Chhattisgarh Getaway Plus

SIRPUR - CHITRAKOTE - GANGREL

5 Days / 4 Nights

FULL DAY CITY SIGHTSEEING

Full day city sightseeing visit 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. Enjoy some great time with your family and friends while enjoying breathtaking views of the surroundings 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.

Trip Attractions

Itinerary

Day 1 - ARAIVE RAIPUR- SIRPUR

Arrive at Raipur airport/ Railway station, proceed to visit famous Buddist site Sirpur 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 Prabhu Kudi Vihar and Swastik Vihar. The major highlight of Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar 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. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and later in afternoon you may opt for jungle safari. Overnight stay at hotel in Sirpur.

Day 2 - SIRPUR-CHITRAKOTE

Today morning after breakfast proceed to visit Chitrakote enjoy the glimpse of beautiful surroundings en-route to Jagdalpur 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 hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Chitrakote.

Day 3 - CHITRAKOTE-FULL DAY CITY SIDHTSEEING

Today morning proceed for full day city sightseeing visit 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. Enjoy some great time with your family and friends while enjoying breathtaking views of the surroundings 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. Overnight saty at the hotel in Chitrakote.

Day 4 - CHITRAKOTE-GANGREL

Today morning proceed to visit Gangrel dam one of the biggest dam in central India. Enjoy water sports activity at Gangrel dam. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangrel.

Day 5 - GANGREL-DEPART RAIPUR

Today morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Raipur Airport / Railway Station to board your flight/ train back home or to your next destination.