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Highlights

Embark on an immersive Odisha Tribal Tour, delving into the rich cultural tapestry and ancient traditions of the region. Begin in Bhubaneswar, exploring iconic temples like Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, and Lingaraj, alongside the historic Khandgiri and Udayagiri Jain caves. Traverse picturesque landscapes to Baliguda, where lush greenery and Oriya villages beckon. Encounter the tattooed faces of the Kutia Khond tribe in Barakhama village, known for their vibrant traditions. Dive into the vibrant markets of Chatikona and Kunduli, bustling with the Dongaria Kondh and Paroja tribes. Explore the majestic Chilika Lake and the architectural marvel of the Konark Sun Temple. Conclude your journey in Bhubaneswar, enriched by the diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes of Odisha.

Itinerary

Arrive Bhubaneswar
  • Bhubaneswar

    Admission Ticket Free
    On arrival at Bhubaneshwar airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
  • Khandagiri

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Later city tour visiting famous temples Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum). Also excursion to visit Khandgiri, Udayagiri Jain caves and Dhauli Rock Edicts. Evening enjoy Dhauli light & sound show at Dhauli (Closed on Monday).
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda (260kms / 6hrs approx)
  • Baliguda

    Admission Ticket Free
    Breakfast at hotel drive to Baliguda through the lush green countryside roads. While on the way, you can witness an array of smaller hills covered with luscious Sal forests and visit some of the Oriya villages. The view along with the surroundings will surely amaze you! Arrive Baliguda, check-in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Baliguda - Rayagada (180kms / 4hrs approx)
  • Barakhama

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Breakfast at hotel visit Barkhama village, the remote villages of tattooed faces ethnic ‘Kutia Khond’ tribe. This tribe is one of the oldest and largest tribes of Orissa. Once known for their ‘human sacrificing rituals’, the kutia Khond are now known for their lively traditions and colourful cultures. The reason the women tattooed their faces was to make them appear ugly to men from other tribes. These identifying marks ensure they will recognize each other in the spirit world. The women are readily identifiable by their geometric facial tattoos that on close observation bear striking similarity to tiger's whiskers. Also observe the lifestyle of the tribal people of the region. They are humble, generous and all through their lives, they stay dependent on the nature for food and other amenities for livelihood. While spending time amidst the Kutia Khond people, learn some of the ‘Kui’ language; language spoken by this tribe, and enjoy a picnic-lunch in the village.
  • Rayagada

    Admission Ticket Free
    After lunch drive to Rayagada check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Rayagada – Chatikona – Koraput – Jeypore (220kms/ 6hrs approx)
  • Chati Kona

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After early breakfast drive to visit the weekly marketplace of the ‘Dongaria Kondh’ tribe in Chatikona (must be Wednesday). Highly ornamented Dongria Kondh and Desia Kondh villagers from the nearby hills bring many products to sell. The Dongaria Kondh tribe are one of the fascinating tribes in these locales, who still follows animism and worships the Mother Nature. This tribe lives in the higher slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills.
  • Koraput

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After sightseeing drive to Jeypore en-route stop to visit Koraput Tribal Museum which remains open in the day time. In the museum, you can find variety of tribal culture and many objects of tribe people such as utensils, tools and clothes, as well as some paintings. Some of these things are on sale. There is the exhibition of the whole Jagannath Puri Temple including all the interiors, the sculptures and most important – the gods. At the back of the temple, there is a series of statues of Jagannath in his various costumes.
  • Jeypore

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue drive to Jeypore and check in at hotel.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Jeypore – Onukuadelli – Lamtaput – Jeypore (200kms/ 5hrs approx)
  • Onukudelli

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After early breakfast drive to Onukuadelli a small village 65kms away from Jeypore to visit the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe (must be Thursday). Bonda women loves to ornate themselves with silver bands across their neck, strings of colourful beads on their torsos, bangles on their arms and apply castor oils on their hairs. Alcohol is an important ingredient in their social event. It is an extreme delight to be with this tribe!
  • Lamtaput

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Next head to Lamtaput village occupiend by Gadaba Tribes. On the first look, the Gadaba tribe might appear similar to the Bonda tribe, but they are not. Some differences in the lifestyles of Gadaba tribe differentiates them form the Bondas. Women in this tribe are keen lovers of colourful attires and also love to decorate themselves with various types of traditional jewellery.
  • Jeypore

    Admission Ticket Free
    Drive back to Jeypore for dinner & overnight at hotel.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Jeypore – Kunduli – Nandapur – Jeypore (180kms/ 4hrs approx)
  • Kunduli

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After early breakfast drive to visit Kunduli Market (must be Friday) and few Paraja Tribal Villages. Explore the biggest tribal marketplace Kunduli and get astounded by the ‘Sana Paroja’ and ‘Mali’ tribes of Orissa. They broadly divided into two sections such as Bada Paroja & Sana Paroja. Men usually wear lion cloths, napkins and women wear coarse and cheap sarees. Children up to 3-4 years of age go naked. You can also get souvenirs and mementos from the marketplace.
  • Nandapur

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue to visit Nandapur the ancient capital of Jeypore famous for the throne of 32 steps, also known as ‘Batrisa Simhasana’ which is believed to be built by the great Vikramaditya. The village is also flanked by some small streams. Towards the northern end of this village, one can find two massive boulders. One of them contains beautiful sculptures and the other has an elephant engraved in it. A little further in the same direction lies the shrine of Lord Sarveswar which too has some inscriptions engraved in it. Seeing these sculptures and inscriptions one can visualize the glorious past of this village.
  • Jeypore

    Admission Ticket Free
    Drive back to Jeypore for dinner & overnight at hotel.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Jeypore – Taptapani (280kms/ 8hrs approx)
  • Taptapani

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After early breakfast drive to Taptapani, on the way visit Bada Paroja Tribals village. Compared to the other tribes, the Paroja tribes are well-dressed and prefer more ornaments. They inhabit the hills and valleys of southern Odisha with the largest chunk found in Koraput district followed by Nabrangpur, Malkangiri, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts.
  • Taptapani

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue drive to Taptapani a beautiful place surrounded by mountain & forest and a sulfur spring.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Taptapani - Chilika Lake – Puri (230kms/ 5hrs approx)
  • Chilika Lake

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Breakfast at hotel drive to Puri via visiting Chilika Lake a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Kazakhstan, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. A pleasant boat ride amidst the colorful migratory birds and the quaint water.
  • Puri

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continue drive to Puri check in at beach resort. Rest time free and easy to relax on the beach.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at hotel.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Puri - Konark - Pipli - Bhubaneshwar (100kms/ 2.3hrs approx)
  • Konark Sun Temple

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Breakfast at hotel excursion to visit The Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century Temple in the form of the chariot of Surya, the sun god with 24 wheels, and is heavily decorated with symbolic stone carvings and led by a team of six horses. It was constructed from oxidizing weathered ferruginous-coloured sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site as a cultural property under categories (i).
  • Bhubaneswar

    Admission Ticket Free
    Later drive to Bhubaneshwar with optional stopover visit to Pipili the applique work village. Continue drive to Bhubaneshwar and drop off at airport for onward flight.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Lunch (6)
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Dinner (6)
Breakfast (8)
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
8 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.

NOT INCLUDED

Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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