Orissa Tribal Tour ( 8 Nights / 9 Days )

Duration: 8 Night/ 9 Days

Destination covered: Bhubaneswar, konark, Puri, Badamul, Daspalla, Baliguda, Rayagarda, Chatikona, Jayapure, Ankudeli, Kunduli, Vizag

OVER VIEW

In India, there is about  437 types of tribes generally we found , and in Odisha (Orissa), the number is sixty-two. According to 1991 Census, in Odisha (Orissa) the total strength of tribal population is approximately seven million. Odisha (Orissa) occupies a unique position in the ethnographic map of India for having the largest variety of tribal communities. Being one of the fascinating ethnographic states of the country.

The tribal population of the state constitutes 22.43 percent of the total population of the state and 7.76 percent of the total tribal population of the country. Although they are found in all the districts of the state. Yet more than half of their total strength are found in three districts namely koraput, Malkanagiri, sundergarh and Mayurbhanj. The most primitive tribes are Dunguri Kondh, colorful Bond Tribes, Gadaba Tribes who still live in high hill and have retained their culture and traditions intact till today. Other tribes are Kutia, Paraja, Rana, Malli and Dhuruva who live in remote villages have still preserved their culture and traditions.

By taking a tribal tour in Odisha (Orissa), you can meet across various indigenous and primitive colorful tribes who have still preserved their way of living, culture and traditions till date. Keeping your special interest and specific needs in mind, Empire India Tours offer a well planned Odisha (Orissa) tribal tour to make travelling to the sensitive tribal villages of the state easier for you.

Itinerary Details: 

Day 01 : Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport met by our representative and transfer to the hotel Later half day sightseeing of famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar ( Mukteswar temple, one of the most prominent temples of Bhubaneswar, has been constructed in the style that is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’ ), Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02 : Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli ( Budhist stupa/ peace pagoda ) , Pipli ( the applique work village ) and Konark Sun Temple ( famously known as black pagoda ). Then proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple (Non Hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri.

Day 03 : Puri – Chilika – Badamul Eco tourism resort.

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Mangalajodi ( the largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places ). Take the country boat  to visit the birds. Then proceed to Badamul  enrought visit bell metal craft village and then  check in to the hotel. Overnight at Badamul

Day 04 : Badamul – Daspalla –Baliguda

Morning drive Baliguda enroute visiting Khaira Kandha & Kutia Kandha tribal villages. Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 05 : Baliguda – Kotagarh – Rayagarda

After breakfast drive to Rayagarda enrought visiting Kotagarh  to watch the interesting colorful weekly market of  Kutia Kondh Tribes ( weekly market commence on Tuesday  only ). This tribe is one of most primitive tribe of the Kondh’s they live in the high slopes of the Belghar Hills. Later drive to Rayagarda . Overnight at hotel in Rayagarda.

Day 06 : Rayagada – Chatikona – Jeypore

After breakfast drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colourful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes ( weekly market commence on Wednesday only ). This tribe is one of most primitive tribe of the Kondh’s they live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Later drive to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 07 : Jeypore – Ankadelli – Jeypore

After breakfast, drive to Ankadelli to visit the famous Bonda tribes ( weekly market commence on Thursday only ), who comes once every week for their weekly market. It is a unique opportunity to see such a colorful concentration of typical tribal at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colorful Jewelries and marketing commodities.Then drive back to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 08 : Jeypore – Kunduli – Vizag

After breakfast, drive to Kunduli to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes ( weekly market commence on Friday only ) . It is the biggest market of the tribal area. Then drive to Vizag . Overnight at Vizag.

Day 09 : Departure from Vizag

Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for onwards journey.

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

This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

WHICH INCLUDES:

• All accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Air con taxi – from arrival till departure with toll, taxi tax, interstate border permit, driver fooding, night halt charges
• English speaking guide
• All food in tribal areas
• Entry fee of all monumental
• One tribal dance in tribal area
• Mineral water during journey
• Community contribution
• Service tax

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Any personal expenses, air ticket, hard and soft drinks, room services, any major meal expect the tribal areas.