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ORISSA AND MADHYA PRADESH TRIBAL TOUR
Destinations covered: Delhi - Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda - Kothagargh - Rayagada - Chatikiona - Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput - Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore - Lamtaput – Jeypore – Kotpad - Bastar – Jagdalpur - Raypur and around – Jabalpur – Kanha – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Upon arrival meet & greet and escorted to your Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting The famous Red Fort (Closed on Fridays), Jama Masjid & Chandi Chowk. Later proceed for New Delhi visiting Humanyu’s Tomb, Indian Gate & Qutub Minar.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Bhubaneshwar (By Air)
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and transfer to airport to connect flight for Bhubaneswar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later proceed for half day tour visiting 2nd century BC Jain Caves at the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, tibal museum, etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Bhubaneshwar – Baliguda
Morning after breakfast check out form the Hotel and 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 points to the tribal highland of Orissa. En-route visit weavers’ village at Itamati and some of the typical Orissan villages. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Balance day free to relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05: Baliguda
After breakfast you will make a visit to the Barakhamba area to trek to some of the remote villages of tatooed face desia kondh tribes. You can trek short or long trek as you wish.
 Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06: Baliguda - Kothagargh – Rayagada
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive Rayagada en route visiting few Kuttiya Kondha Tribal Villages and Weekly Market at Kothagarh. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07: Rayagada - Chatikiona – Jeypore
Trek to most primitive Dongria Kondh villages in the Niyamgiri hills. You can also see and enjoy the Dongria Kondhs men and women comming down from their mountains with different kinds of fruits and animals etc. to the weekly market. After visiting their villages, you can come down to see their interesting weekly tribal market where they mix with other community. The weekly market at Chatikona where Doms, Desias and Dongoriya Kondhas barter is an interesting event to watch. Later drive on to Jeypore, en route visiting Kani tribal village. On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08: Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lamptaput – Jeypore
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit the home of the approximately 6000 members of the fierce Bondas (naked people). They live in the remote hills and keep themselves isolated. They grow rice by shifting cultivation and keep domesticated cows and goats. They can only be seen when they come to trade at the local market, and we must time our visit to coincide with the weekly market day on Thursday. The Bonda women are noticeable by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver necklets and their shaved heads decorated with plaits of Palmyra leaves. You will also see the colorful Godabas, parajas and Mali tribes. Afternoon, drive back to Jeypore, en route visiting - Bapaniguda, Siriguda and Paraja tribal village at Lamptaput.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09: Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur – Jeypore
Morning after breakfast 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 Khilua, Saana Padar, Bada Padar with small trekking and later drive down to Jeypore.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10: Jeypore - Lamtaput – Jeypore
Morning after breakfast proceed to Machkund, soft trek to primitive Boro gadaba villages. Watch the traditional dance called dhimsa. Back to Jeypore en route  Lamtaput market.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11: Jeypore – Kotpad
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Kotpad en route visit Textile village, Nowrangpur Handicrafts. On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12: Kotpad - Bastar
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Bastar. The journey in itself is a treasure trove of vignettes of tribal life. You may visit the centres of tribal craft and their emporia at Bastar and Kondagaon on the way and you will have the opportunity to mingle with tribal folk.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13: Bastar – Jagdalpur
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Jagdalpur. Jagdalpur, the district headquarter of the famous Bastar region. Bastar is called the 'Kashmir of Chhattisgarh'. On the way to Jagdalpur, enjoy a picnic. Here you get the stunning glimpse of the lush green forests of Keshkal and Bastar. On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14: Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park
Morning after breakfast proceed for a day excursion to Kanger Valley National Park. Kanger Valley is known for its unique wildlife and beautiful and verdant surroundings, considered as one of the finest virgin forests tracts on earth. Don't forget to capture this breathtaking beauty in your camera. We'll also explore one of the limestone caves of the region, known for beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations. The region is known for its unique tribal population. Visit some of the tribal homes and interact with them to learn something about their culture. Later, enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch at the famous Tiratgarh Falls. Relax yourself, while enjoying the falls and the lush vegetation.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15: Jagdalpur - Chitrakote - Nagarnar – Jagdalpur
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit the famous and enchantingly beautiful Chitrakote Falls, the horseshoe shaped waterfall created by the Indravati River, popularly known as the Niagara of India. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Chitrakote Falls and be mesmerized by the rainbows arching across the turbulent flow. On your way back to the hotel, visit the Anthropological Museum, which provides an interesting insight into Bastar's tribal culture. After lunch, we'll drive to Nagarnar, famous for its terracotta handicrafts.
Overnight at the Hotel. 
Day 16: Jagdalpur
Morning after breakfast enjoy a visit to the famous weekly market. The market displays a perfect picture of local tribal life. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 17: Jagdalpur - Narayanpur - Raipur
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Raipur en route enjoy side trip to Narayanpur. The place is known for its excellent handicrafts, which are considered the finest in the Bastar region. The bell metal, woodcraft, wrought iron and bamboo artifacts are wonderful. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Balance day free to relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 18: Raipur – Delhi (By Air)
Morning after breakfast check our from the Hotel and transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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