Cultural and Tribal Tour of Odisha & Chhattisgarh

Duration: 14 Nights & 15 Days

Destination: Bhubaneswar – Gopalpur – Rayagada – Jeypore – Jagdalpur – Kanker – Bilaspur – Raipur

 

Day 01: Bhubaneswar:

Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport, then transfer to the hotel. After freshen up if time permits visit famous temples like, Lingaraj, Mukteswar, Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

 

Day 02: Bhubaneswar-Gopalpur:

After breakfast check out and proceed to Gopalpur. On the way visit Udayagiri & Khandagiri Jain caves, Mangalajodi(Birds Paradise). On arrival check in, and then relax on the golden sandy beach. Overnight at Gopalpur.

 

Day 03: Gopalpur-Rayagada:

Morning drive to Rayagada, enroute visiting Taptapani & Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Rayagada check in to the hotel. Overnight at Rayagada.

 

Day 04: Rayagada-Chatikona-Jeypore:

Morning drive 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 Kondhs 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 05: Jeypore-Onukadeli-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 tribals at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colourful Jewellaries and marketing commodities.Then drive back to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

 

Day 06: Jeypore-Kunduli- Jeypore:

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. Back to Jeypore & Overnight at Jeypore.

 

Day 07: Jeypore-Kanger Valley National Park-Jagdalpur:

After breakfast check out then visit Kanger National Park, which is known for its unique wildlife and beautiful surroundings. Later proceed to Jagdalpur & overnight at Jagdalpur.

 

Day 08: Jagdalpur-Chitrakoot Fall-Kanker:

After breakfast check out, then visit Chitrakoot Fall which is also known as “Niagara Fall of India”. Later proceed to Kanker. Overnight at Kanker.

 

Day 09: Kanker- Kondagaoun-Kanker:

After breakfast visit Kondagaon (famous for dhokra casting) and Kideichapra (famous for ironwork village). Overnight stay at Kanker Palace.

 

Day 10: Kanker-Bilaspur:

After breakfast check out and proceed to Bilaspur. Overnight at Bilaspur.

 

Day 11: Bilaspur-Ramnami People-Bilaspur:

Full day with Ramnami people. Overnight at Bilaspur.

 

Note: These days Ramanami people are not found at one place. If are you interested, then we can arrange an interaction with some Ramanami people at Bilaspur during the trip.

 

Day 12: Bilaspur-Raipur:

After breakfast check out, then proceed to Raipur. Overnight at Raipur.

 

Day 13: Raipur Local Sightseeing:

After breakfast visit Sita Nadi Sanctury, Nandanban Garden, Budhapara Lake. Overnight at Raipur.

 

Day 14: Raipur-Kawardha-Raipur:

After breakfast proceed to Kawardha visit to Gond and Baiga tribes. Later proceed to Raipur & overnight at Raipur.

 

Day 15: Raipur Departure by Flight

After breakfast check out, then on transfer to the Airport for your onward Journey… End of Services!!!

INCLUSIONS:
Personal Assistance at Airport on Arrival.
Private Air-conditioned car with driver
All sightseeing with private local guides (As per requirements)
Driver allowances & fuel charges.
Personal care and attention.
All currently applicable taxes.

EXCLUSIONS:
Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
Does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
Camera Fee & Entrance Fees to Monuments. Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
Visa, Insurance and Medi claim.
Any other service not specified above.
Any type of Tips and porter charges.