Further
you will explore the tribes of CHHATISGARH: The state, which came into
being on November 1st, 2000, is more or less an extension of the Chhotanagpur
Plateau that constitutes India's richest mineral bearing zone. Together with
Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj- Singbhum districts of Orissa, this forms a
distinctive tribal dominated area, which has for historic and other reasons,The
state also includes the famed Bastar region, which is the largest district in
India and where tribal crafts have developed into an art form.
Day 01: Arrive at
Delhi
Transfer to hôtel.
Day 02: Delhi-Bhubaneshwar
Arrival Bhubaneswar and transfer to hotel. Check
into hotel. Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Orissa and was also the capital of the
Kalinga empire. It is the architectural glory of that period and remains
Bhubaneshwar's greatest attractions. Afternoon city sightseeing of the temples
starting with the Parasurameswara, Muktesvara, Raja Rani and the Lingaraja
temples. Overnight Bhubaneshwar.
Day 03: Bhubaneshwar - Puri
In the morning drive to Udayagir & Khandagiri caves 6 kms from Bhubaneshwar
Trek up to the caves which are situated on two low hills bearing witness to the
Jain & Buddhist occupation of the region in the second century BC and are among
the earliest in India. After lunch proceed to Puri enroute stopping at the village
of Raghurajpur. This village is famous for its paintings of temple deities and
murals for the temple and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves. Watch the artists
a work in their special homes. Arrive Puri late afternoon. Check into Hotel.
Evening at leisure on the beach. Overnight Puri .
Day 04: Puri - Konark - Puri
After leisurely breakfast drive to Konark (1 hr). Konark is one of
the most vivid architectural treasures of Hindu-India and is a World Heritage
site. It was called "The Black Pagoda " by European sailors to distinguish it from
the white-washed Jaganath temple in Puri, though some of it lies in ruins most of
the structures in the complex are magnificent and a culmination of Orissan art.
The Sun temple at Konark is often described as a masterpiece in stone, the highest
point of achievement in the Kalinga school of architecture. This temple built like
a gorgeous chariot with its twelve pairs of giant, marvelously sculptured wheels
on seven richly caparisoned horses straining their necks to pull Th massive
weight, is truly a marvel crafted. Return to Puri by the afternoon. Later visit
Jaganath temple in heart of the town. Evening stroll along the beach and visit the
colorful night markets. Overnight Puri.
Day 05: Puri - Chilka
After breakfast, we proceed to Chilka by surface (140 km - 5 hrs)
enroute visiting Coastal Orissa Villages. There, you can meet and interact with
the local people and enjoy their culture and traditions. You can also enjoy a
unique and exciting Bullock Cart Ride. Arrive at Chilka and check into the Hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Chilka Lake.
Day 06: Chilka -
Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda after
breakfast. Baliguda is in the district of Phulbani, through the beautiful
countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry point
to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit weavers village at Itamati and
some of the typical Orissan villages. Arrive at the hotel in the evening.
Overnight at Baliguda.(Distance -300kms ,Driving time 7 hours + visit)
Day 07: Baliguda
Today after breakfast you will make a visit to the
Barakhamba area to trekk to some of the remote villages of tatooed face desia
kondh tribes. you can trekk short or long trek as you wish .Overnight at
Baliguda.
Day 08:
Baliguda - Kothagarga - Rayagada
After breakfast you will depart to Belghar area visit of a few Kuttiya Kondha
Tribal Villages & Weekly Market at Kothagarh. Proceed to explore the villages of
the primitive Kutia kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in
the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. Lunch on the way. Drive
down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening.Overnight at Hotel.( Distance -200kms ,
Driving Time -4/5 hours+visit)
Day 09: Rayagada - Chatikiona - jeypore
Trekk to most primitive Dongria kondh villages in the Niyamgiri
hills.You can also see and enjoy the Dongria kondhs men and women comming
down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals etc.
to the weekly market. After visiting their villages , you can come down to
see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other
community.The weekly market at Chatikona where Doms, Desias and Dongoriya Kondhas
barter is an interesting event to watch. Later drive on to Jeypore. Enroute Kani
tribal village.o/n Jeypore (Distance -205 kms, Drive Time 5hrs+visit)
Day 10: Eypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput -
Jeypore
Morning the area we visit is the
home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (naked people). They
live in the remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting
cultivation and keep domesticated cows and goats. They can only be seen when they
come to trade at the local market, and we must time our visit to coincide with the
weekly market day on Thursday. The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead
necklaces, striking brass and silver necklets and their shaved heads decorated
with plaits of Palmyra leaves. You will also see the colourful Godabas,parajas
and mali tribes. Afternoon drive back to jeypore enroute visiting the
pottery village bapaniguda,siriguda and paraja tribal village at Litiput.
Overnight at Hotel at Jeypore(Distance 160kms Drive Time 3/4 hours +visit)
Day 11: Jeypore - Gupteswar - jeypore
You can proceed to Gupteswar 70 km to visit the villages of very
interesting dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages of Ramanguda,
Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. The dhruba tribal males like to put ornaments
living in the border of Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Cave temple of lord Shiva in the
hidden mountain famous among the tribes. back to hotel at evening. OVERNIGHT at
Hotel.
Day 12: Jeypore - Jagdalpur (90 kms)
Drive to Jagdalpur) enroute visiting some typical and interesting
Chhattisgarh villages. Chhattisgarh is a neighboring state of Orissa. Jagdalpur is
the district headquarters of the famous Bastar area of Chhatisgarh, check in
hotel, night in hotel.
Day 13: Jagdalpur -Jagdalpur area
Jagdalpur) takes us as deep into the past as Valmiki's Ramayana. It was
the famous Dandakaranya through which Lord Rama is supposed to have passed.
Scholars have also identified Valmiki's ashram here.
Located on the south bank of the Indravati River. The area is famous for age
old wooden handicrafts.
Jagdalpur, the main town
of Bastar’s and former capital, After lunch leave to visit the historical
Jagdalpur and the Anthropological Museum, Chitrakote waterfall, you will also
visit some of the local Bison-Horn Maria tribe, renowned for their spectacular
ceremonial dancing, back to hotel
Day 14: Jagdal pur - Kanger Valley National Park -
Jagdalpur
Visit of Kanger valley
national park ,Tirathgarh waterfall and the extraordinary stalactite and
stalagmite caves. Kanger retains the original intensity of the forests that once
covered this whole region, For lunch you will have picnic in the rich forest
where wild and forest tribal people lives in their natural habitat. You may also
explore some of Jagdalpur’s unique handicrafts. Evening back to hotel.
Day 15: Jagdalpur to Kanker - Kondagaon
- Narayanpur
leave to meet he Bastar
tribal peoples. You will explore nature of north Bastar by visiting to a
colourful weekly market. This is a great opportunity to meet the local people.
At Narayanpur and Kondagaon discover the Bastar’s handicrafts, and meet the
people who make them, lunch packet and evening to Kanker Palce,
Day 16: Kankher
Explore the Muria tribe and rest day at leisure. Enjoy performance
of Muria tribes traditional music can be arranged.
Day 17: Kankher, Kawardha
Check in hotel Kawardha palace, later sight seen to Bhoramdeao
situated at a distance of 18 kms from Kwardha on the banks of the River Sankari,
among the Satpura Hills. The temples were built by Raja Ramchandra of the Nag
Dynasty. The temples are superb examples of contemporary architecture and have
much historic and religious importance. , later back to Palace. evening culture
events as local folk dance will be organised,
Day 18: Kwardha
After breakfast introduction with the Kawardha’s small natural tribal world.
Meet the gentle and friendly Baiga people, Lunch packed (Pic-nic), evening return
to hotel
Day 19:
Kwardha to Sirpore - Raipur
It used to
be the capital of the southern Kosal in the 5th & 6th century. In the 7th century
Heuin Tsang visited this place. The Laxman temple that was built here in
the6thcentury AD. Other famous attractions of Sirpur are the Gandheshwar Temple
and the Buddha Vihara. The most interesting feature of the Sirpur is that
archeological objects associated with the various sects and religions like Shaiv,
Vaishnav, Jain and Buddhism (of approximately the same age) have been found side
by side, evening to Raipur; hotel .
Day 20: Raipur to Delhi
After breakfast, visit the museum, temple of Radha Krishna,
Lunch and transfer to airport forflight to Delhi.
Flight Dep Raipur-18.35h, Arr Delhi - 21.20h - jet airways
Dep. Raipur - 17.20h, Arr Delhi - 19.10h King
Fisher
Day 21: Visit Delhi, Departure
Morning after breakfast proceed for Full day sightseeing tour of New
Delhi & Old Delhi to include Bahai Temple & the Qutab Minar, India’s largest
Mosque the Jama Masjid and
Red Fort, evening free,
after dinner transfer to airport for onward flight.
Cost per
person : Departure from 2 person onward.