Tribal Treasures of Odisha: A Comprehensive 14-Day Tour

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Day 01 (Wed) – Bhubaneswar

  • Arrival in Bhubaneswar and transfer to Dhenkanal.
  • Visit a jewelry-making village and observe the Mahima Sadhus in their monastery, including participation in the evening prayer.
  • Overnight stay in Dhenkanal.

Day 02 (Thu) – Dhenkanal to Tribal Villages and Bhubaneswar

  • Early morning drive to Sagaria Tribal Village in the Kapilash Jungle for a hiking excursion to explore their lifestyle.
  • Visit a Santal tribal village (accessible via rough roads, suitable for hiking).
  • Return to Bhubaneswar for an overnight stay.

Day 03 (Fri) – Bird Sanctuary, Tetile Village, and Gopalpur

  • Drive to Gopalpur, stopping en route at Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary on Chilika Lake and a textile village.
  • Overnight stay at Gopalpur on Sea.

Day 04 (Sat) – Buddhist Monastery, Taptapani, and Putta Singh Area

  • Morning drive to the Putta Singh area, visiting the second-largest Buddhist monastery in India to witness the monks’ prayers.
  • Explore the Lanjia Saura Tribes in their villages.
  • Overnight stay in Rayagada.

Day 05 (Sun) – Baliguda and Kutia Kondh Tribes

  • Morning drive to Baliguda to meet the tattoo-faced Kutia Kondh Tribes in their village.
  • Overnight stay at Baliguda or Phulbani.

Day 06 (Mon) – Baliguda to Rayagada

  • Visit the Kutia Kondh Tribes in their village, followed by a drive to Bissam Cuttack to meet the Desia Kondh Tribes.
  • Continue to Rayagada for an overnight stay.

Day 07 (Tue) – Chatikona Market

  • Morning drive to Majhiguda (40 km, approx. 1 hr) to explore the Dunguria Kondh Tribes at their weekly market, where they sell horticultural products like papaya, jackfruit, and pineapple in exchange for goods.
  • Return to Rayagada for an overnight stay.

Day 08 (Wed) – Chatikona

  • Drive to the Chatikona area (40 km, approx. 1 hr) for another visit to the Dunguria Kondh Tribes in their market.
  • After exploring, continue to Jeypore for an overnight stay.

Day 09 (Thu) – Jeypore, Bonda Gadaba, and Semiliguda

  • Drive to Onkdeli (80 km, approx. 2 hrs) to meet the colorful Bonda Tribes at their market. Share alcohol with Bonda women and meet men with bows and arrows.
  • Visit the nearby Gadaba Tribes market in the afternoon.
  • Overnight stay in Semiliguda.

Day 10 (Fri) – Semiliguda to Kundli

  • Drive to Kundli (120 km, approx. 3 hrs) to meet the Paraja and Malli Tribes at their largest weekly market.
  • Visit Sana Paraja and Bada Paraja tribal villages.
  • Overnight stay in Semiliguda.

Day 11 (Sat) – Koraput and Dhuruba Tribes

  • After breakfast, drive to the Gupteswar area to visit the Shiva caves.
  • In the afternoon, explore the weekly market of the Dhuruba Tribes.
  • Continue to Jagdalpur for an overnight stay.

Day 12 (Sun) – Jagdalpur to Raipur

  • Morning drive to Raipur, visiting tribal villages along the way.
  • Overnight stay in Raipur.

Day 13 (Mon) – Raipur to Bilaspur and Ramnami Tribes

  • Drive to Bilaspur to meet the intriguing Ramnami Tribes.
  • The Ramnami tribe tattoos their bodies with the name “Rama” for protection from evil eyes, making for great photography opportunities.
  • Overnight stay in Bilaspur.

Day 14 (Tue) – Bilaspur to Raipur

  • Morning drive to Raipur airport for your next destination.

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