Day 01: Arrive In Delhi
Welcome to Delhi. You will be assisted upon arrival for the transfer to your hotel to relax
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Bhuvneshwar
Drop at Airport to board flight to Bhubaneshwar. Met upon arrival & transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Bhuvneshwar
Visit of the Temples & caves at Bhubaneshwar. The Temple City of India is famous for its beautifully carved Temples dating back from 07th to 11th Century AD. Presently there are only 500 temples dedicated to different Gods & Goddesses. Udaigiri & Khandagiri Caves are from 03rd to 01st Century BC with nice carving of Story of Ramayana & Social life of that period.
Over night at hotel.
Day 04: Bhuvneshwar - Excursions to Tribal Villages
Excursion to Padmaksharpur (Snake charmers village), Nuapatna (Weavers' village), Sadeibarini (Dokra metal workers' village).
Over night at hotel.
Day 05: Bhuvneshwar - Puri
Drive to Puri on the way visiting 64 Yogini Temple (Only one of its types in India in best preserved condition) at Heerapur (Bell Metal Worker's village), Pipli (Applique work village), Birpratap Pur (Brahmin village) & Raghurajpur (Artisans' village declared as Heritage village).
Over night at hotel.
Day 06: Puri - Konark - Puri
Morning visit of the Potters village of Jagannath Temple at Puri. Visit the Jagannath Temple. Excursion to Konark Sun Temple on the way visiting Stone Carvers' village at Chhaitana. Visit of the Fishermen's village.
Over night at hotel.
Day 07: Puri - Gopalpur
Drive to Gopalpur on Sea thru the villages & fields.
Over night at hotel.
Day 08: Bhuvneshwar
Visit of the Temples & caves at Bhubaneshwar. The Temple City of India is famous for its beautifully carved Temples dating back from 07th to 11th Century AD. Presently there are only 500 temples dedicated to different Gods & Goddesses. Udaigiri & Khandagiri Caves are from 03rd to 01st Century BC with nice carving of Story of Ramayana & Social life of that period.
Over night at hotel.
Day 09: Rayagada - Visit to Kondh Tribes
Visit of the Kutia Kondh villages in Tumudibandh Block Kutia Kondh Group is considered as one of the Primitive Groups of Kondh society & the women of this Group makes nice Geometrical Tatoos & floral tatoos related to different clans to be recognized by their dead relatives after their death.
Over night at hotel.
Day 10: Rajagada - Jeypores
Visit of Dongariya Kondh villages in Chatikona Block. Once known for Maria (Human) Sacrifice, these people live on the Hill slopes & now living their life with the Horticulture & Agriculture product. Women of this Group are beautifully decorated with Rings, Hair Pins & Colour Bids. Drive to Jeypore.
Over night at hotel.
Day 11: Jeypore
Visit of Bonda, Gadhaba & Didayee Tribes' Villages. Bondas known as Primitive Tribes of Orissa live at about 1,000 mtr above the sea level & inside the Jungle. The women still believe in the curse of Goddess Sita & cover their body with the colour bids instead of cloth. The head is still saved & covered with Colour bids & clips.
Over night at hotel.
Day 12: Jeypore - Visit of the Villages of Gadhaba
Visit of the Villages of Gadhaba. Gadhaba people are known for their colourful Dhemsa Dance. Even though modern influence is forcing them to leave their village to go out of village for earning money, they still practice their old life style & festivals.
Over night at hotel.
Day 13: Paraja Tribe
Visit of the Villages of Paraja Tribe.
Over night at hotel.
Day 14: Dhuruba Tribe
Visit of the Villages of Dhuruba Tribe. Once upon a time living a nomad life style, now settled in Orissa & expert in Bambo works.
Over night at hotel.
Day 15: Vishakhapatanam
Drive to Vishakhapatanam.
Over night at hotel.
Day 16: Vishakhapatanam - Drop at Airport
Transfer to Airport for the flight to any of the International connecting airport.
End of our services.
ORISSA WITH PURI TOUR
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
