Morning free to explore the jungle surroundings by walk, or drive to Rajim (2 hrs). Also, visit Sirpur (another 2 hrs) in the afternoon. Back to your resort at Barnawapara (45 mnts) in the sunset hour. Rajim is a pilgrim town on the confluence of three rivers Mahanadi (Chitrotpala), Pairi and Sonder, famous for Rajiv Lochan Mandir – an 8 the century Vishnu temple, considered to be very sacred to Vaishnavaites. Sirpur derives its name from ‘Sripur’ – which was once the capital of the Sarbhapuriya and Somvanshi Kings of Dakshin (south) Kosala state. It was an important center of Buddhist from the 6th the 10th century A.D. and was visited by Hieun Tsang. There are a lot of Buddhist Viharas and Hindu Temples (Laxman Temple of 7 the century is the oldest brick temple of India – a must-visits) recently excavated. According to some historians, the place was no less important than Nalanda.

Start early after breakfast to reach Jagdalpur (8 hrs). Stay at the Govt. cottages overlooking Chitrakote Falls (40 km from Jagdalpur town). Evening at leisure. Chitrakote – arguably the widest falls in India on Indrāvati river- is known as the ‘Niagara of India’. It is at its full force after the monsoon. Sometimes one can enjoy the boat ride under the falls. Jagdalpur is the headquarter of Bastar district – the ‘Adivasi’ heartland of India. The road to Jagdalpur is a very scenic one – passing through the hills of Keshkal, forests of Kanker, and the fields of Dandakararanya (the settling place for Bangladesh immigrants).

Morning enjoy the Chitrakote Falls. After breakfast, drive to Jagdalpur. – Visit the Bastar Village. They perform Folk dance and other rituals at the time of Dussera Festival. Evening back to resort. Bastar Dussera– an internationally famous festival, because it is being participated by non- Hindu adivasis also, as they come to the town from different villages around the state. Each of the clans conducts different processions with their village deities, accompanied by music’s and drum beats, and dancers also. They join the final ritual ceremony of goddess Dantewswari – the royal Devi of Jagdalpur kingdom. The ‘Raja’ also takes part in the delbration. The entire sight is a unique and mind- blowing experience for the observers.

Morning drive to (65 km) Tirathgarh Falls at the fringe of Kanger ghatti National Park. Afterwards, drive back to Jagdalpur and after lunch at any eatery in the town, visit Dantewswari Temple and Anthropological museum. Back to Chitrakote resort in the late afternoon.

After breakfast, drive back towards Raipur. Optional visit to Kondagaon Handcraft Village on the way – to visit the making of Dhokra (‘Gharua’ in local language) craft. Have a detour from Dhamtari, and reach Gangrel (5 hrs total from Jagdalpur) – a vast dam by the river Mahanadi. Relax to enjoy the view of the dam, or enjoy a boat ride.

Morning at leisure. Check out afterward to reach Raipur airport within 2 pm to avail Kolkata bound flight.