It is not the regular tour in odisha , we try to present here how a river and rural life is the soul of our state . yes , friend I am talking about one of the main river of eastern India – “The Mahanadi”, ancient name was “ModaGanga”.
So what you spell the single word this special itinerary we try to present the culture, history, heritage, wildlife, people, colorful costume, fair and festival, classic dance, tribal culture & cuisine of real Odisha, (ancient name of Kalinga) prosperous along with the River Mahanadi.
So in our special interest journey we first begin our point from western part of Odisha (Orissa) ancient name was Koshal and conclusion at the mingling point of the great river and sea (bay of Bengal) on Eastern coastal part of our state.
Suggested itinerary
D1- Though our tour start from Western Odisha so our arrival point is Jharsuguda
Location – Nearest airport is Jharsuguda/ it is one of the major railhead too. So upon arrival at Jharsuguda meet our reprenstative and transfer by road to Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary which take 2.30hr drive .
Overnight – Relax at the eco cottage inside the core of Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary.
D2- Morning natural alarm call by different birds and animal wild on nature and open jee safari to meet the wild animal on nature
/ and then proceed to visit the longest river dam in the world at Hirakud then proceed to one of the most cultural city of western odisha- Sambalpur.- enjoy the nice sun set on the river bed of the great Mahanadi- (total driving hour- 1.30hr + visit)
Overnight- Sambalpur
D3- Visit the Mysterious bend temple of our state popularly called the pissa of India at Huma and panoramic river view and catamaran boating for the stone island.
Feed the Kuda fish while boating too. (boating is possible during winter and summer season –(Oct- May)/ Explore the ancient history of Binka and excursion the unique textile pattern at there popularly known as “ Bomkai”
Overnight- Sonepur
D4- Morning heritage walk of old part of town Excursion different ancient temple and meet the pottery making artisan and excursion their age old tech of pottery making classic tech
. and then cool morning view of Classic Mahanadi ghat and activities over catamaran boat (with boatman) at Sonepur.
Overnight- Sonepur
D5- To feel more to this beautiful river our next destination is Badmul
(nice tented accommodation on the sand bar of Mahanadi) and enroute visit the only star shaped group of ancient temples of our country at Baud / afternoon visit the isolated tribal village and evening enjoy the tribal dance along with bon fire and organic cooked tribal food at there.
Overnight- Badmul
D6-Meet the wild skimmer birds on nature while boating (noise free petrol boat with boatman) on river Mahanadi then ancient Nilamadhav temple at Kantilo and charchika temple at Banki is the nice experience
Overnight at – Athgarh
D7-Visit the unique 7th c AD Singhnath temple on river island and excursion the beauty and ancient sculpture over there. And then our next destination is pre-historic rock art at Pathapur jungle .
Overnight-at the nice heritage home at choudwar.
D8- Morning hiking 1hr (flat jungle path) meet the Saura tribe at their isolated village in Damadamuni jungle range also excursion the classic culture of Munda tribe at their village.
Overnight- same heritage home at choudwar
D9-Our next destination now Santal tribal village (famous for their unique mural painting) and then after prachi valley civilization
(which is one of the oldest civilization in history) / if time permit visit the sun temple at Konark
Today we accommodate at eco beach resort at Konark and nice mouthwatering sea food experience at there.
D10- Enjoy the sunrise on chandrabhaga beach (subject to no cloudy weather) then our next destination is Chandanpur (it is a nice small village along with river Bhargavi – the tributary of river Mahanadi.
Enroute visit the one of the most culture city of eastern India – Puri
By cycle rickshaw tour (with rickshaw man) visit the classic part of puri
Enjoy the mouthwatering classic organic cooked dinner at nice village home retreat Selanidingo at chandanpur host by nice cultured couple. Classic musical night at here too.
D11- Meet different birds on nature while catamaran boating (with boatman and local guide) on river bhargavi at Chandanpur/
if desire nice classic breakfast on boat. And enjoy the village walk to explore the classic life of real odisha.
Evening enjoy the traditional Gotipua dance at this retreat. (optional)
If desire herbal oil body massage by royal barber (optional)
Overnight- Same village retreat selanidingo at Chandanpur
D12- Morning enjoy the classic breakfast (with continental breakfast too) and then proceed to Bhubaneswar airport
to your onwards destination with lots of sweet memories
Beyond the Golden Triangle Tour such as Delhi- Agra- Jaipur India has also a real offbeat and different colorful India. Here we try to experience you special India tour which begin with the gate way of India- Mumbai / chaupati –then to the world famous heritage site Ajanta/ Ellora cave, The Nawabi city- Hyderabad, different ethnic tribal treasure of Odisha such as Lanjia, Bonda, Gadhava, Paraja, mali, Dhuruba tribes and conclusion with the famous coastal culture of orissa such as – chilika lake, textile village, Buddhist heritage, temple city of Bhubaneswar and world famous sun temple at Konark and many more.
and overall our guest can relax at our village retreat to rejuvenate their soul and mind to feel the real traditional rural odisha and feel India with them with real value of Money.
Tour Duration: 14Night/ 15 days ( Weekend to Weekend )
Entry fee– At the world heritage sites & Monuments as per govt. rule, and at the tribal villages & weekly markets it is free .
Photography- At the world heritage sites & Monuments as per govt. rule, & At the tribal villages & weekly markets with the permission of tribal
suggested itinerary
D1-(Sat)-Mumbai
Upon arrival meet our representative and then transfer hotel. Afternoon visit the gate way of India and then chowpathi area**. Overnight at the same hotel in Mumbai
Take the morning flight for Aurangabad and upon arrival check in the hotel and then after refresh visit the Ajanta cave,( gupta period’s of art during 3rd to 4th c AD. Art and sculpture in side of the cave. ) which is world heritage site. Overnight at the same hotel at Aurangabad.
(Ajanta cave has been officially closed on Monday)
D3-(Mon)-Aurangabad-Ellora cave- night train for Hyderabad (2hr drive+ visit and night train)
Visit the world heritage site at Ellora cave and excursion the beauty of that cave with our expert . Then board the night train for Hyderabad from Aurangabad railway station.
( Ellora cave has been officially closed on Tuesday ).
D4-(Tue)-Hyderabad-city sight seeing
Morning arrival in Hyderabad then transfer to hotel. After refresh excursion the Golkunda fort and afternoon enjoy” the city of Nawab”- Hyderabad such as Hussen Sagar, charminar and chudibazar**, pearl bazar etc.
Overnight – Hyderabad
D5-(Wed)-Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam-Jeypore
Board the morning flight for Visakhapatnam. Upon arrival Visakhapatnam drives towards Jeypore (5hr drive) enroute visit Simanchal temple (11th c AD). Check in the hotel at Jeypore.
Jeypore: One of the ancient town of southern Orissa and hub of tribal zone.
Early start to meet one of the most colourful tribe of India- Bonda at their weekly market-onkadelly. after couple of hour with them then proceed to the Gadhava tribal village / Gadhava is Tiboto – Bermise tribal community / if desire then enjoy their famous group dance called : “Dhemsha” (During dance performance they like to wear their traditional attire ) . Return back to Jeypore, if you are not tired then evening heritage walk on the grand road of Jeypore to see the activities of that classic town of odisha.
Departure for Koraput, the land of tribal: popularly known as “ sabari srikhetra” **- visit the Jagannath temple at there and enjoy the tribal way of worship at there . Then meet the Paraja, rana, Mali tribe at their grand tribal weekly markets of our state at Kunduli. after couple of hour with them while back to Koraput visit the Bada hanuman at Dumuriput. Afternoon Meet the Sana paraja tribal community at their isolated village.
Morning proceed to the Boraparaja ethnic village . which is famous for trans and black magic . It is better contact first to the chief female shaman while entering in their village.
Boro Paraja tribal community is famous for their very unique attire and ornaments which is very nice for photography
After that village a grand and warm greetings by Mali tribes when you visit their village. also Meet one of the most interesting Kuvi Kondh tribes at their village- in Kumbikota jungle.
Visit the unique Dokra village ( tribal jewellary making village),at the deep forest area in Rayagada dist. And their weekly market also. Afternoon drive towards to high hill jungle path of Desia village in deep forest ( our car / taxi will arrive that village , because it has connect with all weather motor able road).
Early stand up meet the most colorful Lanjia Saura at their village and also at their weekly market at Puttasing jungle region. then drive towards Gopalpur.
Meet the meet the migratory and residence birds, while boating on chilika lake by catamaran boat ( with boatman). and then meet the classic artisan (famous for Pattachitra) at their heritage village – Raghurajpur and check in a nice classic home stay at chandanpur – Selanidingo
Evening enjoy the mouth watering traditional special dinner (including clay pot mutton / bamboo chicken / banana leaf backed fish/ Golden shrimp fry / Dal Navratna etc ) along with campfire at open garden.
Morning enjoy the classic breakfast (including continental breakfast) at our open garden and then Early meet different natural birds and real village river ghat while catamaran boating (2hr)on river “Bhargavi” (it is our own boat). While back to the retreat hiking grand pottery making village(more than 50 family still using hand made traditional pottery making) , Bhramin Village, farmer village, coconut picker village etc
pm- Excursion the beauty of the sun temple at Konark including fishermen village at Chandrabhaga.
special dinner at Our village retreat / if guest interest can learn the traditional cooking tech. from our chef.
overnight- Selanidingo village retreat (chandanpur)
Morning drive to puri- heritage walk of old part of Puri- to see the activities of local and also cycle rickshaw trip to see the cremation place (photography allowed) , old ponds, Jagannath temple( while walking around the temple out premises– because non Hindus are not allowed.) .
pm- enjoy the traditional Gotipua group dance (with proper costume and traditional music) at their Gurukul ( arranged by us).
If guest like we can arrange the traditional herbal body oil massage by traditional local barber exclusive for you – chargeable basis.
overnight- Selanidingo village retreat (chandanpur)
D14-(Fri)-Chandanpur-Bhubaneswar – Temple tour – (2hr drive+ visit)
morning after breakfast check out and departure towards Bhubaneswar enroute visit the Budhist peace pagoda and ancient litreture by empire Ashoka on 3rd c BC) at Dhauli/ excursion the ancient temples in cronological order such as Parasurameswar-7th c AD, Mukteswar-9th c AD, Rajarani, Lingaraj-11th c AD ( Only Lingaraj temple non hindus are not allowed inside / so one can visit the this temple from out side of pendal) to excursion the evolution of art and architect of ancient Kalinga.
overnight- Bhubaneswar
D15-( Sat)-Puri- Bhubaneswar – Departure
Morning after breakfast check out then departure to airport for your onward destination.
Tour Conclusion
Tour price depend upon number of person, type of hotels, and transportation .
What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!
COLOURFUL MADHYAPRADESH WITH TRIBAL LAND OF CHHATTISHGARH & ORISSA
COLORFUL MADHYA PRADESH WITH TRIBAL WONDER OF CHHATTISHGARH & ORISSA
Tour Code No. : DT-404/SMCO- 2022-23
Tour Highlight : This itinerary is a combo package which cover the most cultural part of Madhyapradesh such as Bhopal, holy city and Yotirlinga Darshan- Omkareswar and Mahakaleswar , historical city of joy- Mandu, unique yogini temple at Bedhagat, boating in Narmada river, & excursion the wonderful tribal treasure like Gond-Baiga-Muria- Dandami Maria- of central India and Dhuruba- Batra-Bhumiya-Mali- Gadaba-Paraja and most colorful – Bonda of eastern India and many more nice experience with the real isolated village of tribal world with real value of money.
Destination cover: Bhopal- Ujjain- Mandu- Maheswar- Omkareshwar- Indore- Jabalpur- Bhoramdeo- Kanker- Kondagaon- Jagdalpur- Koraput- Jeypore- Visakhapatnam and many isolated tribal villages and weekly markets in chhattisgarh and Odisha
Tribal Photography– It is allowed seek the permission of tribal community chief (we have very good local and social relation , the tribal group knows our team)
Tribal weekly markets: Tribal weekly markets are colorful due the the specific tribal community and the best place to experience the tribal life . Most of the tribal weekly markets in Chhattisgarh state is in afternoon and odisha tribal weekly markets are mostly morning time. Due to particular days of different tribal weekly markets we have designed the itinerary accordingly.
Duration of Tour: 14 Night / 15 Days ( Weekend to Weekend )
suggested Itinerary
D1-(Sat)-Bhopal:
Upon arrival Bhopal airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the Old city sight seeing Overnight: Bhopal
D2-(Sun)-Bhopal- Ujjain(188km-4hr drive+visit)
Morning drive towards Ujjain , check in a clean comfort hotel at there and afternoon visit the Mahakeleswar temple , Bade Ganesh Jee temple and early evening join the holy arati of the river shipra then return back to hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive towards to Mandu. Enroute visit the Bhil tribal village. Upon arrival at there check in a nice hotel on the lake side. Afternoon visit the eco point and Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati palace.
Mandu:- the erstwhile fort capital of the Parmara rulers of Malwa. Mandu was renamed shadiabad, “the city of Joy”, by the sultan of Malwa at the end of the 13th century. It embodies the love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his beautiful consort Rani Roopmati; her pavilion. Under mughals, Mandu became a pleasure resort,with its many lakes and palaces.
Overnight: Mandu
D4-(Tue)-Mandu
Morning explore the city of joy again, to visit the famous Jahaz mahal( The palace like ship) and hindola Mahal, as well as ornamental canals, bath and pavilions. Jami Masjid, and Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, which provided inspiration to the builders of the Taj Mahal with in the royal enclosure, afternoon visit the champa Baoli, Dilawar Khan’s Mosque, Nahar Jharokha, Gada Shah’s shop and house, and taveli Mahal and also ashrafi Mahal, hati Mahal and Dariya Khan’s Tomb etc.
Overnight- Mandu
D5-(wed)-Mandu- Maheswar-Omkareshwar- Indore ( 190km- 4hr drive+Visit, then Night train to Jabalpur)
Early start to Maheswar heritage walk near river Narmada, including boating on river Narmada to see the beauty of ancient town Mahesmati river Ghat (Maheswar) . Then Proceed to Omkareshwar visit one of the famous Yotirlinga at there. and excursion the Yotirlinga Philosophy at there. back to Maheswar Enjoy the traditional Maheswari lunch at One of the oldest restaurant of the state.
Then after drive towards Indore to board the night train for Jabalpur.
Maheswar:-Located on the banks of the Narmada river,Maheshwar was identified as “ Mahesmati”an important cultural centre during Ramayana and Mahabharat . the town was resorted to its pre eminent position in the 18th century by the revered Holkar queen, Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. The town’s 1.5 km-long riverfront is renowned for its bathing ghats and rows of pretty, tiered temples. Morning while boating on the river Narmada , view the activities on the river ghat. Visit the Maheswar and kaleshwara, Rajarajeshwara , Ahileshwar temple
Overnight: Night train (aircon lux. Sleeper coach)
Upon arrival (morning) Jabalpur check in hotel at Bhedaghat on the bank of river Narmada.
Jabalpur:- Pleasure resort and 12th century capital of the Gond kings and later the seat of the Kalchuri dynesty. Morning boat ride on Bhedaghat: Soaring in glittering splendor , the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada as it flows through a narrow gorge. Also visit the stunning Dhuandhar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Temple.
After breakfast drive to Bharamdeo ( chhatishgarh state), enroute visit one of the colorful tribe of chhatishgarh- Baiga at their village. Then check in a nice resort at Bhormdeo and relax.
Bharamdeo: one of the nice cultural heritage place of chhatishgarh on the velly of Maikal hill, famous for its Bharamdeo temple-11th c AD ( famously known as the Khajuraho of chhatishgarh).
Overnight: Bhoramdeo
D8-(Sat)-Bharamdeo-Rajim-Kanker (6hr drive+visit)
Morning departure for Kanker enroute visit the group of temple at Rajim-8th c AD. afternoon excursion the pre-historic rock arts (around more than 20,000 year old) in the deep jungle of Charma.
Meet the Muria tribe at their isolated village in Nawapara jungle zone. while hiking excursion their lifestyle including the group Dance near Gotul house (female dormitory house at the village end, very worth to enjoy this group dance) / If desire please enjoy the organic cooked food at the village chief house (cooked by our driver and guide with the help of tribal chief) also visit the afternoon grand weekly market at Narayanpur.
Overnight- Kondagaon
Day10-(Mon)-Dandami Maria village/ Weekly market-chitrakoot waterfal- Jagdalpur (4hr drive+visit)
Meet the most colorful Dandami Maria (famously known as Bison Horn Maria ) at their isolated village of Gidam jungle zone/ also enjoy their Bison horn dance at their village ambiance
pm- visit their colorful weekly market and also visit the Niagra of India – one of the gergeous waterfall in chhattisgarh – Chitrakoot
overnight- Jagdalpur
Day11-(tue)-Raj Maria village- Tirathgarh-Jagdalpur (3hr drive+visit)
Make permit (arranged by us) to meet the Raj Maria tribes at their isolated village in Kanger Ghati zone and also visit their weekly market / enjoy the beauty of Tirathgarh waterfall.
Today enter Odisha and visit the Batra tribal village in kotpad jungle zone and excursion their life style at there. Then meet the Bhumiya tribe ( indigenous tribe of orissa) at their village in lust green forest area. Then drive towards Paraja tribal weekly market in Nandapur Jungle zone.
Pm- Visit the one of the most colorful Boraparaja tribal village in Koraput jungle zone. warm welcome by them. these tribes are very famous for their ornaments and costume.
Meet the most colorful Bonda tribe at their Thursday market- Onkadelly after couple of hour with them proceed to Gadaba village / if desire enjoy the Group dance popularly called “Dhemsha” with proper costume and traditional musical instruments / during visit if you desire we arrange cooked organic food at village chief house too.
Enjoy the nature’s beauty at Duduma waterfall. /
Overnight- Jeypore
Day14-(Fri)-Jeypore- Koraput- famous pottery making village- Kunduli market- Visakhapatnam ( 5hr drive+visit)
Morning after refreshment drive towards to Visakhapatnam, ( the nearest airport and main railway junction). Enroute visit the Jagannath temple at Koraput ( allow all religious people and camera). Then meet the potter making people at the grand pottery making village. Then the grand tribal weekly market at Kunduli– famous for paraja, Mali, Rana tribe. Then proceed to Visakhapatnam Check in a nice hotel on beach .
Overnight- Visakhapatnam
Day15-(Sat)- Departure
After breakfast checkout and departure towards airport for your onward destination.
Tour concludes:
Note: This tour is guided tour / before photography at Tribal zone please consult with our guide/ taking lunch at tribal village is not mandatory but if you desire our guide and driver can arrange it with the help of local tribal chief and it is life time memorable.
You may revised this above given itinerary before final.
Tribal Wonder of Chhatishgarh (Bastar) & Odisha (Orissa)
Tour Code No. : DT- 401/ CGBO- 2022-23
Tour Highlight : It is special interest Chhattisgarh and Odisha (Orissa) Tribal tour combo package . Due to Geographical , anthropological and cultural point of view how Chhattisgarh (central india state) tribe such as Dandami Maria, Maria, Muria , Batra, Dhuruba and Halva are different from Odisha (Eastern India) Tribe such as Bonda, Donguria, Paraja, Gadhava, Desia, Kutia etc one can excursion during this tour. Though it is combo package economically one can enjoy this trip very sound too.
Destination cover: Raipur, Bhoramdeo, Kanker, Jagdalpur, Kondagaon, Jeypore, Rayagada with different ethnic villages of Chhattisgarh and Odisha
Duration of Tour: 14 Night / 15 Days ( it start from week end to week end which save the time and money).
Entry of Tribal village: Allowed of all tribal group villages (excluding Bonda tribal village of Odisha)
Photography– allowed by the permission of tribes
Suggested Itinerary:
Day1-( Sat)-Arrival Raipur
Upon arrival at Raipur airport / Railway station meet our representative and transfer hotel.
If time permit visit the Tribal museum (open upto 5pm)
Overnight- Raipur
Day2-(sun)-Raipur- Halva tribe- Sourinarayan (3hr drive+visit)
Meet the Halva tribe at their isolated village of Barnawapara jungle zone at eastern Chhattisgarh .
Meet the most interesting Baiga tribes at their isolated villages in Kanha jungle zone and excursion the culture at their weekly market in Badla jungle zone.
Morning Holy worship at the nice jungle ambiance of Bhoramdeo ancient shiva temple (famous for ancient kamasutra on temple wall- 11th c AD) and then departure towards Kanker enroute visit very friendly Yadav village (very special for mural painting)/ then pre-historic rock art(more then 20000 yr old) and rock shelter in the deep jungle of Charma.
Meet the most colorful Muria tribe at their isolated village of Nawapara jungle also visit their “Gotul Ghar” (female dormitory) / if desire enjoy the group dance (both male and female with traditional costume and musical instrument, it is worth to watch which upgrade and sustain their culture too)
Overnight- Jagdalpur
Day8-(Sat)-Dandami Maria village & weekly market- Chitrakoot waterfall-Jagdalpur (4hr drive+visit)
Meet the most colorful Dandami Maria at their village (in Gidam jungle zone) and if desire enjoy their Bison horn group dance (with proper costume and traditional musical instrument) , afternoon visit the Maria tribes weekly market in Madum jungle zone. Also enjoy the gorgeous waterfall at Chitrakoot during pre sun set time (very nice photography) .
Overnight – Jagdalpur
Day9-(Sun)-Jagdalpur-Paraja tribe village ( Odisha)-Mali tribe village-Rayagada (5hr drive+ visit)
Early departure for Rayagada- Odisha,meet the most interesting Bhumiya tribe at their village and also en route visit the Bora Paraja and Mali tribe at their village in Koraput jungle zone . Check in a clean comfort hotel at Rayagada.
Meet the colorful Lanjia Saura (the only Aryan tribe in our state) at their village and Market in Gunupur region. After full day excursion return back to Rayagada and relax at the same hotel.
Meet the one of the most colorful tribe – Donguria at their isolated village in Devgiri jungle range (while hiking one can go their village-total 2 hr hiking flat jungle land) . also excursion their culture at their weekly market .
Afternoon meet the Desia kondh tribe at their village in Durgi jungle zone . / very nice for photography.
Meet the colorful Donguria Kondh Tribe at their market at Chatikona, then drive towards Jeypore enroute visit the Kuvi Kondh tribe at their village and paraja tribal market near Koraput area.
Meet the most colorful Bonda tribe at their weekly market- Onkadelly, visit also Gadhava tribe village and explore their life style. If desire enjoy their group popularly called “ Dhemsha” .
Overnight- Jeypore
Day14-(Fri)-Jeypore- Koraput- famous pottery making village- Kunduli market- Visakhapatnam ( 5hr drive+visit)
Morning after refreshment drive towards to Visakhapatnam, ( the nearest airport and main railway junction). En route excursion the Jagannath philosophy at the Jagannath temple – Koraput ( it welcome all religious people and camera too ). Then meet the potter making people at their village. The grand Kunduli Market – famous for paraja, Mali, Rana tirbe. Check in a nice hotel on beach in Visakhapatnam.
Day15-(Sat)- Departure
After breakfast checkout and departure towards airport for your onward destination.
Tour concludes:
Note: We request our guest please flexible during the tribal villages of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. This tour is Guided tour so before photography please consult with your tour guide (He know the language of our tribes to he can communicate and make your tour smooth. This kind of special interest tour is very safe, we have organised this package for even a single female tourist too many time.
We welcome guests but not more then 12 pax a group / For more detail please contact with us.
What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!
Duration of Tour: 3N/4D Destination of Tour: This special tribal tour has designed for special interest guest which cover the nice ethnic village of Sudha Saura, Kondh tribe, Gadhaba tribe , Mali tribe,paraja etc and nice colorful weekly market of Dunguria Kondh and most colorful Bonda tribal weekly market at Onkadelly- meet the mirgratory birds on nature at Mangalajodi, world famous Konark sun temple, puri Jagannath temple and many more….
Suggested itinerary
D1-Tue- Berhampur- Rice Mine village- Taptapani- Sudha saura Village- Rayagada(6hr drive+visit)
Upon arrival at Berhampur- Orissa, railway station meet our representative and after refreshment drive towards Rayagada and enroute visit the unique rice mine village* , then visit Taptapani – hot sulpher spring and meet the sudha Saura tribe at their village. Overnight : clean and comfort hotel at Rayagada.
D2-wed- Rayagada- Chatikona-Paraja tribal village- Mali tribe village-Jeypore (5hr drive+visit)
Morning drive towards Chatikona- meet the colorful Dungaria Kondh tribe** at their weekly market, then after couple of hr with them drive towards Jeypore enroute visit the paraja and mali tribal village and explore their life style at there. Overnight: clean and comfort hotel at Jeypore.
D3-Thru- Jeypore-Bonda Tribe market-Gadhaba tribe village- Night train for Rambha Chilika (5hr drive+ visit)
Morning meet the most colorful tribe of India- Bonda tribe at their weekly market- onkadelly. And after couple of hour drive towards Gadhaba tribal village and explore their life style at there.
Late afternoon there is night train from Koraput and board the train from there to Rambha- chilika lake,
Overnight: train journey- Aircon sleeping berth. Note: to avoid the long distance by road journey , it is advisable to use the night train.
D4-Rambha- chilika lake-boating- Konark-Boad the night from puri to Calcutta (full day program)
Upon arrival morning train at Rambha meet our driver at there and drive Mangalajodi , on the catamaran boat ride meet the migratory and residential birds on nature then drive towards konark visit the world famous sun temple at there and then back to puri/ if time permit visit the god of universe Jagannath temple. After dinner board the night train for Calcutta.
Tour Highlight : This special cheap and best tribal tour in odisha is designed to explore the tribal culture and camping inside different tribal villages accompanying by the local tribal guide . Which cover the most colorful tribal community of Odisha , popularly in sanskrit language it called sanskruti of Adi Manushya (sustain of premium culture of ancient human race) or Adivasi Or Girijan / in short we say the remain ancient human cultural race of ethnic world such as Kondh tribe , kutia tribe , Donguria tribe, Desia Kondh , Kuvi kondh, Gadhava, Mali, Bora and Sano Paraja at their different isolated villages most colorful tribal weekly markets and most colorful Bonda Tribeat their weekly market too.
Motto of the This Tour:– It is not only a special budget tour But also it is more depth knowing the different ethnic group of Odisha . With the help of local we respect the Responsible Tourism and try to promote their product and culture.
This tour will certainly offer the different charm of photographers, anthropologist, Tribal culture oriented guests.
Tent : We have four movable igloo double tents with all clean mattress ( Individual blanket, blanket inner white bed sheet, hand towel, long towel , duel very smooth 6″ air mattress )
Food during tent: All organic hygienic cooked food – we have all cooking utensils, gas stove and kitchen facility / breakfast + lunch + dinner (all day different food with our special trained guide and driver) for more detail please contact us
Maximum number of Group size: 8 (Eight) pax / 4 double tent (per tent 2 pax maximum)
Safety of the tour: 100% safe (a single female tourist can visit this package tour too)
Allow of Photography: It is allowed with the permission of Tribes (our local guide will help you to communicate with the tribes)
Price of the package: This is most cheap and best Tribal tour in Odisha (depend upon group size)
Destination Cover: Arrival point Bhubaneswar and departure point is Visakhapatnam with many interesting character full ethnic villages / weekly markets of Tribal odisha
Tour Duration: 7 Night/ 8 Days (weekend to weekend) to save the time and cover maximum colorful weekly markets of different tribal group
Upon arrival Bhubaneswar airport meet our representative and transfer by road to Mangalajodi/ the mouth of outer Chilika lake , famous for migratory and residential birds’ paradise on nature .
Pm- if time permit hiking on the nature trail (1-2 hr)
Overnight- Eco tent (run by local )
Day2 – ( Sun ) – Mangalajodi-boating in Chilika Lake- Kondh village – Kutia Kondh village( Tatto faced tribe) – Camping ( Tented accommodation)-5hr drive+ visit
Early standup and meet the migratory and residential birds on nature while catamaran boating (with boatman ) -2hr / drive towards Baliguda Jungle zone- meet the Kondh tribe at their isolated village and excursion their life style/ very nice for photography.
Before sunset arrive at Kutia kondh area/ make tent in the core of Baliguda jungle / meet the village chief (kutia kondh chief) and tent inside tribal school/
Full day with Kutia Tribe (excursion their life style and photography with the help of local). And back to camping point have organic lunch then drive towards Desia Kondh village / evening bonfire and tribal song /dance (subject to suitable local situation) with mouth watering dinner arrange by our guide and driver with the help of local tribe.
Early start to drive Donguria Kondh village at Devgiri jungle range / meet the very colorful Donguria kondh tribe excursion their lifestyle / explore their culture at their weekly market/ very special for photography.
Pm- drive towards Mali tribe village at Kotpad jungle zone and on route visit the Kuvi kondh tribe at their village too.
Morning meet the Bora Paraja at their isolated village in Koraput jungle zone. After couple of hour with them/ very nice for photography. Drive towards Nandapur area and meet the sano paraja tribe at their colorful weekly market.
Drive towards Gadhava village in the core of Lamtaput jungle./ warm welcome by the village chief and mouthwatering dinner along with bonfire arrange by our guide and local tribal chief.
Early start to meet the most interesting Bonda tribe at their weekly market – Onkadelly. After couple of hour with them back to the same gadhava village / have an organic cooked lunch.
Pm- hiking the Rana village/ 1hr
Evening tribal group dance – “ Dhemsha” (with proper costume and traditional music) very nice for photography./ mouth watering dinner along with bonfire/
Morning after breakfast drive towards Kunduli , the largest tribal market in our state famous for the Paraja, the Rana and the Mali tribes. very nice for photography / Visit the Sano paraja village too
Check in a nice hotel on beach in Visakhapatnam.
Overnight- Visakhapatnam
Day8 – ( Sat ) –Departure (hotel to airport is 40 min)
If you accommodate in hotel after breakfast check out and departure towards Visakhapatnam airport to board the flight for your on ward journey with lots of sweet memories.
Tour conclusion :
Caution: Please Respect the local culture.
Note: During Tented accommodation we provide basic tent, clean mattress with hygienic organic food (Breakfast and dinner/ ) and bottled mineral water for drink. organised the cultural activities in the tribal villages are worth to visit and it upgrade their lively hood and culture.
We never compromise with service For more detail description and best price please feel free to contact with us.
What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!
Colorful Festival with Tribal Wonder in Odisha (Orissa)
RATH YATRA ( CHARIOT FESTIVAL )- 2022
Date of Celebration: 1st July-10th July 2022
“Journey with God”; the grand chariot festival of lord Jagannath, One of India’s greatest annual events, popularly known as Rath Yatra takes place in Puri and other part of India and abroad . But especially colorful at Puri and tribal areas
At Puri: when a fantastic festival sets forth from Jagannath Mandir it commemorates the journey of Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. The immages of Jagannath, his brother and his sister are brought out from the temple and dragged in hug “wooden cars” know as Raths, down main grand road to Gundicha Mandir (about 3 and half km)
The main car of Jagannath stands 14mt high, over 10Square, and rides on 16 wheels, ach over 2mt in diameter . Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims (and tourists) flock from all over India to witness this stupendous scene.
Once the cars reach Gundicha Mandir, the gods take a week-long ” Summer Break” before being reloaded onto the cars and returned to Main Jaggannath temple , in a virtual repeat of the previous week’s procession. After the festival, the cars are broken up and used for firewood in the communal kitchens inside the temple. New cars are constructed each year, mostly out of a special wood, thereby putting enormous pressure on the state’s dwindling forests.
At the Tribal area in Odisha (Orissa)- Same date and same procession occurs but some place three chariots and some place one chariots / special event is with the traditional custom and musical instruments the tribal group of particular areas join in this festival with local which is very interesting in photography point of view
A particular tribe in Orissa fixed the marriage at the beginning days of the festival and many newly married tribal couple wearing with their traditional custom and ornaments come in the beginning day of the festival which is another attraction.
Location of this festival:
Through out the state but our festival tour start from southern- tribal part of Orissa – Bissamcuttack
Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam (250 km) and Bhubaneswar ( 400 km) .
Nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack ( 10km) , nearest main railhead is Rayagada ( 45km) . And it connects with all weather motor able roads.
And conclusion at Puri ( Eastern Odisha) the main grand temple of God Jagannath which is one of the major tourist attraction of our country.
Puri nearest airport is Bhubaneswar ( 60 km). Main rail head is at Puri it self – 2 km from city center.
Photography- Allowed
Entry tickets: No entry fee but if you want seating arrangement on a bungle top (for better sight and photography / toilet facility) at PURI during Chariot festival then it is chargeable
Tour program- We suggest our guest to start their journey from wonderful tribal land of south eastern part of orissa and enjoy the chariot festival with a specific ethnic group and our itinerary not only cover colorful chariot festival but also very isolated ethnic villages, beautiful landscape , gorgeous waterfall, to culture of western and coastal part of orissa too.
For instant Itinerary please feel free to contact with us / just you send your arrival and departure date rest you leave on us:
We introduce nice village retreat near at Puri (10km) named Selanidingo which give the peace and harmony pollution free ambiance, catamaran boat ride on the virgin river with classic life style including classic music & Gotipua and organic cooked food to rejuvenate your soul
Tour itinerary / duration: 14 Night / 15 Days (weekend to weekend)- or as your choice
2- Dhunuyatra Festival : 2022
Date of Celebration: 7th Jan. – 17th January 2022
It’s the festival of legendary dramatic story of lord Krishna (from birth to king ceremony) and open air festival between two villages recorded Guinness Book of World Records. (Largest drama pandal in the world). Where two villages are involved in this festival for 11 days. Each day is the different chapter of that legend live story display by the villager.
Location of this festival: Dhanyu Yatra– Bow Festival location at Bargarh -western part of Odisha( Orissa),
Nearest airport is Jharsuguda (105km) : This airport is connect with only Bhubaneswar yet; Raipur (300km). connect with Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal etc…& Bhubaneswar (340km), connect with Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai etc… Nearest railway station is Bargarh (4km from city center) , main rail head at Sambalpur ( 40km). It connects the all weather motor able road to the major cities of India. Photography– Allowed Entry tickets: free
Tour program- our suggested itinerary cover the most colorful Dhanuyatra festival at Bargarh with the wonderful tribal part of Orissa , beautiful landscape , isolated ethnic village to western and coastal part of orissa too.
For instant Itineraryplease feel free to contact with us / just you send your arrival and departure date rest you leave on us:
Tour itinerary / duration: 14 Night / 15 Days (weekend to weekend)- or as your choice
It is the festival of Mahima religion Sadhus (holy men) in the month of Feb. In their main monastery at Joranda near Dhenkanal annually. The unique worship of supreme sadhus’ (who wear only lean tree bark on their lower part) at their monastery and the holy fire which is for peace and harmony for the universe with 11 ft. Fire stand attract many thousand visitors and devotee throughout the state.
It is the festival of Mahima religion Sadhus (holy men) in the month of Feb. In their main monastery at Joranda near Dhenkanal annually. / there are groups of Monastries.
There are three catogorised Mahima Sadhus such as 1) Gruha Tyagi- (Primery)- Those are students in preliminary stage they mediate and completely dedicate in this religion and the disciple of Supreme sadhus./ wearing saffron color two piece of cotton cloth. 2) Kaupuni Dhari- (Secondary) – after 12 years of dedication and disciple the supreme sadhu committee decided them to promote primery to Secondary/ wearing saffron color very lean cloth tie by organic rope on their waist to cover only the lower private part. 3) Bakala Dhari (supreme) – after 12years of dedication and disciple of the supreme sadhus committee deciede them to promote secondary to Supreme / the supreme sadhu leave all the cotton cloth / wear only two piece of tree bark (locally that tree called “Kumbhi”)/ almost all supreme sadhus matted hair is more then 2 mts long. During festival these Supreme sadhus only allow to worship the main monastery of infinity with big fire stand
The unique worship by supreme sadhus’ (who wear only lean tree bark on their lower part) at their monastery and the holy fire which is for peace and harmony for the universe with 11 ft. Fire stand attract many thousand visitors and devotee throughout the state.
Location of this festival: Joranda (Sadhu Monastry) is -25 km from Dhenkanal and 100 km from Bhubaneswar. Nearest Airport Bhubaneswar– 100 km (2.30hr drive) Nearest Railway station– Dhenkanal- 25km (45mnt drive), Major Rail head – Cuttack- 75km- (2hr drive) Photography– Allowed inside Monasteries (except the treasury monastery) Entry tickets: Free Tour program- our suggested program cover the most colorful Joranda Sadhu (Fair) festival at Joranda, Dhenkanal with the wonderful tribal part of Orissa , beautiful landscape , isolated ethnic village to western and costal part of orissa and many more….
For instant Itinerary please feel free to contact with us / just you send your arrival and departure date rest you leave on us:
Tour itinerary / duration: 14 Night / 15 Days (weekend to weekend)- or as your choice
Note : We can combine of Joranda sadhu festival in orissa tour with Rajim Kumbha Mela (Fair)Festival ( 15th feb .to 1st March 2022) in Chhattisgarh , because both fair are near by dates for more detail please call to us.
4-KONARK FESTIVAL: (1st-5th December)–
It is a festival of classical dances of India performed at the backdrop of the 13th century Sun Temple, Konark. Which is held in an open air auditorium, showcases a magical parade of India’s classical and traditional dance forms annually? Besides the dance performances the guests will explore the language of stone of sun temple. Sand Art exhibition will be yet another attraction for tourists.
5-Nabarna Bhoga at Joranda (29th August 2022)
It is another interesting festival of Mahima sadhus (saints) at Joranda main monastery. Where thousands of Sadhus and Devotees gather to celebrate this festival .
“Nabarna Bhoga” means the first crop of the season eaten by these Sadhus (Holy men) in a group . First they offer it to god of infinity with very typical ways, then the supreme sadhus eaten with high respect and then all the devotees receive the holy food . It is very interesting to snap the photography when they eat together and also the special worship.
Location of this festival: Joranda (Sadhu Monastry) is -25 km from Dhenkanal and 100 km from Bhubaneswar. Nearest Airport Bhubaneswar– 100 km (2.30hr drive) Nearest Railway station– Dhenkanal- 25km (45mnt drive), Major Rail head – Cuttack- 75km- (2hr drive) Photography– Allowed inside Monasteries (except the treasury monastery) Entry tickets: Free Tour program- our suggested program cover the most colorful Nabarna Bhoga festival at Joranda, Dhenkanal with the wonderful tribal part of Orissa , beautiful landscape , isolated ethnic village to western and costal part of orissa and many more….
For instant Itinerary please feel free to contact with us / just you send your arrival and departure date rest you leave on us:
6-Chariot Festival at Konark (12th January 2022)
It is the festival of Sun god , which Begin from Konark and proceed to chandrabhaga surya (sun) temple -3km with great procession (pulling by people) and again return process after 27 days or accordingly solar calendar (7th Feb. 2022)
Each year the day of celebration changes accordingly solar calendar.
7-RAJARANI MUSIC FESTIVAL :(January)
This festival is held against the backdrop of the 11th century Rajarani temple in Bhubaneswar during the month of January. The ambiance is relaxing and uplifting. The temple has absence of any presiding deity so it’s like a monument. But famous for its magnificent statues of eight Digpalakas (guarding the eight cardinal directions of the temple). The musical evening’s performances by the great maestros of Indian classical music.
8-FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL AT SAMBALPUR: (4th – 6th January)
Besides the Classical Odissi Dance Orissa is rich in folk dances also. A festival is organised at Sambalpur (western part of Orissa) for three days (from 4th – 6th Jan.)To present glimpses of folk dances of Orissa from different regions. The famous folk dances accompanied by rhythmic music, vocal as well as instrumental, keep the tourists (guests) spell bound. Another attraction of that festival is the dancers and the accompanists also present glimpses of the local handloom fabric through their costumes.
9-KHANDAGIRI MOHASTAV & KHARAVELA MELA AT KHANDAGIRI 🙁 January- February)
A grand fair is held at Khandagiri near Bhubaneswar from MAGHA SAPTAMI (We inform you the date, because it’s in our Oriya calendar) for about a week. A variety of local handmade product, especially from the rural areas, is displayed for sale.
During evening hours Indian classical and folk dances is also organised on the open air pandal.
10-KONARK DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 🙁 19th – 23rd February)
This festival has completely dedicate the legend Guru late Gangadhar Pradhan, this festival has established its own unique identity by the eminent artistes of national and international repute participate and perform Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathak, Mohiniattam and other classical folk & tribal dances/ music of our country on the enchanting stage of the Natyashala in the monumental Sun Temple, Konark. The stage and the atmosphere are magnified by the spiritual flavour, in the natural ambience.
11-ADIVASI MELA AT BHUBANESWAR: (26th January-09th February)
The Adivasi Mela has been exhibited each year by Orissa state govt. In Bhubaneswar, Showcases the art and craft of the tribal communities. The special highlights of the festival are the forest products and tribal products, exhibited and sold as well as cultural programmes presented by different tribal communities.
12-KALINGA MAHOTSAV: (23rd -24th February)
It’s a dizzying dancing and dynamic stage presentation, is held at the hill of the famous Peace Pagoda. It showcases the vibrant traditions of martial arts India through a colourful display of dances and music. The calm and solemn statue of Buddha overlooking the entire stage from the top of the Dhauli stupa. The martial dancers interpret incredible the brave idea of kalinga through their different traditional weapons and thrill the audience. The aim of the festival is to harmonize the vigor of martial tradition with the display of peace through the art of dance.
13-DHAULI MAHOTSAV: (25th- 27th March)
Dhauli Mahotsav showcases a wide range of rural art and culture from classical to folk items such as Odissi dance, Gotipua, Odissi vocal, chhau dance etc. Many artists from different disciplines perform on the different days of the Mahotsav. The event aim is to embrace many artists into its cultural fold and also at international cultural amity and harmony.
Orissa is rich in tribal culture with 62 tribes; after a day’s hard work the simple tribes have host of dance forms to enjoy their life. With a view to unfolding this aspect of the tribal culture a festival of tribal dances known as “Parava” is organised at Koraput every year. The tribal dancers with their traditional costumes and typical head gears keep the tourists (guests) amused. The aim of this festival is to display the rich tribal culture to rest of the world.
Tribal Fair and Festival in orissa
2021
2022
Mandei at Nabarangpur
1st to 3rd Nov.
1st to 3rd Nov.
Dhanuyatra festival at Bargarh
18th January – 28th January
7th January – 17th January
Joranda Mahim Sadhu Fair (Mela) at Joranda
25th & 26th February
15th & 16th February
Chariot festival at Bissamcuttack & Puri
12th July – 21st July at Bissamcuttak (tribal area)
12th July – 21st July at Puri (Odisha)
1st July – 9th July at Bissamcuttak (tribal area)
1st July – 10th July at Puri (Odisha)
Dusshera festival trough out state
11st Oct- 16th Oct. 2021
1st Oct- 6th Oct. 2022
Note: we can well organize the seating and refreshment program with the help of local during different festival time.
What ever you want out of your trip we can tailor make an itinerary for you!!!!!
For more detail description & best price please feel free to contact : [email protected] , [email protected] , or phone / what’s app to us +91-9439050039
RATH YATRA (CHARIOT FESTIVAL)- 2022 Date of Celebration: 1st July- 10th July 2022
“Journey with God”; the grand chariot festival of lord Jagannath, One of India’s greatest annual events, popularly known as Rath Yatra takes place in Puri and other part of India and abroad . But especially colorful at Puri and tribal areas
At Puri: when a fantastic festival sets forth from Jagannath Mandir it commemorates the journey of Krishna from Gokul to Mathura. The immages of Jagannath, his brother and his sister are br
ought out from the temple and dragged in hug “wooden cars” know as Raths, down main grand road to Gundicha Mandir (about 3 and half km)
The main car of Jagannath stands 14mt high, over 10Square, and rides on 16 wheels, ach over 2mt in diameter . Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims (and tourists) flock from all over India to witness this stupendous scene.
Once the cars reach Gundicha Mandir, the gods take a week-long ” Summer Break” before
being reloaded onto the cars and returned to Main Jaggannath temple , in a virtual repeat of the previous week’s procession. After the festival, the cars are broken up and used for firewood in the communal kitchens inside the
temple. New cars are constructed each year, mostly out of a special wood, thereby putting enormous pressure on the state’s dwindling forests.
At the Tribal area in Odisha (Orissa)- Same date and same procession occurs but some place t
hree chariots and some place one chariots / special event is with the traditional custom and musical instruments the tribal group of particular areas join in this festival with local which is very interesting in photography point of view
A particular tribe in Orissa fixed the marriage at the beginning days of the festival a
nd many newly married tribal couple wearing with their traditional custom and ornaments come in the beg
inning day of the festival which is another attraction.
Location of this festival:
Through out the state but our festival tour start from southern- tribal part of Orissa – Bissamcuttack
Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam (250 km) and Bhubaneswar ( 400 km) .
Nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack ( 10km) , nearest main rail head is Rayagada ( 45km) . And it connects with all weather motor able roads.
And conclusion at Puri ( Eastern Odisha) the main grand temple of God Jagannath which is one of the major tourist attraction of our country.
Puri nearest airport is Bhubaneswar ( 60 km). Main rail head is at Puri it self – 2 km from city center.
Photography- Allowed
Entry tickets: No entry fee but if you want seating arrangement on a bungle top (for better sight/ toilet facility) at PURI during Chariot festival then it is chargeable
Tour program- We suggest our guest to start your journey from wonderful tribal land of south eastern part of orissa and enjoy the chariot festival with a specific ethnic group and our itinerary not only cover colorful chariot festival but also very isolated ethnic villages, beautiful landscape , gorgeous waterfall, to culture of western and coastal part of orissa too.
For instant Itinerary please feel free to contact with us / just you send your arrival and departure date rest you leave on us:
We introduce nice village retreat near at Puri (10km) named Selanidingo which give the peace and harmony pollution free ambiance with classic life style and organic cooked food to rejuvenate your soul
Tour itinerary / duration: 14 Night / 15 Days (weekend to weekend)- or as your choice
Tribal Fair and Festival in orissa
2021
2022
Mandei at Nabarangpur
1st to 3rd Nov.
1st to 3rd Nov.
Dhanuyatra festival at Bargarh
18th January- 28th January (all 11 days)
7th January- 17th January
Joranda Mahim Sadhu Fair (Mela) at Joranda
7th -& 8th February
15th & 16th February
Chariot festival at Bissamcuttack & Puri
12th July – 21st July at Bissamcuttak (tribal area)
Special Tribal Documentary (Photographer Choice) Tour
Tour Code: 139-A/OTTS-2022 Duration of Tour: 14Nights/ 15Days (weekend to weekend)
Theme of the Tour : Among the 62 different tribal communities in odisha , there are some ethnic groups who are more isolated , archaic, vulnerable and keep preserve and maintain their culture so this special tribal tour itinerary has designed exclusive for photographers , which cover colorful ethnic group of Odisha (Orissa) , hiking at their villages, different colorful weekly markets, tribal dance of Bora gadhava tribes ( subject to available the drum men), tribal festival and at the end excursion the classic coastal rural life at our village retreat selanidingo rewind all tribal documentary & tribal photography India with best value of Money.
Motto of the Tour : Best Tribal Photography with best cooperative friendly Local Guide. Special Days- Due to different colorful tribal weekly markets our tour begin particularly from weekend (Saturday)
Suggested itinerary:
Day 01 – Saturday- Bhubaneswar
Upon arrival This ancient Temple city of Odisha in Bhubaneswar airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel, if time permit visit the tribal museum. / local market
Overnight : Hotel at Bhubaneswar
Photography- Local market photography/ Monument photography
Meet the Kondh tribe at their isolated village in Kandhmal area in the lap of Kalinga ghat region excursion their life style. Overnight : Baliguda Photography- Tribal Photography, Nature photography
Day 03- – Monday- – Hiking and documentary Kutia Kondh village( tattoo faced tribe)- Rayagada (Total 3hr drive+ visit)
Early start to Meet the Kutia kondh (tattoo faced tribe) at their isolated village in the core of Baliguda jungle zone. If desire enjoy the local tribal lunch prepaid by our special trained driver at their village/ nice photography and then proceed to Rayagada. Overnight :Rayagada Photography– Tribal Photography, Nature photography
Day 04 – Tuesday – Hiking and documentary Donguria Kondh village/ Weekly market – Rayagada (Total 3.30hr drive+ visit)
Meet the famous Dongaria kondh tribe at their isolate village in the virgin land of Devgiri zone while hiking (total 2hr / semi flat jungle route) Then Visit the colorful weekly market of Dongaria kondh tribe.
Pm- If desire organic lunch prepared by our special trained driver with the help of tribal chief house (he is friend of my and he knows our team)
Afternoon again Photo shoot at the Donguria kondh village Overnight: Hotel at Rayagada. Photography– Tribal Photography, Nature photography
Early start to meet the Colorful Dongaria Tribe at Chtikona ( weekly market).
It is very nice to meet them early in the morning on the foot hill of Niyamgiri jungle while they (beautiful tribal ladies with proper costume) come from their village to weekly market to sale their seasonal fruits to carry on their head
After 2-3 hr at there drive towards to Jeypore and enrote visit colorful kuvi kondh tribal community at Kumbhikota jungle range.
Pm- meet the famous Paraja tribe weekly market at Podagarh/ Photography and documentary Overnight : hotel at Jeypore. Photography– Tribal Photography, Nature photography
Early Morning drive towards to Onkadelly meet the most colorful Bonda Tribes at their weekly market.
Note- It is better to start bit earlier to meet the Bonda tribe while they carry country made alcohol on their head top from their village to weekly market/ very nice for photography.
After 3-4 hr with them/ photography then proceed from there.
Pm- if desire organic lunch prepared by our special trained driver at Boro gadhava village .Excursion the unique culture of Boro gadhava village while hiking with the help of Local tribal guide (mostly with tribal chief – his son is our best friend) /visit the typical house settlement / worship place/ if possible enjoy the tribal group dance with traditional custom and musical instrument / (chargeable)
Tribal group dance is encouraged to upgrade their culture / which is pure responsible tour also. Overnight: hotel at Jeypore. Photography– Tribal Photography, Nature photography
Day 07– Friday – Boraparaj village- Kunduli market- Mali tribal village- JEYPORE (Total 4hr drive+visit)
Morning meet the colorful Bora Paraja tribe at their typical village. excursion and documentary at their village Boraparaja tribe– Popularly know as Asro – Asiatic race / black brownis color / curlinier hair style/ very typical house style/ ornaments are very special / the tribal female using special ear ring and their upper ear lobe turn towards down so an anthropological world , these tribes are very special
and then drive towards the grand tribal weekly market at Kunduli (famous for paraja, rana, Mali tribe) Pm- Afternoon visit the Mali Tribal village/ Photography and documentary Overnight : Jeypore Photography- Tribal Photography, colorful weekly market photography
Morning meet the Bhumiya tribes at their isolated village in Gupteswar jungle range / and also meet the Dhuruba tribes village- / Hiking (flat jungle route -1hr) and explore their life style after lunch at the tribal hut – prepare by our special trained driver with the help of tribal chief lady
Pm- Drive towards their colorful weekly market ( inside of jungle core area during afternoon/ ) and then drive towards Rayagada Overnight: hotel at Rayagada . Photography- Tribal Photography, colorful weekly market photography
Day 09– Sunday- Dokra village- Desia Tribal village – Gunupur ( 3.30hr drive+ visit)
Visit the most ancient metal casting village and live demonstrate Dokra craft by the Dom cast community.
Pm- Meet the one of the oldest human race Desia kondh at their isolated village (on the hill top of Durgi Jungle range) warm welcome by the villagers / excursion their life style/ documentary- Overnight- Gunupur Photography- Tribal Photography/ Documentary , nature photography
Please Early stand up to drive towards Gunupur Jungle region, meet one of the most colorful and only Aryan tribe of our state- The Lanjia Saura ( famous for three things 1- terraces cultivation, 2- typical wearing style- like tail shape , 3- dream painting called “ Idital” and meet the italmar at their village.
afternoon visit the typical Tibetan village at Chandragiri/ Overnight- Taratarini Photography- Tribal Photography/ Documentary , nature photography
Day 11- Tuesday- Munda Tribal village- Dhenkanal (5hr drive+ visit)
Morning after breakfast drive towards at Munda Tribal village / Very typical houses with natural color. Full day excursion and documentation their life style Overnight- Dhenkanal Photography– Tribal Photography/ Documentary
Early drive towards Sagaria Tribal village in the core of Kapilash jungle region/ while hiking excursion their life style. also visit the Santal tribal village (very rough road but flat land only hiking is possible) afternoon visit the mahima sadhu monastery- enjoy the after noon worship by the supreme sadhus to the god of infinity (best for photography) Overnight- Dhenkanal Photography- Tribal Photography/ Documentary , Monument & Sadhus photography
Day 13- Thursday- Dhenkanal- Konark- Chandanpur (3.30hr drive+ visit)
Drive towards Konark, Excursion the language of stone on 13th c AD the world famous sun temple at Konark and then drive towards Chandanpur (a virgin destination of Orissa) , enroute meet the fishermen at their village near chandrabhaga beach side. check in a nice village home retreat – Selani Dingo
Enjoy the mouth watering hygienic dinner along with campfire. Overnight-An unique village retreat – Selani Dingo Photography- Monument photography . beach and village photography, people photography
Early stand up enjoy the continental and classic breakfast in the open garden .
Visit and photo shoot the very special grand pottery making village by catamaran boat ride (total 2hr , with boatman) while back to retreat different characterful village such as visit the meet the classic Brahmin village, farmer village, artisan village, washer men village, coconut picker village etc
Pm- Afternoon enjoy the classic Gotipua group dance (with proper custom and traditional musical instrument, very nice for photography) if desire rewind your energy by the herbal full body oil massage by traditional royal barber at our village retreat (on chargeable basis)
Evening enjoy the classic clay pot chicken by our chef / if guest like they may learn the traditional cooking method of Orissa too. Overnight- An unique village retreat – Selani Dingo Photography- river , nature& village photography, people photography
Day 15- Saturday – Bhubaneswar (Departure)
Morning departure for Bhubaneswar airport, board the flight for your onward destination.
Tour concludes:
Description of Orissa tribes KUTIA KANDHA: The Kutia Kandha is a section of the Kandha tribe found in Kandhmal and Kalahandi dist. (south central part) of Orissa. The tribesmen are known for their buffalo sacrifice ritual locally known as “Kedu” to worship their Earth Goddess- “Darni Penu”. They belong to the Proto-Australoid racial stock and shspeak a dialect their own called “Kui”, which belong to Dravidian language family. They worship large number of deities and spirits; the chief among them is Darni Penu, the Earth Goddess worship by the village headman called Majhi & the village priest is called Jani.
Dongria Kondh:
In the remote mountainous wilderness of the Eastern Ghats region of South Orissa lives a fascinating Kuvi-speaking tribe called, the Dongria Kandha. They inhabit the lofty Niyamgiri hillranges in the district of Rayagada. They stand apart fromothers for their famous Meria festival, expertise in horticulture and colourful dress, adornments and life style. For being the denizens of hills, forests and highlands (dongar), their neighbours name them Dongria. Dongria men and women are quite fashionable in their personal adornments, that makes them attractive and distinguish them from others. Dongria men put on a long and narrow piece of loin cloth and women use two pieces of cloth, each 3-4 ft. In length. Both men and women grow long hair. A wooden comb (kokuya) is fixed at the hair knot of men and women which adorns the hair-lock and keeps the hair tight. A tiny knife (pipli) with colourful thread balls at its metal handle, adorns the hair lock of women. Men and women put on aluminum neck rings, beads & coin necklaces (kekodika), finger rings. In addition to that women wear bangles, anklets, toe rings. Both men and women wear earrings and nose-rings.
Desia tribe: very typical people , black browness color curliner hairstyle and like to live on hilly or hill top area , where not so connect of regular human civilization at very typical houses , they are animist but very friendly.
Bonda tribe: in the wild and remote mountainous country located towards the south-western tip of the Malkanigiri highlands lives a unique tribal community called- “Bonda”. The tribesmen identify themselves as “Remo” (man). Bonda speak a language of their own that belongs to the Austro- Asiatic (South Mundari) language group. Bonda men are brave and bold. They derive their identity from their arms, such as bow, arrows, long knife which they always carry and sago palm-wine which is their most favorite drink. The Bonda women with their clean-shaven head decorated with head bands of Palmyra strips and plaited fillets of caryota fibber. Mass of colored beads and shell strings, brass neck rings and necklaces hanging down even below the navel and the brass bangles covering the whole of the lower arms are the typical ornamentation of the Bonda Women. A short and narrow strip of striped loin-cloth woven at home by a double-bar tension ed loom covering only the private parts comprises the woman’s wear.
food in Selani dingo – village retreat (Home stay) Breakfast– (630am-9 30am)
Bread Toast, Butter, Jam,
Fresh Seasonal Raw Fruits & Fresh Fruit juice ,
Oat Pourage , Red Millet Pourage (locally say Mandia Jau),
Yogurt (sweet and normal both)
Banana pan cake, with honey
egg Item:- (omelet / boil / half boil/ )- any one of it at your choice
corn flake / Mussali
hot and cold milk, cheese spreed
Black tea/ coffee (any one at your choice)
Lunch-(12.30hr to 1430hr)
Brown bread (whole wheat floor )- Indian Roti/
Organic Brown Boil Rice
soup (tomatto/, mix veg./ chicken / sweet corn) any one at your choice
Boil potato / sweet potato (any one at your choice)
Boil seasonal veg.
Evening snacks: (1700hr to 1745hr)
Soup Item- veg. soup/ chicken soup/ tomato soup / sweet corn soup – any one at your choice
Pakoda Item – veg. pakoda/ chicken pakoda- any one at your choice
Herbal Tea
Dinner :(1930 hr to 2100hr)
RICE Item:- (Boil or fried with cumin or veg. fried rice or egg fried rice – any of one at your choice)
Roti (Indian Bread)
Dal (lentil) Item – (Plan or fried- any of one at your choice)
Veg Item- Mix veg.- Different seasonal veg. (fried or boiled – any one at your choice)
Spinach – fry at your choice
One non veg. special item –Clay pot Mutton or Bamboo chicken or Tawa fish Or Banana leaf backed Masala Fish – any one at your choice
Dessert – One special Indian Dessert
Black tea / Herbal tea / coffee- any one at your choice
Tour concludes:
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This festival has completely dedicate the legend Guru late Gangadhar Pradhan, this festival has established its own unique identity by the eminent artistes of national and international repute participate and perform Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathak, Mohiniattam and other classical folk & tribal dances/ music of our country on the enchanting stage of the Natyashala in the monumental Sun Temple, Konark. The stage and the atmosphere are magnified by the spiritual flavour, in the natural ambience.
