Planning A Trip to Tribal India

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Lots of e-mails and Interneting…looking over maps of the area, reading about tiger reserves, even my old Lonely Planet’s India had only a few pages about this area (have to buy a new one), and deciding what were the most important sites to visit. The Chattisgarh and Project Tiger websites were particularly informative in helping to make some decisions.

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Finally, an itinerary incorporating everything “ex-Marine” (husband, Steve) and I had spoken of. Now for the nitty-gritty planning:

Air? We blew mega-miles to fly First Class on Lufthansa, Chicago-Frankfurt-Mumbai going out, and New Delhi-Frankfurt-Chicago on the return. And miracle of miracles, space was available on the days we wanted! An extremely auspicious sign!

Visa? You must have an Indian visa. Available at your nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate. There is one in Chicago and you can get a visa issued in the same day. You can apply for a 10-year visa which saves a LOT of money.!

Travel Insurance? Never travel without it. Other do…we don’t. Your vacation a year to save for a second to ruin Purchase Travel insurance through Travel Guard Travel insurance starting at $30

Health? Malaria pills again. Our drug of choice is Lariam, (Mefloquine is the generic). (We prefer the once-a-week Lariam to the once-a-day Malarone - but it’s your decision). I always check the Centers for Disease Ccontrol updates to see what they suggest.

Clothing? It was going to be hot. Lightweight clothing, shorts, some longer pants, sun hat, etc. No fancy clothes required. Nothing bright for game drives in the Tiger Reserves.

Included? All hotels; daily breakfast and most other meals; private air conditioned car with driver and guide; private naturalist services and daily morning and evening safaris at Kanha and Bandhavgarh; all entrance and camera fees (in many countries you are charged a fee to take photos); porterage; mineral water and soft drinks during all sightseeing and long drives.

You can always find an ATM in India, and almost everything was included…we were ready…

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