Tribal Tours India

Welcome to the Tribal Land of Orissa & Bastar: The southwestern part of Orissa contains the largest concentration of tribal people in the sub continent. There are more than 62 tribal communities in Orissa. They have retained their tradition in-spite of the onslaught of the modern civilization. Visit to some of the tribal villages and participate in their dance and festival. Discover the original man-nature proximity trekking amid the deep gorges and rivers or during a ritual tribal dance on a full moon night. The soft mist, the local-brew and a campfire make a heady mixture indeed. This is an adventure that offers unique experience, which the visitor fondly remembers for years to come.

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations: Calcutta - Bhubaneswar - Baliguda - Belghar - Kothagargh - Rayagada - Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park - Chitrakote - Nagarnar - Narayanpur - Kanker - Kawardah - Raipur - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival in Calcutta
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Calcutta. Transfer to your hotel.

Relax for the day.

Day 02: Calcutta - Bhubaneswar
Breakfast will be at hotel. Relax in the morning. Walk in the local market which is right by the hotel.

Check-out at 12 noon. In the afternoon visit the Kalighat Temple & Victoria Memorial.

Built in 1809 on the site of a much older temple, Kalighat gave the city its name Kolkatta which was anglicized into Calcutta. Today the city has reverted to its original name. The patron goddess of the city, legend has it that when Shiva’s wife’s corpse was cut up, one of her fingers fell here making it an important place of pilgrimage. From this bastion of Hindu faith we travel to yet another landmark in the city which marks the British reign in India, The Victoria Memorial. A combination of Italian renaissance and Mughal architecture, it was the British attempt to replicate the Taj Mahal and is a museum dedicated to the Raj.

Transfer to airport for flight to Bhubaneshwar.

Bhubneswar is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Orissa, and is famous as the temple city of India. Traveling through the state of Orissa is a blend of art, architecture and ancient cultures.

Overnight will be in Bhubaneshwar.

Day 03: Bhubneswar - Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda after breakfast.

Baliguda is in the district of Phulbani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit typical Orissa villages.

Arrive at the hotel in the evening.

Overnight will be at Baliguda.

Day 04: Baliguda
Today after breakfast you will make a visit the different Villages & Desai Kondh.

Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 05: Baliguda - Belghar - Kothagarh - Rayagada
After breakfast you will depart to Belghar area visit of a few Huttiya Kondha Tribal Villages & Weekly Market at Kothagarh.

Proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. You can take small/ long trek as you wish.

Lunch on the way.

Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Rayagada - Jeypore
Morning proceed to Chatikona (40 km) to witness the Interesting & colourful weekly market of the Dongaria kondh tribes.

This day the interesting ornamental Tribes come down from their mountain will known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is a unique opportunity to witness them before they come and mix with other community in the market, so we will take you 2/3 km from the market near the Niyamgiri hill, so to watch & enjoy the community coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc.

Enjoy free time in the market.

Overnight will be at Jeypore.

Day 07: Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Jeypore
After early breakfast proceed to Ankadelli - 70 km to witness the most primitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border of the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh, divided by river Machkund, with interest waterfall, mountain & forest.

You will be taken inside for about 2/3km walk to witness the Bonda man & woman coming down from the forest side. It is being considered that at present Bondas are the most primitive tribe of India or otherwise known as the Nakate tribes of the mountain. Bonda women with their silver & brass rings around the neck, hundred of necklaces on the body, shaved hair a small cloth wrapped down to cover half of the private areas are out of any history book. In the other side the Bonda men with their bow & arrow with country made liquor - A fascinating one to watch.

Photography in the market is restricted, so you can take photo on this time.

Free time in the market. Afternoon proceed to Lamtaput area to explore another primitive tribal community the Gdabas - you can watch the most colorful tribal dance call DEMSA.

Late afternoon drive back to Jeypore.

Overnight at Jeypore.

Day 8: Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore
After breakfast in the morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes in Kunduli 65 km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market.

Later drive down to Nandapur to visit village of Sanaparoja tribes.

Visit village khilus. Saana Padar, Bda Padar with small trekking and later later drive down to Jeypour.

You can also morning proceed to Gupteswar 70 km to visit the villages of very interesting dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. There is an interesting tribe where the males like to put ornaments living in the border of Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Cave temple of lord Shiva in the hidden mountain famous among the tribes.

Later drive down to Nuagaon to witness the beautiful tribal weekly market of Sana Paroja and then back to hotel at evening.

Spend the night at Jeypore.

Day 09: Jeypore -Jagdalpur

Drive to Jagdalpur covering about 90 km enroute visiting some interesting typical Chhattisgarh villages. Here you will get your first glimpse of people of Chhatisgarh, neighbouring state of Orissa.

Overnight will be at Jagdalpur.

Day 10: Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park
Make sure you have enough film because after breakfast we'll head out for the Kanger Valley National Park to enjoy one of the finest virgin forests tracts on earth. We'll also explore one of the limestone caves here, known for beautiful stalgmite and stalactite formations. This is tribal country and weve arranged for you to meet some of the tribal people in their homes. It will be a wonderful opportunity to interact with them and lern something about their culture. We've planned a leisurely picnic lunch at the popular Tirthgarh Falls. Just relax - enjoy the falls and the lush vegetation.

You'll be back at your hotel for dinner.

Day 11: Jagdalpur - Chitrakote - Nagarnar - Jagdalpur
After breakfast we'll be heading out for the famous Chitrakote Falls, the Niagara - like horseshoe waterfall created by Bastar's Indravati River. You'll have plenty of time to take pictures and be mesmerized by the rainbows arching across the turbulent flow. On your way back for lunch at the hotel we'll be stopping at the Anthropological Museum to give you an interesting insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch we'll drive to Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta handicrafts. Vrindavan, one of the local craftsmen, participated in the Festival of India held in London in 1981.

Day 12: Jagadalpur - Narayanpur - Kanker
In the morning we'll visit a 'haat' (weekly market) where you can enjoy a slice of local life. later drive to kanker enroute visit Narayanpur, which is known for its excellent handicrafts. The bell metal, wood, wrought iron and bamboo artifacts are wonderful. Another interesting place here is the Ramakrishna Mission centre, where you can meet some of the people involved in very valuable welfare work amongst the tribal people.

Overnight will be in Kanker Palace.

Day 13: Kanker
The Kanker boasts of a royal heritage dating back to the 12th century AD. For most of its history , kanker was a kingdom rulers from its three dynasty. Kanker is dotted with monuments from the 19th and the early 20th century.

The KESHKAL GHAT is in close proximity to kanker. The tribal village of Bahaigaon famous for its tribal dancers. The country side around kanker is an endless series of interesting discoveries. Gond muriya, mariya, and halba tribes live in hamlet and villages, following unhurried routines and customs that are an anthropologist's delights.

Overnight will be in Kanker.

Day 14: Kanker - Kawardah
By road 251 km / approx 7 hr

Drive to the former Princely State of Kawardha. Late Afternoon proceed for a familiariastion tour with Palace Kawardha and nearby cultural sites, including the captivating Bhoramdeo temple complex. Your return to the Palace at sunset is followed by a welcome drink to meet the royal family, with traditional Chhattisgarhi dance entertainment and then dinner.

Return to Palace Kawardha precedes a royal family dinner in the evening. Overnight will be Kawardah.

Day 15: Kawardah - Raipur
By road 150 km in 4 hr. Today we'll be proceeding to Raipur.

After breakfast, a well-versed Palace guide will accompany you on an introduction the secrets of Kawardha’s little-known natural and tribal world. You will meet the gentle and friendly Baiga people, the principal indigenous forest tribe. Enjoy picnic lunch with them.

Overnight will be in Raipur.

Day 16: Raipur - Mumbai - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel.

Morning will be free to see the town or relax. In the afternoon you will be transferred to airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach and transfer to connecting international flight home.


Tour Ends.



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