Chattisgarh & Odisha Tribes

Duration: Long Duration
Route: Kolkatta, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Pipli Village, Konar, Gopalpur, Chilka Lake, Rayagada, Chhatikona, Jeypore, Onkudelli, Jeypore, Koraput, Kunduli, Jagdalpur, Maria Gond Tribe, Chitrakoot, Kondagaon, Kanker, Raipur

Itinerary

Day 01 (Wednesday): Arrive Kolkatta (Calcutta)

Reception and welcome at Kolkatta ( Calcutta) airport followed by transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 (Thursday): Kolkatta

Spend a leisurely morning in the hotel. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting Victoria Memorial, Kolkatta’s most imposing and monumental dream in marble opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921 and often called the "Taj" of the British Raj, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Indian Museum, the largest in India, with one of the best collections of Indian art. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 03 (Friday): Kolkatta - Bhubaneswar

Take a morning flight to Bhubaneshwar which gives you the afternoon to explore the temples in Bhubaneshwar. Of the different Shiva Temples, we visit the 11th century Lingaraja Temple, beautifully decorated 10th century Rajarani Temple and Parsurameswara Temple. Spend the night in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 04 (Saturday): Bhubaneswar- Puri en route Pipli Village and Konark

Drive for Puri, famous for the Jaganath Temple in the morning visiting the crafts village at Pipli and Konark Sun Temple, a World Heritage Site, built in the 13th Century.

Day 05 (Sunday): Puri

In the morning visit the 12th century Jagannath temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus. We visit the temple from library roof terrace as non-hindus are not allowed inside the temple complex. Next we explore Raghurajpur village – considered as the heritage craft village of the state. Almost every house in the village has an artist engaged in various activities like engraving on palm leaves, creating stone idols, wooden idols etc. Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay.

Day 06 (Monday): Puri – Gopalpur On Sea en route Chilka Lake

Leave in the morning for Gopalpur on Sea. Stop en route for a boat ride on Chilka Lake, Asia's largest inland salt-water lagoon. One gets an opportunity to understand the unique ecosystem with a range of aquatic flora and fauna found in and around its brackish waters. Continue your drive to Gopalpur on Sea.

Day 07 (Tuesday): Gopalpur On Sea – Rayagada

After breakfast, drive to Rayagada visting enroute Desia Kondh tribal villages and the Taptapani hot water sulphur spring. While the village visit gives you an opportunity to see and understand the way of life of one of the oldest tribes of Orissa, the hot water sulphur spring has medicinal properties and taking a bath with its water is supposed to take care of muscle and joint related issues. After the visits continue your journey to Raygada. Overnight stay at Hotel in Raygada.

Day 08 (Wednesday): Rayagada- Chhatikona- Jeypore

After breakfast, drive to Chhatikona where you get to see the interesting and busy weekly market of the Dongariya Kondhas. The market and trade is today as it was centuries ago and there is very little that has changes over the times. Later in the day drive to Jeypore. Overnight stay is at Hotel in Jeypore.

Day 9 (Thursday): Jeypore- Onkudelli- Jeypore

After breakfast, undertake an excursion to Onkudelli to experience the colourful market of the Bondas, Gadabas & Didayees tribes. After experiencing the market, visit the Gadaba tribal villages and interact with this ethnic group.

Day 10 (Friday): Jeypore- Koraput- Kunduli- Jeypore

This day is dedicated to excursions to Koraput and Kunduli. At Koraput, visit the Sri Jagannath temple which you can enter. The temple is popularly known as "Sabarasrikhetra". It is not only a temple for worshipping Lord Jagannath, but also as a multipurpose area for Jagannath consciousness which is the main theme behind the belief in Jagannath. You also visit the local tribal museum at Koraput. Later in the day drive to Kunduli which has the largest market of the Paraja, Rana & Mali tribals. You also get an opportunity to visit the tribal villages before returning to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11 (Saturday): Jeypore- Jagdalpur - Maria Gond Tribe - Chitrakoot - Jagdalpur

After breakfast, drive to Jagdalpur, the administrative headquarters of Bastar which was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Bastar. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Later in the day visit the visit the Maria Gond Tribe and Chitrakoot which is the home of the "Chitrakoot" waterfall.

Day 12 (Sunday): Jagadalpur- Kondagaon - Kanker

After breakfast, drive to Kanker. En route visit Kondagaon craft village which is known for its trademark bell metal (dokra) craft. The evening is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 13 (Monday): Kanker

The day, after breakfast, is dedicated to visiting the Gond Muria and Gond Halva tribal villages. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 (Tuesday): Kanker- Raipur

After breakfast, drive to Raipur for flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai you are met by our office representative and transferred to International airport for your flight for onward destination.

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