TRIBAL & CULTURAL JOURNEY
GUIDED CHHATTISGARH & ODISHA TRIBAL TOUR
21N / 22D · October to March · Moderate to Challenging
About This Experience
A journey through Chhattisgarh and Odisha reveals India's ancient indigenous cultures, focusing on the Bastar region and southern highlands, with weekly markets as social and economic centers. The route starts in Raipur, moves through Jagdalpur, crosses into Jeypore, and ends in Bhubaneswar or Visakhapatnam. In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Circuit, Jagdalpur serves as a base to explore nearby tribes like the Bison Horn Maria, Muria, and Gond, along with sites like Chitrakote Falls, Kanger Valley National Park, and Kondagaon. Southern Odisha highlights include Jeypore and Rayagada, where visitors can meet tribes like the Bonda, Dongria Kondh, and Gadaba.
Tour Highlights
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Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Raipur
Transfer to hotel. Visit the Mahant Ghasidas Museum to get an overview of the region's tribal history. Overnight.
Raipur – Bhoramdev
Drive to Bhoramdev. Visit the 11th-century 'Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.' Stay in a heritage farm or palace.
Bhoramdev – Chilipi – Baiga Villages
Explore the Maikal Hills. Visit Chilipi and surrounding Baiga villages. The Baiga are known for their deep knowledge of medicinal plants and extensive body tattoos.
Ramnami Community Village
Drive toward the Mahanadi basin to meet the Ramnami Samaj. This community is famous for tattooing 'Ram' over their entire bodies as an act of devotion.
Ramnami Village – Raipur
Spend the morning with the community before heading to Champaran, the birthplace of Saint Vallabhacharya. Overnight.
Raipur – Champaran – Rajim – Kanker
Visit Rajim, the 'Prayag of Chhattisgarh,' at the confluence of three rivers. Continue to Kanker. Stay at the Kanker Palace. Overnight.
Kanker – Kondagaon – Jagdalpur
Stop at Kondagaon, the craft hub. Meet artisans specializing in Dhokra (bell metal) and terracotta. Reach Jagdalpur. Overnight.
Jagdalpur – Chitrakote Falls – Maria Villages
Visit the 'Niagara of India,' Chitrakote Falls. Visit Bison-Horn Maria villages nearby, famous for their spectacular headgear and ritual dances. Overnight.
Jagdalpur – Kanger Valley – Tirathgarh
Explore Kanger Valley National Park and the multi-tiered Tirathgarh Waterfalls. Overnight.
Weekly Tribal Market
Experience a local Tribal Haat (weekly market). These markets are the social and economic lifeline of the tribes. Overnight.
Jagdalpur – Jeypore (Odisha)
Cross into Odisha. Jeypore serves as your base for exploring the Koraput district. Overnight.
Jeypore – Onukadelli (Bonda Market)
This must be a Thursday. Onukadelli is the only place to meet the reclusive Bonda tribe when they descend from the hills for the weekly market. Overnight.
Jeypore – Kunduli
Visit the Kunduli Market (Friday), the largest tribal market in the region, famous for the Paraja and Mali tribes. Also explore few villages. Overnight.
Jeypore – Gupteswar – Rayagada
Morning visit Dhuruba Tribes village around Gupteswar Area with a tribal market. Proceed to Rayagada. Overnight.
Rayagada – Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda, the gateway to the Kutia Kondh territory. This tribe is known for the geometric facial tattoos of the women. Overnight.
Baliguda – Tribal Village Trek
A full day of soft trekking or driving to remote Kutia Kondh settlements in the Belghar area. Overnight.
Baliguda – Gopalpur-on-Sea
A long, scenic drive down to the coast. Relax at the beach in Gopalpur, a former colonial port. Overnight.
Gopalpur – Puri
Drive to Puri via Chilika Lake (Barkul). Take a boat to see migratory birds at Mangalajodi. Reach Puri by evening. Overnight.
Puri – Konark
Visit the Sun Temple (UNESCO site) and explore the Konark museum and fishermen village. Overnight.
Puri Exploration
Visit the Jagannath Temple (only Hindu entry allowed) and explore the local markets. Overnight.
Puri – Bhubaneswar
Drive to the 'Temple City.' Visit Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, and the Rajarani Temple. Overnight.
Departure
Transfer to Biju Patnaik International Airport for return journey.
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