Orissa Tour Packages

PROGRAM 1 – Orissa Tribal Tour – Long Version
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places: Delhi – Bhubaneshwar – Baliguda – Kothagargh – Rayagada – Chatikona – Jeypore – Anadeli – Lamptaput – Gupteswar – Laxmipur – Tapta-pani – Chilka Lake – Puri – Konark – Bhubaneshwar – Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet and assist on arrival, welcome with fresh flower garlands and transfer to hotel.

Later city tour of Delhi.

Delhi – India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.

Tourist Attractions:  Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, Red Fort (Photo Stop), which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament, Qutab Minar.

Early Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Bhubaneshwar. On arrival at Bhubaneshwar meet to our staff, transfer to hotel. Later proceed for half-day tour of the city that includes the 2nd century B.C. Jain Monk Caves at the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, tribal museum etc. Overnight at hotel.

After an early breakfast drive to Baliguda, Baliguda is in the district of Phulbani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit weavers village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissan villages. Arrive at the hotel in the evening. Overnight at Baliguda.

After breakfast visit to the Barakhamba area to trek to some of the remote villages of tattooed face Desia Kondh tribes. Trek back to road head drive to hotel. Rest of the time visit local market. Overnight hotel at Baliguda.

After breakfast you will depart to Belghar area visit of a few Kuttiya Kondha Tribal Villages & Weekly Market at Kothagarh. Proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia Kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. Lunch on the way. Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Trekk to most primitive Dongria Kondh villages in the Niyamgiri hills.You can also see and enjoy the Dongria Kondhs men and women coming down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals etc. to the weekly market. After visiting their villages , you can come down to see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other community.The weekly market at Chatikona where Doms, Desias and Dongoriya Kondhas barter is an interesting event to watch. Later drive on to Jeypore. Enroute Kani tribal village. Overnight hotel at Jeypore.

Morning after breakfast, commence drive to visit is the home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (naked people). They live in the remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting cultivation and keep domesticated cows and goats. They can only be seen when they come to trade at the local market, and we must time our visit to coincide with the weekly market day on Thursday. The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver necklets and their shaved heads decorated with plaits of Palmyra leaves. You will also see the colourful Godabas, Parajas and Mali tribes.

Afternoon drive back to Jeypore en-route visiting the pottery village Bapaniguda, Siriguda and Paraja tribal village at Litiput.

Overnight at Hotel at Jeypore.

After an early breakfast proceed to Gupteswar 75 km to visit the villages of very interesting Dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. The Dhruba tribal males like to put ornaments living in the border of Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Cave temple of lord Shiva in the hidden mountain famous among the tribes. back to hotel at evening. Overnight hotel Jeypore.
We have another option to explore the tribes village as under:

Jeypore-Kunduli-Nandapur-Jeypore:  Breakfast at hotel. Morning proceed 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 Khilua. Saana Padar, Bada Padar with small trekking and later drive down to Jeypore.

After breakfast drive to Machkund, soft trek to primitive Boro Gadaba villages. Watch the traditional dance called Dhemsa. Back to Jeypore en route Lamtaput market.

Overnight hotel at Jeypore

Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Rayagada en route visiting some Desia Kondh/ Paraja villages and also the Jagannath Temple & Tribal Museum at Koraput (The Jagannath Temple is a new temple built on 1972. Here Non Hindus are allowed inside the Temples and all activities are similar to Jagnnath Temple of Puri). Lunch on the way.

Overnight at Rayagada.

After breakfast drive towards Chilka en route visiting the Soura tribal villages and market. Also visit Taptapani on your way. if anywhere nature reveals its enigmatic charisma, it is here in Taptapani, an exotic world of wonder. Enjoy the nature close to your heart and carry the memory years to come. A hot spring which till dates the local habitat use on a mark of Blessing.

Overnight at Chilka.

Morning boat drive into Chilka lake, the largest brackish Water Lake in Asia. In winter Chilika aflutter with thousands of migratory birds as far as from Siberia. Visit Nalabana Bird Sanctuary. Reach Puri. Evening relax on the beach.

Overnight at hotel in Puri.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Konark, visit Sun Temple, Konark (about 35kms) to visit the temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13th century AD in the golden era of Orissa art. Later drive back to Puri rest of the time visit Lord Jagannath temple, Sankaracharya’s Maths (Non Hindu are not allowed visit inside the temple) located on the downtown area of Puri.

Rest of the time leisure for individual activities.

Overnight at hotel.

Morning proceed to Bhubaneshwar enroute visiting the colourful applique village of Pipili where you can see the colouful Orissan handicrafts and Dhauli Hill peace pagoda famous for the Ashokan rock edicts dating back to 2nd century BC afternoon visit of some of the ancient temples of Bhubaneshwar belonging to (7th-11th) century A. D. like Lingaraja temple, Parasurameswara temple, Mukteswara temple, Bramheswara temple, Raja-Rani temple etc. Overnight hotel at Bhubaneshwar.

After breakfast, free time till afternoon. Later transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi airport catch the flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 14 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Delhi – Bhubaneshwar – Delhi economy class air ticket.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

Flights Details

PROGRAM 2 – Orissa Tribal Tour – Short Version
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places: Delhi – Bhubaneshwar – Rayagada – Bantalbiri Village – Onukadelli – Village Hike – Baligaon – Koraput – Vishakapatnam – Delhi

Arrival Bhubaneswar and meet our rep at the airport or railway station transfer to hotel.

Visit the the Tribal Research Centre and Museum to get a brief knowledge of the tribes in Odisha and their crafts.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Enjoy guided tour of Diamond Triangle.

Ratnagiri – it has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities, Lalitgiri – oldest Buddhist center of Orissa & Udaigiri – largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa.

Ratnagiri is the site of a ruined mahavihara, once the major Buddhist monastery in modern Odisha, India. It is located on a hill in between the Brahmani and Birupa rivers in Jajpur district.

Evening, transfer to railway station for overnight express train to Rayagada.

Overnight in train.

Arrive Rayaga and transfer to the hotel.

In the morning visit to Gunupur region to see the housing of Saura tribes and the famous wall painting.

In the afternoon back to hotel.

Overnight in Rayagada.

In the morning visit the weekly market of Desia Kondh tribes and afternoon hike to the villages.

Back to Rayagada.

Overnight in Rayagada.

In the morning visit the weekly market of Dungurai tribes where they come down the hills to sale their horticultural products and in return they buy their weekly needs of dry fishes or cloths etc.

Drive to Bantalbiri near Koraput and stay at rural tourism camp.

Warm welcome by the villagers.

In the morning visit to the most interesting Bonda tribal market at Onukadeli where they come all the way to sale their home made country alcohol .In this market you will also meet interesting Godoba, Paraja, Dedehi and Mali tribes who come to this market to buy their weekly needs or to share a drink from the palm tree.

Lunch by the spectacular waterfall and back to Desia camp to learn about tribal crafts.

Stay at the camp.

In the morning hike for half a day to visit nearby Godaba, Paraja, Mali villages and back to the camp to relax.

In the evening enjoy the Dhemsa dance by the host community and you may join to match your steps with the tunes of the local drum and flute.

In the morning depart for Gupteswar region and hike by the riverside to visit Dhuruba tribes.

In the afternoon visit the weekly market at Baligaon and then board the overnight express train from Koraput to Vishakapatn

Arrive early morning at Vishakapatnam.

Meet assist and transfer to Vishakapatnam airport for flight to Delhi.

On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.

PM: Visit of Delhi.

Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi – India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.

Tourist Attractions:  Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, Red Fort (Photo Stop), which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament, Qutab Minar.

Departure transfer to Delhi International airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 07 nights accommodation as per the program.
– 01 overnight train from Bhubaneshwar to Rayagada in 2^nd AC class.
– 01 overnight train from Koraput to Vishakapatnam in 2^nd AC class.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Vishakapatnam – Delhi economy class air ticket.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

Train Details

Flights Details

PROGRAM 3 – Classical Orissa Tour
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Pipili – Dhauli – Raghurajpur – Puri – Chilka – Puri – Konark – Bhubaneshwar – Ratnagiri – Bhubaneshwar

Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, meet assist with our representative and proceed to hotel.

In the evening enjoy temple tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.

Proceed to Puri. Visit to Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves – oldest rock cut caves. Visit Raghurajpur – artisan village, Pipili – the applique work village & Dhauli – the peace pagoda.

Arrive in Puri in the evening.

Overnight in Puri.

After breakfast, sightseeing of Puri.

Visit Jaganath temple – sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannathji.

Evening free time for to enjoy Puri beach.

Puri is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar.

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Barkul – the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent.

Take the boat cruise to visit the birds island & temple island.

Later, back to Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km.

Morning after breakfast drive to Konark to visit Sun temple – one of the world famous heritage site. Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple.

Later, drive to Bhubaneshwar.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Konark is a medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometers from the capital of the state, Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-I.

Enjoy guided tour of Diamond Triangle.

Ratnagiri – it has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities, Lalitgiri – oldest Buddhist center of Orissa & Udaigiri – largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa.

Ratnagiri is the site of a ruined mahavihara, once the major Buddhist monastery in modern Odisha, India. It is located on a hill in between the Brahmani and Birupa rivers in Jajpur district.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 06 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Rajarani, famous Konark Sun Temple, and Lingaraja temples.
– Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 4 – Best of Orissa
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Satakosia – Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika NP – Konark – Puri – Taptapani – Gopalpur – Chilka – Bhubaneswar

Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, meet assist with our representative and proceed to hotel.

In the evening enjoy temple tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.

Early morning depart for Satakosia tiger reserve and on the way visit the textile weaving villages famous for Odissan Sarees. Stay at the community managed ecocamp.

During early morning enjoy the nature walk in the reserve forest and then drive down to Dhenkanal.

In the evening visit Joranda to see the unique prayer of the Mahima Monks who pray during every sunset for well being of the humanity. Back to the Dhenkanal.

Overnight in Dhenkanal.

After breakfast proceed to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Ugaygiri to see the historical evidence of rich Buddhist heritage of ODISHA and then proceed to Bhitarakanika.

Stay at the camp site near the river.

Enjoy the boat trip at nature’s paradise where you meet large numbers of birds and crocodiles in nature at the Mangrove forest. Back to the camp after visit to the crocodile research Center and sunset at the river creeks.

Bonfire and stay at the camp.

Early departure for Konark and visit the world heritage site repute Sun Temple from 13 th century where the language of the stone defeats the language of human.

After sunset, wait for the spectacular sight of flood lit illuminated temple at the back drop of dark sky.

Stay at Konark or a beach resort on the isolated beach.

After breakfast, drive to Puri.

On arrival, visit Jagannath Temple.

Beach stay at Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Beach stay at Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Proceed to Taptapani via Chilika lake.

Cross the lake by ferry and arrival Taptapani during late afternoon.

Enjoy the hot sulphur bath in the mini pool at your room and relax.

Overnight in Taptapani.

In the morning excursion to Chandragiri, the Tibetan camp and Buddhist monastery, then to Padmanavpur village which is famous for its silk weaving.

Arrival Gopalpur during sunset and stay in a hotel by the beach.

Depart for Mangalajodi at the wetlands of Chilika. Take the country boat ride to the wetlands where you meet large number of migratory birds (nov-feb) and a spectacular sunset.

Overnight in Chilka.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 11 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Visit to National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 5 – Sun Temple and the East Coast
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places: Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri – Gopalpur – Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata

Arrive Kolkata, meet assist and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

After Breakfast Proceed for a full day city tour visiting Dalhousie Square Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s Church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings, Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumhartoli The Potter’s Village, Marble Palace, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church & Victoria Memorial.

The Heritage tour will give insight in to the historical aspect of old Calcutta. This square has many old historic buildings, to name a few – Silver Mint 1824-31 built in Greek style is presently in a dilapidated condition, The Writers Building – designed by Thomas Lyon as a trading house for East India Company in 1780 has 57 sets of identical windows on 3 storeys built like a barrack inside.

The Old Mission Church, built by Swedish missionary Johann Kiernander was consecrated in 1770, General Post Office designed by Walter Granville in 1868 has a white dome and Corinthian pillars, The Raj Bhawan, once a residence of British Governors-General and Viceroys, it is now the home of Governor of West Bengal, next to it is the most important Gothic building of Kolkata – the Calcutta High Court, built in 1872. The Pareshnath Jain Temple is an ornate Digambar Jain temple built in central Indian Style in 1867 by a jeweller. The interior is richly decorated in European baroque and Italianate styles with mirrors and Venetian glass mosaics. The gardens have formal geometric flower beds.
Belur Math was founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekanand, a disciple of Saint Ramakrishna. It is presently the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and preaches the unity of all religions. Symbolizing the belief of “Math” monastery it has Hindu, Christian and Islamic style of architecture.
Visit to the Ninth oldest regular Museum of the world, Indian Museum, Kolkata. It was established in the year 1814 at the Asiatic Society and was transferred to the present site in 1878. It has over sixty galleries of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Botany sections, spreading over 10000 sq. feet area.

Many rare specimens both Indian and Trans – Indian origin relating to Humanities and Natural Science are preserved and displayed in the galleries of these sections. It has a collection of more than 50,000 coins of Gold, Silver and other metals. It also has a mummy in its Egyptian section.
In the afternoon visit the Victoria Memorial – a gift by Lord Curzon to Queen Victoria in honor of her commemoration and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. It has been designed in Italian Renaissance-Mughal style and built in White Marble in 1921 and has many galleries with over 3000 exhibits. At the entrance it has an impressive ‘weather vane’ in form of a 5mt tall bronze figure of Victory, weighing over 3 tons.
Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast Proceed to Visit the flower market near the Hooghly River in the morning, followed by a boat ride. Also visit the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa came as a Loreto Sister in 1931 to teach in a local school in Kolkata and 19 years later with Pope’s permission started her Order of the Missionaries of Charity to serve the destitute. The Nuns of this order always work in pairs and the mission has many Homes, Clinics and Orphanages. Nirmal Hriday pure heart was opened in 1952 for the dying among the poorest. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneshwar in the evening. Arrive and transfer to hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast Proceed to visit the Rajarani and Lingaraja temples. Drive on to see the Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves. Also visit the Ashoka peace pagoda at Dhauli.

Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast Proceed to Visit the famous Konark Sun Temple and continue the journey to Puri where Jagannath temple stands. En route visit the crafts village at Pipli. Arrive and check-in at hotel for overnight

After Breakfast Proceed to Gopalpur on Sea, arrive and check-in at hotel. Remaining day for independent activities.

Overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast Proceed to enjoy by the sea side, Relax, Swim, drink fresh coconut water, and watch the Sun set over the sea.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Proceed to Bhubaneshwar visiting Chilka lake, well-known bird habitat. Transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata.

Arrive and proceed to international flight terminal to board flight for return journey.

Departure to onwards Destinations.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 07 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumhartoli The Potter’s Village, Marble Palace, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church & Victoria Memorial.
– Rajarani, famous Konark Sun Temple, and Lingaraja temples.
– Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves.
– Gopalpur on Sea and Chilka lake.
– Domestic Air Ticket for Kolkata – Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata in economy class.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 6 – Orissa Tribal Treasure
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Dhenkanal – Konark – Puri – Mangalajodi – Baliguda – Rayagada – Onukudeli – Jeypore – Gopalpur – Bhubaneshwar

ARRIVAL AT BHUBANESWAR & CITY TOUR. O/N Reception upon arrival at Bhubaneswar (The Capital of Odisha ) and Transfer to hotel. Later Visit Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves of 2nd Cen BC.

Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, visit famous Temples of Bhubaneswar like Parasurameswar Temple (7th Cen AD), Mukteswar Temple (9th Cen AD),Rajarani Temple ( 11th Cen AD) and Bramheswar Temple ( 11th Cen AD). Later Visit Odisha State Museum and Ashokan Rock Edicts at Dhauli.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning proceed to visit Famous Textile Village Nuapatna and Dokra metal casting Village. After check in Hotel at Dhenkanal, Visit Mahima Monastery at Joranda with evening prayer of Monks.

Morning proceed to Cuttack and visit this 1000 years old city with Barabati Fort and Maritime Museum. Later proceed to Konark.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early Morning visit Sun Rise on Chandrabhaga Beach and After Breakfast visit World Heritage Site Sun Temple of Konark. Proceed to Puri and visit Surroundings of Lord Jagannath Temple of Puri (Non Hindus entry not allowed) and Artisan Village Nayakpatna famous for Palm leaf itching works and Tassar Silk Hand paintings.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning proceed to visit Mangalajodi at Chilika enroute visiting few typical villages of Odisha . Later Explore the Chilik Lake which is largest brakish water lake of Asia by visiting thousands of Indian and Migratory birds.

Overnight at Hotel at Chililka.

Morning proceed to Baliguda enroute visiting Nirmal Jhar Temples and Lord Jagannath Temple at Athagada Patna.

Overnight at Hotel at Baliguda.

Morning visit few Kutia Kondh ( Tatoo Faces Kondh) villages and later proceed to Rayagda enroute visiting Kutia Kondh Tribal Market at Kotagarh ( on Tues Day only).

Overnight at hotel.

Morning visit weekly Dongariya Kondh Tribal market at Chatikona on Wednes Day only and Later proceed to Jeypore enroute visiting few Desia and Mali Tribal Villages.

Overnight at Hotel.

orning proceed to Onukadelli to visit weekly Tribal market ( Thurse Day) of Bonda, Gadaba & Didayi. Later visit few Gadaba Tribal Villages Back to Hotel. . Evening walking around this Tribal Town Jeypore. Overnight.

Morning visit Lord Jagannath Temple at Koraput. Later visit a weekly Tribal Market (Friday) of Paroja Tribes. After Lunch visit few Paroja tribal Villages. Overnight at Hotel.)

Morning visit few Bhatra Tribal Villages. Later visit Tribal Textile Village Kotpad. Afternoon visit weekly Tribal Market and Proceed to Rayagada.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning proceed to Gopalpur enroute visiting Tibettan Settlement with their Monastery and Sulphur Spring at Taptapani.

Overnight at hotel

Morning proceed to Bhubaneswar enroute visiting Olasingh Textile village and Kaipadar Masque.

Evening dinner with a Odia family with Odisha Cuisine.

Overnight at Hotel.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 14 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group) and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However the permit is based on local situation and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 7 – Tribes, Tiger, Textile and Temples of Odisha
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places: Vishakapatnam – Rayagada – Similiguda – Rayagada – Gopalpur – Puri – Konark – Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika NP – Bhubaneshwar

Arrival at Vishakhapatnam by Morning flight. Drive to Rayagada on the way visiting Kakiriguma weekly market (ONLY ON MONDAY). Visit of Paraja weekly market. Check in to the hotel at Rayagada. Lunch on road. Overnight at Rayagada.

Visit of Tatoo faced Kondh market & visit to the villages around. Lunch at one of the local villages or road side motels. Walk around the village. Interact with the communities at their weekly market.

Overnight at Rayagada.

Visit to the very interesting Dongariya Kondh group at their weekly market. Dongariya Kondh women & men decorate themselves in the same style including the jewelries & with the only difference of their Nose Rings which are Two with men and Three with women. They are expert Horticulturist among all the Tribes of Odisha and the weekly market is the bright example with the loads of vegetables, fruits & varieties of the products from the Hills.

Lunch at Rayagada hotel after the visit at Hotel. Pack up & leave for Similiguda on he way visiting Paraja villages. Check in to hotel. Dinner & Overnight Overnight at Similiguda.

After an Early Morning Breakfast we leave for the Visit to the Most Interesting community called Bonda at their weekly market along with the other groups like Gadhaba and Didayee. Bondas, literally meaning the people of the Hills, prefer to live in isolation with their interesting characteristics & practices still prevailing in their society. The most elegant Tribal women in Odisha and nearby states, Bonda Group women have their special identity with their costume of colorful beads as their dress and the head gear.

Lunch at one of the villages of Gadhaba people. Watch Dhemsha at one of the village where the women would love to show their colourful rhythmic dance. Walk around the village. Drive to Hotel at Similiguda Overnight at Similiguda.

Morning trip to the Potters village at One of the Paraja villages Visit the Paraja weekly market Lunch at Hotel.

Drive to Koraput. Visit the Jagannath temple where foreigners are allowed inside. Enjoy the walk thru the Tribal Museum Dinner & Overnight at Hotel Overnight at Similiguda.

Morning Excursion to Kotpad weaving village. Lunch at Koraput Drive to Rayagada Check in. Dinner Overnight at Rayagada.

Drive to Gopalpur Visit of Jirang Monastery of Tibetan Settlement Visit of Taptapani hot sulphur spring Visit of Saura villages Lunch at Taptapani Drive to Gopalpur On Sea visiting the weavers village at Padmanavpur Check In. Free to walk on the beach & Enjoy this beautiful beach stay Overnight at Gopalpur On Sea.

Drive to Mangalajodi On Chilika Lake Boating to the lake enjoying the Migratory birds inhabited here Lunch at Mangalajodi on Chilika Lake Drive to Puri thru the off road Check in to hotel Free time on the beach Overnight at Puri.

Morning sight seeing of Puri. Later on visit the Raghurajpur Artisans’ Heritage village. Unique & Gotipua Dance can be organised here in this village at any of the Gurukula Ashram. Drive to Konark. Check in to the River side Retreat Lunch at Konark.

Afternoon engage yourself with Surfing, SUP activities, Boating or walk on the Less Explored Virgin beach. Evening at the Sun temple of Konark to enjoy the Light & Sound Show Dinner & Overnight Overnight at Konark.

Visit the Sun temple at Konark Chandrabhaga Beach & Ramchandi temple visit Drive to Dhenkanal on the way visiting Chaushathi Yogini temple Lunch at Bhubaneshwar.

After Lunch drive to Dhenkanal Check in to the Royal Home stay Later drive to Joranda Ashram/Monastery to witness their unique ritual/prayer & fire worship Dinner at Royal Home stay Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Visit the IKKAT Weavers at Nuapatna village Learn the Age old traditional art work Drive to Dhenkanal Lunch at Palace.

Visit to the Dokra Metal workers village Learn the Loss wax processing system turning into beautiful artwork Dinner Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Leave for Buddhist Triangle of Odisha. Visit the Excavated sites of Lalitgiri, Udaigiri & Udaigiri Visit the Museum with great collection from the site telling the story of the settlement Lunch at Ratnagiri

Drive to Bhitarkanika thru the villages of Odisha Arrival at the Dangamala Village for your overnight stay Check in to the Camp Walk around the village Enjoy the Bonfire Overnight at Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat

After a local breakfast served at the camp, leave for the Boating at the Park Boating inside this sanctuary will allow to see varieties of birds, animals & Giant Salt water crocodiles Lunch at Camp.

Afternoon boating at the sanctuary Spot the basking crocodile Trekking inside the park depending on the tidal movement Enjoy a nice sun set on the Brahmani river. Walk back to the Camp smelling the smoke coming of the village kitchen Dinner around the Bonfire Overnight at Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat

Drive to Bhubaneshwar Check in to hotel Afternoon visit the Tribal Museum and explore some of the shopping areas Overnight at Bhubaneshwar

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 14 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 8 – Orissa Temple Tour
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Puri – Konark – Puri – Ratnagiri – Keonjhar – Baripada – Balasore – Dhenkanal – Bhubaneshwar – Berhampur – Bhubaneshwar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport or railway station, our representative will meet & greet you, then transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. You can spend the evening at Ekamra Hat while doing some shopping for yourself or your family.

Overnight at your hotel.

After having a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken to Raghurajpur Heritage village which is popular for Folk art & crafts. The artisans here have developed the techniques of how to draw art & craft on palm leaves and canvas. Here you will also get a chance to witness Gotipua Dance form ? the first form of Odissi dance. While returning to your hotel in Bhubaneswar stop at Dhauli Peace Pagoda.

Overnight accommodation at hotel.

Following an early morning breakfast, you will be guided to Puri. Millions of devotees across the globe come to Puri every year to see the world-famous Rath Yatra. Explore Old Library roof to witness Jagannath Temple. Stroll around the widespread road of Puri across several Ashrams where devotees reside. In the evening you will be driven to Swargdwaar, where the final rituals of Hindus are done.

Overnight at a Puri hotel.

After having breakfast in your hotel, you will be guided for a city tour. Your morning visit will start with a trip to the popular Sun temple Konark. It?s a thirteenth century temple built by King Narshimdeva. Konark temple is renowned for its beautiful architecture & carvings on stone. After exploring the Konark Museum you will be headed towards fisherman villages close to the sea.

Overnight at your Puri hotel

Following breakfast you will be driven to Ratnagiri to explore the Buddhist excavated sites. Here you will also get to see two large Buddhist monasteries, a massive stupa and a large number of votive stupas that have been unearthed.

Overnight at Ratnagiri.

After breakfast at your hotel, continue on a full-day Lalitgiri, Udayagir and Ratnagiri excavated site exploration. Overnight at Ratnagiri.

Following breakfast at your hotel drive to Keonjhar to explore the famous Ghatagaon Tarini Temple. Overnight in a Keonjhar hotel.

After a fulfilling breakfast at your hotel drive to Khiching to witness the well-known Khichakeswari Temple. Then proceed to Baripada to see the Bhimakunda, Jwalamukhi Temple and Maa Ambika Temple among others.

Overnight in a Baripada hotel.

Following an early morning breakfast you will proceed to explore the famous Chandipur Beach, Panchalingeswar temple, Khirachora Gopinath Shrine and Jhareswar temple among others.

Overnight in a Balasore hotel.

After your breakfast you will be given a ride to Dhenkanal through Jajpur. En route we will stop at Maa Biraja temple in Jajpur. Then proceed to Dhenkanal. Check into the pre-booked hotel once you arrive in Dhenkanal.

Overnight at a Dhenkanal hotel.

Following your breakfast, you will proceed to Joranda monastery to witness some never-seen rituals, after drive to Bhubaneswar enroute Nuapatna textile villages & Sadeibareni craft village.

Overnight in a Bhubaneswar hotel.

After breakfast in your hotel you will depart for Berhampur to see one of the Shaktipeeth Taratarini temple. Then continue to Bhairavi temple.

Overnight at a Berhampur hotel.

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel you will be driven back to Bhubaneswar for a full-day tour of ancient shrines in Bhubaneswar including rajarani, Lingaraj, parshurameswar, brahmeswar, 64 yogini tantric temples. If time permits a trip to the state museum can be arranged.

Overnight at your Bhubaneswar hotel.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 13 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 9 – Orissa Textile Tour
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Konark – Puri – Cuttack – Anugul – Balangir – Sambalpur – Bhubaneshwar

Arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, meet & Greet, transfer to hotel. Pm visit to temples of Bhubaneswar: Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Vaital Tample.

Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Morning transfer to 13th century Konark Sun temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the architectural skills & exquisite carvings are unique in nature. After lunch visit Raghurajpur Heritage Village ( Craft-men Village), where entire community is busy in making Patta Chitra (Miniature Paintings) on small cotton cloth driven by religious themes & stories.Evening at Puri Local market, experience papier mache & Shell works at local shop near Jagannath Temple.

Overnight at Puri.

Morning drive to Pipli Village: the Applique village of India, best known for gorgeous appliqu work. The appliqu works is a traditional way of patching cloth design & the local language is called ?Chandua?.Then visit Itipur, near Dhauli, this is the little village where villagers makes beautiful stone sculptures. Then Transfer to Cuttack, the past capital of Odisha to witness the Silver filigree work (Tarakasi ).

Overnight at Cuttack.

Morning visit Nuapatana textile village, the village has a distinct place in the map of Indian textiles, their TIE & DYE patterns popularly known as ?IKAT?. Then visit Maniabandha Textile village. Evening visit to Sadeibareni Dhokra craft village, at this village all craftsmen uses indigenous method of brass metal. Overnight at Anugul.

AM transfer to Balangir, drive to Sagarpalli weaving factory of Silk & Cotton, experience the traditional design, development, processing, talk to weavers. Then drive to Sonepur to visit master craftsmen to sea dying process, ingredients, different fabrics pattern & pocket looms etc.

Overnight at Balangir.

Drive to Barpali, the village of Tassar Silk & Cotton weavers. These sarees are known for their incorporation of traditional motifs like Shankha ( Shell), Chakra ( Wheel), Phula ( Flower) which are very symbolic in nature. Later drive to Bargarh to sea the Bandha work by the weaving society. Waiver of Bargarh, Barpali & Sonepur excel in weaving sarees in their own traditional pattern, its always a treat to watch these weaver communities such as bhulias, Kostas, Gaudias creating intricate patterns on fabric. Evening transfer to Sambalpur.

Overnight at Sambalpur.

After breakfast, drive to Bhubaneswar, visit tribal museum. Over night at Bhubaneswar

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 07 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 10 – Orissa Adventure Tour
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Mangalajodi – Ramachandi Beach – Bhitarkanika NP – Kapilash – Bhubaneshwar

Arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport, meet & greet, transfer to hotel. Second half visit Mukteswar & Rajarani Temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Morning transfer to Mangalazodi Eco Village (best known wetland for migratory birds), Konark Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Sea Beach and then arrive at Surfing camp at Konark-Puri Marine drive.

Overnight at Surfing camp Cottage or Tent.

Explore yourself with all the activities on Beach and River Surfing, Stand up Paddling, Yoga on SUP, Paragliding, ATV riding, Heart vibrating Music and Art & Crafts with your own ideas, activities, designs and others.

Enjoy the same activities of 3days including yoga, surf, music, dance, art n craft, photography, and others. This event is not only for Surfers or non-surfers but also for artists, musicians, photographers, designers and others. Overnight at Surfing Yogi camp.

Explore yourself with all the activities on Beach and River Surfing, Stand up Paddling, Yoga on SUP, Paragliding, ATV riding, Heart vibrating Music and Art & Crafts with your own ideas, activities, designs and others. Overnight at Surfing Yogi camp.

After breakfast transfer to Bhitarakanika National Park. It takes 4 hours roadways driving to reach Bhitarnika, It?s an adventurist’s paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. Its the second largest mangrove forest of the country. Arrive at Forest resort / forest camp at Dangamal.

Overnight at Forest Resort / Camp.

Morning boat safari to the home of Estuarine Crocodiles, visit crocodile museum at Dangamal also visit the famous Gahirmatha, breeding point for Olive Ridley Sea Turtle from safe distance as it is a protected area, Enjoy the evening watching the sunset in river in front of Resort.

Bonfire in evening and have Dinner.

After breakfast transfer to Kapilash Elephant Sanctuary, Open Jeep Safari and Jungle trekking with local tribal guide. Lunch at Tribal village. Visit watch tower.

Overnight Dhabaleswar eco Cottage.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 08 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Wildlife safaris as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 11 – Classic Orissa Tribal Tour
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Pipili – Puri Beach – Rayagada – Jeypore – Rayagada – Gopalpur – Chilka Lake – Bhubaneshwar

Arrive Bhubaneshwar, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.

Visit Lingaraja Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Parasurameswar Temple, Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

After breakfast, begin with a drive to Puri, which is the amazing city that is full of heritage and culture. On the way you will be visiting Pipli, which is known for its artisans and applique handicrafts. From Pipli, the journey will continue to Raghurajpur which is again famous for its amazing paintings and fines artworks by the world famous artisans.

After breakfast, the journey on road will start to Bataguda, which is a tiny village in Orissa, the village is famous for the Kondh tribes who have tattoos all over the face. The tattoos are geometrically designed which have been a traditional practice. You can chat and interact with the people and its culture.

After breakfast, half day trekking in the territories of the Bataguda village where you will be able to enjoy a different world of tribal affairs with the vegetation. A further drive towards Rayagada which has beautiful meadows, vegetation, waterfalls and low valleys. The overnight stay will be amidst Rayagada.

The early morning expedition will begin from the Dumkum weekly market of Desia Kondh Tribe. Desia Kondh tribes are mainly recognized because of their ample of body piercings specifically ears. These tribes are known for its handicrafts and arts.

After breakfast, the day will start with a scenic drive to Chattikona Weekly market which is organized by the Dongariya Kondhas who are the Dravidian tribes of Orissa.

After breakfast, Onkudelli market will be your destination in the morning which is very famous and culturally rich. The market is organized by the Bonda tribes which are slowly are becoming extinct.

After breakfast, The day gets more exciting that includes visit to the famous market of Kunduli where you can encounter the Paraja, Rana and Maja tribal people.

After breakfast, visit to the beautiful town of Gopalpur which is on the bank of Bay of Bengal. The beach is awesome place to relax your muscles and stabilize your mind. The beach is filled with coconut groves and sand dunes. You will continue to relax overnight in Gopalpur.

Finally, the trip reaches the closure with an early morning drive to Bhubaneshwar. From there you will be reaching the backwaters of Chilika lake, Mangalajodi and enjoy the boat ride amidst the water and could be lucky to spot Migratory birds.

After breakfast, drive to Bhubaneshwar.

On arrival, transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 10 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 12 – Orissa Temple & Tribe Tour
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places: Vishakapatnam – Jeypore – Rayagada – Taptapani – Gopalpur – Chilka – Puri – Konark – Bhubaneshwar

Arrive Vishakapatnam, meet assist and drive to Jeypore.

On arrival, transfer to lodge.

Overnight in Jeypore.

A day excursion to Gupteswar (140 km) to visit the caves, which are believed to have been the refuge of Lord Rama during his fourteen years of exile, and the place where he worshiped Shiva. On the way we will visit a few Dhuruba villages. Return to Jeypore.

Overnight in Jeypore.

The area we visit today is the home of the approximately 6000 members of fierce Bondas (naked people) of Tibetan-Burmese origin. They live in remote hills and keep themselves isolated. O/n at Inspection Bungalow in Machkund near Onukudelli.

Drive to Rayagada through Chatikona, visiting a few Dongariya Kondh villages en route.

Overnight in Rayagada.

Odisha has the third highest concentration of tribes in India, and because of the remoteness of the area where they live these tribes are untouched by modern ways of life. Each has a distinct language and pattern of social and religious customs. Though economically challenged and a very low rate of literacy, the tribal groups have highly developed artistic skills as seen in their body paintings, ornaments, weaving and wall paintings. Music and dance also are an integral part of their ceremonies and seasonal festivals. During the next few days we will be visiting some of these tribal settlements.

The excursion today takes us to the Kothgarh tribal area (180 km). The inhabitants speak Kuvi – a language derived from the Dravidian strain of Southern India. Human sacrifice has now been replaced with animal sacrifice, offering sacrificial blood to their supreme goddess, represented by a piece of wood or stone, to ensure fertility of the soil. The members of this tribe still use bows and arrows to protect themselves from wild animals. Tuesday is the market day. Return to Rayagada.

Overnight in Rayagada.

Morning, relax at the hotel; afternoon drive to Taptapani. Luxuriate in the small hot springs in this peaceful village: water from the hot sulphur springs, discovered here in a forest setting, is channeled to a pool for bathing. There is a shrine of goddess Kandhi inside the original pool, which is believed to cure infertility. You may also like to visit Chandragiri, 36 km away, where a community of Tibetan refugees resides, and supports itself by weaving carpets.

Overnight in Taptapani.

After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur.

Overnight in Gopalpur.

Gopalpur-on-Sea, an ancient seaport not often visited by tourists. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm and casuarinas separate the small town from the beach.

After breakfast, drive to Chilka Lake.

Overnight in Chilka Lake.

Drive to Chilka Lake takes us through picturesque countryside and charming villages. Chilka lies in the heart of coastal Odisha. Spread over 1,100 km2, this is the country’s largest lake. Dotted with islands, Chilka has a rich variety of aquatic life and is a bird watcher’s paradise, particularly when migratory birds arrive in winter. Sunset and sunrise are memorable experiences here.

We will visit the lake to view the avian life and the Kalijai Temple, abode of the presiding deity of the lake, located on a tiny island. In winter the lake attracts migratory bird from Iran, Central Asia, and as far as Siberia. We will also be able to watch the fishermen at work, who come here in search of prawns, mackerel and crabs.

After breakfast, drive to Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Puri is one of the four principal holy abodes in India, as well as a popular beach resort. It offers the rare experience of watching both the sunset and sunrise from the same beach.

After breakfast, drive to Puri to Konark.

On arrival, visit Sun temple.

Later, drive to Bhubaneshwar.

we will stop at Dhauli .Our next stop is the colourful village of Pipili where we can see Odia handicrafts, the speciality being the famous applique work.

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Odisha, and is famous as the temple city of India. Travel through Odisha is a melange of art, architecture and long-established customs.

City tour of Bhubaneswar.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 12 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels

PROGRAM 13 – Orissa Trekking + Palace + Beach Tour
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places: Bhubaneshwar – Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika NP – Konark – Puri – Chilka – Bhubaneswar

Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, meet assist with our representative and proceed to hotel.

In the evening enjoy temple tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.

After breakfast visit Saptasajya for trekking. The name of Saptasajya is due to the combination of seven numbers of hills with rich vegetation and nos. of perennial streams forming habitat for a wide range of animals, birds. The altitude of hills varies from 300 Mt. to 586 Mt. from MSL. The forest biodiversity has been further enriched with numbers of Medicinal herbs. People visit the site for their amusement and appreciate the cool wind, green radiant forest spread, running stream, wild animals and birds. Spend a whole day trekking at Saptasajya.

Evening transfer to palace for night stay.

After breakfast visit Sadeibareni Dhokra Craft village, Nuapatana Textile Village then visit nearby Tribal Villages to have firsthand experience of their lifestyle & heritage. Evening visit to Jorondha Temple: The age old temple of Sadhu & Sanyasi.

Overnight at Denkanal Palace.

After breakfast proceed to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Ugaygiri to see the historical evidence of rich Buddhist heritage of ODISHA and then proceed to Bhitarakanika.

Stay at the camp site near the river.

Enjoy the boat trip at nature’s paradise where you meet large numbers of birds and crocodiles in nature at the Mangrove forest. Back to the camp after visit to the crocodile research Center and sunset at the river creeks.

Bonfire and stay at the camp.

Early departure for Konark and visit the world heritage site repute Sun Temple from 13 th century where the language of the stone defeats the language of human.

Later, visit Jagannath Temple.

After sunset, wait for the spectacular sight of flood lit illuminated temple at the back drop of dark sky.

Beach stay at Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Beach stay at Puri.

Overnight in Puri.

Depart for Mangalajodi at the wetlands of Chilika. Take the country boat ride to the wetlands where you meet large number of migratory birds (nov-feb) and a spectacular sunset.

Overnight in Chilka.

After breakfast, visit Udaygiri and then drive to Bhubaneshwar.

On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.

Nestled between the foothills of two mountains ranges of the Eastern Ghats, Udaygiri is the biggest and most picturesque site of the triad.However, it is also the least excavated site amongst the triad and is often confused with the more prominent Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves of Bhubaneswar.

The excavations were first started in 1985 and carried on intermittently till 1990. Still a large part of the site remains to be excavated. The monastery divided into two parts-the Madhavpura Mahavihar and the Simhaprastha Mahavihar. The Madhavpura Mahavihar has a massive Mahastupa (Main Stupa) along with Chaitygriha’s (prayer hall), Votive Stupa’s (stupas erected on fulfillment of a wish), Commemorative Stupa’ (erected in memory of a monk with his relics).

The Simhaprastha Mahavihar houses the ruins of the monasteries and the meditation chambers and beautifully carved statues. The lion statue with the hill at the backdrop is a photographer’s delight along with that of Avalokitesvara.

Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

Tour Ends

Includes
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 09 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch, and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group), and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However, the permit is based on the local situation, and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
Excludes
– Personal Expenses.
– Camera / Video Camera Fees.
– Medical Aid.
– Tips.
– Travel Insurance.
– Visa If any.
 
Hotels