Odisha Tribal Tour

Day 01: Bhubaneswar

• Arrival Bhubaneswar and meet our rep at the airport or railway station transfer to hotel of your choice.
• Visit the the Tribal Research Centre and Museum to get a brief knowledge of the tribes in Odisha and their crafts.
• In the evening board the o/n train for Rayagada.

Day 02: Rayagada

• In the morning visit to Gunupur region to see the housing of Saura tribes and the famous wall painting.
• In the afternoon back to hotel.

Day 03: Rayagada

• In the morning visit the weekly market of Desia Kondh tribes and afternoon hike to the villages.
• Back to Rayagada.

Day 04: Bantalbiri Village (Desia)

• In the morning visit the weekly market of Dungurai tribes where they come down the hills to sale their horticultural products and in return they buy their weekly needs of dry fishes or cloths etc.
• Drive to Bantalbiri near Koraput and stay at our Desia, rural tourism camp. Warm welcome by the villagers.

Day 05: Onukadelli (Desia)

• In the morning visit to the most interesting Bonda tribal market at Onukadeli where they come all the way to sale their home made country alcohol .In this market you will also meet interesting Godoba, Paraja, Dedehi and Mali tribes who come to this market to buy their weekly needs or to share a drink from the palm tree.
• Lunch by the spectacular waterfall and back to Desia camp to learn about tribal crafts.
• Stay at the camp.

Day 06: Village Hike (Desia)

• In the morning hike for half a day to visit nearby Godaba, Paraja, Mali villages and back to the camp to relax.
• In the evening enjoy the Dhemsa dance by the host community and you may join to match your steps with the tunes of the local drum and flute.

Day 07: Bhubaneswar or Puri

• In the morning depart for Koraput , enroute visit the market at Lamtaput , then visit the hill top Jagannath temple of Koraput and the interesting tribal museum .Afternoon board the overnight train at Koraput for Bhubaneswar or Puri.

NOTICE

• ou can stay this night on Day 07 at Jeypore and extend your tour to Chhattisgarh to see other interesting tribes or you can proceed to Visakhapatnam to fly to other destinations as per your choice.
• Tour can be extended to Puri where there are lot to do as Puri is a holy ancient city with vibrant living culture and nice villages nearby. Also it is a nice place to relax few days before you continue to other destinations.
• Duration of the trip can be changed as per the time availability and interest of the guest.
• Foreign tourists need special permit to visit PVTG area 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.