Tribal Tour: Odisha & Chattisgarh

Duration13 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an enriching "Tribal Tour: Odisha & Chhattisgarh" and delve into the cultural tapestry of indigenous communities. Begin in Bhubaneswar, exploring ancient temples like Rajarani and Lingaraj. Journey to Puri via Khandagiri and Udaigiri caves, witnessing the craftsmanship of appliqué work in Pipli and the artistry of Raghurajpur. Explore the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri before cruising Chilika Lake's pristine waters. Immerse yourself in tribal life, visiting Saura tribes and weekly markets in Rayagada, Bisamkatak, Chatikona, and Jeypore. Witness the unique Bonda tribes in Ankadelli and the vibrant Paraja market in Kunduli. Experience the natural beauty of Kanger Valley National Park, Chitrakoot Water Falls, and tribal markets in Mardoom. The journey continues to Kanker, offering insights into Rot Iron craft in Kondagaon. Explore historical sites in Sirpur and Raipur before bidding farewell to this fascinating tribal odyssey.

Options

Price with 4 star hotels

Stay in budget & 4* hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Price with 3 star hotels

Stay in budget & 3* hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Price with 5 star hotels

Stay in budget & 5* hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Tour Price Without Hotels

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included

What's included

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Breakfast
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
12 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.

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

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival at Bhubaneswar

Pass by

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).

Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Khandagiri - Udaigiri - Dhauli - Pipli - Raghurajpur - Puri

Khandagiri Caves
8h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 3: Puri - Konark - Puri

Shree Jagannath Temple
4h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 4: Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur

Chilika Lake
4h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 5: Gopalpur - Taptapani - Saura Tribe - Rayagada

Taptapani
2h

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.

Day 6: Rayagada - Bisamkatak - Rayagada

4h

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.

Day 7: Rayagada - Chatikona - Jeypore

8h

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.

Day 8: Jeypore - Ankadelli - Jeypore

Jeypore
4h

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.

Day 9: Jeypore - Kunduli - Jagdalpur

Shree Jagannath Temple
8h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 10: Jagdalpur

Kanger Valley National Park
4h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 11: Jagdalpur - Kanker

Kondagaon
4h

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.

Day 12: Kanker - Sirpur - Raipur

Sirpur
2h

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

Day 13: Departure Transfer

Raipur
Pass by

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

As per your flight schedule, coordinated pickup will be arranged from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar. A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is also available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Bhubaneswar. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.