Embark on our Temple & Tribal Tour of Orissa, which will let you observe the tribal lifestyle of various tribal villages of Orissa. You will be visiting the nearby villages of Rayagada & Jeypore, pay visit to the local tribes and witness their day to day activities apart from enjoying their folk dance. As souvenirs, you may also buy handicrafts from the tribal markets. This itinerary is perfect to experience the great hospitality extended by the tribes residing in those areas.
Day 01 Arrive Vishakapatnam – – D By Flight
Vishakapatnam – Jeypore By Road 215 Kms. / 5H 30M appx.
Arrive Vishakapatnam, meet assist and drive to Jeypore.
On arrival, transfer to lodge.
Overnight in Jeypore.
Day 02 Jeypore B – L – D
A day excursion to Gupteswar (140 km) to visit the caves, which are believed to have been the refuge of Lord Rama during his fourteen years of exile, and the place where he worshiped Shiva. On the way we will visit a few Dhuruba villages. Return to Jeypore.
Overnight in Jeypore.
Day 03 Jeypore B – L – D
The area we visit today is the home of the approximately 6000 members of fierce Bondas (naked people) of Tibetan-Burmese origin. They live in remote hills and keep themselves isolated. O/n at Inspection Bungalow in Machkund near Onukudelli.
Day 04 Jeypore – Rayagada B – L – D By Road 134 Kms. / 3H 30M appx.
Drive to Rayagada through Chatikona, visiting a few Dongariya Kondh villages en route.
Overnight in Rayagada.
Odisha has the third highest concentration of tribes in India, and because of the remoteness of the area where they live these tribes are untouched by modern ways of life. Each has a distinct language and pattern of social and religious customs. Though economically challenged and a very low rate of literacy, the tribal groups have highly developed artistic skills as seen in their body paintings, ornaments, weaving and wall paintings. Music and dance also are an integral part of their ceremonies and seasonal festivals. During the next few days we will be visiting some of these tribal settlements.
Day 05 Rayagada B – L – D
The excursion today takes us to the Kothgarh tribal area (180 km). The inhabitants speak Kuvi – a language derived from the Dravidian strain of Southern India. Human sacrifice has now been replaced with animal sacrifice, offering sacrificial blood to their supreme goddess, represented by a piece of wood or stone, to ensure fertility of the soil. The members of this tribe still use bows and arrows to protect themselves from wild animals. Tuesday is the market day. Return to Rayagada.
Overnight in Rayagada.
Day 06 Rayagada – Taptapani B – L – D By Road 153 Kms. / 3H 50M appx.
Morning, relax at the hotel; afternoon drive to Taptapani. Luxuriate in the small hot springs in this peaceful village: water from the hot sulphur springs, discovered here in a forest setting, is channeled to a pool for bathing. There is a shrine of goddess Kandhi inside the original pool, which is believed to cure infertility. You may also like to visit Chandragiri, 36 km away, where a community of Tibetan refugees resides, and supports itself by weaving carpets.
Overnight in Taptapani.
Day 07 Taptapani – Gopalpur B – L – D By Road 70 Kms. / 2H 10M appx.
After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur.
Overnight in Gopalpur.
Gopalpur-on-Sea, an ancient seaport not often visited by tourists. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm and casuarinas separate the small town from the beach.
Day 08 Gopalpur – Chilka B – L – D By Road 71 Kms. / 1H 55M appx.
After breakfast, drive to Chilka Lake.
Overnight in Chilka Lake.
Drive to Chilka Lake takes us through picturesque countryside and charming villages. Chilka lies in the heart of coastal Odisha. Spread over 1,100 km2, this is the country’s largest lake. Dotted with islands, Chilka has a rich variety of aquatic life and is a bird watcher’s paradise, particularly when migratory birds arrive in winter. Sunset and sunrise are memorable experiences here.
We will visit the lake to view the avian life and the Kalijai Temple, abode of the presiding deity of the lake, located on a tiny island. In winter the lake attracts migratory bird from Iran, Central Asia, and as far as Siberia. We will also be able to watch the fishermen at work, who come here in search of prawns, mackerel and crabs.
Day 09 Chilka – Puri B – L – D By Road 115 Kms. / 2H 55M appx.
After breakfast, drive to Puri.
Overnight in Puri.
Puri is one of the four principal holy abodes in India, as well as a popular beach resort. It offers the rare experience of watching both the sunset and sunrise from the same beach.
Day 10 Puri – Konark
Konark – Bhubaneshar B – L – D By Road
By Road 36 Kms. / 1H 10M appx.
66 Kms. / 1H 55M appx.
After breakfast, drive to Puri to Konark.
On arrival, visit Sun temple.
Later, drive to Bhubaneshwar.
we will stop at Dhauli .Our next stop is the colourful village of Pipili where we can see Odia handicrafts, the speciality being the famous applique work.
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Odisha, and is famous as the temple city of India. Travel through Odisha is a melange of art, architecture and long-established customs.
City tour of Bhubaneswar.
Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Day 11 Depart Bhubaneshwar B – – By Flight
Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels / Guest House |
| Jeypore | 03 | Camp |
| Rayagada | 02 | Tejasvi International |
| Gopalpur | 01 | Mayfair Palm Beach |
| Taptapani | 01 | OTDC Guest House |
| Chilka | 01 | Chilka Lake Resort |
| Puri | 01 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Bhubaneshwar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 10 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide during the sightseeing.
– Foreign tourists need special permit to visit PVTG area (Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group) and we can obtain the same on prior notice. However the permit is based on local situation and photography is prohibited at PVTG area only.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.