Bhubaneswar to Vizag The Tribal Village & Marketplaces

Duration	Destination	Departure
8 days and 7 nights	India (Bhubaneswar, Baliguda, Rayagada, Jeypore, Vishakapatnam)	India (Bhubaneswar)

Description

Tour will begin with pick up from Bhubaneswar airport. Visit some of the tranquil villages in Odisha serving as the permanent abode to ancient tribes. Most of these villages are jotted with lush green forests, scenic landscapes and an array of flora and fauna, which makes the villages, self-sufficient for the tribal people. This tour will take the visitors to some of the remote villages and will offer them the opportunity to know about their colorful life and cultures. Each of the days in this itinerary is dedicated to different tribes for incredible experience. You will also visit Araku Valley blessed with lush coffee plantation and million year old Borra Caves. Tour will end in Vizag a bustling industry port and hub for Indian Navy.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotel (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotel (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:

Bhubaneswar
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport transfer to hotel. Later visit Parasurameshwar, Mukteshwar, Rajarani & Lingaraj temple (Only Hindu can enter sanctum). Also visit Khandagiri, Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda (260kms)
Drive to Baliguda through the lush green countryside roads. Witness an array of smaller hills covered with luscious Sal forests and visit some Oriya villages. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 3:

Baliguda - Rayagada (180kms)
Visit Barkhama village of tattooed faces ethnic Kutia Khonds tribe. Once known for their human sacrificing rituals the kutia Khond are now known for their lively traditions and colorful cultures. Later drive to Rayagada check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 4:

Rayagada - Jeypore (220kms)
Drive to visit Chatikona the weekly marketplace of highly ornamented Dongria Kondh & Desia Kondh tribe (must be Wednesday). Next drive to Jeypore enroute visit Koraput Tribal Museum. Arrive Jeypore check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 5:

Jeypore
Drive to Onukuadelli the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe (must be Thursday). Bonda women love to ornate themselves with silver bands, colorful beads & bangles. Next head to Lamtaput village occupied by Gadaba Tribes. Women in this tribe are keen lovers of colorful attires & traditional jewellery. Drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 6:

Jeypore
Drive to visit Kunduli marketplace of Sana Parojas and Malis tribes (must be Friday). Next drive to Nandapur the ancient capital of Jeypore famous for the throne of 32 steps. Drive back to Jeypore.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 7:

Jeypore - Vizag (230kms)
Drive to Vizag via Araku Valley an enticing hill station. Explore one million year old Borra Caves. Visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations. Continue drive to Jeypore check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:

Vizag - Departure
Visit preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach. Later transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	UnratedBhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar - Bhubaneshwar Airport or your hotel in the city
2	UnratedBaliguda
3	UnratedRayagada
4	UnratedJeypore
5	UnratedJeypore
6	UnratedJeypore
7	UnratedVishakhapatnam
8		Vishakhapatnam - Vishakhapatnam Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotel	5 star hotel
Bhubaneswar	Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similar	Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similar	Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar
Baliguda	Hotel Santosh Bhawan/ Hotel Patakhanda or similar
Rayagada	Hotel Sai International/ Hotel Tejasvi International or similar
Jeypore	Hotel Hello Jeypore/ Hotel Madhumati or similar
Vishakhapatnam	Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similar	The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott or similar	The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels or similar