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ORISSA TEMPLES & TRIBES

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After discovering Kolkatta, the first British capital in India, we fly to Bhubaneshwar - the capital of Orissa only since 1956, is the city of temples. There were once over 1000 of them; a large number are still standing and active. A large number of temples are located around Bindu Sarovar, a tank which is believed to receive water from all the holy rivers. Some of the temples here are Linga Raj temple built in 1114 A.D. to the glory of Shiva, Vaital Deul is a typical 8th century Khakera and Mukteshwar temple, it is the gem of Orissan architecture. Puri at a distance of 60 km from Bhubaneshwar, is the holiest place in Orissa and one of the biggest pilgrimage centers in India, it is known for its cult of Jagannath temple. Few kilometer further in Konark, a former center Orissan Buddhism. A temple to the sun god was built here in the 9th century, the present sun temple was erected in the 13th century. Beside the temples, we explore various primitive tribes and tribal markets through Taptapani, Baligudha, Rayagadha and Jeypore. st

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Duration:

12 Days

Season:

Round The Year

Itinerary:

Calcuta - Bubneshwar - Puri - Taptapani - Baliguda - Rayagadha - Jeypore - Vizag - Calcutta

DAY 01. ARRIVE CALCUTTA
Arrive Calcutta meet at the airport and transfer to hotel for one night. Calcutta is the largest metropolitan city of India, with a population of above 10 million. In 1773, it became the headquarters of British administration in India till 1911, when the capital was shifted to Delhi. Afternoon orientation tour of Calcutta city. 

DAY 02. CALCUTTA – BHUBANESHWAR                        Fly
Transfer to Calcutta airport and fly to Bhubaneshwar, the modern capital of Orissa, popularly known as the temple city of India. Boasts of a cluster of some 500 temples still standings on their own, ranging from 46mt high, Lingaraj to the lovely miniature ones. A complete study of the Kalinga style of architecture from its very inception to perfection spreading over nearly two thousand years is epitomized in the monuments of Bhubaneswar. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour.

 DAY 03. IN BHUBANESHWAR
Morning explore twin hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri excavated in between 2nd and 1st century B.C. by the famous king of Kalinga, was the rain resort of Jain monks. It is one of the earliest specimen of cave architecture of India.   Afternoon at leisure.

 DAY 04. BHUBANESHWAR – PURI                                                      Drive
After breakfast depart and drive to Puri, en route visit the colorful patch work village of Pipli and Konark, the magnificent Sun Temple of India sheer poetry in stone, is known as Black Pagod. The temple is in the architectural image of the mythical chariot of the sun god. Arrive Puri and check in at hotel for overnight. Puri is famous for its great temple of Lord Jagannath, situated on the cost of Bay of Bengal. Because of the intense religious importance and hallowed tradition, non Hindus are not allowed within the temple complex. 

DAY 05. PURI – TAPTA PANI                                                Drive 260 Km
Morning depart and drive to Taptapani in order to reach the Tribal belt of Orissa. En route visit Chilka Lake, the largest brackish water lake in the country. In winter Chilika aflutter with thousand of migratory birds as far as from Siberia. Arrive Taptapani and check in at guest house for overnight.

DAY 06. TAPTA PANI – BALIGUDA                                      Drive 180 Km
After breakfast we depart and drive into Tribal area and visit the ‘Kondh tribes’, these tribes are exposed to civilization and they live with cultivation. Arrive Baliguda for overnight stay in camp / small guest house with very basic facilities. Dinner will be prepare by our own kitchen staff.

DAY 07. BALIGUDA – RAYGADA                                         Drive 210 Km.                                   After early breakfast proceed to Belgarh area and explore ‘Tattoed Kondh’ and ‘Kuttia Kondh’ tribes. These tribes were once famous in the history of their human sacrifices, they are very simple, frank and hospitable. Their height is average standard, healthy and strong, they are very jolly and do not think of future life. We may be able to visit one of the tribal markets this day. Arrive and check in at guest house for overnight.

DAY 08. RAYGADA – JEYPORE                                    Drive 230 Km. 
After breakfast depart and a 60 km drive will take us to Chatikona, visit the colorful market of ‘Dongaria Kondh’. They are one of the most primitive of Kondh tribes. They live in the high slopes of Niyamagiri hills, are horticulturists and grow fruits like Banana, orange and pineapple. The males pierce their ears and noses, wear earrings and noserings, grow their hair as women. After exploring this colorful tribal market we drive on to Jeypore, arrive and check in at guesthouse. This will be our base for next few days to explore various tribal market and tribes.

DAY 09. IN JEYPORE                                                       Drive 180 Km
After breakfast we will proceed to Ankadeli to visit the famous Bonda tribes who comes once every week for their weekly market, it is a unique opportunity to see such a colorful concentration of typical tribal at one place and exciting experience to watch bonda women in their colorful jewelries, with their marketing commodities, most of which they barter. After exploring this interesting market we proceed to Lampatput area and explore the villages around to discover another primitive tribe ‘ the Gadaba’, they are one of the earlier settlers of this country, trace their origin to the time of Ramayana. We may be able to watch / arrange their famous tribal dance. Return to Jeypore guest house.

DAY 10. JEYPORE – VIZAG                                                   Drive 250 Km
After breakfast check out and drive to Visakhapatnam (Vizag) through Arku valley. This coastal city is the commercial and industrial heart of Andhra Pradesh’s isolated north-east corner and is home to India’s largest shipbuilding yard. Arrive and check in at hotel. Visit Dolphin’s Nose, Vishnu Temple in Orrisan style and other interesting sites.

DAY  11. VIZAG – CALCUTTA                                             Fly 
Morning transfer to airport and fly to Calcutta, arrive and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 12. DEPARTURE                                                                                                                Transfer to airport for onward flight.

 

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