The state of Odisha, sometimes referred to as the ‘soul of India’, boasts a rich historical background and offers a variety of natural features. The cultural diversity of Odisha is admirable, where cultures from the north and south meet along with the tribals and live in harmony. Odisha is a state in India rich in mesmerizing archaeological work, vivid tribal customs, and natural beauty, including lakes, quiet and busy beaches, tranquil and rustic hills, picturesque wate...
Day 01: Arrive Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata. Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kolkata
Full day sightseeing of Kolkata . Photography.
Day 03: Drive Kolkata - Talsari
After breakfast drive to Talsari en-route visit of typical local villages.
Day 04: In Talsari
At Talsari Visit the fishing hamlets in the region and interact with the local community and see their local traditional country fishing boat repairing activities.
Day 05: Drive Talsari - Chandipur
After breakfast drive to Chandipur en-route visit of Remuna temple. Witness the unique receding sea for 03-04 km. Sunset experience at the beach.
Day 06: Drive Chandipur - Bhitarkanika NP
After breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika National Park to explore the local flora and fauna and see one of the largest estuarine crocodile habitat in the world.Photography.
Day 07: In Bhitarkanika NP
Full day at Bhitarkanika to explore the local flora and fauna. Photography.
Day 08: Drive Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneshwar
After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Buddhist excavated heritage trail sites-Ratnagiri,Lalitgiri and Udayagiri. Photography.
Day 09: In Bhubaneshwar
Full day visit of Bhubaneswar ancient heritage corridor of temples and afternoon visit of the ancient Jain caves of Khandagiri-Udayagiri. Tribal Museum – Photography.
Day 10: In Bhubaneshwar
Full day visit of Nuapatna- Sadebarni- Joranda - ancient weaving- traditional dhokra lost wax crafts village - Mahim Sadhus at Joranda – Photography.
Day 11: Drive Bhubaneshwar - Phulbani
Leave for Phulbani enroute visit of local weaving village with community interaction through the forest of Daspalla range.
Day 12: Drive Phulbani - Rayagada
After breakfast drive to Rayagada enroute visit the weekly tribal market of Kutia Kondh with walking at Kotgarh in the Belghar range. Photography at the market and wayside village permitted
Day 13: Drive Rayagada - Jaypore
After breakfast drive to Semiliguda enroute visit the colorful Dongria Kondhbtribe at Chatikona weekly tribal market.Photography at the market and wayside village permitted.
Day 14: In Jaypore
Full day excursion to see the famed Bonda tribe of Odisha at Onukudelli weekly tribal market. Also witness another tribe of Gadabba. Photography at the market and wayside village permitted.
Day 15: Drive Jaypore - Taptapani
After breakfast drive to see the largest congregation of Paraja tribes at the Kunduli weekly tribal market , a local school visit with interaction with students and teachers and then later continue your drive to Taptapani - a small hot sulphuric spring and the local Saora Tribes.
Day 16: Drive Taptapani - puri
After breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit of Chilika Lake - the largest brackish water Lake in Asia and home to thousands of resident and migratory birds. Enjoy a boat ride.
Day 17: In Puri
Full day excursion to see the majestic Sun Temple at Konark and interaction with the local fishermen community.
Day 18: In Puri
Witness sunrise. Puri local town visit and rickshaw ride along the main street of Lord Jagannath temple. Non Hindus are not allowed inside.A day to explore the nearby heritage crafts village of Raghurajpur with folk dance, crafts demonstration and interaction with the local artisan. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 19: In Puri
At Leisure- All hotels in Puri have check-in / check-out at 08:00-08:30 hrs.
Day 20: Drive Puri - Bhubaneshwar
After breakfast drive to Bhubaneshwar airport for you onward flight back home.