Orissa Wildlife Tour
6 Nights / 7 Days Entire Route : Kolkata- Simlipal Park- Dangamal- Bhitarkanika Sanctuary- Bhubaneshwar
Day : 01 Arrive Kolkata
PM:- Welcome on arrival and then transfer to hotel
Day : 02 Kolkata - Simlipal (250 kilometers; 6 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Simlipal. Declared as a national park in 1973, Similipal National Park is best known to conserve the endangered tiger species in Orissa. It is a great place to explore during your Wildlife Tour of Orissa.
PM:- Check in a lodge and stay overnight
Day : 03 Simlipal
AM:- After breakfast move on for sightseeing tour of two most spectacular waterfalls in Orissa, namely, Barehipani and Joranda
PM:- Return to lodge and stay overnight
Day : 04 Simlipal Park
AM:- After breakfast move on for full day visit to Simlipal National Park for bird watching and other animals as well
PM:- Return to lodge, indulge in recreational activities and stay overnight
Day : 05 Simlipal - Bhadrak (77 kilometers; 1 hour 10 minutes drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Bhadrak and then Chandbali (another 60 kilometers drive) Chandbali - Dangmal Island (by boat)After arriving at Chandbali, go for a motorboat cruise to reach Dangamal Island and then check in a lodge. On your way, watch beautiful birds and the mesmerizing countryside.This deltaic region of Orissa has a couple of small islands. Some of them are Dangamal, Ekakula, Habalikati etc. The amazing thing to visit here is to witness the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles arriving in shores to lay eggs in numbers (thousands) twice every year between January and March. An unexpected additional attraction is the remains of two 9th century monuments, a temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and a Shakti Shrine at Dangmal.
PM:- Stay overnight at lodge in Dangmal
Day : 06 Dangamal - Bhitarkanika Sanctuary (90 kilometers; 1 and ½ hour drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Bhitarkanika; check in at forest lodge and have refreshment. Later go for a boat ride inside the wildlife sanctuary. Also visit the Olive Ridley Turtle nesting site located on the beach stretch of Bhitarkanika. Bhitarkanika is a natural habitat of a lot of wild creatures like Crocodiles, King Cobra, Pythons, Wild Pigs, Monkey, Sambars, and Spoted Deer etc. There is a Crocodile Breeding Farm at Dangmal. The pride possession of this Farm is the White Crocodile Sankhua, a rare species in the World. Over 170 species of resident and migratory birds of different hue enhance the beauty of the wild.Bhitarkanika the second largest compact mangrove ecosystem in India is a wonder in the wild. It is acclaimed for its biodiversity in flora and fauna, it is. It is also a Sanctuary and National Park, extending over more than 600 square kilometers. Bounded by rivers on the three sides and the sea on the fourth, Bhitarkanika is a fully forest are full of numerous creeks and canals which finally meet the sea and make the estuarine delta, the playground of the Bay of Bengal. Bhitarkanika is famous for its evergreen mangrove forests. This forest houses some of the endangered species of flora and fauna. Among them are the famous “Pneumatophores”, or the “Trees with breathing roots “.
PM:- Stay overnight at lodge in Bhitarkanika
Day : 07 Bhitarkanika Sanctuary- Bhubaneshwar (190 kilometers; 3-4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneshwar en route visit prehistoric Buddhist caves of Ratnagiri, Udaigiri and Lalitgiri. Check in hotel and move on for a sightseeing tour of famous temples- Lord Lingaraj that marks the epitome of Kalinga School of architecture
PM:-
Bhubaneshwar departure Assistance in transfer to airport on board your flight to onward destination; henceforth our services terminate here and we wish you safe, happy and memorable journey back home
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Tribal & Temple Tour - I
13 Nights / 14 Days Entire Route: Bhubaneshwar- Baliguda- Rayagada- Jeypore- Chilka- Puri- Konark- Bhubaneshwar.
Day : 01 Arrive Bhubaneshwar
PM :- Welcome on your late night arrival and then assistance in transfer to hotel
Day : 02 Bhubaneshwar
AM:- After breakfast leave for half day city tour including 2nd century BC Jain monk Caves at the twin hills of Handagiri and Udaygiri; and finally the Tribal museum
PM:- Back to hotel and stay overnight
Day : 03 Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda (300 kilometers; 7 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Baliguda; en-route visit weaver’s village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissa villages.After breakfast proceed to Baliguda; en-route visit weaver’s village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissa villages.
PM:- Arrive Baliguda in evening and check in hotel; stay overnight
Day : 04 Baliguda
AM:- Have breakfast and then leave for full day visit to Barakhamba area by foot in some of the remote villages of tattooed face desia-kondh tribes
PM:- Stay overnight at hotel
Day : 05 Baliguda - Kothagarh - Rayagada (200 kilometers; 4-5 hours drive)
AM:- Have breakfast and leave for Belghar area to visit a few Kuttiya-Kondha Tribal Villages and Weekly Market at KothagarhProceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia Kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in core mountain or forest areas they are friendly tribal community.
PM:- Have lunch on the way and then continue drive to Rayaguda. Arrive Raygada in evening and then check in your hotel; stay overnight.
Day : 06 Raygada - Chatikiona - Jeypore (205 kilometers; 5 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast trek to most primitive Dongria-Kondh villages in the Niyamgiri hills; here you will have opportunity to meet the Dongria-Kondhs men and women coming down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals to their weekly market. Later come down to see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other community. Weekly market at Chatikona, where Dom, Desia and Dongoriya Kondha tribes still practices barter system, which is an interesting event to watch. Continue drive on to Jeypore. Enroute visit Kani tribal village
PM:- Stay overnight at hotel in Jeypore.
Day : 07 Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Jeypore (160 kilometers, 3-4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast visit the home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (barely naked people). They live in remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting cultivation and keep domestic cows and goats for survivals. They can only be seen when they come to trade at weekly local market (on Thursday). The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver neck-lets and their shaved heads decorated with paints of Palmyra leaves. Opportunity to see the colourful Godabas, Parajas and Mali tribes
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Back to Jeypore enroute visiting pottery village Bapaniguda, Siriguda and Paraja tribal village at Litiput; stay overnight
Day : 08 Jeypore - Gupteswar - Jeypore (70 kilometers drive one-way)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Gupteswar and visit the villages of very interesting Dhuruba tribe; walk through villages of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. The Dhruba tribal males like to put ornaments. Visit Cave temple of Lord Shiva in the hidden mountain that is famous among these tribes
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Back to hotel at Jeypore and stay overnight OR ELSE proceed in this way.
AM:- Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore (65 kilometers drive one way)After breakfast proceed to Kunduli via Sunabeda witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Mali tribes. Later drive to Nandapur and visit the village of Sanaparoja tribes. Also visit the village Khilua, Saana Padar, Bada Padar with small trekking.
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Back to hotel in Jeypore and stay overnight.
Day : 09 Jeypore - Lamtaput - Jeypore (160 kilometers; 4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Machkund; a small trek will lead you to primitive Boro Gadaba villages. Watch the traditional dance called Dhemsa.
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Back to Jeypore enroute Lamtaput market; stay overnight.
Day : 10 Jeypore - Laxmipur - Rayaguda (140 kilometers, 4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Rayagada enroute visiting some Desia Kondh or Paraja villages and then Jagannath Temple, Tribal Museum at Koraput. Here Non Hindus are allowed inside the temples and all activities are similar to Jagnnath Temple of Puri.
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Upon arrival Rayaguda check in hotel; stay overnight.
Day : 11 Rayaguda - Taptaoni - Chilka (330 kilometers; 6-7 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Chilka enroute visiting Soura tribal villages, market and Taptapani (a hot spring which is believed to be the mark of blessing by the local habitat). If anywhere nature reveals its enigmatic charisma; it is here in Taptapani, an exotic world of wonder. Enjoy the nature close to your heart and carry the memory years to come.
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Stay overnight at hotel in Chilka.
Day : 12 Chilka - Narasinghpur - Puri (120 kilometers; 3 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast have a boat ride in Chilka Lake, the largest brackish Water Lake in Asia. In winter Chilika aflutter with thousands of migratory birds from Siberia. Visit Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, Honeymoon Island and then few fishing villages at Chilka Lake. Opportunity to see fishermen at work who come here in search of prawns, mackerel, and crabs.
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Reach Puri via Birnasingpur, Tenta and then walk to a typical Orissa village, savor their hospitality. Evening relax on the beach; stay overnight at hotel in Puri.
Day : 13 Puri - Konark (110 kilometers; 2hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast visit Lord Jagannath Temple, Sankaracharya’s Math located on the downtown area of Puri and later proceed to Konark (about 35kms). There you will make a visit to the temple- Chariot of the “Sun God”, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13th century AD, which is the landmark and golden era of Orissa art.
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Visit Ragurajpur artisan villages and also some other villages with houses, decorated with Chita’s for Goddess Lakshmi. Stay overnight at hotel in Konark.
Day : 14 Puri - Pipli - Bhubaneshwar (56 kilometers; 1 and ½ hour drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Bhubanswar enroute visiting colourful village of Pipli where one can see the handicrafts of Orissa and Dhauli; peace pagoda- famous for Ashokan rock edicts dating back to 2nd century BC.
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Visit some of the ancient temples of Bhubanswar belonging to 7-11th century AD like- Lingaraja, Parasurameswara, Mukteswara, Bramheswara and Raja-Rani temple. Bhubaneshwar departure Assistance in transfer to airport on board your flight to onward destination; henceforth our services terminate and we wish you a safe, happy journey back to your home.
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Tribal & Temple Tour - II
11 Nights / 12 Days Entire Route: Bhubaneshwar- Baliguda- Rayagada- Jeypore- Chilka- Puri- Konark- Bhubaneshwar.
Day : 01 Bhubaneshwar
AM :- Welcome on arrival and then transfer to hotel.
Day : 02 Bhubaneshwar
AM:- After breakfast leave for full day temple visit including- Lingaraja, Parasurameswara, Mukteswara, Bramheswara and Raja-Rani temple.
PM:- Stay overnight at hotel.
Day : 03 Bhubaneshwar - Pipli - Puri (56 kilometers; 1 and ½ hour drive)
AM:- After having breakfast proceed to Puri en-route visiting Pipli; opportunity to see the Chita paintings on the walls of the houses.
PM:- Stay overnight at a hotel in Puri.
Day : 04 Puri - Konark - Puri (35 kilometers one-way; 1-hour drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Konark for a day excursion; opportunity to see Sun Temple and fishing villages.
PM:- Visit Ragurajpur to witness the houses decorated with paintings of Goddess Lakshmi; Stay overnight at hotel in Puri.
Day : 05 Puri - Gopalpur (228 kilometers; 5 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Gopalpur via Tenta, Birnasingpur along Chilka Lake; opportunity to visit fishermen at work, searching for prawns, mackerel and crabs.
PM:- Check in hotel at Gopalpur and stay overnight.
Day : 06 Gopalpur - Tapatapani - Rayagada (220 kilometers; 5 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Rayagada enroute visiting Tapatapani (hot sulphur spring), Tibetan settlement camps at Chandragiri, Soura tribal villages etc.
PM:- Check in hotel at Rayagada and stay overnight.
Day : 07 Rayagada - Putasingh - Rayagada
AM:- After breakfast leave for day excursion to to Soura tribal markets and villages; opportunity to visit Hatti Pattar (elephant stones) and waterfall near Nagawali River.
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Stay overnight stay at hotel in Rayagada.
Day : 08 Rayagada - Jeypore (205 kilometers; 4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Jeypore through Chatikona; visit a few Dongariya Kondh or Desia Kondh villages.
PM:-
Check in hotel at Jeypore and stay overnight.
Day : 09 Jeypore
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Onokudelli local market to witness the Bonda’s (barely naked people); visit colorful Gadabas (a munda tribe). [Thursday is the weekly market day]
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stay overnight at hotel.
Day : 10 Jeypore - Gupteswar - Jeypore (104 kilometers one-way; 2 and ½ hour drive)
AM:- After breakfast leave for day excursion to Gupteswar en route visit a few Dhuruba villages; visit the caves.
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Back to hotel and stay overnight.
Day : Jeypore - Visakhapatnam (220 kilometers; 4 hours drive)
AM:- After breakfast proceed to Visakhapatnam.
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Upon arrival check in hotel and have refreshment; later visit the spot Dolphin’s Nose at Bay of Bengal; Overnight stay at hotel in Visakhapatnam.
Day : 12 Visakhapatnam
AM:- After breakfast visit the 11th century made Vishnu Temple on Simhachalam Hill (16 kilometres away from township); visit Araku/Borra Caves near by. The finest beach is the Rishikonda, a little outside the town; far from noisy port area it is clean, serene, gorgeous and worth to visit.
PM:-
Departure Assistance in transfer to airport on board your flight to onward destination; henceforth our services terminate and we wish you safe, happy journey back home.
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