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Arrival at Bilaspur and Travel to Amarkantak |
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Arrival at Bilaspur and proceed to Amarkantak (120 kms - 3 hrs). Amarkantak is a renowned pilgrimage for being the origin of Narmada River. Take a walk around the temple town and Visit Narmada Udgam, Mai Ki Bagiya, Dugdhdhara.
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Proceed to Achanakmar. Evening Safari |
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Proceed to Achanakmar (25 kms). Achanakmar is a lesser known wildlife getaway at foothills of Amarkantak bordering Madhya Pradesh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is other end of Kanha-Achanakmar Tiger Corridor. The sanctuary is home Tigers, leopards, gaur, chital, striped hyena, jackals, the sloth bear, dhole, sambar, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, blackbuck, muntjak, Antilope cervicapra, Indian muntjac, and wild boar. Evening Safari in Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Morning Safari and Departure |
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Do morning Safari and depart for onward Journey.
Amarkantak - Achanakmar Getaway is a local getaway where one combines pilgrimage of Amarkantak with wildlife getaway of Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sightseeing Summary:
Amarkantak :
Narmada Udgam - Amarkantak Situated at an altitude of 1065 mt. at the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura mountain ranges, Amarkantak is a pilgrim centre for the Hindus, and is the source of the rivers Narmada and Sone. Narmada Udgam is a temple built at the source of the Narmada - the holiest spot in Amarkantak.
Dudh Dhara and Kapildhara Waterfalls - Dhdh Dhara and Kapil dhara waterfalls are two small waterfalls but attractive waterfalls near Amarkantak. Dudh dhara requires 1 km walk.
Maa Ki Bagiya - A garden at 5 kms from Narmada Udgam. Here some medicinal plants are cultivated and are on display alongwith a fruit orchard.
Achanakmar :
Wildlife and Bird watching at Achanakmar - Achanakmar lies on the Amarkantak - Achanakmar Biosphere Reserve Wildlife here comprise Tiger, Bison, Sambar, Barking Deer, Musk Deer etc. The are also has excellent birds in Winter (Oct - March). Jeep Safaris can be organised inside the area.
Destination Overview:
Bilaspur - Bilaspur is one of the largest towns in Chhattisgarh is access point to visit Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary and Amarkantak pilgrim centre.
Amarkantak - Amarkantak lies at the origin of river Narmada and river Sone and a renowned pilgrim centre.
Achanakmar - Achanakmar Wildlife Sactuary near Amarkantak is accessed from Bilaspur and home to Leopard, Gaur, Chital, Wild Bear, Tiger etc
Access:
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Prefered Arrival : |
Bilaspur |
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Prefered Departure : |
Raipur (113kms), Jabalpur (347kms), Nagpur (394kms) |
Bilaspur |
Distances:
Bilaspur to Amarkantak -118 kms (3 hrs)
Amarkantak to Achanakmar -25 kms (1 hrs)
Achanakmar to Bilaspur -90 kms (2.5 hrs)