Tribal Tour of India

Bhubaneswar - Puri - Gopalpur - Rayagada - Jeypore -Jagdalpur - Raipur

Duration

12 Days

Group Size

30 persons

Location

Bhubaneswar

Overview

This incredibly unique two-week tour from Chhattisgarh to Orissa takes travellers on a tailor made the journey into the tribes and villages of central India where the lesser-known, but nonetheless important, traditions and customs of local communities reveal fascinating cultural insight.

Included/Excluded

Meeting and assistance on arrival.

Hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing (as per the booking) in the hotels mentioned or similar as per the availability

Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast in hotel.

Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by the chauffeur driven vehicle and for the duration of the services as per the itinerary

All transfers and sightseeing by AC Etios/Swift Dzire or similar for 2-3 adult pax and AC Tavera/Innova/Xylo or similar for 4-7 adult pax.

Toll tax, parking, driver allowance and interstate taxes of the transport

All Applicable Taxes of Hotel

Air fare / train fare

Coolie / porter charges, Camera charges, Donations at temples.

Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.

Any meals other than those specified in Tour Cost Includes’

Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.

Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’

GST 5% on total invoice

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Bhubaneswar

On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport/railway station. Our Ghumney representative will meet to welcome and escort you and straight transfer to Hotel. Afternoon half-day sightseeing of famous city temples including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar(Gem of Orissan architecture), Brahmeswar & Lingaraj. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2 : Bhubaneswar

Morning visit to Nandankanan Zoo(closed on Monday). This Zoo is famous for its white tiger safari. Later visit to the tribal museum(closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 3 : Bhubaneswar - Puri

Morning visit to Khandagiri & Udaygiri Jain caves(the oldest rock-cut caves). Then drive to Puri en route visit Dhauli the peace pagoda, Pipli the applique work village & Raghurajpur craft village. On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight at Puri.

Day 4 : Puri - Gopalpur

Morning drive to Chilika lake at Barkul(the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruies to explore the bird's Island & Nalabana Island. Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Overnight at Gopalpur.

Day 5 : Gopalpur - Rayagada

Morning drive to Rayagada en-route visit Taptapani the hot sulpheric spring & Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Rayagada check in to the hotel. Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 6 : Rayagada

Morning drive to Dukum(near Bisamkatak) to visit weekly market of Desia kondh(weekly market commence on Tuesday only). Later visit to Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi. Return back to Rayagada. Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 7 : Rayagada - Jeypore

After breakfast drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colourful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes(weekly market commence on Wednesd ay only). This tribe is one of the most primitive tribe of the Kondh's and they live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Then visit to Minapai(the bamboo craft village). Later drive to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 8 : 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 the most primitive tribe of the Kondh's and they live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Then visit to Minapai(the bamboo craft village). Later drive to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 9 : Jeypore -Jagdalpur

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 visit Jagannath Temple & tribal meusem at Korapute. Lunch at Jeypore. Then drive to Jagdalpur on way, visit the Kotapada(a weaving village). Overnight at Jagdalpur.

Day 10 : Jagdalpur

Morning visit to Kanger Valley National Park. Then drive to Mardoom to see the tribal market of Maria & Muria tribes. Then drive to Chitrakoot Water Falls(known as Niagra of Chhatisgarh). Drive back to Jagdalpur. Overnight at Jagdalpur.

Day 11 : Jagdalpur - Raipur

Morning drive to Sirpur Enroute visit to Champaner & Rajim. Then visit to Sirpur Buddhist site and proceed to Raipur. Overnight at Raipur.

Day 12 : Raipur Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station to board flight/train for onward destination. End of Our Services ( Check-in/ Check-out time is 1200 Hrs. at all hotels)

Travel Category

Cultural Tour

Family Holiday

Corporate Travel

Economy Tours

Group Tour Packages

Nomad

FAQs

As per the Government directive, all Indian citizens can produce any govt. approved photo identity such as Driving License/Pan Card/Voter ID card/Passport at the point of check-in at the hotel. Tourist himself is responsible for carrying, shifting and taking care of their own luggage
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and valid for Indian National.
Rooms are subject to availability at the time of receiving firm booking.
In case of non-availability of the mentioned hotels, similar kind/quality of hotels will be provided. Although we try our best to maintain same price alternate accommodation or transport however it may change for the reasons beyond our control or due to non-availability of the same. Incase of any supplement applicable due to hotel or transport change the same will be paid by the guest travelling and is an extra cost to be payable by the guest.

No, Rates are not valid in any Festival Date.