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Odisha Tribal Tour |
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Grade 
Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days | |
| Destinations Covered:
Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri - Chilka - Gopalpur - Taptapani - Rayagada - Bisamkatak
- Chhatikona - Jeypore - Ankadelli - Kunduli - Vizag. |
Your day to day itinerary
Day 1: Bhubaneswar.
Begin your tour
Arrive into Bhubaneswar.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Odisha Tribal Tour'!
You will be met by Vardhman's representative & then transfer to your prebooked
hotel. Freshen up and then proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Tribal Museum
to see a glimpse of trible life & culture as Odisha has 62 tribes (closed
on Monday), Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves, the twin hills honeycombed with
architectural & sculptural splendor, Jain Caves belonging to 2nd century B.C.
depicting the Significant events of the rule of King Ashoka.
Overnight: Bhubaneswar
Day 2: Bhubaneswar
Morning after breakfast relax move to the
city of temples and enjoy hundreds of beautiful temples intact including the soaring
spire of Lingaraj Temple (11th Century AD), Mukteswar Temple (10th Century AD)
with its magnificent stone arch called the gem of Orissan Architecture, Pursurameswar
Temple(7th Century AD) with its latticed windows and exquisite carvings. Raja
Rani Temple (11th Century Ad) known for its architectural gandeur. After Lunch
break visit to Nandan Kanan Zoo (Closed On Monday) famus for its white tiger safari
& Botanical Garden at the backdrop of natural forest & enchanting lake.
Overnight : Bhubaneswar
Day 3: Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri
After
breakfast drive to Puri, abode of lord Jagannath, One of the four major Dhams
(Pilgrimage centres) of India enroute Dhauli Hill, see rock-cut elephant &
inscription dating back to 3rd Century BC. The Place where the historic kalinga
war was fought between King Ashoka & Kalingan in 261 BC which became a turning
point in the life of King Ashoka who renounce war and adopted Buddhism for the
peace & welfare of mankind. Then enroute visit pipili famous for exquisite
appliqué work and then the magnificent Sun Temple at Konark, the wonderful
world heritage. From Konark to Puri on marine drive road fringed with Casurina
Trees. Check-In to the hotel and relax on the golden beach of Puri.
Overnight:
Puri
Day 4: Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur
Morning drive to chilika
lake at barkul, the largest brackish water of Asia spreading over 1100 Sq. Kms.
Famous for it's migratory birds coming from distant places of Siberia, the temple
island of kalijai and enjoy cruising and then proceed to Gopalpur once buzzing
with maritime activities of Odisha. Check-In to the hotel. Relax & enjoy the
serenity of Gopalpur Beach. A trip to Gopalpur-on-Sea is a rewarding experience
of Sun, Sea, Fun & Frolic.
Overnight: Gopalpur
Day 5: Gopalpur-
Taptapani- Rayagada
Morning drive to Rayagada enroute visit Taptapani,
the hot sulpheric spring & Saura tribal villages. On arrival at Rayagada Check-In
to the Hotel.
Overnight: Rayagada
Day 6: Rayagada-Bisamkatak-
Rayagada
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: Rayagada
Day 7:
Rayagada-Chhatikona- Jeypore
After breakfast drive down to chhatikna to
watch the interesting colorful weekly market of Dongiriya Kandh tribes( weekly
market commence on Wednesday Only). This tribe is one of the most primitive tribes
of Kandhs who live in the hinterland. Later drive to Jeypore.
Overnight:
Jeypore
Day 8: Jeypore-Ankadelli- Jeypore
After breakfast
drive to Ankadelli to visit to famous Bonda tribes. Bondas are the primitive tribes
and have their distinctive life styles with colorful costumes and varieties of
musical instruments. Their weekly market commences on Thursday only where one
can see a colorful concentration of the Bonda women wearing colorful jewelleries
and costumes on the lower part only. Then drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight:
Jeypore
Day 9: Jeypore - Kunduli - Vizag
After breakfast drive
to Kunduli to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes (weekly market commences
on Friday only). It is the biggest market of tribal area. Proceed to Vizag &
Check In to the hotel.
Overnight: Vizag
Day 9: Vizag
This
morning following a leisurely breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight
for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Tribal Tour'
escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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