Chhattisgarh & Bastar Discovery
Sirpur's ancient temples near Raipur, then Chitrakote Falls, Kanger Valley caves and tribal haats in Bastar.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inRaipur
- RouteRaipur · Jagdalpur (Bastar)
- Places2 destinations
- StateChhattisgarh, India
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Photography holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-QOID1C
Best time to visit: October to February
Trip overview
Sirpur's ancient temples near Raipur, then Chitrakote Falls, Kanger Valley caves and tribal haats in Bastar.
The route spends 1 night in Raipur and 3 nights in Jagdalpur (Bastar), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Raipur
- Arrive via Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Sirpur: Laxman brick temple and Buddhist monastery ruins
Day 2Raipur to Jagdalpur (Bastar)
- Travel from Raipur to Jagdalpur (Bastar) by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Jagdalpur (Bastar) hotel
- Bastar Palace: Seat of the former Bastar rulers
Day 3Jagdalpur (Bastar): Weekly tribal haats and Cave exploring in Kanger Valley
- Weekly tribal haats: Markets with crafts, produce and local life
- Cave exploring in Kanger Valley
Day 4Jagdalpur (Bastar): Tribal market visit and Chitrakote Falls
- Tribal market visit
- Chitrakote Falls: India's widest waterfall, up to 300 metres across
Day 5Depart from Jagdalpur (Bastar)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Jagdalpur Airport (JGB) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
- Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Raipur: Buy kosa silk at the state emporium; it is authentic and fairly priced.
- Jagdalpur (Bastar): Stay a night near Chitrakote to see the falls at sunset and early morning.
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Read more about each stop
ChhattisgarhRaipur
Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is the gateway to the state.
ChhattisgarhJagdalpur (Bastar)
Jagdalpur is the base for Bastar, a land of forests, waterfalls and tribal culture.
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