South East India is home to some of the most stunning scenery, remarkable religious monuments and vibrant cultural centres. This journey begins with a visit to the Temple towns followed by visit to the tribal areas thus exploring the unique tribal life styles.
Day 01 : Arrive Kolkata
Arrive Kolkata, meet and assist at the airport & transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : In Kolkata
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Overnight at Hotel in Kolkata.
Day 03: To Bhubaneswar By Flight
Intime transfer to Airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar. Arrive Bhubaneswar and meet SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel .
Day 04 : In Bhubaneswar
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar visiting the ancient temples like Lingaraja temple, Parasurameswara temple, Mukteswara temple, Bramheswara temple, Raja-Rani temple and the 2nd century B:C jain monk Caves at the twin hills of khandagiri and Udaygiri,tribal museum. Overnight at Hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 05 : Excursion to Puri and Konark – 60 kms – 2
hrs drive (one way) Morning proceed for an excursion tour to Puri and
Konark vsiting the famous temple of lord jagannath the presiding
deity of orissa, and then proceed to konark to visit the temple
Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva
in the thirteenth century AD in the golden era of Orissa art.
This crowning peace of Orissa architecture and sculpture is
sheer poetry is stone. Afternoon drive back to Bhubaneswar
enroute visiting the colourful appliqué village at Pipli
and the dhauli peace pagoda,where emperor Ashoka renounced
bloody warfare and embraced the teachings of Buddha. Also see
the bell metal work at balakati. Overnight at Hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 06 : To Baliguda via Chilka – 300 kms – 7 hrs drive Morning drive to Chilka lake , the largest brackish water lake in India boat ride into the lake to visit the nalabana bird sanctuary. Later resume drive to Baliguda through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains Sal forest. Baliguda is one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa. Overnight at Hotel in Baliguda.
Day 07 : In Baliguda Morning proceed for sightseeing tour visiting barakhamba and belghar area to visit the different Villages of tatoo faced Desia Kondh and kutia kondh tribes. Overnight at Hotel in Baliguda.
Day 08 : To Rayagada - 200 kms – 5 hrs drive Morning drive to Rayagada enroute visiting the kotagarh tribal market. Overnight at Hotel in Rayagada.
Day 09 : To Jeypore via Chatikona – 205 kms – 5
hrs drive Morning drive to Chatikona (40 km) to witness the
Interesting & colourful weekly market of the Dongaria
kondh tribes. Trek / walk to few villages of the primitive
dongria kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice.
This day the interesting ornamental Tribes come down from
their mountain side known as Niayamgiri hill range. This
is a unique opportunity to witness them before they come
and mix with other community in the market, you can see them
coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc. Enjoy
free time in the market. Later resume drive to Jeypore. Overnight
at Hotel in Jeypore.
Day 10 : Excursion to Ankadeli
Morning proceed for an excursion tour to Ankadeli - 70 kms
to witness the most primitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border of the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh, divided by river Machkund, with interest waterfall, mountain & forest. You will be taken inside for about 2/3km walk to witness the Bonda man & woman
coming down from the forest side. Bonda women with their
silver & brass rings around the neck, hundred of necklaces on the body, shaved hair a small cloth wrapped down to cover half of the private areas are out of any history book. In the other side the Bonda men with their bow & arrow
with country made liquor - A fascinating one to watch.
Free time in the market. Afternoon proceed to Lamtaput
area to explore another primitive tribal community the
Gadabas - you can watch the most colourful tribal dance
call DHEMSA. Late afternoon drive back to Hotel in Jeypore
for overnight stay.
Day 11 : To Visakhapatnam via Kunduli – 270 kms - 7 hrs drive Morning drive to Visakhapatnam enroute visit the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes at Kunduli 65 km away via Sunabeda. Later resume drive to vishakapatnam and check into Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12 : In Visakhapatnam
Day at ;leisure to relax or explore the city. Overnight at Hotel in Visakhapatnam.
Day 13 To Kolkata – By Flight
Intime transfer to Airport to board flight for Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata , meet SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Depart Kolkata In time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination
