Wildlife of Chhattisgarh
Raipur - Jagdalpur - Indravati National Park - Kanger Valley National Park - Chitrakote - Nagarnar - Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
Day 01 Raipur - Jagdalpur
On your arrival at Raipur airport, you will be met by our company representatives and transferred to a pre-booked Hotel. After fresh up at the hotel, we drive to Jagdalpur (300 km-6 hrs), the district headquarter of the famous Bastar tribal region. Jagdalpur offers an ideal base to explore the unique tribal villages and amazing wildlife of the region. On the way to Jagdalpur, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Keshkal resthouse. Here you get the first glimpse of the enchantingly beautiful lush green surroundings of Keshkal and Bastar. Arrive at Jagdalpur and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.
Day 02 Jagdalpur - Indravati National Park:
Momring drive to Kutrue , ( 168Kms , 04-05 Hrs) On arrival check in at tourist guest house, Later visit Indrvati National park for birds and Wild Animals, O/N stay at Guest house.
Day 03 : Indravati National Park - Kanger Valley National Park-Jagdalpur
After breakfast, we drive to the famous Kanger Valley National Park. Kanger Valley is known for its unique wildlife and beautiful and verdant surroundings, regarded as one of the finest virgin forests tracts on earth. Capture the breathtaking scenic beauty in your camera. We'll also explore one of the limestone caves of the region, known for beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations. This is tribal country and meeting the tribal people in their homes would surely be a fascinating experience for you. Visit some of the tribal homes and interact with them to learn something about their culture. Later, enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch at the famous Tiratgarh Fall. The enchanting Tiratgarh Fall offers a spectacular view to its visitors. In the evening, we drive back to Jagdalpur. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.
Day 04 : Jagdalpur - Chitrakote - Nagarnar
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to beautiful Chitrakote Falls. The horseshoe shaped Chitrakote Waterfall is created by the Indravati River and famously called the 'Niagara of India'. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Chitrakote Falls and be mesmerized by the rainbows arching across the turbulent flow. Later, we drive back to Jagdalpur enroute visiting the famous Anthropological Museum, which provides an interesting insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch, we'll drive to Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta handicrafts. Return to hotel for dinner. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.
Day 05 : Jagdalpur
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to a famous 'haat' (weekly market). The haat displays a perfect picture of local tribal life. After lunch at the hotel, day is at leisure for independent activities. Explore the town, or just relax at your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Jagdalpur.
Day 06 : Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
After breakfast today, we'll proceed back to Raipur by road. Enroute, enjoy a side trip to Narayanpur. The place is known for its excellent handicrafts, which are considered the finest in the Bastar region. The bell metal, woodcraft, wrought iron and bamboo artifacts are wonderful. Ramakrishna Mission Center is another worth visiting tourist attraction at Narayanpur. Arrive Raipur and check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Raipur.
Day 07 : Raipur - Tour Concludes
After breakfast, rest of the day at leisure till in time transfer to airport, to board a flight for your onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
Animal Spotting Tips
If you're serious about observing wildlife there are a few things you can do to enhance your experience and bring you even closer to nature.
1) Once you've planned your trip, visit your local bookshop, library or go on the internet to find a wildlife guide for the area you intend visiting. This will give you the best idea of the kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see.
2) Always take services of a local and experienced naturalist/guide who knows the area better. There is nothing better than local knowledge when it comes to spotting wildlife.
3) Wild animals have their distinct daily and seasonal patterns of activities. a baisc knowledge of these patterns increases one's chances of seeing them. The frequency of wildlife sightings in national parks and reserves varies, depending on the time of year.In India the best times are from February to May,during these months the trees are often bare, so visibility is considerably improved. Since there is also a general scarcity of water, the animals concentrate near sources of water.
4) Many animals have an amazingly alert sense of sight which helps them survive in the wild. To get close takes a great degree of patience and time but you can increase your chances by wearing natural or neutral colours that blend into your surroundings. Keep your movements to a minimum and when you do move, do it slowly and quietly.
5) Animals are very wary of the human voice. So, in order to get close to them, absolute silence is essential. Walk softly and watch where you're placing your feet so as not to snap branches or twigs or create other noise as you make your approach. Even if you have to take a less direct route, avoid walking through dense undergrowth as the animal is more likely to hear you and run away. Avoid carrying any metal objects in your pockets which will make noise. This includes things like car keys and loose change.
6 ) A highly attuned sense of smell is one of the key aspects for many species of wildlife to detect where food is or, indeed, even prey. It is, for many, the most important of their senses in their battle for survival. Don't wear any aftershave or perfume and avoid scented soaps and deodorants. There are plenty of environmentally friendly non-scented soaps and toiletries on the market from specialist camping stores. Although you may baulk at this suggestion, wear your clothes for several days if you're really serious about wildlife spotting. The more you wear your clothes outdoors, the more the fabrics will absorb natural outdoors scents and smells. Always be aware of the wind direction and make sure that the direction in which you approach an animal is where the wind is blowing towards you. If it's blowing away from you, animals can detect your scent from many hundreds of yards away.
7) It shouldn't be important to get too close up to an animal to enjoy the experience and, in some instances, if you do get too near, it can even be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Binoculars can keep you at a safe distance from your quarry and means they are less likely to run away. Also, binoculars are the only way to view nesting birds or other forms of young wildlife. You should never get too close to a burrow, a nest or animals out and about with their young.
A magnifying glass will also come in handy if you're interested in examining insects and smaller wildlife alongside plants, flowers etc.
Following these tips and advice will ensure that your experience will be heightened as you marvel at all the wildlife and nature you've witnessed.
Wildlife of Chhattisgarh (Tour Highlights)
| City | Tour Highlight |
| Jagdalpur | Visit Tribal villages, |
| Indravati National Park | Nature walk, We can see Barahsingha, Tigers, Leopards, Gaurs (Indian Bison), Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha (four-horned Antelope), Sloth Bear, Dhole (Wild Dog), Striped Hyena, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Flying Squirrel, Porcupine, Pangolins, Monkeys and Langurs. |
| Kanger Valley National Park | We can see Kutamsar Caves, Kailash Caves, Dandak Caves and Tiratgarh Waterfalls. Kanger Dhara and Bhaimsa Dhara Crocodile Park, Tigers, Leopards, Mouse Deer, Wild Cat, Chital, Sambar, Barking Deer, Jackals, Langurs, Rhesus Macaque, Sloth Bear, Flying Squirrel, Wild Boar, Striped Hyena, Rabbits, Pythons, Cobra, Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards and Snakes. |
| Chitrakote | Chitrakote Falls. |
| Raipur | We can see Nilgai, Sambar, Kotri, barking deer, Chausingha or four horned antelope, sloth bear, wild boar, wild dog, Jackal, Wolf, Hyena and bison. Tiger & leopards/panthers. |
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