The Jungle Book Trails

Start point atA - Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur, Ramchandi, Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India,Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, CT

End point atR - Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur, Ramchandi, Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India,Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, CT

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Day : 1 - To the mystical heart of India

Night stay at B1 - Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -247 Kms.

Hotel - MPT Holiday Homes, Amarkantak

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Halt B1 - Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -247 Kms.

Activities - Jungle Safari at Amarkantak Wild life sanctuary

Factors at the Halt include : Forests,Rural / Ethnic Stay,Wildlife.

On Day 1 of this beautiful trip, we shall pick you up from the Raipur International airport or Railway station, head north towards Bilaspur, and then further head north into the Amarkantak - Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary. The 90-kilometer forest drive from Kota just after Bilaspur to reach Amarkantak, in the neighboring state of Madhya Pradesh is an experience by itself. There are plenty of chances to see wildlife during this 2-hour drive across the Biosphere reserver. We can expect to reach Amarkantak, a region known to be the mystic heart of India, just by afternoon and in time to catch up with the Jungle safari that will take us through to the core areas of the forest, hoping to catch a sight of the elusive big cat that are plenty in the wildlife sanctuary. The Amarkantak - Achanakmar Biosphere reserve is spread over a whopping 3,300 sq Kms with its core buffer zones extending up to 1,225 sq km. The reserve is thick with dense woods that are Lush green with dense sal trees. Though the chances to spot a tiger purely depends on one's luck the chances are high since it is a relatively undisturbed habitat for the big cats compared with the more commercial and touristy tiger reserves in the region such as the Kanha national park or so. Towards late afternoon we shall be able to check into our forest resort in Amarkantak where you can relax amidst the sounds of the forest and retire for the night.

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The Achanakmar Biosphere Reserve
The forest roads of Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary
Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary Views
Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary Views
Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary Views

Day : 2 - Amarkantak -The Fables &Temples

Halt C1 - Ancient Temples Of Kalachuri group, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -1 Kms.

Activities - Visit Ancient temples of Kalachuri group, Visit Amarkantak temple, trimukhi temple, Visit Sarviday Jain Mandir, Visit Sonmuda Amarkantak

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual,Cultural / History,Treks,Great Views,Waterfalls,Caves / Springs.

Halt D2 - Kapildhara Waterfall, Madhya Pradesh
Distance from days start -5 Kms.

Activities - Visit Kapil Dhara waterfalls, Visit Dudh Dhara waterfalls, Visit Simbhu Dhara and trek to Lakshman Dhara waterfalls.

Factors at the Halt include : Waterfalls.

Amarkantak the ancient temple town in Madhya Pradesh is a unique natural heritage area, It is also the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River, and Johila River (Tributary of Son) emerge. The region is known as the mystic heart of the country with its fables and lore. Amarkantak is most famous for its ancient temples and beautiful forests and waterfalls spread all over the region. Our day in Amarkantak begins with visiting the ancient temples of Kalachuri group, the Amarkantak temple, the Trimukhi temple which is famous for its 3 headed statues, ancient stupas, and the very massive Jain temple complex of Amarkantak. After visiting the temples we shall visit the Sonmuda point set on top of a hill and then head on to the waterfall territory of Amarkantak. We will begin our waterfall trail by visiting the Kapil Dhara waterfalls, the Dudh Dhara waterfalls and Simbu Dhara waterfalls, and the mystic Lakshman Dhara waterfalls which can be accessed only after a short jungle trek. The Lakshman Dhara waterfalls is multiple layered waterfalls set in the middle of a thick forest, giving it the look that is straight out of an Indiana Jones movie set. Rightly the famous English writer Rudyard Kipling made Amarkantak and its forests the base setting for his world-famous jungle fable, The Jungle Book.

Day : 3 - A mystic cave and drive to Mainpat

Halt F1 - jogimara caves, Puta, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -120 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jogimara Caves and archaelogical site

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual,Caves / Springs.

Night stay at G2 - Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -155 Kms.

Hotel - Hotel Purple Orchid

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On Day 3 of the trip we shall leave Amarkantak region and Madhya Pradesh state to cross into Chattisgarh state and stop by at a mystic cave and archaeological site called Jogimara caves on the way. The Sitabenga and Jogimara are ancient cave monuments dated between the 3rd-century BCE to 1st-century BCE, they are notable for their non-religious inscriptions in Brahmi script, and are one of the oldest colored frescoes in Asia. The Sitabenga cave looks like a partly sculpted stage. It has two rows of hemispherical rock-cut stone benches in front. After visiting the caves we shall head further east to reach Ambikapur city which we shall use as a base for our exploration of the Mainpat region of Chattisgarh.

Day : 4 - Mainpat - The Shimla of Chattisgarh

Halt H1 - Panchdhara Waterfall, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -24 Kms.

Activities - Visit Thinthini pathar (the music rock), Panchdhara waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Waterfalls,Unique Experiences.

Halt I2 - Fish Point, Mainpat, Laleya, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -35 Kms.

Activities - Visit Fish point waterfalls, Visit Jalpari waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Waterfalls.

Halt J3 - daldali point, Unnamed Road, Lurena, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -34 Kms.

Activities - Visit Daldali shaking ground point

Factors at the Halt include : Unique Experiences.

Halt K4 - Tiger Point ( Mainpat ), Ambikapur Marg, Narbadapur, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -37 Kms.

Activities - Visit Tibetan settlement, Apple Garden, Tiger falls and Tiger point

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual,Cultural / History,Treks,Waterfalls.

Halt L5 - Ulta Pani Visarpani, Unnamed Road, Mainpat, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -29 Kms.

Activities - Visit Ultapani point Mainpat (Where water flows upwards to an elevated ground from lower ground)

Factors at the Halt include : Unique Experiences.

Mainpat region is the highest situated region in Chattisgarh state and due to the same reason, it enjoys a very salubrious climate year-round. Mainpat is also home to many natural wonders, pristine hills and forests, and pretty waterfalls. We shall begin the day's exploration by visiting the Fish point waterfalls and the Jalpari waterfalls. Followed by which we shall visit a natural wonder called the Daldali shaking ground point, where the entire ground shakes as one jumps on it. Then there is Ultapani point where the water flows upwards to the top of an elevated ground from a lower level. It is also interesting to see that vehicles race by themselves up the elevated ground when left in neutral gear. It seems that gravitational force has made an exception at this point in Mainpat. The ground has a vibrating and wavy effect as people jump on it, giving a very surreal feel to people standing on the ground. After that, we shall visit the Tibetan settlement in Mainpat and the only Apple orchards south of the Himalayas right here in Mainpat, Chattisgarh. After that, we shall visit the Tiger point waterfalls and viewpoint. On the way back we shall stop by to visit the Thinthini Pathar or the music rock, which produces music like that from a musical instrument as one hits it in its various points with another stone. And last we shall stop by the famous Panshdhara waterfalls before returning to our hotel in Ambikapur for the night's stay.

Day : 5 - Watersports at Satrenga

Halt N1 - Satrenga Boat Club and Resort, Satrenga Road, Khair Bhawna, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -77 Kms.

Activities - Boating and watersports at Satrenga boat club

Factors at the Halt include : Small Boats / Canoes,Watersports.

Night stay at O2 - Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -96 Kms.

Hotel - Hotel Blue Diamond

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On Day 5 of the trip, we shall leave from Ambikapur South towards Korba and on the way stop at Satrenga, what is called the Goa of Chattisgarh. Starenga is famous for its watersports and boating activities, that is set in its huge expanse of the waters of the Hasdeo Bango Reservoir. We shall stop by to enjoy the sights of the reservoir and enjoy boating and watersports in its waters. At certain points, the reservoir resembles that of the expanse of a sea with its unending water touched horizons, blue waters, and even waves adding to its effects. After visiting Satrenga we shall head south to Korba city where we shall stay for the night.

Day : 6 - Raipur - Capital of Chattisgarh

Night stay at P1 - Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -168 Kms.

Hotel - Hotel Tulip Arena

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Halt P1 - Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -168 Kms.

Activities - Raipur City Tour

Factors at the Halt include :

On Day 6 we shall head south from Korba on a 5 hour journey to reach the modern capital city of Chattisgarh state, Raipur. On reaching Raipur we shall do a city tour before checking into our hotel. Raipur is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the region. It has exponential industrial growth and has become a major business hub in Central India. Raipur is also regarded as one of the best cities to do business. Raipur is abundantly rich in mineral resources. It is among the biggest markets of steel and iron in the country.

Day : 7 - Naya Raipur - First integrated City

On the last day of the trip we shall take a tour of Naya Raipur, known as the world's first all integrated city. Naya Raipur is a planned city and fully Greenfield city and it is planned to replace Raipur as the capital city of Chhattisgarh, and it is about 17 km out of Raipur city. Naya Raipur consists of 41 villages renovated with robust facilities like roads, parks and water pipelines. The city is expected to house about 4.5 lakh (450,000) people within a decade. After a tour of Naya Raipur city, we shall head to Swami Vivekananda International Airport to catch your return flights home.