UNEXPLORED BASTAR
09th October 2024
Brief Info
Dates: 9th Oct to 13th Oct 2024
Duration: 5 Days 6 Nights (Including Train Travel)
Region: Chhattisgarh
Highlights:
- Dussehra Festival and Rath Yatra
- Unique Destinations and heritage sites
- Cave Exploration and Ancient Temples
- Mesmerizing Waterfalls
- Camping and Stargazing
- Trek to a temple through the pristine forest
- Delicious local cuisine
- Shop in tribal markets
- Enchanting stories from local guide
About the place -
Chattisgarh is a land of Waterfalls & the most Famous are Chitrakote & Tirathgarh which are surrounded by dense forest. Staying in the tents & enjoying stargazing would be a Brownie point. Ancient Temples, Caves, Waterfalls and dense Forest are main attractions of Bastar.
Another reason for visiting Bastar is the Festival of Dussehra. It is traditionally celebrated for over 10 days by the locals and participating in Rath Yatra would be an experience of it's own. Bastar is worth exploring for its Tribes, Tradition and Cultural diversity. Bastar offers much more that a traveler can imagine.
Another reason for visiting Bastar is the Festival of Dussehra. It is traditionally celebrated for over 10 days by the locals and participating in Rath Yatra would be an experience of it's own. Bastar is worth exploring for its Tribes, Tradition and Cultural diversity. Bastar offers much more that a traveler can imagine.
Tour Itinerary
Itinerary -
Day 1: Wednesday, 9th October 2024
Arrive at Raipur at around 8:30 Hrs, travel to Jagdalpur in Non-AC private vehicle. Freshen up and get ready to witness Bastar’s unique way of celebrating Dussehra festival and bond with a different kind of tradition. Stay overnight at hotel in Jagdalpur
Day 2: Thursday, 10th October 2024
We will set off the day with Jagdalpur heritage walk that will include historically significant temples, anthropological museum, Dalpat sagar etc. Thereon we will head to Madarkonta caves, get familiar with formations of lakhs of years old stalactite and stalagmite, followed by magnificent Tirathagarh waterfalls. Next to that we will visit Danteshwaritemple of Dantewada. Learn the link and importance of the two Danteshwari Mai temples in Bastar. Finally we will head on to Dholkal. Overnight stay at Dholkal Jungle camp
Day 3: Friday, 11th October 2024
We will kick off this day with trekking through greens at Dholkal. Thereon we will head to see megalithic at Gamawada, learn the tales behind memory pillars. Then we will drive to Barsoor, also known as the archeological treasure of Bastar. We will fill you in with the recital of Battistha and Mama Bhanja temple. Next to this we will visit the twin Ganesha temple, dated to be more than 800 years old. We will then move to Espy Satdhara waterfalls, gateway of Abhujmad region. Head to Chitrakote. Overnight Stay at Chitrakote Adventure Camp
Day 4: Saturday, 12th October 2024
On this day we will go on a short Ratenga trail, discover some interesting locales along the way and discover hidden waterfalls. Our next destination will be Tamda Ghumra waterfalls, we will stop here to enjoy the beautiful ambience and then head to Mendri ghumar, a perfect location to be absorbed by evening sky hues. We will then move to visit a 1000-year old Narayanpal temple, a place of great historical and spiritual value. Overnight drive to Raipur
Day 5: Sunday, 13th October 2024
Take a flight from Raipur and reach home by evening
Tour Cost
Cost of the tour is Rs 13,750/- only (Ex Raipur)
Cost Include -
- Transportation in Non-AC vehicle from Raipur
- Accommodation in the hotel and Camping in tent on sharing basis
- Pure Vegetarian local food during the tour
- Visit to Village, Market and heritage places
- Entry charges for the monuments
- Trekking and Cave exploration Charges
- Vehicle Parking charges
- Boating (only if water levels are suitable)
- Guide and expertise charges
Not Include -
- Train Tickets to Raipur
- Food during the train journey
- Bottled Drinking water
- Anything which is ordered extra
- Any kind of insurance
- Tips
- Anything which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Registration Process
To register for the tour, contact - 9987577684 / 9819986540 / 9987007742
Email us at owletoutdoors@gmail.com
Handover cash or deposit in the following bank account -
Account Name: OWLET OUTDOORS
Account Number: 50200028742000 (Current)
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Shantivan, Borivali East, Mumbai
IFSC: HDFC0000414
Things to be carried
Here is a list of things to be carried for the trek -
- Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the tour
- Water - 2 Liters at least
- Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
- Torch with extra set of batteries
- Something to munch on during journey
- Sunscreen lotion, Mosquito repellent
- Personal Medicines required if any
- Identity Proof
- Mask and Sanitizer
Rules to be followed
Few Rules we would like people follow -
- Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, narcotics is strictly not allowed and would lead to expulsion from the trek.
- Leader's decision will be final and binding to all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- Each member is responsible for their own safety and baggage.
- Please do not wear any jewellery or gold ornaments.
- Please do not litter. Do not throw plastic, paper, wrappers, bottles etc. Carry them home to throw in the dustbin.
- We strongly believe in saying - Wherever we go, leave only footprints and take back only memories.
Other Info
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing / Rappelling is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
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For Registraion Email Us at: owletoutdoors@gmail.com
or Call: 9987577684 / 9819986540