Overview
This trip to discover Orissa in southern India, will take you to discover a world of lush green mountains with rich rice fields and terraces. You can meet some of the 62 tribes that live in this state. Particularly the colourful and unusual Kondh, Gadabba and the famous Bonda tribe, whose animistic societies are totally separate and in stark contrast from the traditional Hindu societies found all over India. Exploring the weekly markets you’ll meet women with tattoos on their face and hands, layers of beads covering their bare breasts, aluminum necklaces and a multitude of earrings.
Tour Highlight
- Jeypore: Gateway to the famous Onkadeli Tribal Market
- Koraput: home to several tribal communities
- Rayagada: Get a chance to get learn about nature and sustainable practices
- Baliguda: Learn about the ancient traditions and unique tattoo culture
- Gopalpur: A chance to learn about wall art and get closer to the sea
- Keonjhar: Learn about the eco-friendly lifestyle
- Mayurbhanj: Home of the magnificent Chhau Dance, a martial art form
Itinerary
Assistance at Bhubaneswar Airport and drive to visit Konark Sun Temple, a world heritage site managed by UNESCO. Later visit the fishermen village and back to Bhubaneswar for Overnight stay.
After breakfast visit the Temples of Bhubaneswar like Parasurameswar Temple (7th Century AD.), Mukteswar Temple (10th CenturyAD.), Rajarani Temple ( 11th Century AD.) and Lingaraj Temple ( 11th Century AD). Later drive to Dhenkanal to visit the monks of Mahima cult , Unique on their dress and Rituals Overnight at Dhenkanal
After breakfast Drive to Phulbani through Eastern ghats, enjoy the beauty of landscape and visit Silk Ikkat weaving village in Nuapatna, also some tribal villages of Kondh people . Overnight at Hotel in Phulbani
After breakfast drive to visit some Kutia Kondh villages in Barkhamba area and later drive to Kotagarha market . Overnight in Rayagada. ( Must be on Tuesday)
Morning drive to Chatikona Market to see Dongria Kondh tribe, different from others with their distinct hair dresses & jewelery. After lunch drive to Semiliguda , on the way visiting Mali and Kondh tribal villages. Overnight in Semiliguda. ( Must be on Wednesday)
After breakfast drive to Onukudeli Market to see one of the most primitive tribe of the world, The Bondas & Gadabas. Overnight at Hotel . ( Must be on Thursday)
After breakfast transfer from hotel to Vizag through Kunduli Tribal market of Paraja & Mali tribal people. After arrival drive to airport to catch your evening flight for onward journey.( Must be on Friday)
