India is a country where culture, traditions and lifestyles vary from different location to location. The rich culture and tradition have been passed on through generations. It is the same with tribal residents of india. Bastar is a district in Chhattisgarh that still has roots deep in tribal communities like Gondi, Dhurwa and Bhatra. These tribes have maintained their unique cultural practices which is attracting many tourists to Bastar. Bastar Tribal Homestay has taken the initiative to make tourists from all over the world experience the rural lifestyle.
Bastar Tribal Homestay In Chhattisgarh Is Ideal To Experience The Simple Tribal Life
Chhattisgarh’s Bastar has very mesmerising waterfalls like Chitrakote, a bountiful national park and caves like Kotumsar where you may enjoy your evenings with serene sunsets. This region has a lot of potential and is slowly gaining popularity among the masses. What sets this new tourist destination apart is the simplicity of rural living! Bastar Tribal Homestay does that exactly along with promoting the tribal culture, traditions and more with the outsiders.
Shakeel Rizvi is the owner of Bastar Tribal Homestay which is quite like a jungle setting as it is surrounded by fields. It is also close to Kanger Valley National Park, so planning to explore this should be the first and foremost thing on your list. The exterior of Bastar Tribal Homestay is very much like a tribe home, mud houses with thatched roofs. But as you enter the rooms, you have proper beds, washing machine, fridge, television and even Indian and Western-styled washroom facilities for the tourists.
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Look Out For These Traditional Activities
You get the opportunity to interact with the people of Gondi, Dhurwa and Bhatra and get to know about their lifestyle. While you may learn about the different ways of their living, it is crucial to learn about the cooking mannerisms with a fresh supply of food. Bastar Tribal Homestay hosts cooking and village excursions, so do not miss it. Eating fresh and organic produce is an experience in itself, especially when it is prepared by the tribal people.
It is not just limited to food and living, you can even explore some of the local and tribal markets. Here you can discover their different vegetables and fruits. Bastar in Chhattisgarh also has many options for thrill-seeking tourists. You can plan for birdwatching, hiking, exploring caves, going to watch waterfalls and catching sunsets in Bastar.
Some of the traditional things you should not miss out on are the Tuma craftwork of Bastar and traditional dance performances by tribes. You will be excited enough to join the tribe and dance away with them.
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Want to experience this simple yet unique rural lifestyle, then click here to book your rooms.
Where: Chhotebodal Village, Bastar, Chattisgarh
Check-In Time: Flexible
Cost: ₹1,500/night
Cover Image Credits: Airbnb/Bastar Tribal Homestay
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