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Tribal Orissa Tour |
| Duration | : | 12 Nights / 13 Days |  |
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| Destinations | : |
Bhubaneswar - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Udaygiri - Konark - Puri - Ghilka - Gopalpur - Rayagada - Bisamkatak - Chhatikona - Jeypore - Onkudelli - Gupteswar - Vishakhapatnam |
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Day 01 : Arrival Bhubaneswar
On Arrival you will be met by our representative and escorted to the hotel. Post lunch tour the city of Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar is the modern capital of Orissa. Bhubaneswar is often referred as the "Temple Metropolis of India" and is home to around 500 temples.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Bhubaneswar
After breakfast, embark on a city tour covering the temples and caves in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar is home to various temples, Parashurameshwara Temple (650 AD), Mukteshwar Temple (7th-8th century AD), Rajarani Temple (1100 AD) and Brahmeswara Temple (1050 AD). The Orissa State Museum, Handicrafts Museum and Tribal Museum are some of the other places to see..
Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 03 : Bhubaneswar - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Udaygiri - Bhubaneswar
Take an excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri.
Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri (Udayagiri) are Busddhist excavation sites. These three ancient Buddhist complexes date back up to the 1st century A.D.
Head back to Bhubaneswar and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 04 : Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri
In the morning drive to Puri. Visit Pipli and Konark Sun temple on the way. On arrival at Puri, check in at the hotel and relax.
The Sun Temple of Konark is one of the most stunning temples of India. 44 kms from Konark, Pipli is Orissa's appliqué capital. Appliqué is an age-old craft of Orissa in which brightly colored fabrics are stitched over another base fabric in beautiful patterns.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Puri
After breakfast pay a visit to the Jagannath Temple and later proceed to a nearby fisherman village.
The temple of Lord Jagannatha makes Puri one of the four dhamas in India. The temple was built in the 12th Century. You may also visit the Gundicha Ghar and many other temples that dot all over the holy city.
Relax on the beach for the rest of the day. Spend night at the hotel.
Day 06 : Puri - Chilka - Gopalpur
After breakfast drive to Gopalpur. Visit the painting village of Raghurajpur en route. Later enjoy Chilka Lake and a boat ride to Nalaban Bird Sanctuary. On arrival at Gopalpur, check in to hotel.
Nearly 14 kms from Puri Raghurajpur earns its fame from 'Patta Chitra' paintings. See the making of beautiful 'Patta Chitra' and the native painters busy at work.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Gopalpur - Rayagada
After breakfast, drive to Rayagada visiting Soura and Desia Kondh villages en route.
Rayagada has all facilities to serve as a good base for visiting nearby attractions. On the way visit Soura and Desia Kondh tribal villages of Orissa and observe the lifestyle of the tribes of Orissa.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Rayagada - Bisamkatak - Rayagada
In the morning drive to Dukum, Desia Kondh market and later visit Desia Kondh village.
Bisamkatak and Rayagada are tribal villages and famous for tribal craftsmanship. The Kondhs were once famous in for their Human Sacrifices. The now simple and hospitable Kondhs folks live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Return and stay at hotel at Rayagda
Day 09 : Rayagada - Chhatikona - Jeypore
Drive towards Chhatikon in the morning. The most colorful market Dongariya Kondhas tribe in this tiny hamlet is sure to charm you. The market is set up only on Wednesday. Later proceed to Jeypore. Check in to hotel on arrival.
Jeypore is the trade hub of the Koraput district.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jeypore - Onkudelli - Jeypore
Take an excursion to Onkudelli today.
Visit the colorful markets of Bonda, Gadaba and Didayee. Market commences only on Thursday. Post lunch visit traditional Boro-Gadaba villages and enjoy the company of the colorful and friendly tribals of Orissa.
Head back to Jeypore in the afternoon and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 11 : Jeypore - Gupteswar - Jeypore
Spend the first half of the day in a pleasant excursion to Gupteswar visiting Dharua Gond tribal villages of Orissa and the famous temple of Lord Shiva.
Gupteswar is a famous cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva near Jeypore. It is located at the top of a limestone hill, which is about 500 meters above sea level.Later stop at a pottery village while driving back towards Jeypore.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Jeypore - Visakhapatnam
In the morning, leave Jeypore for Vishakhapatnam. Also visit Vishnu Temple at Simachalam en route.
Simachalam is located 15 kms from the city and is dedicated to the half-man half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple bears reference to the Chola and Chalukya styles of architecture.
On arrival at Visakhapatnam, check in to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 13 : Departure Transfer
Relax for the day or go for shopping. The tour ends after dinner, as our representative transfers you to the airport.
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