Orissa Tribal Tour ( 13 Nights / 14 Days )
Destinations: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri – Pipili
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport met by our representative transfer to hotel. Later if time permit half day sightseeing of famous city temples including Rajarani, Mukteswar (Gem of Orissan architecture), Brahmeswar & Lingaraj (it is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 01 (Arrival – Bhubaneswar)
Arrival at Puri railway station; our representative will pick you up from the spot and drive hotel and relax. Afterwards, proceed or darshan of Lord Jagannath temple (on of the Hindu Dham or "Divine Sites" out of four in India), Sri Lokanath temple, Gundicha temple etc. In the evening relax at Golden sands beach. Dinner and overnight stay at Puri
Day 02 (Bhubaneswar)
Morning visit to Nandankanan Zoo (closed on Monday). This Zoo is famous for its white tiger safari. Later visit to tribal museum (closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 03 (Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri)
Morning Check-out from Bhubaneswar, visit to Jagannath temple (from the roof top as non hindus are not allowed). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site & famously known as Black Pagoda). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach (one of the finest beaches with a long stretch of clean sands & the beach has its own lovely serenity). Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
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Day 04 (Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri)
Morning Check-out from Bhubaneswar, visit to Jagannath temple (from the roof top as non hindus are not allowed). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site & famously known as Black Pagoda). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach (one of the finest beaches with a long stretch of clean sands & the beach has its own lovely serenity). Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
Day 05 (Puri - Satpada - Puri)
Morning drive to Chilika lake at Satpada (the largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
Day 06 (Puri - Gopalpur)
Morning drive to Gopalpur enroute visit Chilika lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruise to visit 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). Rest time relax on the golden beach of Gopalpur. Overnight stay.
Day 07 (Gopalpur - Saura Tribe - Rayagada)
Drive to Dukum (near Bisamkatak) to visit weekly market of Desia kondh (weekly market commence on Tuesday only). Later visit to Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi. Return to Rayagada. Overnight at Rayagada.
Day 08 (Rayagada - Chatikona - Jeypore)
After breakfast drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colorful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes (weekly market commence on Wednesday only). This tribe is one of the most primitive tribes of the Kondhs 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 in Jeypore.
Day 09 (Jeypore - Onkadeli - Jeypore)
After breakfast, 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 colorful concentration of typical tribals at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colorful jewellaries and marketing commodities. Then drive back to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.
Day 10 (Jeypore - Kunduli - Jeypore)
Morning Check-out from Bhubaneswar, visit to Jagannath temple (from the roof top as non hindus are not allowed). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site & famously known as Black Pagoda). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach (one of the finest beaches with a long stretch of clean sands & the beach has its own lovely serenity). Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
Day 11 (Jeypore - Rayagada)
Morning after breakfast visit to Jagannath temple (Non Hindus are allowed) & Tribal Museum at Koraput. Then drive to Rayagada enroute visit Bada Paraja & Mali tribal villages. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at Rayagada
Day 12 (Rayagada - Gopalpur)
Morning drive to Rayagada enroute visit Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Gopalpur check in to the hotel. Then relax on the beach ( this beach is one of the most pristine beaches of Orissa ). Overnight at Gopalpur. 01, Feb 2015 (Monday) - Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar –
Day 13 (Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar)
Today in the morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar (Approx 03 hours drive). Upon arrival check-in the hotel and relax. Afternoon conduct some of the sightseeing which are not covered during Day 01 & Day 02. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 14 (Bhubaneswar - Departure)
Spend the day at leisure and as to your liking. Later in the day, transfer to Bhubaneswar airport, to board a flight for your onward journey.
Things to be taken into consideration
Tribal Area Photography, Sightseeing is required special permission of Ministery of Tourism. Please reconfirm every aspect before conducting the same.
Visit to & Photography of Hindu Temples is not permitted for foreigner. The sightseeing can be conducted from outside only.
Obey local customs at remote areas to avoid controversies
Some of the areas mentioned under the travel program don't have very good category of hotels, hence people travelling to such places will have to compromise with available amenities and belongings.
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