Tribes, Tiger, Textile and Temples of Odisha

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14 Nights / 15 Days
Vishakapatnam
Bhubaneshwar

This tour covers Tribes, Tiger, Textile and Temples of Odisha. A perfect tour which covers the glimpses of each activities the state has to offer. Odisha is diversified not only in religion, language but also in culture, costumes and traditions. The ikat or the sambalpuri sarees are worldwide famous for its intricate designs. The ability to dye the design properly was key and involved multiple skills: precision, mathematical calculations and artistry which is well practiced by textile weavers for decades now. India, besides its rich culture, has also to its credit fantastic visible diversity in its costumes.

Day 01 Arrive Vishakapatnam/ Vishakapatnam – Rayagada (198 Km/ 5H 50M)
Arrival at Vishakhapatnam by Morning flight. Drive to Rayagada on the way visiting Kakiriguma weekly market (ONLY ON MONDAY). Visit of Paraja weekly market. Check in to the hotel at Rayagada. Lunch on road. Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 02 Rayagada
Visit of Tatoo faced Kondh market & visit to the villages around. Lunch at one of the local villages or road side motels. Walk around the village. Interact with the communities at their weekly market.
Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 03 Rayagada – Similiguda (By Road) (105 Km/ 2H 40M appx.)
Visit to the very interesting Dongariya Kondh group at their weekly market. Dongariya Kondh women & men decorate themselves in the same style including the jewelries & with the only difference of their Nose Rings which are Two with men and Three with women. They are expert Horticulturist among all the Tribes of Odisha and the weekly market is the bright example with the loads of vegetables, fruits & varieties of the products from the Hills.

Lunch at Rayagada hotel after the visit at Hotel. Pack up & leave for Similiguda on he way visiting Paraja villages. Check in to hotel. Dinner & Overnight Overnight at Similiguda.

Day 04 Similiguda
After an Early Morning Breakfast we leave for the Visit to the Most Interesting community called Bonda at their weekly market along with the other groups like Gadhaba and Didayee. Bondas, literally meaning the people of the Hills, prefer to live in isolation with their interesting characteristics & practices still prevailing in their society. The most elegant Tribal women in Odisha and nearby states, Bonda Group women have their special identity with their costume of colorful beads as their dress and the head gear.

Lunch at one of the villages of Gadhaba people. Watch Dhemsha at one of the village where the women would love to show their colourful rhythmic dance. Walk around the village. Drive to Hotel at Similiguda Overnight at Similiguda.

Day 05 Similiguda
Morning trip to the Potters village at One of the Paraja villages Visit the Paraja weekly market Lunch at Hotel.

Drive to Koraput. Visit the Jagannath temple where foreigners are allowed inside. Enjoy the walk thru the Tribal Museum Dinner & Overnight at Hotel Overnight at Similiguda.

Day 06 Similiguda – Rayagada (By Road) (105 Kms. / 2H 40M appx.)
Morning Excursion to Kotpad weaving village. Lunch at Koraput Drive to Rayagada Check in. Dinner Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 07 Rayagada – Gopalpur (By Road) (222 Kms. / 5H 40M appx.)
Drive to Gopalpur Visit of Jirang Monastery of Tibetan Settlement Visit of Taptapani hot sulphur spring Visit of Saura villages Lunch at Taptapani Drive to Gopalpur On Sea visiting the weavers village at Padmanavpur Check In. Free to walk on the beach & Enjoy this beautiful beach stay Overnight at Gopalpur On Sea.

Day 08 Gopalpur – Chilka Lake – Puri (By Road) 184 Kms. / 5H 10M appx.)
Drive to Mangalajodi On Chilika Lake Boating to the lake enjoying the Migratory birds inhabited here Lunch at Mangalajodi on Chilika Lake Drive to Puri thru the off road Check in to hotel Free time on the beach Overnight at Puri.

Day 09 Puri – Konark (By Road) (36 Kms. / 1H 10M appx)
Morning sight seeing of Puri. Later on visit the Raghurajpur Artisans’ Heritage village. Unique & Gotipua Dance can be organised here in this village at any of the Gurukula Ashram. Drive to Konark. Check in to the River side Retreat Lunch at Konark.

Afternoon engage yourself with Surfing, SUP activities, Boating or walk on the Less Explored Virgin beach. Evening at the Sun temple of Konark to enjoy the Light & Sound Show Dinner & Overnight Overnight at Konark.

Day 10 Konark – Dhenkanal (By Road) (123 Kms. / 3H 20M appx.)
Visit the Sun temple at Konark Chandrabhaga Beach & Ramchandi temple visit Drive to Dhenkanal on the way visiting Chaushathi Yogini temple Lunch at Bhubaneshwar.

After Lunch drive to Dhenkanal Check in to the Royal Home stay Later drive to Joranda Ashram/Monastery to witness their unique ritual/prayer & fire worship Dinner at Royal Home stay Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Day 11 Dhenkanal
Visit the IKKAT Weavers at Nuapatna village Learn the Age old traditional art work Drive to Dhenkanal Lunch at Palace.

Visit to the Dokra Metal workers village Learn the Loss wax processing system turning into beautiful artwork Dinner Overnight at Dhenkanal.

Day 12 Dhenkanal – Ratnagiri – Bhitarkanika (By Road) (176 Kms / 5H)
Leave for Buddhist Triangle of Odisha. Visit the Excavated sites of Lalitgiri, Udaigiri & Udaigiri Visit the Museum with great collection from the site telling the story of the settlement Lunch at Ratnagiri

Drive to Bhitarkanika thru the villages of Odisha Arrival at the Dangamala Village for your overnight stay Check in to the Camp Walk around the village Enjoy the Bonfire Overnight at Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat

Day 13 Bhitarkanika NP
After a local breakfast served at the camp, leave for the Boating at the Park Boating inside this sanctuary will allow to see varieties of birds, animals & Giant Salt water crocodiles Lunch at Camp.

Afternoon boating at the sanctuary Spot the basking crocodile Trekking inside the park depending on the tidal movement Enjoy a nice sun set on the Brahmani river. Walk back to the Camp smelling the smoke coming of the village kitchen Dinner around the Bonfire Overnight at Nature Camp Bhitarkanika Retreat

Day 14 Bhitarkanika NP – Bhubaneshwar (By Road) (168 Km/ 4H 40M appx.)
Drive to Bhubaneshwar Check in to hotel Afternoon visit the Tribal Museum and explore some of the shopping areas Overnight at Bhubaneshwar

Day 15 Depart Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.

City Night (s) 5* Hotels / Guest House
Rayagada 02 Tejasvi International
Similiguda 03 Camp
Rayagada 01 Tejasvi International
Gopalpur 01 Mayfair Palm Beach
Puri 01 Mayfair Heritage
Konark 01 Lotus Eco Resort
Dhenkanal 02 Dhenkanal Palace
Bhutarkanika 02 Bhitarkanika Nature Camp
Bhubaneshwar 01 Mayfair Lagoon

– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airports / hotels by our office representative.
– 14 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.

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