Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days

Destination: Kolkata – Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri – Vishakhapatnam – Jeypor – Bhoramdeo – Kanha

Price: Price on Request

Overview

Visit the untouched, unhurried, and unexplored Rural and Tribal destinations of India. This Tribal ORISSA Tour Package with Kanha tiger reserve is a part of our rural and tribal tour organized by us and visits local villages and the ethnic tribes in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Vishakhapatnam, Jeypore, Bastar, Kanker, Konark, Puri, and Mumbai. With our help, you can gain a first-hand experience of the tribal customs and rituals, explore rural/tribal ways of living, observe the livelihood, and appreciate the close connection these people have with Mother Nature.

Highlights

  • British Heritage Walk Tour in Kolkata – Dalhousie Square, Victoria Memorial and Fort William
  • Explore Bhubaneswar – also known as The City of Temples
  • Visit Konark Sun Temple and Sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri
  • Explore the untouched tribal areas of Orissa
  • Experience the exciting jungle safari at Kanha Tiger Reserve

Orissa Tour Packages Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Kolkata

Indian Traditional Welcome with Garlands at the Kolkata International Airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kolkata.

Day 2
Kolkata

After breakfast start a full-day city tour. (Timing from 09 AM to Till 5 PM)
Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Vivekananda Setu(Drive Pass), Dakshineswar Temple, Birla Planetarium, Millennium Park, Mother House(Closed on Thursday)

During the sightseeing tour guide will discuss with you your lunch options and
will stop at one of the local restaurants for a lunch break. Dinner and overnight stay in Kolkata.

Day 3
Kolkata

Around 07.30, after early breakfast start the Heritage Walk Tour – British Section as Kolkata was the Capital of British before they moved to Delhi. Approx an hour’s walk and then the tour. We will visit Dalhousie Square.

Ø Dalhousie Square (Covering Shahid Minar, Raj Bhavan, St. John’s church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writers Building, and other colonial buildings).

Ø Victoria Memorial (Closed on Monday & National Holidays)

Ø Fort William(Drive Pass)

Kali Temple is also an important and unique destination. The surrounding markets, small a shop etc. around the temple is an important sight. The rest of the day is free for independent activities.
Night stay in Kolkata.

Day 4
Kolkata – Bhubaneswar (By Flight)

After breakfast leave for the airport.
Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport and transfer to the hotel Check in and have a short Lunch break in the hotel itself.

In the late afternoon start your tour of Bhubaneswar – also known as The City of Temples.

We will visit Parusurameshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vaital Deul temple, Muktesvara temple, Rajarani temple, Brahmeswara temple and Lingaraj temple. Later a drive and walk along the main central road – JANPATH. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5
Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri (By road /110 km/ 02:30 hrs)

After having an early breakfast you will proceed to Puri via exploring Konark sun temple. Later drive to Puri and check in the hotel, take lunch (on a direct payment basis). Late afternoon we will visit the most sacred Jagannath Temple. A walk around the temple in the local market is a most unforgettable experience.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6
Puri – Chilka Lake – Puri

After taking breakfast you will go for an excursion to Satpada Chilka Lake. After exploring the lake have lunch at a local restaurant (on a direct payment basis). Later leave for Puri hotel and take a rest.
Early evening you will visit Puri Fishermen’s village, evening free and dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7
Puri – Bhubaneswar (By Road) – Vishakhapatnam (By Flight)

After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar and take your flight for Vishakhapatnam.
Arrive at Vishakhapatnam Airport drive to the hotel, take check in. If you have time, then you can visit beautiful beaches. Night stay in Vishakhapatnam.

Day 8
Vishakhapatnam – Jeypore (must be Wednesday or Saturday)

From today till we arrive in Kanha on Day 15, we embark upon a unique journey into a very different part of India. The landscape, the people, their costumes, traditions, costumes, the food they eat…everything is so different and beyond imagination.

vishkhpatamThe region is mainly under development (except the main cities). One man with the driver, and one specialist tribal guide will be with you during this wonderful journey. Our guide will carry enough mineral water and some fresh fruit supply. You will have your meals, especially lunch at designated places. However please carry some biscuits, potato chips or small bites, especially for the children.

Not to forget carry your cameras for those memorable pictures. However in the tribal areas please be careful and consult your guide before clicking – especially women in few clothes.

You can also carry small souvenirs like, a pen, colors, small notebooks, maybe a small torch, or a few
chocolates to give to tribal people as gifts.

After breakfast drive to Jeypore, on the way we will visit Borra Caves and Aarku Valley. We will take a lunch break in a local restaurant in Aarku Valley. We continue passing through tribal areas visiting the tribal weekly market at Kunduli of Mali and Paraja tribes. Check-in to a hotel in Jeypore for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 9
Jeypore Jagdalpur (Bastar) (by road/90 km/2 hours) (Bf+Lunch+ Dinner).

Early morning after breakfast, around 07.00 hours visit Bondo tribal market. Return to hotel, freshen un up, check out, and then drive to Jagdalpur via weaving village Kotpad. Check-in Bastar Jungle Resort. The day has to be Thursday and Sunday. You will have a lunch break at Royal Bastar Farm and drive to the tribal emporium in either Kartawan or Bastar proper for a photo shoot.) We will also take an evening walk to the village.

Day 10
Jagdalpur (Bastar) (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

Stay at Jagdalpur (Bastar) includes a visit to the historical Jagdalpur, the Anthropological Museum, and sunset trip to the Chitrakote waterfall.

You will also visit the Horn Maria tribe and the local market of the Maria Gond tribe at Tokapal.
Dinner and overnight stay in the Hotel Jagdalpur.

Day 11
Jagdalpur (Bastar)-Kanker (By road /160 Kms/4 Hrs) (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

A drive to Kanker after breakfast will take you to the tribal villages such as Kondagaon, and Kurmharpara. We will also take you to the first tribal market in the afternoon and Muria village.
Check-in at Kanker Palace, Kanker for a night stay.

Day 12
Kanker (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

After breakfast, we will visit the village of the Deer-Horn Muria Tribe and have a glimpse of the Gotul System. Here one could enjoy the wonderful village food with some local tardy (local drink) and be Guests to one of them. Later we return to the palace and take an evening walk around the town. Night stay in Kanker Palace.

Day 13
Kanker Bhormadev (by road /240 km /06 hrs) (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

Bhoramdeo Jungle Retreat, (BJR), is situated in the north-western Chhattisgarh district of Kawardha. Nestled in the Maikal Hills Satyendra “Sunny” Upadhyay’s farmhouse-style home is close to the famous 7th – 11th century. Bhoramdeo temple complex with its lotus-filled Pushpa Sarovar (lake).

BJR gives the discerning traveler a chance to relax in an oasis of peace and friendliness along with the rare opportunity to explore Indian life at the village level.

The Maikal Hills that surround BJR are home to many species of central India’s spectacular wildlife as well as to the indigenous Baigas & Gonds, whose tolas (villages) dot the countryside.

BJR’s focus is on real interaction with these gentle tribal people, be that in the tolas themselves, or whilst visiting the many colorful weekly haats (tribal markets).

Jungle treks take you into a forest thick with birds and clouds of butterflies, as well as mammals including langur and even big cats (here be leopards and tigers). You will be meeting native forest tribes of Baiga people after breakfast on day fourteen.

Day 14
Bhoramdeo (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

Whole day of various activities with a Guide
The guide will go away in the evening. Night stay in Hotel.

Day 15
Bhoramdeo – Kanha Tiger Reserve (By road /95 km /3.30 hours) (Bf + Lunch + Dinner)

Morning drive to Kanha National Park. Lunch in the Lodge
Afternoon we take our first exclusive jeep safari with Forest Guide into Kanha National Park and Tiger Reserve. Afternoon safari 1500/1800 (Wednesday afternoon safari not possible).
Dinner and overnight stay arrangements will be in Kanha Tiger Reserve.

Day 16
Kanha Tiger Reserve

The entire morning and afternoon are dedicated to two jeep safaris in Kanha National Park.
After the morning safari we return to the resort, relax and afternoon go for another Safari.
063//1100 morning safari
1500/1800 afternoon safari
We will return to the resort in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 17
Kanha Tiger Reserve – Nagpur 6 hours’ drive

If you have a late flight out of Nagpur…this morning can do a safari instead of the previous afternoon. Fly to Mumbai and connect your international flight.

Day 18
Mumbai

After breakfast proceed for morning half-day city tour of Bombay, the political capital of Maharashtra, and the financial capital of India, also famous for the India Film Industry Bollywood.
Visit – Gateway of India, The Prince of Wales Museum, and Chowpatty Beach & Juhu Beach – Chowpatty Beach is situated on Marine Drive. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 19
Depart Mumbai

After breakfast, you will drive to Mumbai International Airport to board your international flight to onward destination.

Tour Cost

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High Season (01/10/2024 – 15/04/2024)

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Tour Include Exclude

Include

  • 18 nights total accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
  • 09 nights accommodation with room and breakfast.
  • 09 nights accommodation with room and all meals.
  • Air-conditioned car with an English-speaking tourist driver as per programme.
  • English-speaking tour guide as per below;
  • Local English-speaking tour guide in Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Puri.
  • Accompanying Guide from Jeypore to Bhoramdeo.
  • All presently applicable taxes related to hotel and transport.

Exclude

  • 03 Sharing Jeep Safari + Jungle Entrance + Guide in Kanha.($165 / €150)
  • Cost of 03 Domestic flights within India during the tour.($120 / €110)
  • Flight from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar
  • Flight from Bhubaneshwar to Vishakhapatnam
  • Flight from Nagpur to Mumbai
  • Entrance Fees of Monuments.
  • Lunch and Dinner. (If not specified in Inclusions)
  • Extra expenses such as laundry, drinks, tips, etc.

Other Terms and Conditions:

  • For 24th Dec and 31st Dec nights, Hotels may ask for a mandatory Gala Dinner. If so, this will be payable extra.
  • Many hotels may ask for supplement costs during the period from 20th Dec – 07th Jan due to a premium season.
  • Please ask for more specific information on Pricing.
  • Various Discounts are also available – subject to terms and conditions.

Hotel Details

CityStandard HotelsDeluxe HotelsLuxury Hotels
KolkataJamson Inn ShirajThe ParkThe Park
BhubaneswarPal HeightsThe TridentThe Trident
PuriHans Coco PalmHans Coco PalmHans Coco Palm
VishakhapatnamComfort InnThe ParkThe Park
JeyporeHotel HelloHotel HelloHotel Hello
JagdalpurRoyal Bastar FarmRoyal Bastar FarmRoyal Bastar Farm
KankerKanker Palace HeritageKanker Palace HeritageKanker Palace Heritage
BhoramdevJungle RetreatJungle RetreatJungle Retreat
KanhaInfinity Kanha WildernessShergarhShergarh
MumbaiHotel Suba PalaceHotel FariyasHotel Trident Nariman point.

In addition to the above or similar hotels, we have the option to stay in a few of the top super luxury heritage Hotels, Retreats, Lodges, Homestays, etc. If you wish to do so, do share your thoughts with us.

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