Chhattisgarh Explorer: Sirpur, Chitrakote, Jagdalpur & Raipur

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• SIRPUR - CHITRAKOTE (330 Kms/ 07 hrs)
• Chitrakote - Jagdalpur
• JAGDALPUR - RAIPUR (300 Kms/ 06 hrs)
• 4 nights in 3-Star hotels with breakfast

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   ARRIVE RAIPUR - SIRPUR (80 Kms/ 02 hrs)

   Overnight: SirpurAirport pickup

   On arriving in Raipur airport/ Railway station, meet our representative/driver & leave for the famous Buddist site Sirpur. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and have a comfortable stay. The small village of Sirpur in present day Chhattisgarh was an important center of Buddhist learning from 6th to 10th centuries. Known as Shripur in ancient times, the site was dotted with 100 ancient Hindu Temples and 100 Buddhist Viharas or monasteries. After recent excavations, the village unearthed a treasure trove of riches including beautiful and intricate statues, pillars, pottery, coins, viharas and a complete market place. The ruins of predominant Buddhist monasteries at Sirpur include Anand PrabhuKudiVihar and Swastik Vihar. The major highlight of Anand PrabhuKudiVihar is the six feet tall statue of Buddha touching the earth installed inside the complex. The recently excavated Swastik Vihar was the meditation and study complex used by Buddhists. According to the accounts of Chinese traveller and Buddhist monk, Hiuen Tsang, thousands of students came to Sirpur to study Buddhism.

2. 2
   Day 2

   SIRPUR - CHITRAKOTE (330 Kms/ 07 hrs)

   Overnight: ChitrakoteMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeing

   After morning breakfast, leave for Chirakote. On your way to this beautiful destination, you can enjoy a picnic lunch at any of the restaurants. Enjoy the glimpse of beautiful surroundings en-route. Jagdalpur is a destination which will make you explore the beauty of the unique tribal villages and captivating wildlife of Chhattisgarh. On arrival, check-in to the resort and have a comfortable stay at night.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Chitrakote - Jagdalpur

   Overnight: JagdalpurMeals: BreakfastTransferSightseeing

   After you have your breakfast, go out for sightseeing at famous attractions of the place. The Kanger National Park is known for its unique wildlife and beautiful surroundings. It is considered the finest of all virgin forest areas on earth. The park also has large deposits of limestone which are present in the form of caves. On your visit to this national park, do pay a visit to the limestone caves which are famous for the beautiful formations of stalactite and stalagmite. To add more fun to your tour, you can enjoy picnic lunch near the Tiratgarh Fall which is a famous tourist attraction. Enjoy some great time with your family and friends while enjoying breathtaking views of the surroundings later after lunch proceed to Visit the Chitrakoot Falls which are well-known as the ‘Niagara Falls of India’. Here, enjoy the beauty of these waterfalls and take back a memorable experience of this alluring place. After sightseeing, head back to Jagdalpur. En-route, visit the famous Anthropological Museum, which is known to present an interesting insight into Bastar’s tribal culture. Later half of the evening is free to explore the local shops where you can buy some terracotta handicrafts. On reaching to the hotel, have your dinner and stay overnight.

4. 4
   Day 4

   JAGDALPUR - RAIPUR (300 Kms/ 06 hrs)

   Overnight: RaipurMeals: BreakfastTransfer

   After having your breakfast, leave back for Raipur by road. On arrival in Raipur you may opt to drop directly at Hotel for overnight stay evening free for leisure

5. 5
   Day 5Departure day

   Depart- Raipur

   Meals: Breakfast

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Depart- Raipur. Your holiday ends here, with memories to treasure.

Your hotels

Standard hotels (3-Star), breakfast included. Hotels are listed as “or similar”.

Inclusions & exclusions