Tour Plan
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DAY 01 : ARRIVAL
Arrival at Bhubaneshwar Airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit of local temples – Lingaraj (Non-Hindus are not allowed), Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Brahmeswara & Rajarani Temples. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
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DAY 02 : BHUBANESWAR – PIPILI – PURI
After breakfast drive to Puri visiting Dhauli (Shanti Stupa), Hirapur (64 Yogini temple), Pipili (Applique work village) &Raghurajpur (Painting village). On the way also enjoy the Chita-paintings on the walls of the houses. Overnight at Puri.
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DAY 03 : PURI - KONARK – PURI
Early Morning visit Lord Jagannath Temple from watch tower. Afternoon visit to Sun Temple of Konark (also called as Black Pagoda), Chandrabhaga Beach and fishing villages. Overnight at Puri.
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DAY 04 : PURI - CHILIKA LAKE – BALIGUDA
Morning after breakfast drive to Baliguda via Barkul. Scenic Chilika will appear on the way near Barkul. Visit the lake to see the fishermen on fishing looking for prawns, mackerel and crabs. Continue to Baliguda. Overnight at Baliguda.
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DAY 05 : BALIGUDA (Monday)
After breakfast visit near by villages Desia Kondh Tribes. If wishes people can go for small trek. Overnight at Baliguda.
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DAY 06 : BALIGUDA – KOTHAGARH – RAYAGADA (Tuesday)
After breakfast excursion to the Belghar areas to visit Kutia Kondh Tribes &Kothagarh weekly market. On the way, if time permits, visit Dhokra Casting and Tribal Jewellery making place. Overnight at Rayagada.
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DAY 07 : RAYAGADA – CHATIKONA- JEYPORE (Wednesday)
Morning after breakfast visit to DongriaKondha Tribal market at Chatikona and then drive to Jeypore visiting a few DesiaKondha and Mali Tribes on the way. Overnight at Jeypore. (Market Open Wednesday)
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DAY 08 : JEYPORE
After breakfast drive to Onukudelli to visit the most colourful local market of the Bonda Tribes and then visit the colourful Gadabas&Didayee Tribes. Overnight at Jeypore. (Market Open Thrusday)
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DAY 09 : JEYPORE - KUNDULI – JEYPORE
Morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly vegetable market of Sanaparoja& Mali tribes in Kundli 65 KMs away via Sunabeda(it is a very colourful market).Then drive to Jeypore visiting Lord Jagannath Temple and Tribal Museum at Koraput. Overnight at Jeypore. (Market Open Friday)
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DAY 10 : JEYPORE - GUPTESWAR - BALIGAON – JEYPORE
After breakfast, drive to Gupteswar to visit The Lord Shiva Temple and few Dhruba Tribes. Then their weekly market at Baligaon. Overnight at Jeypore.
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DAY 11 : JEYPORE – VISAKHAPATNAM
After leisurely breakfast, drive to Visakhapatnam. Afternoon free on the beach. Overnight at Visakhapatnam.
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DAY 12 : VISAKHAPATNAM
After breakfast visit to Simanchalam Temple, Kailashgiri Rock, Vuda Park, etc. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Visakhapatnam.
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Day 13 : DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to Visakhapatnam Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.