Chhattisgarh Tribal Tours
Situated in central India blessed by nature and endowed with rich culture is the state of Chhattisgarh. Dense forests, amazing waterfalls, exotic and diverse flora and fauna, ancient monuments, carved temples you name anything and it is found in this beautiful and recently formed state. Unexplored and unspoilt and with a large tribal population Chhattisgarh offers new destination with a new culture to tourists through its tribal tourism. Destination India Tourism offers you to be a part of this unexplored land with its Chhattisgarh tribal tours.
The most interesting and fascinating of all tourist destinations from the point of view of Tribal tourism, Chhattisgarh is historically and culturally rich and has been carved out of India's largest state Madhya Pradesh. The Bastar district of Chhattisgarh has the largest tribal population in the state with Gonds being the prominent tribes. Blessed with natural beauty the famous Chitrakoot falls also known as the 'Indian Niagara Falls' is in this district of Chhattisgarh.
Each tribal group in Chhattisgarh has its own distinct culture and tradition. They like to stay away from the modern civilization and live in their own world. The tribal in Chhattisgarh speak different languages and also worship different gods. Their attire is also very different and colorful and they love wearing jewellery made of beads and cheap metals. There are several tribal groups in Chhattisgarh with Gonds of Bastar being the most prominent. Gond's also call themselves as 'Koytoria'.
Most of the tribal in Chhattisgarh are animist and some of them are Hindus. They believe in adult marriages and usually marry within blood relations. They are very vibrant and colorful and their main source of entertainment is their own folk songs and dance. The tribal of Chhattisgarh celebrate various festivals all the year round. Navakhana, Mati Puja, Goncha are some of the festivals they celebrate.
Handicrafts of Chhattisgarh are unique and interesting. While on your tour to these tribal areas you can shop various handicraft items made from wood, terracotta, and bell metal etc. Handwoven cotton fabric especially saris with natural colour and dyes is also one of the important craft items purchased by tourists from here.
Various tribes in Chhattisgarh:
Gonds
Abhuj Maria
Muria
Bisonhorn Maria
Halbaa
Bhatra
Dhurvaa
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