Orissa, the
lush green state, girdled by the Bay of Bengal,
has seen some of the best fusion of traditional
Indian art in its many temples and monuments,
and has been able to preserve much of it, in
an environment natural to its wonder and attractions.
It was in Orissa, that Buddhism found some of
its strongest exposure, and cult following.
However, it was Hindu art that dominated the
landscape, eventually, and resulted in the profusion
of temple traditions, that have endured till
now.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by International
flight.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer
to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Bhubaneshwar
Transfer to the airport
for flight to Bhubaneswar. Reach and transfer
to hotel. Proceed for half-day tour of the city.
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 03 Bhubaneshwar - Ratna Giri
- Bhubaneshwar
Full day excursion to Ratnagiri
after breakfast.
Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 04 Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda after
breakfast.
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
typical Orissa villages.
Arrive at the hotel in the evening.
Overnight at Baliguda.
Day 05 Baliguda
Today after breakfast you
will make a visit the different Villages &
Desai Kondh.
Overnight at Baliguda.
Day 06 Baliguda - Belghar - Kothagargh
- Rayagada
After breakfast you will
depart to Belghar area visit of a few Huttiya
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. You can take
small/ long trek as you wish.
Lunch on the way.
Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 Rayagada - Jeypore
Morning proceed to Chatikona
(40 km) to witness the Interesting & colourful
weekly market of the Dongaria kondh tribes.
This day this interesting ornamental Tribes
come down from their mountain will known as
Niayamgiri hill range. This is an unique opportunity
to witness them before they come and mix with
other community in the market, so we will take
you 2/3 km from the market near the Niyamgiri
hill, so to watch & enjoy these community
coming down with different kinds of fruits,
animal etc.
Free time in the market.
Overnight at Jeypore.
Day 08 Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput
- Jeypore
After early breakfast proceed
to Ankadelli - 70 km to witness the most primitive,
interesting & unique tribal weekly market
of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border
of the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh,
divided by river Machkund, with interest waterfall,
mountain & forest.
You will be taken inside for about 2/3km walk
to witness the Bonda man & woman coming
down from the forest side. It is being considered
that at present Bondas are the most primitive
tribe of India or otherwise known as the Nakate
tribes of the mountain. Bonda women with their
silver & brass rings around the neck, hundred
of necklaces on the body, shaved hair a small
cloth wrapped down to cover half of the private
areas are out of any history book. In the other
side the Bonda men with their bow & arrow
with country made liquor. A fascinating one
to watch. Photography in the market is restricted,
so you can take photo on this time.
Free time in the market. Afternoon proceed to
Lamtaput area to explore another primitive tribal
community the Gdabas - you can watch the most
colorful tribal dance call DEMSA.
Late afternoon drive back to Jeypour.
Overnight at Jeypore.
Day
09 Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore
Breakfast.
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 khilus.
Saana Padar, Bda Padar with small trekking and
later later drive down to Jeypour.
You can also morning proceed to Gupteswar 70
km to visit the villages of very interesting
dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages
of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc.
There is an interesting tribe where the 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.
Later drive down to Nuagaon to witness the beautiful
tribal weekly market of Sana Paroja and then
back to hotel at evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Jeypore - Laxmipur - Rayagada
Breakfast.
Visit Dhuruba Tribe, Laxmipur, of the Bondas
Region. Also Visit 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.
Day 11 Rayagada - Taptaoani -
Chilka
Breakfast. Proceed to Chilka.
Visit Taptapani on your way.
Overnight at Chilka.
Day 12 Chilka - Puri
Drive to Puri after breakfast.
Reach Puri and relax in the beach.
Overnight at Puri.
Day 13 Puri
Proceed for a tour of Puri
after breakfast covering Jagnnath Temple and
Konnark (The Sun Temple).
Overnight at Puri.
Day 14 Puri - Bhubaneshwar -
Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Bhubaneshwar Airport to board flight
to Delhi or onward Destination