Day 01: Arrive Kolkatta - Bhubaneswar
Arrive Kolkatta International airport and catch the connecting flight for Bhubaneswar and on arrival at Bhubaneswar transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Bhubaneswar - the temple city of India. Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. These temples are unique in themselves, not only in their architectural beauty but also in the wonderful sculptures. These temples epitomize a comprehensive history of Orissan style of temple architecture from its very inception to perfection spreading almost to 2000 years from 3rd century BC to 16th Century AD. Today this bustling centre of commerce and religion is Orissa's modern capital.
Day 02: In Bhubaneswar
Morning proceed for temple sightseeing Tour of Bhubaneswar
Visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture & architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony, The Vital Deul-tantric temple located close by Linagaraj Temple. Also visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture. Later visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 03: In Bhubaneswar
Visit the Diamond triangle, Buddhists excavation site and more.
Visit Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri (Udayagiri) - ancient Buddhist Complexes date back up to the 1st century A.D. and are therefore some of the oldest Buddhist complexes excavated to date.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Bhubaneswar – Baliguda (300 Kms / 07 Hrs)
Morning you will proceed to Balliguda, Enroute visit typical Orissan villages and local markets.
Balliguda falls in the district of Phulbani - a land of beautiful mountains, numerous villages echoing with the rythms of tribal culture and forests full of adventure and wildlife, this is beautiful area to listen to the forests sounds, which are as if the fairy folk are calling you and as you drive up and down the ghat roads you cannot escape the inviting warm smiles of the local people.
On arrival at Balliguda you will check–in into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Baliguda
Morning you will visit to the Barakhamba area to trekk to some of the remote villages of tatooed face desia Kondh tribes.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 06: Baliguda – Kothagargh – Rayagada
In the Morning 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
Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community.
Arrive Rayagada in the evening and check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Rayagada- Chatikiona –Jeypore (205 Kms / 05 Hrs)
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.
Day 08: Jeypore - 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.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 09: Excursion to Gupteswar (70 Kms /01 Hrs)
Morning take an excursion to Gupteswar
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.
Later drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Jeypore - Laxmipur – Rayagada (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Morning you will drive to Rayagada enroute visiting some Desia Kondh/Paraja villages and also the Jagannath Temple & Tribal Museum at Koraput (The Jagannath Temple is a new temple built on 1972. Here Non Hindus are allowed inside the Temples and all activities are similar to Jagnnath Temple of Puri).
On arrival Rayagada check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Rayagada – Taptaoani – Chilka (330 Kms /06 & ½ Hrs)
Morning proceed to Chilka, en route visit Taptapani
Taptapani, an exotic world of wonder. Enjoy the nature close to your heart and carry the memory years to come. A hot spring which isuse on a mark of Blessing by the local habitat.
On arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Chilka - Narasinghpur – Puri (120 Kms/ 03 Hrs)
Morning boat ride into Chilka Lake,
Visit famous Chilka Lake-this lake covering an area of 900 sq. km is Asia's largest salt and fresh water lake. It attracts a large number of migratory birds, like the flamingo, teal, bar headed goose, shoveller and white - bellied sea eagle. For bird-lovers, Chilika is best visited in winter when the migratory populations wing in from places as far as Siberia. Close to the mouth of the lake, is a large population of Gangetic dolphins.
After visit the Chilka Lake continue depart for Puri and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Puri is one of the four holiest points of pilgrimage for Hindus. The reigning deity of the city, Lord Jagannath, whose temple was built way back in the 12th century, is revered by thousands of pilgrims from all over the country. The other important feature of Puri is its beautiful beach, which has offered pleasure to both pilgrims and swimmers for centuries. Puri is also famous for its Golden beach ideal for swimming and surfing. But the fame of Puri emanates most from the Jagannath Temple, which contributed the word Jurrernaut to the English language. The 12th century temple is known for its annual Car Festival.
Day 13: Puri – Konark – Puri (110 Kms/ 02 Hrs)
Morning you will visit of Lord Jagannath temple, Sankaracharya's Maths located on the downtown area of Puri.
Later drive to Konark (about 35kms) to visit the temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13th century AD in the golden era of Orissa art. Late afternoon visit Ragurajpur artisan villages & also some other villages with houses, decorated with Chita's for Goddess Lakshmi.
Konark- The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel has been designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Monument. The temple, conceived as a massive chariot, hauling the sun god across the heavens by the might of seven splendidly carved horses, standing aloft on 24 chariot wheels intricately carved and symbolizing the march of time, lies in partial ruin at Konark beach.
After visit the Sun Temple continue proceed to Puri and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14: Puri – Pipili - Bhubaneshwar
In the morning you will proceed for Bhubaneshwar enroute visiting the colourful village of Pipili
Pipili where you can see the colourful Orissan handicrafts and dhauli peace pagoda famous for the Ashokan rock edicts dating back to 2nd century B:C .
Later continue proceed for Bhubaneshwar and on arrival check –in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day15: Bhubaneshwar – Kolkatta – Onward Destination
As per scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Kolkatta. After reaching the airport of Kolkatta take the connecting flight to your onward destination.
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