ODISHA & CHHATTISGARH TOUR

DURATION : 14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS

Day–1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar

Receive assistance at the Bhubaneswar Airport and Transport to hotel. Afternoon visit to the Tribal Museum and Khandagiri, Udaygiri Jain caves of 2nd Century BC. Stay overnight in Hotel.

Day–2: Bhubaneswar – Puri

After breakfast, visit Parasurameswar Temple (7th Century AD.), Mukteswar Temple (10th Century AD.), Rajarani Temple (11th Century AD.) and Lingaraj Temple (11th Century AD). After lunch, drive to Puri en route visiting Dhauli, Chousathi Yogini temple and Pipili.

Day-3: Puri – Konark – Puri

After breakfast, drive to visit the Sun Temple at Konark, later walk to visit the fishermen village, then drive to Puri along the coast to visit Jagannath temple. Stay overnight at Hotel in Puri.

Day-4: Puri – Chilka – Gopalpur

After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur en route visiting the Raghurajpur artisan village and the Chilka Lake. Stay overnight at hotel in Gopalpur.

Day- 5: Gopalpur – Rayagada

Drive to Rayagada through the Eastern Ghats, enjoy the beauty of landscape and visit some villages of Kumuti, Saora & Kondh. Stay overnight at Hotel in Rayagada.

Day-6: Rayagada

Drive to Dukum market and visit some Desia Kondh villages. Stay overnight in Rayagada. (Must be on Tuesday)

Day-7: Rayagada – Chatikona – Jeypore

In the morning, drive to Chatikona Market to see Dongria Kondh tribe, different from others with their distinct hair dressings and jewelry. After lunch, drive to Jeypore, en route visiting Mali and Desia Kondh tribal villages. Spend overnight in Jeypore. (Must be on Wednesday)

Day-8: Jeypore – Onkudeli

After breakfast, drive to the Onukudeli Market to see one of the most primitive tribe of the world, The Bondas & Gadabas. Stay overnight at Hotel. (Must be on Thursday)

Day- 9: Jeypore-Kunduli

After breakfast, transport from hotel to Gagdalpur en route visiting Kunduli Tribal market, Kotpad weaving village and Dhurwa tribal market. Stay overnight in Bastar Jungle resort. (Must be on Friday)

Day-10: Jagdalpur

In the morning, visit to the Bison-Horn Maria tribe, famous for their weaving, dance and hospitality. In the afternoon, visit to Kanger Valley national park and a market. Stay overnight.

Day-11: Jagdalpur – Bastar

Full day visit: Bastar area, Anthropological Museum, Craft Center and later Chitrakote waterfall. Stay overnight at jungle resort.

Day-12: Kanker

After breakfast, drive for Kanker on the way visiting Kondagaon tribal craft of Bell metal, Wrought iron and terracotta. Stay overnight at the Kanker Palace.

Day-13: Kanker

Full day visit to Muria tribal villages, See the Ghotul system in their village and enjoy their wonderful food with local Trudy. Afternoon visit their market. Stay overnight at the palace.

Day–14: Bhoramdeo

After breakfast, drive to Bhoramdeo on the way visiting Rajim, Stay overnight at Bhoramdeo Jungle retreat.

Day-15: Bhoramdeo

Full day visit to Gond and Baiga tribal villages and enjoy with picnic lunch. Visit to the Bhoramdeo temple in the afternoon. Stay overnight at Jungle retreat.

Day-16: Airport or Tour Extension

After breakfast, transport to the Raipur Airport for onward journey or Tour extended to Kanha National Park, Afternoon Tiger Safari, O/N in Jungle Camps.