Village Tour Odisha

  21 Days & 20 Nights


3101Starting price per person
3101
Starting price per person

Overview

It is a saying - India lives in its villages. Though a lot has changed with the changing times, still a lot depends on these lively villages which present the real India. Each village has a unique identity with the typical house pattern, livelihood, dance, and drama, etc. Living on these lives, we invite you to explore some of the lively Villages of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Where the ever-smiling and people will greet you and by the way you will get a great opportunity to explore their great culture.

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

Arrival Bhubaneswar and meet our representative. Transfer to hotel and overnight.

AM - Heritage walk in the Old temple town which will cover the impressive miniature temples, water tanks, small shrines, traditional bazaars. Also, experience the authentic Hindu worship inside the temple.

PM - Enjoy the sunset visit to the ancient Caves at Khandagiri and Udaygiri.

A.M-Visit the weaver village at Nuapatna to witness the live weaving done by the traditional weavers.

PM -Visit the Dhokra metal worker village at Sadeibareni. During sun setting visit the great monastery at Joranda where the unique Mahima sadhus offer the holy prayer for the sake of universal peace and harmony.

Overnight stay at the Dhenkanal palace - A heritage property.

AM - Visit the unique sixty-four yogini temple amidst the peaceful surrounding. Then visit the Bell metal worker Village at balakati.

PM - See the colorful applique work at Pipli. Visit the fisher man village at Konark.

Overnight stay at Konark.

AM - Visit the sun temple in the morning - a poem in the stone and world heritage site. Then visit the farmer village.

PM - Enjoy the half of the day in around the artisan and painter village. The highlights of this day will be traditional lunch, Gotipua dance, a short walk, and the ever-smiling people.

Overnight in a beachside hotel at Puri.

AM - heritage walk with Greenrider rickshaw ride in the traditional holy Puri covering old buildings, water tanks, craft centers, small shrines. Also, visit the great Jagannath temple.

PM - Visit various villages inside Puri like Kumbarpada- temple pottery village, Pathuria Sahi stone carver village, Chitrakar Sahi-painter village. Enjoy the sunset walk along with the beach market. Overnight stay in the same hotel.

AM - short drive to Mangalajodi to enjoy the boat ride in the lap of Chilika lagoon-Largest brack water lagoon in Asia and Ramsar site. You will see the various migratory birds and residential birds while doing country boat ride into the various backwater creeks. Also, you may see the boat making activity. And enjoy the lunch in the local restaurant run by the local community.

PM - During sun sets take a short catamaran ride in the lake. Overnight stay in a hotel overlooking the lake.

AM - Drive to Taptapani to enjoy the stay in a hotel amidst the lush green forest and natural hot spring. You will truly enjoy the hot Sulpher bath in your own room.

PM - Short drive to Chandragiri Tibbetian village where nearly ten thousand Tibetan refugees settled. It's worth to visit their carpet making work shop and the monastery.

Overnight stay in the hotel at Taptapani.

AM - after breakfast departure for Rayagada. Enroute visit the Aryan tribal village popularly known as Lanjia Saura. Explore their lifestyle during hiking of their village. Their main occupation is farming traditionally as they use the wooden plough, hoe, etc. Visit the Shaman house to see the rare mudwall painting will be the high lights.

PM - Enjoy the drive through jungles, hill tracks. Enroute visit more villages. Overnight in a standard hotel at Rayagada.

AM - early departure for Kotagad region to meet Kutia Kondh tribes who are tattoo faced. These community assembly at their weekly market, also visit their villages and back to Rayagada.

PM - Afternoon drive to Dukum region to make soft trek to different villages like pottery maker village, tribal jewellary maker village,Desia Kondh villages.

Back to the hotel at Rayagada for a comfortable stay.or in the basic tent in the Bissamcuttack region.

Early departure for Chatikona region to meet interesting Dunguria high landers at their weekly market. Then enjoy the drive through the pristine hill terrains, jungles. Explore the Budha Kondh village.

Afternoon visit the tribal museum at Koraput. Enjoy the sunset visit to the hilltop Jagannath temple. Wait for the evening temple ritual to see the authentic pooja. Overnight stay in a decent hotel.

A.M- Short drive to Machakund region to meet interesting Bonda tribes at their weekly market. They are significantly different from the other tribes for the isolated community and the geographic location. They are very colorful for their jewellery, ornaments and their body stature. Also meet Gadaba, Didayi tribes in this market.

P.M- Enjoy the lunch at Desia rural tourism center and also the authentic stay. After lunch walk to mali village.

A.M - walk to various tribal villages of Paraja, Harijan, Rana, Mali, Gadaba tribes which are nicely dotted with amazing landscape.

P.M - Short walk to Bantalabiri Gadaba village to enjoy the traditional Dhemsa dance with the community.

A.M - Short drive to Gupteswar to visit the secret cave shrine for the tribal god. Enjoy the jungle walk along the riverside. To meet Dhuruba tribes at their village.

P.M - visit the colorful market of Dhuruba, Bhumia tribes and drive back to Desia and overnight stay.. Evening enjoy the tribal songs along with the bonfire.

AM - Drive down to the border to visit the Kotpad textile village. The weavers are using natural dying like clay, plant roots and make beautiful shawls. You will see the live weaving.

P.M - Visit the Muria tribal market and their villages. Enjoy the spectacular Chitrakoot waterfall. Rest and relax in an Eco resort.

A.M - Visit the tribal museum and woodcraft at Jagdalpur.

PM - Walk to the Bisonhorn maria tribes who are aboriginal and distinctively typical houses. See and enjoy the Muria tribe dance as they wear the bison horn mask during the dance.

Overnight stay in the same hotel at Jagdalpur.

AM - Visit the Dhokra bell metal worker village at Kumarapara. famous for the long height totemic statue.

PM - Visit the deer horn Muria tribal village. Enjoy the traditional Muria tribal lunch and their dance. Enjoy the stay in a royal palace at Kanker.

 

AM - Drive to Rajim known as Prayag in Chhattisgarh and home to various temples along the river confluence. Enroute enjoy the drive through the zig-zag trail of the Keshkal hills.

PM - Transfer to a jungle resort amidst nature.

AM - walk to the Bhermodev area to visit the ancient Bhermodev temple.

PM - Visit the Baiga and Gond tribal villages nearby. Baiga tribes are very good in basket making and tattooing is an integral part of their lifestyle.

Overnight stay at Jungle retreat at Bhermodev.

AM-Free morning at the jungle resort.

PM - excursion to Taregaon weekly market for Baiga tribes. Visit their villages, Overnight stay in the jungle resort.

Transfer to the domestic Airport/Railway station at Raipur(4 hrs) for the onward destination.

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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