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11N/12D Cross-Country Chhattisgarh & MP Grand Heritage & Nature - Bastar Tribes, Tigers & Khajuraho Temples

11 nights · 12 days Pilgrimage Chhattisgarh India Swift Dzire NAC

Bastar Tribes, Tigers & Khajuraho Temples. Stay plan: Raipur (2N) – Jagdalpur (3N) – Kanha (2N) – Bandhavgarh (2N) – Khajuraho (2N). Arrive Raipur, depart Jabalpur.

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

  1. 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Raipur

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Raipur. Capital city of Chhattisgarh: Mahamaya Temple, Swami Vivekanand Sarovar, and gateway to tribal hinterlands. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Raipur.

    Overnight Raipur Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  3. 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  4. 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  5. 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  6. 6
    Day 6

    Jagdalpur 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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kanha

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Kanha. Legendary National Park that inspired Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book': Sal forests, vast meadows, and barasingha swamp deer conservation. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Kanha.

    Overnight Kanha Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  8. 8
    Day 8

    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 Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bandhavgarh

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Bandhavgarh. Premier Tiger Reserve with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers: Jungle safaris around ancient Bandhavgarh Fort ruins. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

    Overnight Bandhavgarh Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  10. 10
    Day 10

    Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Khajuraho through picturesque highways, river valleys, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Khajuraho and check in at hotel/lodge. UNESCO World Heritage temple town: Renowned worldwide for medieval Nagara-style architectural masterwork temples featuring intricate erotic and spiritual sculptures. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

    Overnight Khajuraho Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  11. 11
    Day 11

    Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Khajuraho

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic, cultural, and wildlife landmarks of Khajuraho. UNESCO World Heritage temple town: Renowned worldwide for medieval Nagara-style architectural masterwork temples featuring intricate erotic and spiritual sculptures. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

    Overnight Khajuraho Meals Breakfast & Dinner
  12. 12
    Day 12

    Khajuraho to Jabalpur - Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping (Chanderi sarees, Bastar bell metal handicrafts, or local artifacts) before proceeding on your return transfer to Jabalpur airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

    Meals Breakfast

Where you sleep

We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.

StopNightsHotels at each grade
Raipur 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Jagdalpur 3 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Kanha 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Bandhavgarh 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium
Khajuraho 2 Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium

The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →

What the price covers

Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.

Included

  • 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.

Not included

  • 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.

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