Offbeat Odisha Tribal & Heritage Tour

What's Included

Tour Itinerary

Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.

From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.

• Day-1 Welcome to Bhubaneswar +

  Reach Bhubaneswar which is generally called the Temple City of India. Once you have settled in your hotel, start sightseeing some of the minor temples in the city that depict the ancient architecture of Odisha.
  See the Mukteshwar Temple with its fine stone arch and elaborate carvings, and the Raj Rani Temple, which is a unique temple constructed of reddish sandstone. During the evening, visit local markets or have Odia food. Bhubaneswar overnight stay.

• Day-2 Bhubaneswar - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri +

  Start at Lalitgiri, which is among the earliest Buddhist settlements in the area, and which has relics of Buddha. Both of you go to Ratnagiri, its monasteries, and sculptural art, which portrays the philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism. These are hilltop locations with both historical and tranquil backgrounds. Go back to Bhubaneswar and have an overnight stay.

   

• Day-3 Bhubaneswar - Raghurajpur - Koraput +

  Post breakfast, visit Raghurajpur Heritage Village, a living museum of Odia arts. The whole village is devoted to classical art, Pattachitra painting, palm-leaf engraving, and Gotipua dance traditions. Visit local craftsmen and watch them at work.

• Day-4 Tribal Village Experience in Koraput +

  This day is spent in the tribal heartland of southern Odisha. Pay a visit to the neighboring tribal villages like the Paraja, Bonda or Gadaba tribes after breakfast.
  Following the instructions of a local professional, pay attention to everyday life, local costumes, agriculture, and local traditions. Should you have a visit on a day that is part of a weekly market, then get the opportunity to visit a colorful tribal haat where people meet to exchange goods and socialize. The afternoon is dedicated to the knowledge of tribal food, music and oral traditions. Overnight stay in Koraput.

   

• Day-5 Koraput - Departure +

  Breakfast, then spend the day in Koraput relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere of the hills. Subsequently, you may be transferred to Visakhapatnam Airport or go back to Bhubaneswar according to your further destination.
  At the end of the tour, one has a better understanding of the tribal diversity of Odisha, the ancient heritage, and the continuity of Odia culture.