Morning: Arrive at Raipur Airport (RPR) or Railway Station. Board your pre-booked cab and begin the scenic drive south to Jagdalpur (~290 km, 6 hours) via the Kanker ghats.

Afternoon: Stop for lunch at Kanker or Kondagaon (famous for Bell Metal / Dhokra handicrafts).

Evening: Arrive in Jagdalpur, check into your hotel/resort, and visit Dalpat Sagar Lake for a sunset view. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

Morning: Drive to Kanger Valley National Park. Explore the subterranean limestone formations at Kotumsar Cave or Dandak Cave (Note: Caves remain closed during peak monsoon).

Afternoon: Visit Tirathgarh Waterfalls, a stunning multi-tiered cascade inside the forest reserve. Enjoy a local Bastar-style thali for lunch near the site.

Evening: Return to Jagdalpur to explore the Anthropological Museum and Bastar Palace. Overnight stay in Jagdalpur.

Morning: Drive to Chitrakote Waterfalls (~38 km from Jagdalpur), the widest waterfall in India, formed by the Indravati River. Take a boat ride down near the mist zone.

Afternoon: Visit nearby smaller falls like Tamda Ghumar and Mendri Ghumar. Stop at local tribal artisan hamlets to shop for bell metal crafts, wrought iron art, and terracotta souvenirs.

Evening: Spend the evening watching the sunset over Chitrakote Falls. Stay overnight at a luxury resort overlooking Chitrakote or head back to Jagdalpur.

Morning: Check out early and drive back toward Raipur (~5 hours). Take a detour to Sirpur, an archaeological site on the banks of the Mahanadi River.

Afternoon: Explore the 7th-century brick architectural marvel Laxman Temple, alongside ancient Buddhist Monasteries (Viharas) and Shiva shrines.

Evening: Drive to Raipur Airport or Railway Station (~1.5 hours) for your return journey.