The two Indian states that are closest to each other are Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The most popular tourist attractions in these two states are their forests and tribal populations. Because tribal tours in these two states are so exciting and significant, people travel from all over the world to experience them.
DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT BHUBANESWAR
Tribal Tours of Odisha (Orissa) and ChhattisgarhTransfer to the hotel after arriving at the airport in Bhubaneswar. If time permits, spend a half-day later touring the city’s most well-known temples, including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (a jewel of Orissan architecture), Brahmeswar, and Lingaraj (the largest temple in Bhubaneswar). Spend the night in Bhubaneswar.
DAY 02 IN BHUBANESWAR
Visiting the Nandankanan Zoo in the morning (closed on Mondays). Because of its white tiger safari, this zoo is well-known. Later, explore the Khandagiri and Udaigiri Jain caves, as well as the tribal museum (closed on Mondays). Spend the night in Bhubaneswar.
DAY 03 BHUBANESWAR – DHAULI – PIPLI – RAGHURAJPUR – PURI
Visit to the earliest rock-cut caves, the Khandagiri and Udaigiri Jain caves, in the morning. After that, take a drive to Puri and stop at the peace pagoda in Dhauli, the appliqué work village in Pipli, and the craft village in Raghurajpur on the way. Upon arrival at Puri, register at the hotel. Unwind on Puri’s beautiful beach. Pay the night in Puri.
DAY 04 PURI – KONARK – PURI
Visit to the Jagannath temple in the morning (non-Hindus are not allowed). After that, take a trip to Konark to see the Sun Temple, a renowned world heritage site. Visit the fishermen’s settlement, Chandrabhaga beach, and the Ramchandi temple along way. Repatriate to Puri. beach market visit in the evening. Pay the night in Puri.
DAY 05 PURI – CHILIKA – GOPALPUR
Take a morning drive to Barkul’s largest brackish water lake, Chilika Lake. Take the boat cruises at Chilika to examine Birds Island and Nalabana Island. After that, travel to Gopalpur and make hotel reservations. Stay the night in Gopalpur.
DAY 06 GOPALPUR – TAPTAPANI – SAURA TRIBE – RAYAGADA
Drive to Rayagada in the morning and stop at the Saura tribal communities and Taptapani, a hot spring with sulfur. Upon reaching Rayagada, register at the hotel. Stay the night at Rayagada.
DAY 07 RAYAGADA – BISAMKATAK – RAYAGADA
Tribal Tours of Odisha (Orissa) and Chhattisgarh Take a morning drive to Dukum, which is close to Bisamkatak, to visit the Desia Kondh weekly market, which opens exclusively on Tuesdays. Visit to the Dokra crafts village near Jhigidi thereafter. Reply to Rayagada once more. Stay the night at Rayagada.
DAY 08 RAYAGADA – CHATIKONA – JEYPORE
Drive to Chatikona after breakfast to witness the vibrant weekly market of the Dongriya Kondh Tribes, which only happens on Wednesdays. Situated on the upper slopes of the Niyamagiri Hills, this tribe is among the least developed among the Kondhs. next stop is Minapai, the village known for its bamboo crafts. Drive to Jeypore thereafter. Spend the night in a Jeypore hotel.
DAY 09 JEYPORE – ANKADELLI – JEYPORE
Drive to Ankadelli after breakfast to visit the well-known Bonda tribe, whose weekly market is only held on Thursdays. The tribe visits Ankadelli once a week. Witnessing such a vibrant concentration of typical tribal people in one location is a remarkable occurrence. Observing the Bonda women with their vibrant jewelry and marketing items is the most fascinating. Next, return to Jeypore by car. Spend the night in a Jeypore hotel
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DAY 10 JEYPORE – KUNDULI – JAGDALPUR
Drive to Kunduli after breakfast to see the Paraja tribes’ weekly market, which only opens on Fridays. It is the tribal area’s largest market. Next, go to the Jagannath Temple and the Korapute tribal museum.At Jeypore for lunch. After that, travel to Jagdalpur and stop in the weaving village of Kotapada. Absence of permission to enter Chhattisgarh Stay the night in Jagdalpur.
DAY 11 IN JAGDALPUR
A visit to Kanger Valley National Park in the morning. After that, take a journey to Mardoom to visit the Maria and Muria tribes’ tribal market. Next, make your way to Chitrakoot Water Falls, also referred to as Chhattisgarh’s Niagra. Return by car to Jagdalpur. Stay the night in Jagdalpur.
DAY 12 JAGDALPUR – KANKER
Visit to Kondagaon (Craft Center for Rot Iron) in the morning. Next, go to the Sunday market in Narayanpur to witness a cockfight. After that, go to Kanker and register at the hotel. Spend the night at Kanker.
DAY 13 KANKER – SIRPUR – RAIPUR
Drive to Sirpur in the morning and stop at Champaner and Rajim along route. After visiting the Buddhist site in Sirpur, continue on to Raipur. Spend the night in Raipur.
DAY 14 DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Transfer in the morning to the airport in order to take the next aircraft.
