Though Gonds can be found almost in all the districts of the state, there are two important concentration regions. The first is the central Madhya Pradesh and the other region is the southern part of the Chhattisgarh state - ie Bastar Division. More than 20% of the Gonds in Chhattisgarh state are in Bastar district. In Bastar the three main sub castes of Gonds are Maria, Muria, and Dorla. The name Gond is extracted from the Telugu word 'Konda' which means hill. Agriculture, collecting minor forest produce, forging metal goods in cottage industries, fishing, hunting, other primary sector activities are the main activities of Gonds.

Marriages are preferred within the blood relations mostly according to Hindu rites and customs. Sometimes mock elopements are also arranged. Gonds have pro-fertility mentality. Divorces, remarriages, widow marriages, marriages with the wives of the brothers and between brothers and sisters are common. In the event of the death of the husband the widow can marry the younger brother and in all cases he need not be unmarried. She also can marry the elder brother of the deceased husband or any one else. Dowry system is also existing among them. But the groom has to pay bridal price to the father of the girl and this system gives respect to women and held their position on top.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Raipur. Transfer to Kawardha Palace. Overnight at Kawardha Palace.

Day 2: Visit the Villages of Gond Tribe around Kawardha and drive to Bhoramdev. Overnight at Bhoramdev jungle retreat.

Day 3: Visit of the Bhaiga tribes villages and market.

Day 4: Visit of the Gond tribes villages and market.

Day 5: Drive to Raipur. Excursion to Sripur Buddhist excavated site. Overnight hotel at Raipur.

Day 6: Visit of Rajim, Champaner and drive to Kanker. Overnight at Kanker Palace.

Day 7: Visit of Kondagaon and Kumbharpara. Later on drive to Jagdalpur on the way visiting Muria tribe's villages. Overnight in hotel at Jagdalpur.

Day 8: Visit the Kanger Valley National Park and Dhuruba villages. Chitrakoota Water Falls.

Day 9: Visit the Maria tribal villages in and around Jagdalpur.

Day 10: Drive to Raipur. Overnight Hotel at Raipur.

Day 11: Fly for onward connection.