Bastar Dusshera Festival

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$700.00

Duration

11 days

Tour Type

LandPack

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Overview & Highlights

11D/10N

Visit the world renowned Bison horn Maria Tribal village famous for their dance and hospitality.

Starting @INR 55,000/pax

Itinerary

Day 01 :- ( Bhubaneswar – Puri , 65 kms 1.5 hrs drive )

Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, assistance and drive to Puri, en route visiting 64 Yogini Temple and Ashokan rock edict at Dhauli. Post Lunch go near Jagannatha Temple to witness the Flag changing ceremony and the traditional market of Puri, (Non Hindus are not permitted inside temple). Overnight at Hotel jn Puri.

Day 02 :- (Puri – Dhenkanal 160 kms 3 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Konark to visit the Sun Temple , which is a world heritage site managed by UNESCO. Later walk to visit fishermen village, then drive to Dhenkanal .Overnight at Dhenkanal Palace.

Day – 03:- (Dhenkanal 100 kms 2 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to visit the monks of Mahima cult and their rituals in Joranda. Post lunch visit the village of lost wax (Dhokra casting) process at Sadeibaruni. Dinner & Overnight at Dhenkanal Palace.

Day 04 :- (Dhenkanal – Baliguda 250 kms 5 hrs )

Drive to Baliguda through Eastern Ghats, enjoy the beauty of landscape and on the way visit silk Ikkat weaving village at Nuapatna, some Desia Kondh tribal villages on the way. Overnight at Hotel in Baliguda.

Day 05 :- (Baliguda – Rayagada 180 kms 4hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Barakhamba area to trek into some villages of Tattoo faced Kutia Kondh tribe to see their tradition &culture. Later drive to Rayagada en route visiting the tribal market at Kotagarha. Overnight in Rayagada.

Day- 06:- (Rayagada- Chatikona- Jeypore – 220 kms 4 hrs drive)

Morning drive to Chatikona Market to see Dongaria Kondh tribe, different from others with their distinct hair dresses & jewelry. After lunch drive toJeypore, visiting Mali and Kondh tribal villages on the way. Overnight in Jeypore.

Day 07:- (Jeypore –Jagdalpur 80 kms 2 hrs) ( Bastar Dussehra Festival)

Today is the full day visit of BastarDussehra in Jagdalpur. After early breakfast drive to Jagdalpur, on arriving in Jagdalpur visit the Palace to witness the activities of different tribal groups, how they pay respect to their King. Post lunch visit & enjoy the Chariot festival where all the tribal groups of Locality with their Shamans in trance, dancing, singing and welcoming the king to the chariot. Overnight in Bastar Jungle Resort.

Day 08 :- ( Jagdalpur)

Morning visit to Bison-horn Maria tribal village, famous for their dance & hospitality. Afternoon visit to Kanger Valley national park .Overnight at Resort.

Day 09:- (Jagdalpur - Kanker – 170 kms, 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast drive toKanker on the way visiting Kondagaon tribal craft village of Bell metal, Wrought iron and Terracotta. Get a warm welcome in the Palace and interact with Royal family by knowing their history and tradition. Overnight at Kanker Palace.

Day – 11

( Kanker – Raipur 130kms 3 hrs. drive) After breakfast take farewell from Royal Foamily to drive to Raipur airport for onward journey.
Tour Ends.

HOTELS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM ON BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS

Budgeted hotels ( same or similar ) (cost INR 45000 / USD 550)

Dhenkanal – Hotel S N Guest house

Baliguda – Hotel Royal Plaza

Raya Gada – Hotel Sai International

Jeypore - Hotel Bal krishna Palace

Jagdalpur - Hotel Bajajs Karwan

Kanker - Hotel Bafna

Raipur - Singhania Sarovar Portico

Note: These places are remote, hence hotel choices are limited

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bastar festival in 2024 is October.

Inclusions

AC Sedan along with nice and polite English speaking driver, expenses of fuel, toll taxes, parking, and other expenses related to transport.
One double room in the hotels mentioned with breakfast and all taxes.