The state of Odisha, sometimes referred to as the ‘soul of India’, boasts a rich historical background and offers a variety of natural features. The cultural diversity of Odisha is admirable, where cultures from the north and south meet along with the tribals and live in harmony. Odisha is a state in India rich in mesmerizing archaeological work, vivid tribal customs, and natural beauty, including lakes, quiet and busy beaches, tranquil and rustic hills, picturesque wate...
Arrive Kolkata. Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Full day sightseeing of Kolkata . Photography.
After breakfast drive to Talsari en-route visit of typical local villages.
At Talsari Visit the fishing hamlets in the region and interact with the local community and see their local traditional country fishing boat repairing activities.
After breakfast drive to Chandipur en-route visit of Remuna temple. Witness the unique receding sea for 03-04 km. Sunset experience at the beach.
After breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika National Park to explore the local flora and fauna and see one of the largest estuarine crocodile habitat in the world.Photography.
Full day at Bhitarkanika to explore the local flora and fauna. Photography.
After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Buddhist excavated heritage trail sites-Ratnagiri,Lalitgiri and Udayagiri. Photography.
Full day visit of Bhubaneswar ancient heritage corridor of temples and afternoon visit of the ancient Jain caves of Khandagiri-Udayagiri. Tribal Museum – Photography.
Full day visit of Nuapatna- Sadebarni- Joranda - ancient weaving- traditional dhokra lost wax crafts village - Mahim Sadhus at Joranda – Photography.
Leave for Phulbani enroute visit of local weaving village with community interaction through the forest of Daspalla range.
After breakfast drive to Rayagada enroute visit the weekly tribal market of Kutia Kondh with walking at Kotgarh in the Belghar range. Photography at the market and wayside village permitted
After breakfast drive to Semiliguda enroute visit the colorful Dongria Kondhbtribe at Chatikona weekly tribal market.Photography at the market and wayside village permitted.
Full day excursion to see the famed Bonda tribe of Odisha at Onukudelli weekly tribal market. Also witness another tribe of Gadabba. Photography at the market and wayside village permitted.
After breakfast drive to see the largest congregation of Paraja tribes at the Kunduli weekly tribal market , a local school visit with interaction with students and teachers and then later continue your drive to Taptapani - a small hot sulphuric spring and the local Saora Tribes.
After breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit of Chilika Lake - the largest brackish water Lake in Asia and home to thousands of resident and migratory birds. Enjoy a boat ride.
Full day excursion to see the majestic Sun Temple at Konark and interaction with the local fishermen community.
Witness sunrise. Puri local town visit and rickshaw ride along the main street of Lord Jagannath temple. Non Hindus are not allowed inside.A day to explore the nearby heritage crafts village of Raghurajpur with folk dance, crafts demonstration and interaction with the local artisan. Rest of the day at leisure.
At Leisure- All hotels in Puri have check-in / check-out at 08:00-08:30 hrs.
After breakfast drive to Bhubaneshwar airport for you onward flight back home.