TEMPLE TOUR WITH TRIBAL WONRDES OF ORISSA
BHUBANESWAR-PURI-KONARK-CHILIKA-TAPTAPANI-RAYAGADA-JEYPORE-
GUPTESWAR-VISAZ
Itinerary :- 8 Nights & 9 Days

Day 01: - Arrival Bhubaneswar and visit the temples from 8 th to 12 th century. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar. 

Day 02: -Drive to Puri enroute visit world famous Konark Sun Temple.  Afternoon relax in the beach.  Overnight stay in a beach side hotel. 

Day 03:- Drive to Satapada (Chilika Lake) (55KM and ½ Hrs approx) to take the motor boat to meet the Dolphin and sea mouth. Cross the lake to the other part of the lake and further drive to Taptapani. Enjoy the hotsulpher bath. Overnight stay at Taptapani tourist bung low surrounded with beautiful nature.

 

 

Day 07 (Fri): - Drive to Kundli (120M & 3 HRS approx) to meet the PARAJA & RANA tribe in their largest weekly market. After few hours in the market further drive back to Jeypore for overnight stay in the same hotel.

Day 08 (Sat) :- After breakfast drive to Gupteswar Area ( 130KM & 3 HRS approx) to witness the famous Shiva shrine. During afternoon drive to Baligaon to meet the DHURUVA TRIBES in their weekly market. After few hours in the market further drive to Jeypore for overnight stay in hotel Hello Jeypore.

Day 09 (Sun):- Drive to Visakpatnam (4 HRS & 160KM) to catch the train for your next destination.

Note:- Tour price depends on Number of pax, type of transport , type of hotel.

(8 Nights and 9 days)
BHUBANESWAR-BALIGUDA-BELGHAR-RAYAGADA-JEYPORE-KUNDLI-GUPTESWAR-VIZAG.

Day 01: - Arrival Bhubaneswar and visit the temples from 8 th to 12 th century. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02:- Drive to Balliguda area to meet the KUTIA KONDH TRIBES. Overnight in a tourist bunglow.

Day 03:- Drive to Belghar area to visit Malia Kondh tribal villages. After Lunch drive RAYAGADA. Overnight stay at Rayagada in a basic and clean hotel.

 

Day 8 (Sat): During morning visit Gupteswar famous for its Shiva shrine & during noon drive to Baligaon to meet DHURUBA TRIBES in their weekly market. Drive to jeypore for over night stay. 

Day 9 (Sun): Drive to Vishakhapatnam for your next destination. 

Day 01 (Tue) :- Arrival Visakpatnam and meet our representative. Transfer to hotel. Welcome drinks and briefing about the tour by our representative. Overnight stay at Hotel Dolphin

Day 02 (Wed): - During morning after breakfast drive to Jeypore. Enjoy the ride through the forest road. Arrival Jeypore during evening time and transfer to Hotel Hello Jeypore for overnight stay.

Day 03 (Thu) :- Drive to Onkadeli area (75KM one way 2HRS approx) to meet the most colourful primitive BONDA TRIBES in their weekly market. Share the alcohol with the Bonda girl and meet the BONDA men with bow and arrow. Overnight stay in Inspection Bunglow at Onkadeli or back to Jeypore for overnight stay in hotel Hello Jeypore.

Day 04 ( Fri): - After breakfast drive to Kundli area (85KM one way and 2 & ½ HRS) to witness the Orissa’s biggest tribal market of PARAJA, RANA TRIBES etc. After few hours in the market back to Inspection bunglow or jeypore for overnight stay.

Day 05 ( Sat) :- During morning drive to Gupteswar area ( 100KM one way and 3HRS approx) to witness the Shiva Lingam in the cave and afternoon drive to Baligaon to meet the DHURUBA TRIBES in their weekly market. After few hours in the market back to Inspection Bunglow in Onkadeli or to Jypore for overnight stay.

Day 06 ( Sun):- Full day walk in different tribal villages of GADABA & MALLI tribes. Back to Jeypore for overnight stay at Hotel Hello Jeypore.

Day 07 (Mon):- During morning after breakfast drive to Rayagada enroute visit Kondh tribal village. Transfer to hotel Sai International for overnight stay.

Day 08 ( Tue): - During morning after breakfast drive to Dukum in Bissam Cuttack area (40KM & 01 HRS) to witness the weekly market of DESIA KONDH TRIBES. Also visit the jwellery village. Back to Rayagada for overnight stay in the same hotel.

Day 09 (Wed):- Drive to Chatikona area (38 KM & 1 HRS Approx) to meet the DUNGURIA KONDH TRIBES in their weekly market where they sale their horticultural product such as pine apple, jack fruit etc and in exchange they take kerosene, chicken and salt etc. After few hours in the market further drive to Taptapani (140KM 3 HRS approx). Enjoy the hotsulpher bath during stay at Taptapani tourist bunglow surrounded with beautiful nature.

Day 10 (Thu) :- During morning drive to Puri enroute take the motor boat at Barkul 110KM (2 & ½ 3 HRS approx) to visit Bird Sanctuary in Chilika Lake where you will find different species of migratory birds who flock from far flung places such as Siberia, Russia & Baltic Sea. After few hours of boating further boat back to Satapada, the main land and mouth of Chilika Lake for further drive to Puri (55 KM and 1 & ½ HRS) Overnight stay in Puri in a beach side hotel called Naren Palace or Equivalent.

Day 11 (Fri):- During early morning enjoy the sunrise in Puri Beach. After breakfast watch the Jagannath Temple from a terrace of the biggest monastery and Puri city tour. Afternoon visit world famous Konark Sun Temple . After few hours in the temple further back to Puri for overnight stay at Hotel Naren Palace or Equivalent.

Day 12 (Sat):- During morning drive to Bhubaneswar and enroute visit Raghurajpur painting village, Pipli appliqué village, Dhauli Budhist Stupa, Mukteswar/Sidheswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Vaithal Temple, Khandagiri/Udaygiri Jain etc. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 13 (Sun):- During morning drive to Chandbali, (240KM & 6 HRS approx) the entry point to Bhitarkanika National Park enroute visit Pipli appliqué village, Kedargouri/Mukeswar Temple etc at Bhubaneswar. Arrival Chandbali and overnight stay at Chandbali Tourist Bunglow.

Day 14 ( Mon):- During early morning take the motor boat to the core are (2 & ½ HRS boating) called Dangamala where you can see crocodiles basking in the sun, Kingfisher, spotted dear etc. Also you will see different flora and fauna in Dangamala. Overnight stay at Dangamala Tourist Bunglow surrounded with beautiful mangrove forest.

Day 15 (Tue):- During early morning visits BAGAGAHANA near Dangamala where you can meet the different residents and migratory birds. After some time boat back to the main land called Chandbali (2 & ½ HRS) and further drive to Bhadrak to board the late afternoon train (Dhauli Express at 15.30HRS) to Kolkata. Arrival Kolkata at 20.15 Hrs and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 16 (Wed) :- Transfer to Airport to board the flight for your next destination.


DAY TO DAY PROGRAME
(12 Nights & 13 Days
ARKU-JEYPORE-GUPTESWAR-RAYAGADA-TAPTAPANI-CHILIKA-PURI-KONARK-BHUBANESWAR & BHITARKANIKA

Day 02: Jeypore –Bonda – Tribal Village
During morning after breakfast drive to Machkund
(80 KM and 2 HRS drive) to meet the most colourful primitive BONDA TRIBES in their weekly market. Share the alcohol with Bonda women and meet the Bonda men with bow and arrow. Also meet the GADABA AND PARAJA TRIBES in their village. Stay in the Tribal village House.

Day 03: Kundli –Tribal Village
During morning proceed Kundli to witness the biggest
tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes in Kunduli, 65 km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market. Later drive down to Nandapur to visit village of Sanaparoja tribes. Visit village Khilus, Saana Padar, Bada Padar with small trekking and later drive down to Machkund area for overnight stay in a tribal village.

Day 04: Gupteshwar – Jeypore
During morning after breakfast move towards
Gupteswar (70 km) to visit the villages of very interesting DHURUBA tribes. Also walk through villages of Ramanguda & Cave temple of Lord Shiva in the hidden mountain famous among the tribes. Later drive down to Nuagaon to witness the beautiful tribal weekly market of Dhuruba Tribes & Sana Paroja and then back to hotel at Gupteswar.

Day 05: Jeypore –Rayagada
During morning drive to Rayagada (160 KM and 4 HRS
drive) area to meet the Dunguria Kondh Tribes in their village. Also visit the jwellery village, pottery village etc. Overnight stay at Rayagada in hotel Sai International.

Day 06: Rayagada–Taptapani
During morning after breakfast drive to Taptapani area enroute visit Desia Kondh Tribes in their village and also visit the 2nd largest Budhist Monastry in tibetian village of Chandragiri after Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. After few hours drive back to Taptapani. Upon arrival take the hot sulpher bath in Taptapani. Overnight stay in Tapatapani hill station surrounded with beautiful nature.

Day 07: - Taptapani – Rambha
During morning drive to Rambha Chilika lake to take the motor boat to see the bird sanctuary called Nalabana where large numbers of migratory birds come from Siberia, Baltic Sea and Russia etc. Also visit Kalijai Island in the Lake. Boat back to the main land. During Night drive to Rushikulya River to watch the mass nesting of turtles. Overnight stay at Rambha Chilika Lake.

Day 08: Rhamba– Puri
After breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Pipli Textile village, Pipli appliqué village, Raghurajpur painting village, Brahmin village etc. Also if wish witness the famous GOTIPUA FOLK DANCE. Back to Puri for overnight stay in a sea side hotel called Naren Palace .

Day 09:Puri -Bhubneshwar
During morning visit fishermen village, watch the Jagannath temple from the Libraray building (As Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple) , Anand Bazar, Priest colony etc. Afternoon visit world famous Konark Temple. After few hours in the temple back to Puri enroute visit Ramchandi Temple. During evening take the massage. Overnight stay in  hotel.

Day 10: Bhubneshwar
During morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar 65 km and 1 & ½ hrs) enroute visit Dhauli Budhist stupa, 64 Yogini temple (3rd In India only) The temples are 6th century to 11th century like Lingaraj temple from a platform, Mukteswar/Sidheswar temple, Vaital temple, Rajarani temple, Khandagiri/Udaygiri Jain caves etc.Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar at hotel Sun green.

Day 13: (5th March, Mon): Bhubaneshwar – Departure Drive to Airport for your next destination.

 

 

20 NIGHTS 21 DAYS
TEMPLES- WILD LIFE-TEXTILE VILLAGE- PRIMITIVE TRIBES- TYPICAL VILLAG-, PURI-KONARK- CHILIKA LAKE- TAPTAPAI HILL STATION- BEACHES

Day 01:- Bhubaneshwar:-
Arrival at Bhubaneshwar. Transfer to Hotel. After refreshment Visit of Temples such as lingaraj temple, Vaital Temple, Mukteswar/Sidheswar temple, Rajarani temple & 64 Yogini temple etc ( all are 6th century to 11th century) . During afternoon visit Jain Caves (03rd to 01st Century BC) & Museums (Closed on Monday & Festival Days). Hotel Sun green. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.

Day 02 :- Bhubaneshwar - Bhitarkanika National Park 200kms/4hrs drive
Drive to Bhitarkanika Wild Life Sanctuary on the way visiting Ratnagiri & Udaigiri Excavated sites of Buddhist Sites of 10th Century AD. Check in to the Village Eco Jungle Retreat. Overnight at Bhitarkanika Eco Jungle Retreat.

Day 03 :- Bhitarkanika
During early morning explore the Migratory Birds, Deer, Wild Boar & Very very rare species of Birds in the Bagagahana Heronry in this Sanctuary. This UNESCO Declared Site for the whole day. Boat back to the retreat for breakfast and further take the boat to have a great experience of visiting the Wild Life Sanctuary by Boat & Nature Trek. Spot the Giant Salt Water Crocodiles Sun Basking in the sun while boating thru the small creek
Overnight at Bhitarkanika Village Eco Jungle Retreat

Day 04:- Bhitarkanika – Lalitgiri-Udaygiri-Ratnagiri 120kms/2.30hrs drive
After breakfast drive to Lalitgiri/Udaygiri and Ratnagiri. After few hours in the temple further drive to Dhenkanal for overnight stay.

Day 05:- Dhenkanal 180kms/4hrs drive
After breakfast drive to Dhenkanal, a small Royal Town where you can visit the Unique Ashram of the Mahima Alekh Cult, Weavers, Tribal Groups & Many More. Be the Guest of the Royal Family & overnight stay at the Palace of Dhenkanal. Evening drive to Joranda Ashram where the Sadhus of the Mahima Alekh Cult perform Rituals during evening prayer time. Back to the Palace. Overnight stay at hotel .

Day 06:- Dhenkanal – Sambalpur – Bargarh 290kms/6-7hrs drive
During morning after breakfast drive to Bargarh via Sambalpur.
Bargarh is the main hub of the IKAT weavers of Sambalpur. There are award winning weavers still do their age old work on the Pit Looms & create beautiful designs on Fabrics.Overnight at Bargarh

Day 07:- Bargarh – Sonepur – Bolangir 200kms/6-7hrs drive
During morning after breakfast drive to Bolangir on the way visiting Sonepur to visit the weaving village famous for the tie and die & Ikat Weaver. Overnight at Bolangir

Day 08:- Bolangir – Bhwanipatna 180kms/6-7hrs drive
After breakfast Drive to Bhawanipatna after the visit of the Chaushathi Yogini Temple.Overnight at Bhawanipatna

Day 09:- Bhawanipatna – Phulbani-Baliguda - Bissam Cuttack: 140km 3 hrs drive
During morning drive Baliguda area to meet the KUTIA KONDH TRIBES in their village. After few hours in the village back to Bissam Cuttack Jhigidi thru the Scenic Odisha .Overnight at Jhigidi Nature Camp.

Day 10 ( Tue):- Bissam Cuttack – Rayagada – 120 Kms/3hrs drive
During morning visit KUTIA KONDH WEEKLY MARKET. After few hours in the market further drive to Rayagada for overnight stay.

Day 13 ( Fri):- Rayagada- Jeypore (160 Km 4 Hrs drive0
During morning drive to Kundi area to meet the PARAJA AND MALLI TRIBES in their largest weekly market in Orissa. After few hours in the market visit nearby tribal village. Further drive to Jeypore for overnight stay at hotel Hello Jeypore.

Day 14, Sat):- Jeypore – Gupteswar-Jeypore 80Km and 2 hrs drive
During morning drive after breakfast drive to Gupteswar area to witness the Lord Shiva Lingam in a large cave. After few hours back to Baligaon area to meet the DHURUBA TRIBES in their weekly market. Back to Jeypore for overnight stay.

Day 15 (Sun):- Jeypore- Rayagada- (160KM and 4 hrs drive
Drive to machkund area to full day visit in different tribal villages of GADABA, MALLI, PARAJA etc. After few hours in the village further drive to Rayagada for overnight stay in hotel .

Day 16 (Mon):- Rayagada- Taptapani:- 120km and 3 hrs drive
During morning drive to Taptapani area enroute visit the Budhist monastry. Arrival Taptapani to enjoy the hotsulpher bath. Overnight stay at Tapatapani surrouned with beatifula nature.

Day 17:- Tapatapani –Chilika- 200kms/5hrs drive. Ferry 45 minutes
Drive to Puri on the way visiting Chilika Lake.Enjoy the Boating to the Confluence area of this Asia's Largest Brackish Water Lake where you will witness the migratory birds coming far away places from Saiberia,Baltic Lake, Russia etc. Also visit the Temple Kalijai Island in the Lake. Overnight stay at Pantha Niwas at Chilika Lake.

Day 18:- Chilika – Puri 120km and 3 Hrs drive
During morning drive to Puri enroute visit pipli appliqué village, Raghurajpur painting village and Brahmin village. If wish witness the folk dance GOTIPUA DANCE in the village.Overnight at Puri in a beach side hotel.

Day 19:- Puri – Konark – Puri – 40KM -1hr drive
Morning visit fishermen village, visit the Jagannath Temple from the Roof Top of the Raghunandan Library & priest colony around the Temple. Visit the Pottory village in Puri of Jagannath Temple who prepare thousands & thousands of the Pots for the Cooking in the World's Biggest Kitchen inside the Temple. Back to Hotel for Lunch.

Afternoon Sight Seeing of Konark Sun Temple, (40KM and 1 HR drive) the Black Pagoda & One of the UNESCO Sites. The 13th Century AD Temple represent the Culmination of Odishan Style of Architecture & it's said by the Great Laurate Ravindranath Tagore, The Language of Stone at Konark has defeated the Language of the Man. With it's Great Architectural style & the Sculpture on the Walls, Konark Sun Temple has attracted Millions of Travellers to this place from India & Abroad. Also visit tribal museum in Konark. Back to Puri.
Overnight at Puri.

Day 20:- Free Day in Puri.

Day 21:- Puri - Bhubaneshwar for Onward connection 70kms/1.30hrs drive
Drive to Bhubaneshwar Airport for the onward connection.