Duration:18 days / 17 nights

Places to See: Delhi - Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda - Kothagargh - Rayagada - Chatikiona - Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore - Lamtaput – Jeypore – Kotpad - Bastar – Jagdalpur - Raypur and around – Jabalpur – Kanha – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur - Delhi

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Arrive at Delhi, and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
The famous Red Fort in the heart of Old Delhi was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire and it boasts the Diwan-i-Am, Hall of Private Audience. Opposite the fort is the Jama Masjid. Afternoon tour to Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Humayuns tomb. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 03: Bhubaneshwar
Arrival at Bhubanswar and transferred to the hotel. Proceed for half-day tour of the city that includes the 2nd century BC Jain Caves at the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, tibal museum, etc. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 04: Bhubaneshwar – Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda after breakfast. Baliguda is in the district of Phulbani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry points to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit weavers’ village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissan villages. Arrive at the hotel in the evening. Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 05: Baliguda
After breakfast you will make a visit to the Barakhamba area to trek to some of the remote villages of tatooed face desia kondh tribes. You can trek short or long trek as you wish. Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 06: Baliguda - Kothagargh – Rayagada
After breakfast you will depart to Belghar area. Visit few Kuttiya Kondha Tribal Villages and Weekly Market at Kothagarh. Proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. Lunch on the way. Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Rayagada - Chatikiona – Jeypore
Trek to most primitive Dongria Kondh villages in the Niyamgiri hills. You can also see and enjoy the Dongria Kondhs men and women comming down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals etc. to the weekly market. After visiting their villages, you can come down to see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other community. The weekly market at Chatikona where Doms, Desias and Dongoriya Kondhas barter is an interesting event to watch. Later drive on to Jeypore, enroute visiting Kani tribal village. Overnight in Jeypore

Day 08: Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput – Jeypore
Morning the area we visit is the home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (naked people). They live in the remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting cultivation and keep domesticated cows and goats. They can only be seen when they come to trade at the local market, and we must time our visit to coincide with the weekly market day on Thursday. The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver necklets and their shaved heads decorated with plaits of Palmyra leaves. You will also see the colorful Godabas, parajas and Mali tribes. Afternoon, drive back to Jeypore, enroute visiting - Bapaniguda, Siriguda and Paraja tribal village at Lamptaput. Overnight at Hotel at Jeypore.

Day 09: Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur – Jeypore
After breakfast proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes in Kunduli 65 km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market. Later drive down to Nandapur to visit village of Sanaparoja tribes. Visit village Khilua, Saana Padar, Bada Padar with small trekking and later drive down to Jeypore.

Day 10: Jeypore - Lamtaput – Jeypore
Drive to Machkund, soft trek to primitive Boro gadaba villages. Watch the traditional dance called dhemsa. Back to Jeypore enroute Lamtaput market. Overnight in Jeypore (Distance 160kms Drive Time 4 hours +visit)

Day 11: Jeypore – Kotpad
After breakfast proceed to Jeypore. Enroute visit Kotpad Textile village, Nowrangpur Handicrafts. Arrive Jeypore and check in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Kotpad - Bastar
After breakfast, depart for Bastar. The journey in itself is a treasure trove of vignettes of tribal life. You may visit the centres of tribal craft and their emporia at Bastar and Kondagaon on the way and you will have the opportunity to mingle with tribal folk. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Bastar – Jagdalpur
Morning, in Baster. On arrival, we drive to Jagdalpur, the district headquarter of the famous Bastar region. Bastar is called the 'Kashmir of Chhattisgarh'.

On the way to Jagdalpur, enjoy a picnic. Here you get the stunning glimpse of the lush green forests of Keshkal and Bastar. Arrive at Jagdalpur and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.

Day 14: Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park
After breakfast, we drive to the famous Kanger Valley National Park. Kanger Valley is known for its unique wildlife and beautiful and verdant surroundings, considered as one of the finest virgin forests tracts on earth. Don't forget to capture this breathtaking beauty in your camera. We'll also explore one of the limestone caves of the region, known for beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations. The region is known for its unique tribal population. Visit some of the tribal homes and interact with them to learn something about their culture. Later, enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch at the famous Tiratgarh Falls. Relax yourself, while enjoying the falls and the lush vegetation. In the evening return to hotel for dinner. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.

Day 15: Jagdalpur - Chitrakote - Nagarnar – Jagdalpur
After breakfast, visit the famous and enchantingly beautiful Chitrakote Falls, the horseshoe shaped waterfall created by the Indravati River, popularly known as the Niagara of India. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Chitrakote Falls and be mesmerized by the rainbows arching across the turbulent flow. On your way back to the hotel, visit the Anthropological Museum, which provides an interesting insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch, we'll drive to Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta handicrafts. In the evening return to hotel for dinner. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.

Day 16: Jagdalpur
After breakfast at Hotel, enjoy a visit to the famous weekly market. The market displays a perfect picture of local tribal life. Afternoon free for independent activities. Explore the town, or just relax at your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.

Day 17: Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
After breakfast, we'll proceed to Raipur by surface. Enroute, enjoy side trip to Narayanpur. The place is known for its excellent handicrafts, which are considered the finest in the Bastar region. The bell metal, woodcraft, wrought iron and bamboo artifacts are wonderful. Arrive Raipur and check-in at hotel.

Day 18: Raipur - Jabalpur
On arrival at the Marble city Jabalpur, you will be received and transferred to your hotel. In the evening move out for an excursion to Bheraghat (the marble rocks at Bheraghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the river Narmada).

Take the romantic boat ride over the river Narmada (a wonderful experience). Also visit the Dhuandar Falls. Overnight at the hotel.