About This Tour
Central India Forts and Tribal Heritage Tour is an educational trip, which integrates the historical forts of central India and the richness of the indigenous tribal societies. The central part of India is located in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, which is known for its history, monuments, diverse flora and fauna and tribal cultures. The Central India Forts and Tribal Heritage Tour package can be easily booked by the visitors on the Namaskar India Tour website.
Trip Highlights
- See the historic monuments of the city of Bhopal and its surrounding UNESCO sites.
- Tour the Buddhist stupas at Sanchi and pre-historic rock shelters at Bhimbetka.
- Explore the picturesque hill station of Pachmarhi in Satpura.
- Kanha National Park offers wildlife and forest scenery.
- Get to know about the culture and traditions of Baiga and Bastar tribes as well as Gond.
- Travel to tribal markets and villages.
Included/Exclude
Included
- Comfortable and cheap room rates.
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Car with driver transfers and sightseeing.
- Local support and professionals.
- All parking, tolls and taxes
Exclude
- Monument entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses and tips
- Video charges or camera charges where necessary.
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.
From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.
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Day-1 Arrival in Bhopal
You will see your tour representative in Bhopal airport or railway station; then he will help you to get to your hotel. Once you are checked-in, now is your time to relax and refresh after travelling. Bhopal is the city of lakes and has got rich history with the influence of Mughal and the regional rulers. During the night you can visit the nearby markets or simply relish a slow stroll along shores of the lakes where you get picturesque views of the city. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
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Day-2 Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhimbetka
The day can start by the visit of Sanchi, where one of the most significant Buddhist places in India are situated. The Great Stupa of Sanchi is a world heritage and has well sculpted gateways representing the life of Buddha. Then proceed to the other UNESCO World Heritage site (Bhimbetka Rock Shelters) that are home to thousands of years old cave paintings. These rock shelters give an understanding on how people used to live in the area. Go back to Bhopal in the evening. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
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Day-3 Bhopal - Pachmarhi
After breakfast, drive to Pachmarhi, a picturesque hill station in the Satpura mountain range. The trip goes through wooded sceneries and village communities common to central India. Arrival Check in to your hotel and rest. Pachmarhi is a cool climate location that has brought about waterfalls and scenic views which make it a good tourist destination to visitors of this area. During the evening you can visit some local perspectives or local markets. Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.
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Day-4 Pachmarhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore the attractions in Pachmarhi such as view points, natural formations and caves. Tour attractions like Pandav Caves and falls can be made that contribute to the beauty of the hill station. There is also a variety of flora and fauna inhabiting the neighboring forests. Pachmarhi is a serene place that provides a cooling effect in the course of the trip in central India. Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.
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Day-5 Pachmarhi - Chhindwara
Breakfast drive to Chhindwara which is the home of tribal communities mostly the Gond tribe. The trip is through forest settings and rural villages. Check into the hotel and relax. Subsequently pay a visit to the neighboring tribal villages where a visitor can have a glimpse of traditional houses, local crafts and farming practices which represents the living standard of the native communities. In Chhindwara, there will be an overnight stay.
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Day-6 Kanha National Park Chhindwar
Breakfast drive to Kanha National Park is one of the most popular reserves in India and is characterized by thick forests and high levels of biodiversity. On arrival check into your lodge or resort which is near the park. The other tribe that lives in the area is the Baiga tribe whose culture and practices are closely tied to the forests. The evening is at liberty to relax. Overnight accommodation at Kanha national park.
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Day-7 Kanha National Park Adventure
A wildlife safari in Kanha National Park will follow breakfast and the visitors can view deer, wild boar and other kinds of birds in their natural habitat. The grasslands and forests in the park are regarded as some of the most attractive landscapes in India. Subsequently came to know about the conservation activities and tribal people who used to inhabit the forests of the area. One night stay at the Kanha National Park.
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Day-8 Kanha - Raipur
Breakfast and then drive to Raipur which is the Chhattisgarh capital. The trip will expose the tourists to the transforming scenery and culture of the place. On arrival, Check into the Hotel and relax. You can also later visit the local markets where there is traditional hand craft and tribal artifacts. Raipur is a key port of entry to tribal areas of Bastar. Overnight stay in Raipur.
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Day-9 Jagdalpur (Bastar Region) - Raipur
Breakfast drive to Jagdalpur in the Bastar region which is well known with its rich tribal heritage. Some of the indigenous groups that have retained their traditional practices and festivals live in Bastar such as the Muria and Maria tribes. Explore the tribal markets in the area characterized by handcrafts, jewellery and products of forest. They are interesting markets that offer a vivid understanding of the culture and way of life of the tribes. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.
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Day-10 Departure
Breakfast plus airport or railway station and then on with the journey. The Central India Forts and Tribal Heritage Tour is completed with unforgettable visits of the historic sites, forestry and the colourful culture of the tribal population in central India.