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ORISSA TRIBAL TOUR

Bhuwaneshwar - Nuapatna - RATNAGIRI- LALITGIRI - UDAYAGIRI - Puri - Konark -Patta Chitra - Raghurajpur- Gupteshwar - Vizag - Gupteshwar  Days 14

Day 1 Arr. Bhuwaneshwar :- Met upon  Arrival  & Transfer to  hotel . Rest of the day free to see around the city – dinner and o/n in the hotel.

Day 2  - Bhuwaneshwar :- Morning city tour of Bhubaneswar. The well planned capital of Orissa, is a city of temples. It had 7000 temples at one time of which more than 500 remain today. These temples built over a period of one thousand years reflect the grandeur of high quality workmanship of Kalinga (ancient name of the State) temple art.Visit Temples like, PARASURAMESWAR (7^th A.D.) famous for its latticed windows, MUKTESWAR (10^th A.D.) with its profusion of wall carvings, LINGARAJ (11th A.D.)dominates the landscape rising to a high of 46 Mts. and finest representation of Kalinga Art, BINDUSAGAR the Ocean drop tank, RAJARANI (11^th A.D.) with its Exquisite carvings and many more is a must for the visitors.
Afternoon visit the twin hill UDAYAGIRI & KHANDAGIRI the Jain Caves. Excavated in between2nd & 1st century B.C. By the famous king of Kalinga, named KHARAVELA, was the rain resort of Jain Monks.It is one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Enjoy the lovely sunset on the small hill. Back to Hotel,

Day-3
A  full day trip to the textile village of Orissa is something to be discovered with its friendly people and traditional welcome. Orissa handlooms has a rich tradition. They have been known far and wide for the intricate and painstaking skill exhibited in their fabrics. After B/F proceed to Nuapatna. This village with many co-operatives of weavers, where centuries of tradition woven into fabric. The weavers of this village are a  class by themselves. Their TIE & DYE pattern  popularly known as 'IKAT' you can watch all
the step of Ikat Bandha .As per the tradition they weave in silk. Tasser, ERI silk and also you will be able to follow its  way form Cocoons until the finished fabric. Later continue drive to  sadaeibarani, the village famous for the lost wax process , well known as Dokra Work. Back to Bhuwaneswar., Total Distance-200km

Day-4
A full day trip to the wonder triangle-RATNAGIRI, LALITGIRI & UDAYAGIRI situated 100 KM to the north east of Bhuwaneswar possess the ruins of the most unique Buddhist monastic complex in the world. All the monasteries impress the visitors as great monuments by their sculptural wealth & architectural grandeur. Enroute visit some beautiful roadside villages with traditional paintings. Back to the Hotel. O/N.  Total  Distance 240km

Day 5
Morning proceed to Puri enroute visit the colorfulpatch work village Pipli.& Dhauli Later drive down to Konark., the magnificent SUN TEMPLE of India sheer poetry in stone is known as Black Pagoda. This 13thcentury temple is a magnet to the visitors from allover the world. The temple is in the architectural images of the mythical chariot of the Sun God here the Kalingan temple style has reached in its grand climaxstage. The left structure standing among the sand dunes of the Seashore is the most impressive of the Orissa temples the horses at the entrance the encircling friezes, the chariot wheels are executed with exuberance. Afternoon  Proceed to Puri & check into hotel. Late afternoon relax on the beach. O/N

Day 6
After breakfast proceed to visit Puri, one o the four celebrated religious centers of India, is famous all over the world for the great temple of, Lord Jagannath situated on the cost of Bay of Bengal is a town of eternal festival. Because of the intense religious importance and hallowed tradition non-Hindus are not allowed within the Temple .Watch the Temple from the Roof top. Later free time on the main Temple area. Later drive down to Raghurajpur, the famous painting village of Orissa and famous for its  traditional Patta Chitra, Afternoon visit the beautiful fishing  village. Back to hotel. O/N

Day 7.
Today we will take you to the tribal highland of Orissa ,  is one of the States in India, which can boast of a vast tribal population belonging to diverse races and culture. It has the second largest concentration of Tribes and constitutes an impressive 23 percent of the total population of the state. . Tour to hill Tribes is extremely interesting. The scenery is magnificent, the villages and hamlets are fascinating Morning proceed to Baliguda in the district of Phubani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountain  sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orissa, enroute visit typical Orissan villages & Chilka Lake, ,  the biggest brackish wetland of Asia is regarded as a marvel of nature. Connected to the Bay of Bengal with a narrow channel. ,Arrive evening at hotel. O/N, Total Distance- 300-30km

Day-08
After early breakfast proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia Kondh tribal villages. Once famous for the human sacrifice, living in the mountain/forest cores are friendly tribal community. We will make you small/long trek as you wish. Later drive down to Rayagada. Arrive evening. O/N hotel. Total Distance:- 190 km, 4hrs drive plus visit.

Day-09
Morning proceed to 35 kms to witness the interesting & colorful weekly market of the Dongaria Kondh tribes. This day this interesting ornamental tribes come down from their mountain well known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is an unique opportunity to witness them before they come & mix with other community in the market, So we will take you 2/3 km  from the market near the Niyamgiri hill, as to watch & enjoy these community coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc.Free time in the market. Later drive down to Jeypour enroute visit of Desia Kondh  villages. Arrive late afternoon, hotel. Total Distance:- 220km, 5 hrs drive Plus visit.

Day-10th
After early B/F proceed to 70m km to witness the mostprimitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes.  .As soon we will arrive near the market, you will be take inside for about   2/3 km walk to witness the Bonda Man & woman coming down from the forest side. It is being considered that at present Bonda are the most primitive tribe of India or otherwise known as the naked tribes of the mountain.,   Later free time in the market. Afternoon proceed  to explore another primitive tribal community the Gdabas. Hear you can watch the most colorful tribal dance  call Demsa (If every thing ok in the village & optional )Late afternoon drive down to Jeypour.Total Distance:- 150km, 4hrs drive, plus visit.

Day-11th
Morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja, & Mali tribes in Kunduli, 65km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market. Later drive down to Nandapur to visit villages of Sana Paroja tribes. Visit  villages  with small trekking. Later drive down to Jeypour. Arrive evening. Total distance:-200km    5  hrs drive + visit.
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Morning proceed to Kotpad to watch the traditional  & only tribal dying that exist to day is All dying. You can watch A to Z process hear. Continue drive to Nabrangpur to watch the lacer work & also visit the wild silk farm. Drive back to Jeypour  enroute visit of a small tribal weekly market. Return  late afternoon to hotel. Total  distance 150km

Day-12th
Morning proceed to Gupteshwar 70km to visit the villages of very interesting Dhuruba tribe, Visit and walk/trek villages  etc. is an interesting tribe with the male people like to ornament themselves, live in the border of Madhya Pradesh. Ladies are also ornamental with very typical houses. Later visit the cave temple of Lord Shiva in the hidden mountain. Later drive down to witness the beautiful tribal  weekly market Back to hotel at late afternoon. Total Distance:- 200km   5 hrs drive + visit

Day-13th
After early breakfast proceed to Vizag in the  State of Andrapradesh, a busy commercial town on the beach, Enroute visit some typical & interesting villages of Andhra Pradesh. Arrive afternoon & check in to hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. O/N in the hotel.   . Total Distance 250 km

Day-14th
After breakfast  proceed to Air port for on ward destination.