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Duration: 8 nights / 9 days
Places to See: Bhubaneswar – Baliguda – Belghar – Jeypore – Nandapur – Gopalpur - Chilka - Bhubaneswar
Day 01: Arrive at Bhubaneswar
Reach Bhubaneswar, transfer to hotel. Spend half of the day sightseeing in Bhubaneswar. Must visit places include the 13th century AD Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Dhauli Peace Pagoda, and of course the 2nd century Jain Monk Caves found at Khandagiri and Udaygiri.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar - Baliguda
Travel to Baliguda, where some intriguing tribal villages are located.
Day 03: Baliguda - Belghar
A drive to Belghar, followed by a visit to the Kutia Kondh tribal villages. Kutia Kondh, a primitive part of the Kondh tribe, was known for its maria or human sacrifices tradition.
Day 04: Belghar - Jeypore
The Dongria Kondh tribal market, art and craft village beckons. On same day, you will be taken to Jeypore. In the interim, you would get to visit the Desia Kondh villages and tribal museums.
Day 05: Jeypore
Pay a visit to the tribal market of Gadba, Bondo, and Parajas tribes. Enjoy the dance and music performances at the village.
Day 06: Jeypore - Nandapur
A drive to Nandapur would take you to some of the amazing Paraja tribal villages.
Day 07: Nandapur - Gopalpur
A drive to Gopalpur, and in the interim visit some of the Soura tribal villages.
Day 08: Gopalpur – Chilka - Bhubaneswar
Visit the Chilka Lake, enjoy a boat ride to Kalijai Island, Honeymoon Island, and the Nalabana Island Bird Sanctuary. Return to Bhubaneswar.
Day 09: Departure
Transfer to railway station / airport. Tour ends.
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