Royal Jungle Trail

Theme: Heritage • Wildlife • Tribal Culture • Nature

Start/End Point: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Accommodation: Heritage Palaces • Jungle Lodges • Eco Resorts

Best Season: October to March

Distance: 260 km / 6 hrs

Arrive at Raipur and transfer to Keonchi (Amarkantak). In the evening, enjoy a guided nature walk through the sal jungles, followed by live tribal music and a welcome dinner under the stars.

• Overnight: Sal Valley Resort, Keonchi

Wake up early for a sal forest safari, spotting deer, leopards, bison, and colorful birds.

After breakfast, relax at the resort. Later, drive to Mandwarani, where the Narmada and Son rivers meet — a serene and scenic natural confluence.

• Overnight: Sal Valley Resort

Short local excursions

Early morning visit to Bhanwartank Lake for birdwatching and angling. Breakfast by the lakeside. Post lunch, explore the Herbal Medicinal Centre of the Forest Department.

• Overnight: Sal Valley Resort

Distance: 280 km / 7 hrs

Depart after breakfast for Kanker Palace. En route lunch at Raipur or picnic stop.

Arrive to a royal welcome, followed by an evening of folk music and interaction with the royal hosts.

• Overnight: Kanker Palace

Visit a Deer-Horn Muria tribal village to experience the unique Gotul youth tradition. Enjoy local cuisine and toddy, hosted by the community.

• Overnight: Kanker Palace

Spend the morning at leisure — read, paint, or enjoy the palace gardens. Later, take a boat ride on a nearby lake.

Optional overnight at the royal farmhouse in a village, experiencing fishing and rural life.

• Overnight: Kanker Palace / Royal Farmhouse

Distance: 180 km / 4 hrs

Travel to Jagdalpur, with stops at Kondagaon art villages known for bell metal, wrought iron, and terracotta crafts. Visit a tribal market en route.

• Overnight: Bastar Jungle Camp

Meet the Bison-Horn Maria tribe, known for their vibrant dances and handicrafts. Visit Kanger Valley National Park to explore limestone caves or Tirathgarh Waterfalls.

• Overnight: Bastar Jungle Camp

Choose between exploring Chitrakote Falls, India's widest, or Barsur, the ancient "City of Temples."

• Overnight: Bastar Jungle Camp

Visit the Bastar Palace, Anthropological Museum, and local craft centers. After lunch, explore a tribal haat (market).

• Overnight: Bastar Jungle Camp

Distance: 180 km / 4 hrs

Drive back to Kanker Palace, stopping at tribal craft communities on the way.

Enjoy a slow morning and explore the palace library, organic farm, or royal kitchens. Optionally join a local cooking session with the royal family.

• Overnight: Kanker Palace

Transfer to Chhuikhadan Palace, another heritage residence of royal lineage. Interact with the hosts and discover their family history.

• Overnight: Chhuikhadan Palace

Relax and explore the surroundings. In the evening, enjoy a farewell royal dinner hosted by the family.

• Overnight: Chhuikhadan Palace

Distance: 120 km / 3 hrs

After breakfast, drive to Raipur Airport for onward travel with unforgettable memories of Chhattisgarh's royal and tribal landscapes.

Tour Inclusions

• Accommodation in heritage palaces, jungle lodges, and eco-resorts
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Guided tours with English-speaking local experts
• Cultural performances and interactions with royal hosts
• Jungle safaris, boat rides, and village visits
• Entry fees and local taxes

Exclusions

• Domestic / international flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone, beverages)
• Tips and gratuities
• Camera/video fees at monuments or parks
• Any item not mentioned under "Inclusions"