ODISHA & CHHATISGARH TRIBAL TOUR
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DAY-01 : Arrival AT BHUBANESWAR
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport transfer to the hotel. Later if time permit half day sightseeing of famous city temples including Rajarani ( it was constructed in the 10th and 11th century from reddish gold sandstone which is locally known as Rajarani and this is what gives the temple its name of ‘Raja Rani’), Parsurameswar ( built in 650 AD, is one of the oldest temples existing in Bhubaneswar & typical example of the Orissan style of temple architecture ) , Mukteswar ( Gem of Orissan architecture ), Brahmeswar ( built in 11th century AD, is a milestone in the temple architecture of Odisha) & Lingaraj ( it was built in 1114 AD to the glory of Shiva & is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar. Non Hindus are not allowed). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
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DAY-02 : BHUBANESWAR – KONARK – PURI (120 kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to to Puri, en route visit Dhauli-the peace pagoda, Pipli-the appliqué village & Konark Sun temple ( World heritage monuments), Nalia village near Konark and see their daily activities. Proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Jagannath Temple from the top of the Raghunandan Library (Non Hindus are not allowed). Evening time for relax on the golden beach. Overnight stay at Puri.
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DAY-03 : PURI – RAGHURAJPUR – CHILIKA – GOPALPUR (180 kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). En-route visit through Raghurajpur the artisan village ( Unesco heritage village). At Chilika take the boat cruise to explore the Birds island (it is heaven for the resident & migratory birds) & Nalabana island (it is a forest of reeds & is famous for long range migratory birds in winter). Lunch at Barkul then, proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Evening enjoy at Gopalpur beach. Overnight stay at Gopalpur. |
DAY-04 : GOPALPUR – TAPTAPANI – RAYAGADA (230 kms/5 hrs)
Morning drive to Rayagada en route visit Taptapani the hot sulpheric spring (the hot water spring bubbling with sulphur content is the prime attraction) & Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Rayagada check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Rayagada. |
DAY-05 : RAYAGADA – CHATIKONA – JEYPORE (175 kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colourful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes (weekly market is 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. Later drive to Jeypore. Overnight stay at Jeypore. |
DAY-06 : JEYPORE – ANKADELLI – JEYPORE (196 kms/2 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Ankadelli to visit the most primitive tribes ‘Bonda tribes’ (weekly market is 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 tribal at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colourful Jewelleries and marketing commodities. Then drive back to Jeypore. Overnight stay at Jeypore. |
DAY-07 : JEYPORE – KUNDULI – JEYPORE (45 kms/1 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kunduli to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes ( weekly market is on Friday only ) . It is the biggest market of the tribal area. Afternoon Visit to Nandapur. Overnight stay at Jeypore. |
DAY-08 : JEYPORE – JAGDALPUR – (80 kms/1.5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jagdalpur. Check in to Hotel. After early Lunch/( Packed Lunch) visit to 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 stat at Jagdalpur.
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DAY-09 : JAGDALPUR
After breakfast visit to Kondagaon (Rot iron craft centre ). Then visit to Narayanpur Sunday market. Enjoy a Cock fight in a tribal market. |
DAY-10 : JAGDALPUR – RAIPUR (300 kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Raipur. En route visit to the Gonda tribal villages & rock cut paintings. Check in to Hotel. Overnight stay at Raipur. |
DAY- 11 : RAIPUR Departure
In time transfer to airport for connect flight for further destination. |
