Welcome to the tribal land of Orissa - The
southwestern part of Orissa contains the largest
concentration of tribal people in the sub continent.
There are more than 62
tribal communities in Orissa. They have
retained their tradition in-spite of the onslaught of
the modern civilization. Visit to some of the tribal
villages and participate in their dance and festival.
Discover the original man-nature proximity trekking amid
the deep gorges and rivers or during a ritual tribal
dance on a full moon night. The soft mist, the
local-brew and a campfire make a heady mixture indeed.
This is an adventure that offers unique experience,
which the visitor fondly remembers for years to come.
Tribal Tour Orissa (09
Nights / 10 Days)
DAY 01. ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. You will be met by our representative
outside the customs enclosure and escorted Till your
check in at the hotel.
DAY 02. DELHI - BHUBNESHWAR BY
AIR
Morning in time transfer to airport to connect flight to
Bhubneshwar. On arrival you will be met by Our
representative at airport and escorted till your hotel.
Afternoon half day tour of Temple City. Finest temples
are the Lingraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteshwar
Temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar Temple. These
temples are some of the best specimen of the Orissa
Temple architecture.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03. BHUBNESHWAR - PURI
After an early breakfast proceed by surface to Puri
enroute visiting the famous temples of Konark. See the
beautiful Sun temple built in the 13th century in honour
of the Sun God. Its exquisite carvings, the life-size
statues of Lions and Elephants, colossal figures of
warriors on horses, scenes of battle and the case-all
testify to the high standard of ancient Indian art and
architectural skill.
Afternoon city tour of Puri.
Visit the place of pilgrimage for the Hindus, the
renowned Jagannath Temple built in the 15th century AD
and crowned with Vishnu's wheel and flag dominate the
landscape at Puri. The temple with its elaborate
carvings and mouldings are very fine examples of Orissa
architecture. NON HINDUS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE
TEMPLE.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04. PURI - GOPALPUR
Post breakfast drive to Gopalpur. Gopalpur - on - sea is
quiet and charming sea resort along the Bay of Bengal, in
the district of Ganjam, Orissa. It offers secluded
environment and magnificent sun, surf and sand for most of
the year.
Rest of the day at leisure at the beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05. GOPALPUR - RAYAGADA
Morning post breakfast proceed by surface to Rayagada.
Rayagada is a district of meadows, forests, waterfalls,
and terraced valleys, peopled by colourful tribals and
many primitive tribal groups. The scenic beauty and
heritage on the land is an unexplored paradise. The
systematic relationship between men and nature is a feast
to the eyes of an outsider. It has its own languages and
culture. The tribes living in the district posses
dissimilar economics ranging from food gathering to
settled cultivation. Their languages/dialects, societies
and culture show inter-societal/cultural variations
because of the persistence of ethnic mosaic formed by
communities belonging to the scheduled tribes, scheduled
castes and other castes groups.
Afternoon visit the weekly Tribal markets.
|
Sunday |
Narayanaopatna, Dongasil,
Amlabhatta (12kms/8 miles) |
|
Monday |
Ambadola (90kms/56
miles) and Sourapalli. |
|
Tuesday |
Majhiguda (35kms22
miles), Gumma (15kms/9 miles), Dahikhal (Via Muniguda
77kms/48 miles), Dukum (Via Bissamcuttak 60kms/38
miles) |
|
Wednesday |
Chatikona (43kms/27
miles), Kashipur (70kms/44 miles) and Muniguda
(65kms/41 miles). |
|
Thursday |
Rapkona (31kms/19
miles), Mukundpur (30kms/19 miles), Hatimuniguda
(58kms/36 miles). |
|
Friday |
Tikri (58kms/36 miles)
|
|
Saturday |
Seshikhal (20kms/13
miles), Gorakpur (60kms/38 miles), Bhamini Cattle
Market (Via Gumuda 70kms/44 miles). |
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06. RAYAGADA - CHATIKONA -
KORAPUT - JEYPORE (MUST BE WEDNESDAY)
Early morning after breakfast drive down to Chatikona to
watch the interesting colorful weekly market of Dongaria
Kondh tribes. This tribe is one of the most primitive
tribe of the Kondh's they live in the high slopes of the
Niyamagiri Hills. These people are horticulturists. They
grow fruits like Orange, Pineapple, Banana etc. The male
people of this community also wear earrings, nose rings,
and keep their hair as women. Later proceed to Jeypore
enroute visiting some villages of Paroja tribes.
Arrive late evening and check in at the hotel and
overnight.
DAY 07. JEYPORE - VISHAKAPATNAM
Morning post breakfast proceed by surface to Vishakapatnam
enroute visit some beautiful south Indian villages.
Vishakapatnam was named after the God of valor, Visakha.
Once a small fishing, it formed a part of the Kalinga
empire, under Ashoka in 260 BC. passed on successively
from the Andhra kings to Bengi to The Pallavas, Cholas and
Gangas. In the 15th century, Vishakapatnam became a part
of the Vijayanagar Empire. It was transformed into a port
town under the British. Now a bustling industrial and
commercial city, it is the country's largest ship building
yard. The most famous landmark at Vishakapatnam is the
Dolphin's Nose, a rock promontory in the port that is 358
Mt. In height. The Ramakrishna Mission Beach, on the east
cost and Rishikonda, known for their serenity, are popular
with tourists.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Relax in the evening and
overnight.
DAY 08. VISAKAPATNAM - MADRAS
(CHENNAI) BY AIR
Morning in time transfer to airport to connect flight to
Chennai (Madras).
Arrive Chennai. You will be met by our representative at
the airport and escorted till your check in at the hotel.
Afternoon half day city tour of Madras, visiting Victoria
art gallery, the Bronze Gallery, St. Thomas Cathedral.
Drive past the marine drive.
Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09. IN CHENNAI
Rooms are held on this day only till 1200 hours noon.
After check out one can relax in the lobby or take an
optional tour of Kanchipuram temples.
Later in the evening transfer back to International
airport to connect flight for onward destination.
DAY 10. LEAVE CHENNAI
Take the flight back home on this day.
