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Experience the rich cultural heritage of Odisha with an immersive Tribal Tour. Explore the vibrant traditions, rituals, and lifestyles of indigenous tribes like the Bonda, Dongria Kondh, and Gadaba. Visit weekly tribal markets, witness traditional dance forms, and interact with local artisans, offering a unique glimpse into Odisha’s ancient tribal communities.
Make an unforgettable journey through Odisha’s tribal heartland, exploring the fascinating cultures, vibrant weekly markets, and traditional lifestyles of the indigenous communities. This 5-night, 6-day tribal tour takes you through Koraput, Rayagada, Jeypore, and Nandapur, offering an immersive experience into the rich heritage of the Bonda, Dongria Kondh, Paraja, and Gadaba tribes.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Bhubaneswar – Flight/Train to Jeypore
- Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station.
- Take a train/flight to Jeypore (nearest airport: Visakhapatnam).
- Check-in at a hotel in Jeypore and relax.
- Evening: Orientation session on Odisha’s tribal culture.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Jeypore.
Day 2
Jeypore – Onukudelli Bonda Market – Gadaba Tribe Village
- Morning: Drive to Onukudelli (approx. 3 hours), home to the Bonda Tribe (weekly market on Thursdays).
- Witness the Bonda women, known for their beaded jewelry, shaved heads, and colorful attire.
- Observe their barter trade system and unique social structure.
- Afternoon: Visit a Gadaba tribal village, known for their vibrant Dhemsa dance and unique traditional dress.
- Evening: Return to Jeypore.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Jeypore.
Day 3
Jeypore – Kunduli Paraja Market – Koraput
- Morning: Visit Kunduli Market, the largest tribal market in Odisha (held on Fridays).
- Interact with the Paraja Tribe, known for their agriculture-based lifestyle and vibrant dress.
- Afternoon: Drive to Koraput and visit:
- Koraput Tribal Museum, showcasing tribal artifacts, jewelry, and handicrafts.
- Jagannath Temple, also known as the “Sabar Shrikshetra.”
- Evening: Explore the local markets in Koraput.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Koraput.
Day 4
Koraput – Nandapur – Rayagada
- Morning: Drive to Nandapur, home to the ancient Battis Simhasan (32 steps throne) and the Gond and Mali tribal communities.
- Afternoon: Explore tribal hamlets, interact with potters and weavers, and experience traditional agricultural practices.
- Evening: Continue the drive to Rayagada and check into a guesthouse/hotel.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Rayagada.
Day 5
Rayagada – Chatikona Dongria Kondh Market – Desia Kondh Village
- Morning: Visit Chatikona Weekly Market (held on Wednesdays).
- Witness the Dongria Kondh Tribe, known for their distinctive hair buns, tattoos, and terraced farming on the Niyamgiri hills.
- Afternoon: Visit a Desia Kondh tribal village, known for their colorful costumes and animistic rituals.
- Evening: Return to Rayagada and relax.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Rayagada.
Day 6
Rayagada – Bhubaneswar (Departure)
- Morning: Transfer to Visakhapatnam or Bhubaneswar Airport for departure.
- Optional: Visit Dhokra Handicraft Village en route.
Tour Inclusions:
✔️ Accommodation in eco-lodges, tribal guesthouses & hotels.
✔️ Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner (including tribal delicacies).
✔️ All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle.
✔️ Guided visits to tribal markets & villages.
✔️ Entry permits, local guide fees, and tribal dance performances.
Tour Exclusions:
❌ Airfare/train tickets.
❌ Camera fees at markets & tribal villages.
❌ Personal expenses & optional activities.
❌ Travel insurance.
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