Travel Duration : 15
Nights/16 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Kolkata - Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda - Rayagada
- Jeypore - Rayagada - Gopalpur on Sea - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata
Day
1 - Arrive Delhi :
Upon arrival we are met and greeted by Ram World Travel's Staff and transferred
to your prebooked Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi- Kolkata :
Take an early morning Flight to Calcutta .Arrive in Hotel and After breakfast
we start our city tour of Calcutta - once the capital of the British Empire,
still remains the cultural capital of India with a strong tradition in literature
and fine arts. It is also the gateway to the beautiful North Eastern state of
India, where the visitor can only gaze in wonder at their pristine beauty. The
city tour includes visit to the Fort William, Victoria memorial, the Indian
museum, St Pauls cathedral , Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens.Overnight
at the Hotel.
Day 3 - To Bhubaneshwar By Train :
After a relaxed morning transfer to the railway station to board the train
to the
capital of Orissa Bhubaneshwar .
Overnight at Hotel
Day 4 - Bhubaneshwar :
Today's tour will include the visit to the city and surrounding areas.
Here we will be visiting the famous Lingaraja Temple, the Ashoka Peace Pagoda
at Dhauli and the Udaigiri & Khandagiri caves.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day
5 - Bhubaneshwar :
Morning breakfast and followed with an excursion to the Famous Sun Temple
at Konark and the Temple of Jagannath Puri at Puri (entry restricted).
Overnight at Hotel .
Day 6 - To Baliguda :
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 Orrisa, en route visit typical Orissa villages.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 - To Rayagada :
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. We will take small/ long trek as per wish. We continue our drive
to Rayagada.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 - Rayagada :
Morning we set out for an excursion to Bissam Cuttak area visiting the Rasul
Kondh and Desia Kondh tribal villages.
Evening relax.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 - To Jeypore :
Morning proceed to Chatikona to witness the Interesting & colourful weekly
market of the Dongaria Kondh tribes. These are interesting ornamental Tribes
coming down from their mountain , known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is
an unique opportunity to witness them before they come and mix with other
community in the market, so we will take you 2/3 km from the market near the
Niyamgiri hill, so to watch & enjoy these community coming down with different
kinds of fruits, animal etc. Free time in the market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 - Jeypore :
After early breakfast proceed to Ankadeli to witness the most primitive, interesting
& unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border
to he neighbour state Andhra Pradesh, divided by river Machkund, with interest
waterfall, mountain & forest, as soon we will arrive near the market,
you will be taken inside for About 2/3 km walk to witness the Bonda man &
woman coming down from the forest side. Bonda are the most primitive tribe
of India. Bonda women wear silver & brass rings around the neck and necklaces
on the body. The womans have shaved head and wear small cloth to cover
the private area. The men carry bow & arrow and country made liquor. Afternoon
proceed to explore another primitive tribal community the Gadaba, here you
can watch the most colourful tribal dance call Demsa ( if everything is OK
in the village ). Late afternoon drive down to Jeypore.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 - To Rayagada :
From here we proceed to Rayagada visiting the Jagannath Temple and the Tribal
Museum at Koraput.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 - To Gopal Pur On Sea :
After a relaxed morning we start our drive to Gopalpur on sea
en route we visit the Langai Soura tribe. Upon arrival we check into hotel.Rest
of the day is at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 - Gopal Pur On Sea :
Day is at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 - To Bhubaneshwar :
Morning drive down to Chilka Lake the biggest brackish water lake of Asia &
famous for the migratory birds to its birds island during winter. You can cruise
inside the lake. We further continue our drive to Bhubaneswar . Visit of an
interesting primitive that textile village which is famous and for its best
hand looms.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day
15 - To Kolkatta by Flight :
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Kolkatta.
Rest of the day for private activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 - Leave Kolkatta :
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India,
we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.
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