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Madhya Pradesh Tribal Tour
 welcomes you to explore the tribal of Madhya Pradesh. We call them
my indigenous people Gonds, Kols, Bhills, Murias, Baigas, Korkus, Kamaras,
Marias and Oraons. They have preserved very remarkably their distinct way of
life in small isolated communities. Traditionally, the tribal were
semi-nomadic, some living solely off what they could hunt, others relying on
shifting cultivation. Most have now been settled, many it would seem as
unhappily as the Australian aborigines, country liquor and drug dependency
are said to be common among the men. Many cling to their older beliefs, such
as buying there dead, rather than burning them according to Hindu tradition.
Destinations: Raipur - Jagdalpur - Narayanpur – Raipur
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Day 1 : Raipur - Jagdalpur
Indian Horizons representative would be there to welcome you on your
arrival at Raipur and settle you into your hotel where you can refresh
yourself before you drive down to Jagdalpur, Bastar. The drive should take
us about 6 hours but you'll hardly notice it as the road is good. On the way
we'll be having a picnic lunch at the Keshkal resthouse. Here you get your
first glimpse of the stunning forests of Keshkal and Bastar. Ovenight at
Jagdalpur.
Day 2 : Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park
Make sure you have enough film because after breakfast we'll head out for
the Kanger Valley National Park to enjoy one of the finest virgin forests
tracts on earth. We'll also explore one of the limestone caves here, known
for beautiful stalgmite and stalactite formations. This is tribal country
and we've arranged for you to meet some of the tribal people in their homes.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to interact with them and learn something
about their culture. We've planned a leisurely picnic lunch at the popular
Tirthgarh Falls. Just relax - enjoy the falls and the lush vegetation.
You'll be back at your hotel for dinner.
Day 3 : Jagdalpur - Chitrakote - Nagarnar
After breakfast we'll be heading out for the famous Chitrakote Falls, the
Niagara - like horseshoe waterfall created by Bastar's Indravati River.
You'll have plenty of time to take pictures and be mesmerized by the
rainbows arching across the turbulent flow. On your way back for lunch at
the hotel we'll be stopping at the Anthropological Museum to give you an
interesting insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch we'll drive to
Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta handicrafts. Vrindavan, one of the local
craftsman, participated in the Festival of India held in London in 1981.
Enjoy… You'll be back in the hotel for dinner.
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4: Jagadalpur
In the morning we'll visit a 'haat' (weekly market) where you can enjoy a
slice of local life. After lunch at the hotel, explore the town, or relax
and do your own thing.
Day 5 : Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
Today we'll be returning to Raipur. Enroute side trip to Narayanpur, which
is known for its excellent handicrafts. The bell metal, wood, wrought iron
and bamboo artifacts are wonderful. Another interesting place here is the
Ramakrishna Mission centre, where hyou can meet some of the people involved
in very valuable welfare work amongst the tribal people. We spend the night
at Raipur.
Day 6 : Raipur
Wake up at leisure - enjoy your breakfast and relax till departure.
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