Vist Dussehra at Jagdalpur, Visit Markets visited by Bondas and Dongeria Kondhs & National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Wednesday 25 September
By air to New Delhi. Early afternoon Air India direct service from Sydney to New Delhi. Two nights at Taj Mahal Hotel.
Day 02: Thursday
In New Delhi. Morning and afternoon sightseeing.
Day 03: Friday
By air to Bhubaneswar. Morning flight to Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Afternoon visit Tribal museum. Two nights at Mayfair Lagoon Hotel.
Day 04: Saturday
In Bhubaneswar. Morning sightseeing of Bhubaneswar temple complexes. Afternoon visit to Khandagiri and Udaygiri Jain cave temples.
Day 05: Sunday
By road to Puri. Morning drive to Balakati village and then visit Konark Sun Temple. Afternoon continue to Puri and visit Jagganath temple (from outside). Overnight at Mayfair Waves Resort.
Day 06: Monday
By road to Gopalpur. Morning drive to Olasingh village and Mangalajodi for birdwatching boat trip on Chilka Lake. Afternoon continue to Gopalpur. Overnight at Mayfair Palm Beach Resort.
Day 07: Tuesday
By road to Baliguda. Morning drive to Kutia Kondh village then continue to Baliguda. Overnight at Bivab Hotel.
Day 08: Wednesday
By road to Chandoori Sai. Morning drive to Chatikona tribal market then continue to Chandoori Sai. Four nights at Chandoori Sai Guest House.
Day 09: Thursday
In Chandoori Sai. Full day excursion visiting Onukadeli tribal market and neighboring villages.
Day 10: Friday
In Chandoori Sai. Full day excursion visiting Kunduli tribal market with Demsha dance performance.
Day 11: Saturday
In Chandoori Sai. Full day excursion visiting Laxmipur tribal market and neighboring villages.
Day 12: Sunday
By road to Jagadalpur. Morning drive to Kotpad ikat weaving village, then continue to Jagadalpur. Four nights at Bastar Jungle Resort.
Day 13: Monday
In Jagadalpur. Full day excursion to Tokapal tribal market, Bison-horn Maria tribal villages and Chitrakote waterfall.
Day 14: Tuesday
Bastar Dussehra. Full day attending the opening ceremonies of the Bastar Dussehra festival.
Day 15: Wednesday
In Jagadalpur. Full day attending the various ceremonies of the Bastar Dussehra festival and visit to Tribal Museum.
Day 16: Thursday
By road to Kanker. Morning drive to Kanker, stopping at various villages enroute to see traditional handicrafts.
Day 17: Friday
In Kanker. Full day excursion visiting Deer-horn Maria tribal village and Bade Dongar market.
Day 18: Saturday
By road to Kanha NP. Full day drive to Kanha National Park, stopping at various villages enroute. Three nights at Banjaar Tola jungle lodge and tented camp.
Day 19: Sunday
At Kanha NP. Morning and afternoon jeep safaris plus village and nature walks.
Day 20: Monday
At Kanha NP. Morning and afternoon jeep safaris plus village and nature walks.
Day 21: Tuesday
By road and air to Delhi. Morning drive to Raipur for afternoon flight back to New Delhi. Two nights at Taj Mahal Hotel.
Day 22: Wednesday
In New Delhi. Morning and afternoon sightseeing.
Day 23: Thursday
By air to Sydney. Midday Air India direct service from New Delhi to Sydney.
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