Tribal Treasure Tour

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Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered : Kolkata - Bhubaneswar - Baliguda - Rayagada - Jeypore - Taptapani - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata

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Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
Upon your arrival at Kolkata you will be met and greeted by our representative and escorted to your hotel in the city for the overnight.

Day 02 Kolkata - Bhubaneswar(by train)
In the morning visit the Indian museum with an ornate collection of artifacts. Also worth a visit is the flower market near the water front. Then passing through the government buildings reach the Jain temple in South Calcutta.

In time board your express train to Bhubaneswar.

Upon arrival check into your hotel.

Day 03 Bhubaneswar
Leave for a full day excursion to Konark and Puri.At Puri visit the Jagannath temple complex dating back to the 11th century and marvel at the feat of man and his ingenious in making of these mammoth size temples and sanctums. In Konark see the sun temple dedicated to the sun god with his chariot pulled by horses and mammoth sized chariot wheels made out of sand stone. Afeast to the eyes. Return to Bhubaneshwar via Pipli where you will find people making the and practicing the art of weaving and lycra.

Day 04 Bhubaneswar
In the morning visit the temple town of Bhubaneswar including a visit to Rajarani temple and the Lingaraj temple. In the afternoon visit Nuapatna (weaving village) and Sadeibarini (dokra casting village). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 05 Bhubaneswar - Baliguda
In the morning drive to Baliguda enroute visiting Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves.These are the twin hills 7 kms. from Bhubaneshwar. The 135 ft high Udaygiri and 118 ft high Khandagiri hills have ancient caves. Khandagiri means "broken hill" and Udaygiri means "hill of the sunrise." The caves on the two low hills of Udaygiri and Khandagiri give ample proof of Jain and Buddhist occupation. The twin hills known as Khandagiri and Udaygiri contain varieties of rock-cut caves. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, some of the caves have beautiful carvings. The Rani Gumpha (Queen's Cave) - one of the largest and double-storied is ornately embellished with beautiful carvings. Continue towards Baliguda and visit some tribal villages and talking to the Koundh tribes. This is your first introduction to the Oriya Tribes.

(Must be a Tuesday)

Day 06 Baliguda – Rayagada
In the morning after breakfast continue towards Raygada enroute visiting Kutia Kondh Tumudibandh Area and Kotgarh Market of Kutia Kondh tribes. Overnight at Raygada.

(Must be a Tuesday)

Day 07 Rayagada – Jeypore
Drive to Jeypore visiting Dongariya Kondh Tribal Market at Chatikona. Overnight at Jeypore.

(Must be a Wednesday)

Day 08 Jeypore
Excursion to Onukadoli to visit the most colorful Bonda, Gadaba & Didayi tribes and some Gadaba villages. Overnight at Jeypore.

(Must be a Thursday)

Day 09 Jeypore – Taptapani – Bhubaneshwar
Drive to Taptapani and enroute visit the Paraja tribes market (Must be a Friday).Continue towards Bhubaneshwar and board your overnight train to Kolkata.

Day 10 Kolkata
Upon arrival transfer to the airport for your flight back home.