Historic Tribal Tour to Odisha
Historic Tribal Tour to Odisha
Chilika Orissa
Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves
Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha
Puri Beach beach

Historic Tribal Tour to Odisha

Duration : 14 Night / 15 Days

Stay Plan : Tour starts from Bhubaneswar 1 N Bhubaneshwar 1 N Baliguda 1 N Rayagada Tour concludes in Bhubaneshwar

Inclusion :

  • Meals
  • Stay
  • Transfer
  • Sightseeing
Starting From INR 52000

INR 52000

per person on twin sharing

Tour Overview

Indigenous people have always been the front figure of our scriptures and textbooks, but do you know they are still residing in some parts of our country and preserving the ancient knowledge on their own! Yes, we're talking about the tribes and its people residing within the vicinity of Odisha who are still some of the most vulnerable yet beautiful humans on this earth. Get a chance to meet with them and make some memories to relish your historic worms once again. Get connected with the roots of your motherland, and book the Tribal tour package to Odisha with Xenium Holidays. Not only this, you'll also get a chance to cherish the picturesque landscape and the traditional way of living in Odisha. Apart from this, explore ancient temples of the state like Lingaraj and Mukteshwar temples before delving into the heart of tribal regions of Odisha. A major part of tribes in Odisha including Phulbani, Rayagada offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Dongria Kondh and Soura tribes, known for the intricate craftsmanship and the joyful festivities. More destinations of this tour package include- Jeypore, Onkadelli and Kundli, and Gupteshwar, where you can get engaged with the Bonda and Gadaba tribes. Grab your 15-day tribal tour of Odisha with Xenium Holidays to avail the maximum discount on a first come first get basis.

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1Days
Arrival - Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing

  • Reach at the airport/railway station of Bhubaneshwar, where you’ll meet our associate
  • Drive towards the hotel and check in to rejuvenate for a while
  • Post afternoon go sightseeing in Khandagiri & Udayagiri (it’s a well-known rock-cut group of caves called Hathigumpha and Ranigumpha constructed by Mahameghavahana Aira Kharavela)
  • Explore other tourist places like- the Tribal Museum, Ekamra Haat (Craft Market)
  • Come back to the hotel and take an overnight stay in Bhubaneshwar

2Days
Bhubaneswar – Phulbani (Kandhamal distt.) (4.5 hrs, 208 km)

  • Have your breakfast at the hotel, check out to move towards Phulbani
  • Enrouting/On your way to Phulbani Baliguda, take a tour of beautiful small mountains, trees, Tribal areas, Tribal villages, and weaver’s sight at Itamati and the lush green natural place.
  • Reach Baliguda, check in at the hotel, and stay for the night in Baliguda

3Days
Phulbani – Rayagada (5.2 hrs, 230 km)

  • Have your authentic breakfast at the hotel, and check out to move  Barakhamba & Belghar 
  • Here you’ll see several Odisha tribes like Kutia Kondh Tribes & Desia Kondh in the village regions
  • Visit a famous market in  Rayagada named Kotagarh Market
  • Reach and check in at the hotel in Rayagada and stay for the night.

4Days
Rayagada – Jeypore (3 hrs, 130 km)

  • Have your delicious breakfast at the hotel, and move to Jeypore
  • Visit  Dongria Kondh Tribes and Tribal market on the way to Chatikona
  • Move to Jeypore and see some tribes like Desia Kondh and Mali tribes
  • Reach the hotel in Jeypore and stay there till the next morning

5Days
Jeypore – Onkadelli (1.2 hrs, 63 km)

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and check out to move to Onkadelli
  • On the way to Onkadelli you will explore the Tribal market of Bonda Tribes
  • Now move to  Lamtaput and see Gadabas tribal community where their traditional dance performances will entertain you called Demsa Tribal Dance
  • Check in at the hotel and stay for the night in Onkadelli

6Days
Onkadelli – Kundli

  • Take your breakfast at the hotel and move to Kundli
  • You will see the famous weekly tribal market of Paroja and Mali tribes in Kundli
  • Visit Nandapur to see some tribal villages like  Sanaparoja Tribal villages, Saana padar & Bada padar Tribal villages
  • Move back to Jaypore hotel and stay for the night in Onkadelli

 

7Days
Kundli – Gupteswar

  • Have your delicious breakfast and drive towards Gupteswar
  • Visit the Cave Temple of Lord Shiva in the hidden mountain in the tribal village of Dhruba Tribes
  • Visit an attractive weekly tribal market of Sana Paroja Tribes
  • Go back to Jaypore hotel and stay till the next morning in Japore

8Days
Gupteswar – Rayagada

  • Have your tasty breakfast and check out from the hotel to move to Gupteswar
  • Visit to see some famous places like Jagannath Temple & Tribal Museum of Koraput (people of all religions can go there for Darshan)
  • Move to reach the hotel at Rayagada and stay for the night in Rayagada

9Days
Rayagada – Gopalpur

  • Have your tasty breakfast and check out from the hotel to move to Gopalpur
  • Visit the Great Buddhist Monastery at Jiranga (Gajapati District) & Taptapani Hot Sulphur Spring Water.
  • Move and check in the hotel of Gopalpur and stay for the night in Gopalpur

10Days
Gopalpur – Chilika Lake

  • Have your breakfast and move from the hotel
  • Visit Chilika lake and enjoy boat cruise and go  Kalkaji temple for Darshan and see several bird species at the Nalabana bird sanctuary
  • Go back to the Gopalpur hotel and stay for the night in Gopalpur

Chilka lake is Asia's one of the largest and biggest brackish water lagoons including Ramsar wetland which is of great importance for the world. You can watch here a diversity of migratory birds, fish and dolphins. For those who are searching for ecological wonders and are a natural enthusiasm for this place is mystically the greatest.

11Days
Gopalpur – Tara Tarini Temple – Puri

  • Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel
  • Visit Deer park & Tara Tarini Temple in Gopalpur
  • Move to Puri and reach and check in at the hotel of Puri
  • You will enjoy the evening view of Golden Sea beach and the beach market
  • Go back to the hotel and stay for the night in Puri

12Days
Puri Jagannath Temple

  • Have your breakfast and move from the hotel
  • Visit the famous temple of Puri known as the Jagannath temple (people belongs to overseas are not allowed to visit inside the temple)
  • Drive to Konark and visit the world heritage site, the Konark Sun temple (also known as the black pagoda, based on Orissan architecture of Ganga Dynasty)
  • In the evening, you’ll enjoy the Sunset  at Chandrabhaga beach
  • Move back to the hotel and stay for the night in Puri

Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the revered pilgrimage sites of Hinduism which is dedicated to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and his siblings naming the principal deity Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balbhadra and his younger beloved sister Subhadra. During the global celebration of Rath Yatra these three deities are paraded in grand chariots in a crowd of millions of devotees. This celebration is not only limited to Odisha or Jagannath Puri but it is carried out throughout the world to reflect the artistic and cultural beauty of Hinduism. It is often said people must join this Rath Yatra in Puri at least once in a lifetime.

Odisha’s Konark Sun Temple is a masterpiece of architectural beauty dating back to ancient history which is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple does not only offer the religious perspective of Hinduism but it also preaches the remarkable craft man ship engineering skills and the granddaughter of the solar system. It's symbolizes the greatest passage of time by representing Sun god and his chariot pulled by 7 mysterious horses which makes it one of the greatest Marvels of all the times

13Days
Puri – Bhubaneswar

  • Have your delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel to move Bhubaneswar
  • Visit the beautiful places like Raghurajpur artisan village, Pipili handicraft market, Dhauli peace pagoda (The Buddhist monuments & place of historic Kalinga war)
  • And now you’ll see some more temples named Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple
  • Move to the hotel at Bhubaneswar and start for the night

14Days
Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing

  • Have your breakfast and move from the hotel
  • Visit Zoological Park and different varieties of wildlife sanctuary in Nandankanan
  • Here the beauty of  white tiger, Lion safari and Botanical garden, State Museum, Cactus Garden, Ekamra Haat (Handicraft Market) and Local market will attract you
  • Move to the hotel and stay for the night in Bhubaneswar

15Days
Bhubaneshwar Exploration- Bhubaneswar Airport- Departure

  • Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel to move to Cuttack
  • Visit to enjoy the view of some famous places like the Maritime Museum, Deer Park, and Netaji Birth Place
  • Now move to Bhubaneswar and then drive to Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway station for the further journey to your home

Tour Inclusion

  • A Traditional welcome with a welcome Drink on arrival
  • Accommodation on a double/Twin sharing basis as per the itinerary at all places
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels
  • Pick up and drop transfers from airport/railway station - hotel - airport
  • Sightseeing and all transfers as mentioned in the vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Assistance at all arrival and departure points
  • All hotel-related taxes and transport-related taxes
  • Taxes & Expenditures Included: Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp. and Driver bataa

Tour Exclusions

  • Any airfare and train Fare. Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
  • Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • All personal expenses, optional tours, and extra meals
  • Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • GST

Tour Highlights


  • Khandagiri & Udayagiri
  • Hathigumpha and Ranigumpha
  • Tribal Museum, EkamraTribal Museum
  • Barakhamba & Belghar
  • Kotagarh Market
  • Chatikona
  • The Cave Temple of Lord Shiva
  • Chilika Lake
  • Jagannath Temple, Puri
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