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Odisha Tour

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cultural and natural wonders of Odisha with this 11-day itinerary. Begin your exploration in Bhubaneswar, where you'll marvel at ancient temples like Rajarani and Lingaraj. Delve into the wilderness at Nandankanan Zoo and the mystical caves of Khandagiri & Udaigiri. Journey onwards to Puri, where the sacred Jagannath Temple and the architectural marvel of the Sun Temple in Konark await. Experience the serene beauty of Chilika Lake before heading to Gopalpur for a tranquil beach retreat. Discover the vibrant tribal culture in Rayagada, Bisamkatak, and Jeypore, where you'll encounter fascinating weekly markets and indigenous communities. Conclude your odyssey in Vizag, having immersed yourself in the rich tapestry of Odisha's heritage and natural splendor.

Highlights

    • Meet and assist at Bhubaneswar airport.
    • Transfer to the hotel.
    • Sightseeing of city temples including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, and Lingaraj.
    • Visit Nandankanan Zoo (closed on Monday) known for its white tiger safari.
    • Explore the tribal museum (closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves.
    • Drive to Puri with enroute visits to Dhauli (peace pagoda), Pipli (applique work village), and Raghurajpur craft village.
    • Relax on the golden beach of Puri.
    • Visit Jagannath temple (outsides only for non-Hindus).
    • Explore the Sun temple in Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Enroute visit Chandrabhaga beach & fishermen’s village.
    • Evening visit to beach market.
    • Drive to Chilika lake at Barkul, the largest brackish water lake.
    • Boat cruise to explore the birds island & Nalabana island.
    • Proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel.
    • Drive to Rayagada with enroute visits to Taptapani hot sulpheric spring & Saura tribal villages.
    • Visit the weekly market of Desia kondh at Dukum.
    • Explore Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi.
    • Visit Chatikona to witness the weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes.
    • Explore Minapai, the bamboo craft village.
    • Drive to Ankadelli to visit the famous Bonda tribes' weekly market.
    • Experience the vibrant culture of the Bonda tribe.
    • Visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes at Kunduli.
    • Drive to Vizag.

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Day By Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival at Bhubaneswar

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, you'll be warmly received and assisted to your hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city's renowned temples. Explore the architectural marvels of Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known for its exquisite Orissan architecture), and Lingaraj (the largest temple in Bhubaneswar). Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 2: Explore Bhubaneswar

After breakfast, head to Nandankanan Zoo, famous for its white tiger safari (closed on Mondays). Continue your exploration with a visit to the tribal museum (closed on Mondays), followed by the ancient Khandagiri and Udaigiri Jain caves. Return to your hotel for overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 3: Bhubaneswar to Puri

Drive to Puri after breakfast, stopping at significant landmarks enroute. Visit Dhauli, known for its peace pagoda, followed by Pipli, renowned for its intricate applique work, and Raghurajpur, a vibrant craft village. Upon reaching Puri, relax on its golden beach. Overnight stay in Puri.

Day 4: Visit Konark

Morning after breakfast visit to Jagannath temple ( Visit from Outsides - Non Hindus are not allowed ). Then drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple ( one of the world famous heritage site ). Enroute visit Chandrabhaga beach & fishermen’s village. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.

Day 5: Trip to Gopalpur

After breakfast, drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul, the largest brackish water lake. Enjoy a boat cruise to explore the Bird Island and Nalabana Island. Continue to Gopalpur and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gopalpur.

Day 6: Rayagada

Drive to Rayagada, stopping at Taptapani to witness the hot sulfuric springs and Saura tribal villages. Upon arrival in Rayagada, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

Day 7: Explore the craft

Morning drive to Dukum ( Near Bisamkatak ) to visit weekly market of Desia kondh ( weekly market commence on Tuesday only ) . Later visit to Dokra crafts  village at Jhigidi. Return back to Rayagada. Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 8: Drive to Chatikona

After breakfast drive down to Chatikona to watch the interesting colourful weekly market of Dongriya Kondh Tribes (weekly market commence on Wednesday only). This tribe is one of the most primitive tribe of the Kondhs and they live in the high slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Then visit to Minapai (the bamboo craft village). Later drive to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 9: Visit Bonda Tribes

After breakfast, drive to Ankadelli to visit the famous Bonda tribes (weekly market commence on Thursday only), who comes once every week for their weekly market. It is a unique opportunity to see such a colourful concentration of typical tribals at one place. Most interesting is to watch the Bonda woman in their colorful Jewelleries and marketing commodities. Then drive back to Jeypore. Overnight at hotel in Jeypore.

Day 10: Visit Vizag

Head to Kunduli to visit the weekly market of Paraja tribes (held on Fridays), known as the largest market in the tribal area. Later, continue your journey to Vizag and check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11: Depart from Vizag

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward flight, bidding farewell to the enchanting land of Odisha


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