Discover Chhattisgarh: Sirpur, Gangrel, Chitrakote, Jagdalpur & Raipur

Itinerary at a glance

Highlights

• SIRPUR - GANGREL (170 Kms/ 04 hrs)
• GANGREL - CHITRAKOTE (220 Kms/ 05 hrs)
• CHITRAKOTE-JAGDALPUR (145 Kms/ 01 hr)
• Jagdalpur
• JAGDALPUR - RAIPUR (300 Kms/ 06 hrs)
• 6 nights in 3-Star hotels with room only

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1Arrival day

   Arrive raipur - barnavapara - sirpur (180 Kms/ 04 hrs)

   Overnight: SirpurAirport pickupSightseeing

   On arriving in Raipur airport/ Railway station, meet our representative/driver & leave for Barnavapara. Enjoy Jungle Safari. Later drive to Sirpur. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and have a comfortable stay at Sirpur.

2. 2
   Day 2

   SIRPUR - GANGREL (170 Kms/ 04 hrs)

   Overnight: GangrelTransferSightseeing

   After breakfast visit SIrpur sightseeing. 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. Later proceed for Gangrel. On your way to this beautiful destination known for Gangrel Dam visit the famous Buddist site Sirpur Enjoy the glimpse of beautiful surroundings en-route. Gangrel. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and have a comfortable stay at night.

3. 3
   Day 3

   GANGREL - CHITRAKOTE (220 Kms/ 05 hrs)

   Overnight: ChitrakoteTransferSightseeing

   After morning breakfast, leave for Chirakote /Jagdalpur. 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.

4. 4
   Day 4

   CHITRAKOTE-JAGDALPUR (145 Kms/ 01 hr)

   Overnight: JagdalpurTransferSightseeing

   Munch yummy breakfast in the morning and then leave for the next a famous attraction of the place, Kanger Valley National Park. 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.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Jagdalpur

   Overnight: JagdalpurSightseeing

   This morning, after you have your breakfast, leave for some fun time to ‘haat’ which is the weekly market of Jagdalpur. Have a look at the local tribal life which the haat showcases. Have your lunch at the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can explore the place or take rest at the hotel.

6. 6
   Day 6

   JAGDALPUR - RAIPUR (300 Kms/ 06 hrs)

   Overnight: RaipurTransfer

   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

7. 7
   Day 7Departure day

   Depart- Raipur

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

Your hotels

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

Inclusions & exclusions