Bhubaneshwar to Nagpur - Temples, Tribal Villages and Tiger Safari

Duration	Destination	Departure
11 days and 10 nights	India (Bhubaneswar, Baliguda, Rayagada, Jeypore, Jagdalpur, Kanker, Tadoba Andhari National Park)	India (Bhubaneswar)

Description

Bhubaneshwar to Nagpur - Temples, Tribal Villages and Tiger Safari tour will begin with pick up from Bhubaneswar airport. Visit some of the tranquil villages in Odisha serving as the permanent abode to ancient tribes. Most of these villages are jotted with lush green forests, scenic landscapes and an array of flora and fauna, which makes the villages, self-sufficient for the tribal people. Each of the days in this itinerary is dedicated to different tribes for incredible experience. Embark on enthralling jeep safari in dense forest of Kanger Valley & Tadoba Andhari National Parks. These Parks are the ideal home for wide ranges of wild creatures; right from the mighty tigers to the most populated Barasingha and the countless species of plants, birds, reptiles and insects.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Kanger Valley National Park with forest department naturalist.  3-Time shared Gypsy safari in Tadoba National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Kanger Valley National Park with forest department naturalist.  3-Time shared Gypsy safari in Tadoba National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Half Board (dinner) en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Kanger Valley National Park with forest department naturalist.  3-Time shared Gypsy safari in Tadoba National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:

Bhubaneswar
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindu can enter sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda (260kms)
Drive to Baliguda through the lush green countryside roads visiting some Oriya villages. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at resort. -Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 3:

Baliguda - Rayagada (180kms)
Visit Barkhama village of tattooed faces ethnic Kutia Khonds tribe. The reason the women tattooed their faces was to make them appear ugly to men from other tribes. Later drive to Rayagada check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 4:

Rayagada - Jeypore (220kms)
Drive to visit Chatikona the weekly marketplace of highly ornamented Dongria Kondh & Desia Kondh tribe (must be Wednesday). Next drive to Jeypore enroute visit Koraput Tribal Museum. Arrive Jeypore check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 5:

Jeypore
Drive to Onukuadelli the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe (must be Thursday). Bonda women love to ornate themselves with silver bands, colorful beads & bangles. Next head to Lamtaput village occupied by Gadaba Tribes. Women in this tribe are keen lovers of colorful attires & traditional jewellery. Drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 6:

Jeypore
Drive to visit Kunduli marketplace of Sana Parojas and Malis tribes (must be Friday). Next drive to Nandapur the ancient capital of Jeypore famous for the throne of 32 steps. Drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 7:

Jeypore - Jagdalpur (130kms)
Drive to Jagdalpur via visiting the rich forests of the Kanger Valley National Park. After safari drive to Jagdalpur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 8:

Jagdalpur - Kanker (200kms)
Visit Anthropological museum of Jagdalpur. Then drive to Kanker via visiting tribal market of Lohandiguda. Also visit Chitrakote waterfall. Continue drive to Kanker check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 9:

Kanker - Tadoba National Park (300kms)
Visit visit Gadiya Mountain, a heritage city with a mysterious cave. Later drive to Tadoba National Park check in at hotel.
Overnight at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 10:

Tadoba National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive gypsy safari in the tiger reserve.
Overnight at resort. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 11:

Tadoba National Park - Nagpur (145kms)
Morning gypsy safari in the tiger reserve. Later transfer to Nagpur airport to board departure flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Kanger Valley National Park with forest department naturalist.
 3-Time shared Gypsy safari in Tadoba National Park with forest department naturalist.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsBhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport or your hotel in the city
2	4 StarsBaliguda
3	4 StarsRayagada
4	4 StarsJeypore
5	4 StarsJeypore
6	4 StarsJeypore
7	4 StarsJagdalpur
8	4 StarsKanker
9	4 StarsTadoba Andhari National Park
10	4 StarsTadoba Andhari National Park
11		Nagpur

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Bhubaneswar	Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similar	Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similar	Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar
Baliguda	Hotel Santosh Bhawan/ Hotel Patakhanda or similar
Rayagada	Hotel Sai International/ Hotel Tejasvi International or similar
Jeypore	Hotel Hello Jeypore/ Hotel Madhumati or similar
Jagdalpur	Bastar Jungle Resort (Village Stay)/ Naman Bastar or similar
Kanker	Kanker Palace Cottages or similar		Kanker Palace/ Kanker Palace Annexe or similar
Tadoba Andhari National Park	Tadoba Tiger King Resort/ Serai Tiger or similar	Tadoba Jungle Camp/ Red Earth or similar	The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge/ Waghoba Eco Lodge or similar