Orissa Tribal Tour

  7 Days & 6 Nights


2272Starting price per person
2272
Starting price per person

Overview

India is gifted with the rich cultural heritage of several ethnic tribes. If meeting people of other culture and learning about their indigenous culture is what interest you the most, then nothing can be better than planning a tour to the tribal villages of Odisha. Undertaking Odisha tribal tour will allow you to explore the small tribal villages in Odisha, talking to the locals, closely witnessing their aged old traditions and shopping in the weekly markets. Keeping your special interest and specific needs in mind, we offer a well planned Odisha tribal tour to make traveling to the sensitive tribal villages of the state easier for you. Our tour will take you to some of the best tribal villages of Odisha where you can track the ancient ways of living as well as the indigenous heritage. Pay a tribute to the original spirit of the country with us.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Airport/Railway Station Transfer
  • Accommodation
  • Parking/Toll/ Driver Bata/ Fuel cost
  • Transfer Cab GST/VAT/ Service Charges
  • Sightseeing & transfers by cab
  • 02 Bottles of packaged drinking water per day

Exclusions

  • Air/Train fare
  • All entry tickets
  • Early check-in & late checkout
  • Tips, laundry & Phone Call
  • Boating/ other activities
  • Camera fee
  • Alcoholic /Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Itinerary Visit Guide

On the arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station, you will be transferred to the hotel.  After freshens up, you will be taken to the Baliguda suburb. The journey will take you through the lush green countryside roads. While on the way, you can witness an array of smaller hills covered with luscious Sal forests and visit some of the Oriya villages. The view along with the surroundings will surely amaze you! The addition of picnic-lunch will add delightfulness to your trip. Upon arrival in Baliguda, check-in into a hotel and you will be free to relax for the rest of the day; overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. After having breakfast, you will be taken to the Barkhama village, which is the natural habitat of the ethnic ‘Kutia Khond’ tribe. This tribe is one of the oldest and largest tribes of Orissa. Once known for their ‘human sacrificing rituals’, the Kutia Khond are now known for their lively traditions and colorful cultures. They are humble, generous and all through their lives, they stay dependant on nature for food and other amenities for livelihood.

While spending time amidst the Kutia Khond people, learn some of the ‘Kui’ languages; language spoken by this tribe, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the village. This tour will conclude post-lunch when you will be taken to Rayagada. Overnight stay will be arranged in Rayagada.

An early morning drive will take you to the weekly marketplace of the ‘Dongaria Kondh’ tribe in Chatikona. The Dongaria Kondh tribe is one of the fascinating tribes in these locales, who still follow animism and worships Mother Nature. This tribe lives in the higher slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills. Before it gets dark, you will be driven towards Jeypore, one of the largest towns in South Orissa. Overnight stay will be arranged in Jeypore.

 

Following breakfast in the Jeypore hotel, you will be taken to the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe, which originates from the hilly regions of the Malkangiri district of Orissa. Bonda women love to ornate themselves with silver bands across their neck, strings of colorful beads on their torsos, bangles on their arms and apply castor oils on their hairs. It is an extreme delight to be with this tribe! On the first look, the Gadaba tribe might appear similar to the Bonda tribe, but they are not. Some differences in the lifestyles of the Gadaba tribe differentiate them form the Bondas. Women in this tribe are keen lovers of colorful attires and also love to decorate themselves with various types of traditional jewelry. After spending enough time with the tribal people, you will be taken back to Jeypore; overnight stay in Jeypore.

After breakfast is served at the hotel, get ready to explore the biggest marketplace of the Oriya tribes, the Kunduli marketplace. Upon arriving at the marketplace, you will surely be astounded by the ‘Sana Paroja’ and ‘Mali’ tribes of Orissa. Interact with the local tribes. You can also get souvenirs and mementos from the marketplace. After completing the visit, you will be driven back to the hotel in Jeypore. En route, also visit some of the tribal villages. Overnight stay in Jeypore.

 

Today morning, you will be taken to Taptapani, one of the rustic fringes in Orissa popular for its natural hot-water springs. On the way to Taptapani, a visit to the ‘Bada Paroja’ village will give you a clear picture of the Paroja tribes and will help you in understanding their life and culture. Compared to the other tribes, the Paroja tribes are well-dressed and prefer more ornaments. After a lively visit to the tribal village, get back on the route to Taptapani. Overnight stay will be arranged in Taptapani.

After having breakfast in the Taptapani hotel, the tour guides will take you to for an excursion of the Chilika Lake, the largest salt-water lake in Asia. A pleasant boat ride amidst the colorful migratory birds and the quaint water body of Chilika Lake will offer you the best of this trip. Spectacular views of the lakeside dotted with numerous fishing-boats will serve as the best way to conclude this rustic as well as this breathtaking tour. With the occurrence of dusk, you will be dropped at the Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station whereby this tribal tour of Orissa will come to a pleasing end.

Additional Info

  • Given prices are on Per person basis on Double Occupancy (two persons sharing a room)
  • Maximum 3 adults are allowed in a room at extra bed cost
  • All the rates and services are subject to availability and may be changed without any prior notice
  • All transfers and sightseeing are provided on SIC (Seat in Coach) basis unless private transportation is not mentioned in inclusions
  • There may be certain surcharges applicable at the time of booking of the tour packages
  • As of now, we are not holding confirmed airline tickets and hotel rooms
  • We generally provide indoor outdoor tickets on the same day, but for special occasions, we might give these tickets on different days (depend on the itinerary)
  • No Transfers are given for dinner unless pre-booked and paid above the holiday cost
  • For any complimentary in the package, no compensation will be given under any circumstances
  • Any delay or cancellation of program due to nature or other reasons will not provide any refund

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