Cultural Tribal Tour of Odisha and Chhattisgarh

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Why we love it?

The Tribal Tour: Odisha & Chhattisgarh is a 13-day journey through the culturally rich regions of eastern India, focusing on the unique tribal communities and their traditions. This experience is ideal for travelers interested in anthropology, culture, and history, as it offers an in-depth exploration of local customs, art, and lifestyles. Distinctive features of the tour include guided visits to tribal villages, opportunities to interact with local artisans, and insights into the daily lives of various indigenous groups. Each day includes breakfast and transportation in a private vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and immersive experience.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
12 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.

Exclusions

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.

Itinerary

Pickup from Bhubaneswar Airport

Day 1

Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport assistance and transfer to hotel
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Later city tour visiting famous temples including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar & Lingaraj (Foreigners and non-Hindus are not allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum).
Overnight at Bhubaneswar
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2

Bhubaneswar - Khandagiri - Udaigiri - Dhauli - Pipli - Raghurajpur - Puri

Dhauli peace pagoda
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Puri via visiting Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves (the oldest rock cut caves). Further drive to visit Dhauli peace pagoda, Pipli the applique work village & Raghurajpur craft village. Arrive Puri check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax on the golden beach of Puri.
Overnight at beach resort
Overnight at beach resort.

Day 3

Puri - Konark - Puri

Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Jagannath temple (non hindus are not allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (UNESCO world heritage site). Enroute visit Ramchandi temple, Chandrabhaga beach & fishermens village. Return back to Puri, visit beach market.
Overnight at beach resort
Overnight at beach resort.

Day 4

Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur

birds island & Nalabana island
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Chilika lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruies to explore the birds island & Nalabana island. Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in at hotel.
Overnight at beach resort
Overnight at beach resort.

Day 5

Gopalpur - Taptapani - Saura Tribe - Rayagada

Taptapani the hot sulpheric spring & Saura tribal villages
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Rayagada enroute visit Taptapani the hot sulpheric spring & Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Rayagada check in to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Rayagada - Bisamkatak - Rayagada

Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Dukum (near Bisamkatak) to visit weekly market of Desia kondh Tribe (weekly market commence on Tuesday only). Later visit to Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi. Return back to Rayagada.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Rayagada - Chatikona - Jeypore

to Minapai (the bamboo craft village)
Breakfast at hotel drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colourful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes (weekly market commence on Wednesday only). This tribe is one of the most primitive tribe of the Kondh's and they live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Then visit to Minapai (the bamboo craft village). Later drive to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 8

Jeypore - Ankadelli - Jeypore

famous Bonda tribes (weekly market commence on Thursday only)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Ankadelli to visit the famous Bonda tribes (weekly market commence on Thursday only), who comes once every week for their weekly market. It is a unique opportunity to see such a colourful concentration of typical tribals at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colourful Jewellaries and marketing commodities. Then drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 9

Jeypore - Kunduli - Jagdalpur

weekly market of Paraja tribes (weekly market commence on Friday only)
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kunduli to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes (weekly market commence on Friday only) . It is the biggest market of the tribal area. Then visit Jagannath Temple & tribal meusem at Korapute. Lunch at Jeypore. Then drive to Jagdalpur on way, visit the Kotapada (a weaving village). Permit require to enter into chittigarh.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10

Jagdalpur

Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Kanger Valley National Park. Then drive to Mardoom to see the tribal market of Maria & Muria tribes. Then drive to Chitrakoot Water Falls (known as Niagra of Chhatisgarh). Drive back to Jagdalpur.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 11

Jagdalpur - Kanker

Breakfast at hotel, visit to Kondagaon (Rot iron craft centre)
Breakfast at hotel, visit to Kondagaon (Rot iron craft centre). Then visit to Narayanpur Sunday market also see cockfight. Then proceed to Kanker and check in to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 12

Kanker - Sirpur - Raipur

Breakfast at hotel, drive to Sirpur enroute visit to Champaner & Rajim
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Sirpur enroute visit to Champaner & Rajim. Then visit to Sirpur Buddhist site and proceed to Raipur.
Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.

Day 13

Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Hotels used or similar Bhubaneswar x 1 nights
3* - Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI
4* - Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention
5* - Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel Puri x 2 nights
3* - Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort
4* - The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa
5* - Mayfair Waves Gopalpur x 1 night
3* & 4* - Palm Resort/ Panthnivas Gopalpur
5* - Mayfair Palm Beach Resort Rayagada x 2 nights
3*, 4* & 5* - Hotel Tejasvi International/ Hotel Sai International Jeypore x 2 nights
3*, 4* & 5* - Hotel Hello Jeypore/ Sai Krishna Jagdalpur x 2 nights
3*, 4* & 5* - Bastar Jungle Resort/ Ganpati Resort Kanker x 1 night
3*, 4* & 5* - Kanker Palace Heritage/ Kanker Palace Cottages Raipur x 1 night
3* - Hotel Babylon Inn/ Singhania Sarovar Portico
4* - Clarks Inn Suites/ Zone by the Park
5* - Hyatt Raipur/ Courtyard by Marriott Raipur Note: There are no 4 star or 5 star hotels in Rayagada, Jeypore, Jagdalpur & Kanker.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start