Duration : 21 Nights / 22 Days

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DAY 1: Arrive Bhubaneswar

Asistance at airport and transfer to Hotel, Later visit temples of Bhubaneswar (Parasurameswar,700 AD) Mukteswar 1000 AD, Lingaraj 1100 AD and Rajarani 1100 AD), . Overnight at hotel in Bhubaneswar.

DAY 2:Bhubaneswar-Dhenkanal

After breakfast visit the Jain caves of 2^nd century BC. Khandagiri and Udaygiri , Later drive to Dhenkanal . Have a royal home stay at Dhenkanal Palace.

Day 3 : Dhenkanal

After breakfast visit Joranda temple and Sadhus, it is unique to see their rituals and prayers. Afternoon visit to Karmul handicraft village and have a trek to visit other tribal villages , Overnight in Palace.

DAY 4: Dhenkanal-Choudwar

After early breakfast visit Sadeiberuni dokra casting village. Afternoon Drive to Choudwar fishing retreat and enjoy the 100 year old building with it’s lush green surroundings. One can opt for angling in nearby twin ponds. Overnight at killa dalijoda home stay in Chaudwar.

DAY 5: Choudwar-Ratnagiri-Bhubaneswar

After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar en route visiting Buddhist ruins at Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udaygiri of 2^nd century to 11^th Century. Overnight at Hotel in Bhubaneswar.

DAY 6: Bhubaneswar-Puri

Post breakfast drive to Puri, en rout visiting 64 Yogini temple, Dhauli Ashokan rock edicts, Pipili appliqué village and Raghurajpur heritage artisan village. Overnight at the Hotel in Puri.

Day 7:Puri

After breakfast drive to Konark Sun Temple, then visit the fishermen village. After lunch drive to Puri to see the market & Jagannath Temple. Overnight in hotel.

Day 8: Puri - Parikud

Drive early morning to Parikud situated on the island of Chilka lake. Overnight at Royal home Stay at Parikud. Witness the migratory birds by ferry boat. Overnight at Royal Home stay.

Day 9: Parikud - Gopalpur

After breakfast take a day for typical village visit. Post lunch leaving to Gopalpur .Overnight at Hotel in Gopalpur.

Day 10: Gopalpur - Rayagada

After breakfast drive to Rayagada, en route visit Taptapani, hot sulphuric spring, kumuti villages and Saora tribal villages. Overnight at Hotel in Rayagada.

Day 11: Rayagada

Drive to weekly Desia kondh Market at Dukum, Later visit traditional craft village and desia Kondh tribal villages. Overnight at Hotel in Rayagada. (Must be on Tuesday)

Day 12: Rayagada-Chatikona- Jeypore

Drive to weekly Dongria kondh Market at Chatikona, lunch in Rayagada, drive to Jeypore en route visit Mali and Paraja tribal villages. Overnight at Jeypore. (Must be on Wednesday)

Day 13: Jeypore

Drive to weekly Market at Onukudelli, the most interesting Market of Bondos, Gadabas and Didayees , after lunch visit some Olar Gadaba villages and Back to Hotel & Overnight . (Must be on Thursday)

Day 14: Jeypore - Jagdalpur

After break first visit Jagannath temple in Koraput, Proceed to see the most colorfull market of Pa4aja & Mali tribe at Kunduli. After lunch drive to Jagdalpur, en rout visiting Kotpad weaving village and Dhurwa tribal market . Overnight in Bastar Jangal resort. (Must be on Friday)

Day 15: Jagdalpur

Visit to villages of Bison-horn Maria tribe famous for their dance ,culture & hospitality. Enjoy their dance in the village. Later visit to Tirathgarh waterfall & nearby tribal villages. Overnight in Bastar Jangal resort.

Day 16: Jagdalpur - Kanker

Post breakfast drive to Kanker , on the way visiting Kondagaon tribal craft village of Bell metal, Wrought iron and terracotta. Afternoon visit Halba tribal villages. Overnight at Kanker Palace.

Day 17: 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, Overnight at Kanker Palace.

Day 18:Kanker - Raipur-Mumbai

After breakfast drive to Raipur Airport to connect flight to Mumbai. Arrive in Mumbai transfer to hotel for Overnight stay .Overnight at hotel in Mumbai.

Day 19 : Mumbai - Aurangabad

Morning transfer to Mumbai airport for fight to Aurangabad. Arrival transfer to hotel in Aurangabad. In the afternoon a city sightseeing tour of Aurangabad. Visiting the Pani Chakki , surrounded by a picturesque garden-landscape dotted with fish tanks. The Bibi-ka-maqbara, built by Aurangzeb’s son as a tribute to his mother, Overnight at Hotel in Aurangabad.

Day 20: Aurangabad

Enjoy a full day excursion to Ajanta Caves. 100 kms from the city of Aurangabad having 30 rock-hewn caves , dating from 2nd century B.C. Ajanta, once the retreat of the Buddhist monastic orders features several ‘Chaityas’ and Viharas. The exquisite paintings and sculptures of Buddha’s life belong to the Mahayana period. Overnight at Aurangabad.

Please Note: Ajanta Caves are closed on Monday.

Day 21 : Aurangabad

In the morning head out to Ellora Caves. Impressive in their own right are the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30 kms away from Aurangabad City and are the meeting point of the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. In all, there are 34 elaborate cave temples. This afternoon enjoy an excursion to Daulatabad Fort, a labyrinthine structure that was once covered in Persian tiles. Overnight at Aurangabad.

Please Note: Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesday.

Day 22: Aurangabad - Mumbai Departure

Aurangabad to Mumbai by flight Transfer to the airport and fly to Mumbai.

TOUR ENDS

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Payment Terms :

• Advance 50% payment to book your seat
• 100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
• Refund policy in case of cancellation:
• 80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
• 50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
• 20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
• No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour

Please note:

Date of cancellation will be the date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel, received by us. Refund amount will be calculated excluding the date of commencement of tour.

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• Fitness to complete the Tour is the sole criterion for participation.
• Participants are advised to consult their physician in case they have any kind of medical history of hypertension, cardiac issues or any other ailments.
• Tour mentor's decisions during the tour are final and binding.
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• All disputes are subject to Odisha jurisdiction only.

Contact Details

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BMC Panchdeep Mall 4th Flour, House No-9, Unit-4 Market,
Bhubaneswar-751005, Odisha, India,
Phone: 0674 - 2301195, Mobile : 08895274174 (Mr. Saroj)
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