13 Days Odisha Tribal Heritage Tour

Odisha 13 Days Tribal Tour

11 Nights / 12 Days Bhubaneshwar – Lalitgiri – Ratnagiri – Udayagiri - Konark – Puri - Chilika – Gopalpur - Rayagada – Bisamkatak - Chatikona – Jeypore - Onkudelli - Gupteshwar - Vishakhapatnam

Tour Overview

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of eastern India with the 12 Nights 13 Days Odisha Tribal Tour Package. This journey takes you through the ancient temples of Bhubaneswar, the architectural marvel of the Sun Temple in Konark, and the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Witness the scenic charm of Chilika Lake, unwind at Gopalpur Beach, and explore the fascinating tribal villages of Chatikona and Onkudeeli. Conclude your tour in the serene coastal city of Visakhapatnam, blending heritage, spirituality, and nature into one unforgettable experience.

Tour Highlights:

  • Check out Bubaneshwar tourist attractions
  • Short trip to Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri
  • Visit the largest brackish lake in Asia named as Chilika
  • Traverse the main tourist attractions of Gopalpur
  • Visit the weekly market of Bisamkatak
  • Travel to Vishakhapatnam for beautiful sights
  • A trip to Orissa State Museum and the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts in Bhubaneshwar
  • Visit the popular Konark Sun Temple
  • A guided journey to tourist attractions of Puri and a sacred visit to Jagannath temple
  • Check out the Rayagada tribal village which is famous for tribal craftsmanship
  • Visit the amazing weekly market of Chatikona

Detailed Itinerary

On reaching Bhubaneshwar airport, our representative will assist you in transferring to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. In the afternoon, after having lunch, drive for a sightseeing trip of the city.

In this tour cover the main attractions of Bhubaneshwar. Begin with Rajarani temple, Lingaraj temple, Mukteshwar temple, and the Brahmeshwar Bagh. Get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After having breakfast, start your tour by visiting Parashurameshvara Temple. The extremely beautiful carved temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The complex carvings of elephant and horse processions, human figures and floral motifs decorate the temple interiors.

Next, watch out the Orissa State Museum and the Museum of Tribal arts and Artifacts. Both museums characterize a big collection of Ornaments, dresses, weapons, musical instruments and household implements used by the tribals residing in Orissa. Get back to the hotel for night stay.

Take an early breakfast, after that you can move out of the hotel and go for a short trip to Lalitgiri. This old scenic village is a sacred place for a large number of Buddhist devotees.

Explore the Chaitya hills where you can find several Buddhist stupas. Do visit the amazing Buddhist architecture found above the Pushpagiri hill. After that proceed to Udayagiri and Ratnagiri spots.

These places are also equipped with old sculptures and Buddhist monuments. In the evening, get back to the hotel in Bhubaneshwar for a delicious dinner and night stay.

After having breakfast, you can leave for Puri. On the way, stop at Konark to get the sight of the famous Sun Temple. This wonderful temple is the testimony of the fine art of sculptures.

Though severely damaged, this temple is a beautiful spot to spend time. Then restart your drive and halt at Pipili, where Applique on the age-old craft of Orissa is practiced.

Look at the art of Applique where you can find out bright coloured fabrics stitched over other base fabric in lovely patterns. Do shopping for mementos. Then, move to Puri.

On reaching Puri, check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evening, walk along the Puri beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.

On this day, after taking a quick bath in the morning, move to Jagannath Temple which is one of the Chardham spots in India. The sacred religious site is visited by many people from all over the world every year.

The temple walls are decorated with beautiful a carving which shows the life of Lord Krishna. Later, go for a sightseeing trip. Explore the main tourist attractions like the Gundicha temple, Sakshi Gopal temple, and the Swargadwar.

In the evening, watch the sunset on the Puri beach. Have some street food, handicrafts and other pleasures from the numerous stalls of the beach. Retire for the night stay in the Puri hotel.

After having done with the breakfast, proceed to Gopalpur. Gopalpur is a beautiful and silent beach spot located in the Bay of Bengal of Orissa. En route, explore the Chilika Lake.

Being the largest brackish water lake in Asia, Chilika Lake is occupied by large species of birds. After this, continue your ride to Gopalpur.

There are so many major tourist attractions which include Jaugada, Ansupa Lake, Mahuri Kalua, Taratarini, Hirakud Reservoir Taptapani, Patisonapur Beach and Chandragiri. Stay overnight at the hotel.

On this day, after breakfast, take a ride to Rayagada. It is a tribal village popular for tribal craftsmanship. The rich tribal life and culture are protected in the middle of the lush green forests, stunning waterfalls, beautiful meadows, and terraced valleys.

On arrival, get into the hotel. After taking rest for a while, move to Hatipathar. This place is blessed with remarkable scenic beauty. Get sight of the two waterfalls on the path of River Nagavali. Get back to the hotel for the night stay.

Have breakfast in the morning after that leave to Bisamkatak. This village is popular for its tribal craftsmanship. Explore the weekly market. Many of the foreign tourists come to visit this market.

The market holds Donoria Kondha ornamental and various handicraft products which are really fascinating. Here you can also find special handicrafts.

These are the good memories of the tribal heritage. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and the whole night stay.

In the morning after breakfast, go straight to Chatikona. On the way to your destination, enjoy watching Dongria Kondhs, men and women coming down from the mountains.

They carry different types of fruits and livestock for making the weekly market more interesting. Here these tribals connect with other communities and strike repeatedly for various commodities.

Then travel to Jeypore which is the trade hub of the Koraput district. On reaching, get into your hotel.

Start the morning of this day by travelling to Onkudelli. It is the home of popular Bonda tribes. They are the natural worshippers who gather on a weekly basis.

Explore the colourful markets of Gadaba, Bonda, and Didayee. In the afternoon, after doing lunch, visit the long-established Boro-Gadaba villages. Here enjoy your time with the colourful and friendly tribals of Orissa.

Don’t miss this chance of getting a sight of colourful concentration of a typical tribe at one place. Afterward, get back to Jeypore hotel for overnight stay.

On this day, after having done with the breakfast, move out for a short trip to Gupteshwar. Gupteshwar is situated on top of a limestone hill which is having an altitude of 500 meters above the sea level.

Grab the opportunity to explore the well-known cave shrine which is devoted to Lord Shiva. Also, do visit the Dharua Gond tribal villages located in Orissa.

Afterward, on the way back to Jeypore, halt at a beautiful village. Take a night stay at the hotel.

In the morning of this day, take a drive to Visakhapatnam. It is a paradise for all types of tourists. There is a lot to do and watch in this trip whether the tourists are natural lovers, bird watchers, wild animal enthusiasts or environmental lovers.

After arrival, get into one of our listed hotels. After getting relaxed, move out for a sightseeing journey of Visakhapatnam. While travelling, halt at these places like War memorial, Dolphin’s Nose, Borra Caves, Gangavaram beach and Kailasa Giri.

Get back to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Start your day relaxedly. Then take delicious breakfast and pack your bags. Next, get transferred to the Visakhapatnam airport to board a flight.

Continue your journey with unforgettable memories.

About the Package

Package Includes:

  • Accommodation in selected hotel category (Single/Double/Triple).
  • Daily breakfast; some dinners may be included.
  • Entrance fees for monuments.
  • Activities such as boat rides, pony rides, folk shows, etc.
  • Private transportation for the entire trip.
  • Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing.
  • Assistance on arrival and departure.
  • All current government taxes.

Package Excludes:

  • International Flights: Travel to/from India.
  • Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, snacks, drinks, etc.
  • Travel Insurance: Medical and cancellation coverage.

For Children:

  • Children’s Discounts: Kids 0–5 stay free with two adults; discounted rates for ages 6–12.
  • Activity Rules: Most activities child-friendly; some may have age limits.
  • Parental Supervision: Guardians must ensure child safety throughout activities.
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