Odisha Tribal Tour - Explore Weekly Tribal Marketplaces & Temples

Duration	Destination	Departure
9 days and 8 nights	India (Bhubaneswar, Baliguda, Rayagada, Jeypore, Taptapani, Puri)	India (Bhubaneswar)

Description

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. This tour will take the visitors to some of the remote villages and will offer them the opportunity to know about their colorful life and cultures. Each of the days in this itinerary is dedicated to different tribes for incredible experience. Boating in Chilika Lake, visit to temples in Bhubaneshwar & Puri are also part of this tour.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Full Board en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 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.  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.
mix 3 & 4 star hotels (Private Tour) Full Board en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 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.  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.
mix 3 & 5 star hotels (Private Tour) Full Board en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  8 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.  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 at Bhubaneswar airport 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. Witness an array of smaller hills covered with luscious Sal forests and visit some Oriya villages. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3:
Baliguda - Rayagada (180kms)
Visit Barkhama village of tattooed faces ethnic Kutia Khonds tribe. Once known for their human sacrificing rituals the kutia Khond are now known for their lively traditions and colorful cultures. Later drive to Rayagada check in at hotel.
O/n 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.
O/n 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.
O/n 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.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7:
Jeypore - Taptapani (280kms)
Drive to Taptapani, on the way visit Bada Paroja Tribals village. Compared to the other tribes they are well-dressed and prefer more ornaments. Continue drive to Taptapani a beautiful place surrounded by mountain, forest and a sulfur spring. check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8:
Taptapani - Puri (230kms)
Drive to Puri via visiting Chilika Lake the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world. A pleasant boat ride amidst the colourful migratory birds and the quaint water. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Puri - Bhubaneshwar (65kms)
Excursion to visit The Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century Temple in the form of the chariot. Later drive to Bhubaneshwar airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 8 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.
 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	Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport
2	Baliguda
3	Rayagada
4	Jeypore
5	Jeypore
6	Jeypore
7	Taptapani
8	Puri
9		Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneswar Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	mix 3 & 4 star hotels	mix 3 & 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
Taptapani	Ripa House/ Tibetan Bungalow, Chandragiri or similar
Puri	Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort or similar	The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa or similar	Mayfair Waves or similar