[gd1418]

I was in Kanha in April but not with Abheek, though all the logistics were arranged by Abheek.

Originally Posted by Fauji

Now GD is there in Kanha alongwith Doc capturing some amazing moments as well

I too undertook the Tiger Show on my last day in kanha, but paid Rs.200 per person for the elephant ride. Are you sure you paid Rs.300 per head?

Originally Posted by Fauji

Chota ram had already purchased the elephant ride tickets which costs Rs 300 per head.

[cool_dube]

Thank you for the detailed log - very informative indeed. Having relatives in Raipur, I keep visiting there once in a while. Also, have driven up there once last year and might do it again this year. Will probably take NH43, subject to latest conditions.

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by gd1418

I too undertook the Tiger Show on my last day in kanha, but paid Rs.200 per person for the elephant ride. Are you sure you paid Rs.300 per head?

GD Saab, You are correct it should be Rs 200.

Originally Posted by cool_dube

Thank you for the detailed log - very informative indeed. Having relatives in Raipur, I keep visiting there once in a while. Also, have driven up there once last year and might do it again this year. Will probably take NH43, subject to latest conditions.

Thanks Cool_dube. Try and do NH 43. It is longer no doubt. But will be beautiful after rains.

[ranjitp1]

I was glued to this thread.Thanks a lot for sharing and also some amazing find at Kanha-Wild Chalet looks very good.

This is off topic,but I am curious to know which is the "interesting" place that you were intending to go in Agonda?Could you please share more details

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by ranjitp1

I was glued to this thread.Thanks a lot for sharing and also some amazing find at Kanha-Wild Chalet looks very good.

This is off topic,but I am curious to know which is the "interesting" place that you were intending to go in Agonda?Could you please share more details

Hi Ranjit,

We had planned to go to this place called "Dwarka" in Agonda. Agonda Being a eco hot spot - there were protests in nineties and made Taj group shut the construction there and moved to Varca - no permanant structures are built and the guy Clement builds a cute Hideaway every season and pulls it down in June when monsoon sets in. The location is heavenly. Take a look at the website.

www.dwarkagoa.com

[Night_Hawk]

Originally Posted by Fauji

Vital Statistics

The planning for this trip was done with an intention of doing it leisurely without hurrying up. I will provide day wise details of the trip which may help others to plan.

Sirji,
Excellent narration and pcitures. Your TL is compelling me to plan a similar visit from Hyderabad covering chattisgarh, kanha and pench.

[ranjitp1]

Originally Posted by Fauji

Hi Ranjit,

We had planned to go to this place called "Dwarka" in Agonda. Agonda Being a eco hot spot - there were protests in nineties and made Taj group shut the construction there and moved to Varca - no permanant structures are built and the guy Clement builds a cute Hideaway every season and pulls it down in June when monsoon sets in. The location is heavenly. Take a look at the website.

www.dwarkagoa.com

Thanks for the link,it does indeed look very inviting.

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by Night_Hawk

Sirji,
Excellent narration and pcitures. Your TL is compelling me to plan a similar visit from Hyderabad covering chattisgarh, kanha and pench.

Night Hawk, nice to know that you liked it and is helpful. Yes, you should include Pench in the itenerary as you will be passing through it.

Originally Posted by ranjitp1

Thanks for the link,it does indeed look very inviting.

Yes, Ranjit. It looks very pretty. Actually we had booked to go in Februaray and had to cancel due to other commitements. It is a must vsist place for me in Goa now. Possibly after monsoons.

We had stayed in another place called Fort Tiracol in 2006 during their inagural season when rates were reasonable - it is always good to go during the first season. It is ridiculously high now

On top of a hillock, overlooking sea in a old Portugues fort. Awesome location!
Fort Tiracol

[Fauji]

Monsoon and period immideately after monsoon is a great time to visit Chattisgarh. The valleys - large valleys when you drive on NH 43 - look fresh, green and beautiful. The falls - Chitrakot and Tiratgarh - will be in full glory.

Also, Dusserha in Bastar is very famous and it is month long festival when different tribes get together to celebrate. A nice article on Dusserha in Bastar.

Dussehra in Bastar -- a riot of colours - Economic Times

[XH_Vee]

Great drive - the road is much more picturesque than NH7... well NH7 gets greener in Adilabad and Seoni but nowhere near NH5 that I saw in your pics.

[aravind84]

Wow.. an Awesome coverage of the Madhya Bharat. This shows the diversity in land that we are privilaged to be in.

First time, i am coming across a write up on Chattisgarh for the right reasons. Hope i am able to cover this land soon. Hope the tensions relive and people of this land gets their share of privilages.

Thanks again for the wonderful travel.

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by XH_Vee

Great drive - the road is much more picturesque than NH7... well NH7 gets greener in Adilabad and Seoni but nowhere near NH5 that I saw in your pics.

Thank you sir. You are correct. NH 5 goes through the "rice bowl" of Andhra Pradesh and is always green.

Originally Posted by aravind84

Wow.. an Awesome coverage of the Madhya Bharat. This shows the diversity in land that we are privilaged to be in.

First time, i am coming across a write up on Chattisgarh for the right reasons. Hope i am able to cover this land soon. Hope the tensions relive and people of this land gets their share of privilages.

Thanks again for the wonderful travel.

Thanks Aravind. Glad you liked it. If one can avoid the maoist areas, it is a beautiful place. No worries on security as such. The place looks great after monsoon.

[Fauji]

For those who want to explore Chattisgarh, another great option for stay is Kawardha Palace hotel. Here is the link for the hotel

Palace Kawardha Raipur Chhattisgarh