Bastar women group tour - Chhattisgarh tour package

Bastar – Myths, jungles and tribes

Chhattisgarh

4 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

START DATE

23 JAN, Fri

END DATE

26 JAN, Mon

₹32,000*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Bastar – Myths, jungles and tribes

₹ 32,000 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

23 JAN, Fri

END DATE

26 JAN, Mon

₹ 32,000 * 5% GST extra

When was the last time you visited a place most people cannot point on a map? A place with jungles as mythical as they are verdant, full of folklores, songs and stories. Bastar – an unexplored, almost mysterious district in the heart of Chhattisgarh – offers unspoilt nature, gargantuan waterfalls, and a peek into the lives and traditions of Madia, Muria and myriad other aboriginal communities – their customs and traditions. This new year, join F5 on our exclusive Bastar women group tour!

Highlights

Behold the exquisite Chitrakote waterfall, the widest waterfall in India

Take a heritage walk across Barsur and Jagdalpur

Visit the Ma Danteshwari Temple, one of the 52 Shaktipeeths in India.

Witness Bell Metal handicrafts through wax technique.

Important

The Bastar heritage trip is from Jagdalpur. Please be prepared for a bit of walking every day.

Getting there

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Arrive by 4:30 PM on 23 JAN

Jagdalpur Airport (JGB)

Chhattisgarh

Return after 3 PM on 26 JAN

Jagdalpur Airport (JGB)

Chhattisgarh

Itinerary

12°C - 31°C | Warm days, Pleasant nights

Chance of rain: Low

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1: Arrivals. Jagdalpur Heritage Walk.

Arrivals

Heritage walk

Arrive at Jagdalpur airport. Explore the Jagdalpur Heritage Walk of Bastar at Sirasar square. Walk the history of dynasties in Bastar, explore Bastar palace, man-made lakes with tales to tell. Overnight at Jagdalpur.

Bastar, although completely safe, is still developing as a tourist destination. The services, especially during a peak season like year end, may be slower.

Basic North Indian and Central Indian food with local delicacies will be available, wherever possible during our Bastar women only trip.

Day 2 : Tirathgarh Waterfalls. Kanger Dhara national park. Chitrakote Falls.

Drive: 2-3 hrs

Bamboo raft

Waterfalls

Check out after breakfast. Visit the beautiful Tirathgarh falls, which are actually a cluster of waterfalls, located in Kanger Valley national park. Visit Kutumsar natural caves – million years old stalactite and stalagmite. Head to Dhurwa Dera for a serene bamboo raft experience and enjoy traditional food. Proceed to Tiratha, home to Chitrakote Falls. Check in to the hotel and proceed to have dinner at a beautiful spot overlooking the waterfalls. Situated on the course of the Indravati river, Chitrakote is the widest waterfall in India, reaching a width of nearly 300 metres (980 ft) during the monsoon season. Overnight at Tiratha.

Because of a solid forest cover and myriad waterfalls, mornings and evenings will be cool and misty.

FUN FACT!

The Chitrakote waterfall has a unique shape resembling a horse’s feet! And during the rainy season, its water turns a striking reddish colour.

Day 3 : Tribal cuisine and dance. Barsur Temples. Dantewada Shaktipeeth. Memory Pillars.

Local sightseeing

Temples

Heritage walk

Go for an early morning river walk around the waterfalls. After breakfast, go for a boat ride. Visit Tambda and Mendri Ghumar, two gorgeous plunge waterfalls of the region. Savor local tribal cuisine and a tribal dance performance by the Bison Horn Madiya tribe, amidst stunning vistas. Visit Barsur for a heritage walk. Proceed to visit the Ma Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada. On the way stop to see memory pillars, a tribute to deceased residents of the village, with stories of their life carved in the stone. Overnight at Tiratha.

Did you know? Barsur was considered a heritage city with temples every step of the way, and was the erstwhile capital of the Nagvanshi kings.

About Ma Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada - One of the 52 Shaktipeeths in India, this is the most revered shrine of Bastar. Danteshwari is the kuldevi of Bastar.

FUN FACT!

The city is named Barsur or Barsoor, after Nagavansh King Banasur, and is home to the iconic twin Ganesha statues. Legend has it that the king’s daughter (Usha) and her friend (Chitralekha) were devotees of Lord Ganesha, and wished for a temple, resulting in this remarkable ensemble.

Day 4: Narayanpal Temple. Bell Metal Handicrafts, Fly out.

Local sightseeing

Drive: 2-4 hrs

Return flights

Check out after breakfast and visit the thousand year old Narayanpal Temple, built by the Nagvanshi dynasty. An ancient temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, is known for its exquisite architecture and tranquil surroundings. Visit Devgudi, the place of tribes where they worship Animism. Head on to artisans place to see live the making of Bell Metal Handicrafts, through lost wax technique. This technique has a resemblance to that followed during the Harappan civilization. After lunch, get dropped at the Jagdalpur airport for your return flight. Our Bastar women trip ends.

Book your return flights after 3 PM from Jagdalpur.

Important

The Bastar heritage trip is from Jagdalpur. Please be prepared for a bit of walking every day.

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 10,000 + 5% GST

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Bastar group tour package includes:

Accommodation for 3N on double sharing basis

All transportation in an AC vehicle during the trip, as per the itinerary

Three major meals of the day starting from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4

A local story-teller throughout the trip

Boating

Dance performance by Bison Horn Madiya tribe

Barsur Heritage Walk

Entry and jeep ride in Kanger Valley National Park

All entry fee

Jagdalpur Heritage walk

Bamboo Rafting

Toll and Parking

Your F5 trip lead

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Flights/Train/Bus to Jagdalpur from your city of residence, and return

Food other than mentioned in inclusions.

Alcohol

Packaged drinking water

Camera charges

Activity charges other than mentioned

Tips and personal expenses

Medication

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.

5% GST

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION

15% of the trip cost if cancelled 90 days or more in advance.

25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.

50% of the trip cost if it is cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.

Last 15 days – no show – the entire amount will be forfeited.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges will apply

DISCLAIMER

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used in the trip.

What kind of food will be available during the Bastar women group trip?

Food will be simple and local. North and Central Indian food will be available, with local delicacies wherever it is possible.

Is it safe to travel to Bastar?

Absolutely. We have done our research and our female team member has travelled solo in Bastar extensively over 10 days. We have partnered with people we absolutely trust and who have been working at grass route level to bring tourism to Bastar in a sustainable manner. We have curated this itinerary to give you the authentic experience. You will see that women participate in all local activities in abundance and the tribal communities are run as much by women as by men. Roads are in good condition and people are respectful, as long as their customs and culture are respected.

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Bastar group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women group tours to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. While solo trip for ladies give you the autonomy to pace your trip, group travelling is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Bastar all-women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Note on Smoking and Alcohol: Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. There are different kinds of local mild brews that you can sample. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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