlife. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

    Overnight: Bandhavgarh

13. Day 13 — Bandhavgarh to Jabalpur - Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning views of the forest, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping, with Chanderi sarees, Bastar bell metal handicrafts and other local artifacts sold at the shops around Tala village, before proceeding on your return transfer to Jabalpur. The drive passes through Umaria, sal forest and open farmland. On arrival you are dropped at Jabalpur airport or railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category heritage hotels, luxury wildlife resorts, or standard hotels on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, jungle safaris, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain) Special Bhasma Aarti coordination / VIP Darshan assistance where applicable.
• Dedicated 4x4 Jeep Safari permits and naturalist guides in Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, and Panna Tiger Reserves.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state tourist road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Indore / Bhopal / Raipur / Jabalpur / Gwalior.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera fees at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or national park safari camera charges.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like forest gate closures, road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.