Tribal Tour Of Odisha & Chhattisgarh
14 Day, 13 NightThe ancient monuments of Bhubaneswar and Konark , followed by a journey to the rural belts of Southern Odisha and Chattisgarh . One will get to explore the vibrant and colorful local haats , where you will meet the indigenous communities selling local products and also will get a chance to see the old agricultural methods and a lesson in organic pottery making . The journey will take you through lush green paddy fields , followed by pollution free walks through lesser known roads which will soak up your spirits.
Plans
Arrival at Bhubaneswar airport & transfer to hotel. If time permit go for a half day sight seeing of Khandagiri & Udaigiri caves.O/N at hotel.
Morning visit to Rajarani, Brahmeswar,Mukteswar,Parsurameswar & Lingaraj temple. Afternoon visit to Tribal museum ( Closed on Monday & National Holiday). O/N at hotel.
Morning drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli peace pagoda, 64 yogini temple, Pipili applique village & Konark sun temple. On arrival at Puri, chk into hotel. Evening relax on the sea beach. O/N at hotel.
Morning visit to Raghurajpur heritage village & continue drive to Gopalpur on sea. On arrival, chk into resort. Evening relax on the sea beach. O/N at resort.
Morning drive to Rayagada enroute visit Taptapani hot sulpheric spring & typical villages .On arrival at Rayagada, chk into hotel. O/N at hotel.
Morning drive to Dukum ( near Bisamkatak ) to visit weekly market of Desia kondh ( Tuesday only) . Later visit to Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi. Back to hotel & O/N at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Chatikona to visit weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes ( Wednesday only ).Continue drive to Jeypore.On arrival chk into hotel & O/N.
After breakfast, drive to Onukadelli to visit weekly market of the famous Bonda tribes (Thursday only),Back to hotel & O/N.
After breakfast drive to Kunduli to visit weekly market of Paraja tribes (Friday only). Later visit to Jagannath temple & tribal museum at Koraput. Continue drive to Jagdalpur.On arrival chk into hotel & O/N.
Morning visit to the enchanting Chitrakote Waterfall (popularly known as Niagara of India), continue drive to Kanker enroute visit Kondagaon Rot iron craft village. On arrival at Kanker, chk into palace. Later if time permit visit to Maria Gond tribe, known for their weaving, dancing and hospitality. Dinner & O/N at palace.
Morning drive to Bhoramdeo. On arrival chk into jungle retreat. Afternoon if possible visit to some local tribal villages. Dinner & O/N.
Full day sightseeing of Bhoramdeo including visit to Gond & Baiga tribes, Bhoramdeo temple etc. O/N at Jungle retreat.
After breakfast drive to Raipur enroute visit some tribal villages if possible. On arrival chk into hotel. O/N.
Morning check out from hotel & drop at airport to board the flight to Delhi.