Day | Iternary | Night Hold |
1 | ARRIVE RAIPUR - SIRPUR (80 Kms/ 02 hrs)
On arriving in Raipur airport/ Railway station,
meet our representative/driver who will help you
take a transfer to the hotel. After you freshen up,
leave for famous Buddist site SirpurThe small
village of Sirpur in present day Chhattisgarh was
an important center of Buddhist learning from
6th to 10th centuries. Known as Shripur in ancient
times, the site was dotted with 100 ancient Hindu
Temples and 100 Buddhist Viharas or
monasteries. After recent excavations, the
village unearthed a treasure trove of riches
including beautiful and intricate statues, pillars,
pottery, coins, viharas and a complete market
place.
The ruins of predominant Buddhist monasteries
at Sirpur include Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar and
Swastik Vihar. The major highlight of Anand
Prabhu Kudi Vihar is the six feet tall statue of
Buddha touching the earth installed inside the
complex. The recently excavated Swastik Vihar
was the meditation and study complex used by
Buddhists. According to the accounts of Chinese
traveller and Buddhist monk, Hiuen Tsang,
thousands of students came to Sirpur to study
Buddhism.
On arrival, check-in to the hotel and have a
comfortable stay. later in afternoon you may opt
for jungle safari or take rest. | Sirpur |
2 | SIRPUR - BARNAVAPARA - SIRPUR
Morning drive to Barnavapara. Enjoy Jungle
safari and return to Sirpur for overnight stay. | Sirpur |
3 | SIRPUR - RAIPUR DROP
After having your breakfast, leave back for
Raipur by road. On arrival in Raipur you may opt
to drop directly at Railway station / Airport as per
your schedule. | Drop |