HERITAGE EXPERIENCE
GUIDED NORTH ODISHA TOURS
18N/19D · Round The Year · Moderate
About This Experience
Northern Odisha offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty, royal heritage, and spiritual sites. The region, including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore, is known for its forests and cooler climate. Similipal National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with dense forests and rare melanistic tigers, featuring attractions like Barehipani and Joranda Falls. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for wild elephants, and Bichitrapur Mangroves offer unique boat rides. The area's heritage includes the Belgadia Palace, an 18th-century royal residence, and the Kichakeswari Temple in Khiching, made of black stone from the 10th century. Haripur features terracotta brick temples reminiscent of Bishnupur. Spiritual sites include Panchalingeswar, a shrine with five Shiva Lingams, and the Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatgaon, known for its coconut offerings. Bhimkund is a scenic spot linked to the Pandavas, with a striking waterfall. Coastal attractions include Chandipur Beach, where the sea recedes significantly at low tide, and Talsari Beach, known for red crabs and tranquil scenery.
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Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Bhubaneswar
Explore the "Temple City"  Lingaraj, Mukteswar, and the Rajarani temples. Overnight.
Bhubaneswar – Puri
Stop at Dhauli (Peace Pagoda) and the artisan village of Pipili (famous for appliqué work). Visit Lord Jagannath Temple (only Hindu Entry Allowed) Overnight at Puri.
Puri – Konark – Puri
Proceed to the Sun Temple (a UNESCO site) and also explore Konark museum and fishermen village.
Puri – Nuapatna – Sadeibarini – Dhenkanal
Visit Nuapatna for Ikat weaving and Sadeibarini for Dhokra (lost-wax metal casting) art. Visit the seat of the Mahima Dharma in Joranda to see the unique rituals of the saffron-clad monks. Also visit evening prayer of Mahima Monks. Overnight.
Dhenkanal – Lalitgiri – Ratnagiri – Udaygiri
Known as the Diamond Triangle, these are ancient Buddhist monastic complexes that rival Nalanda. And proceed to Baleswar. Overnight at hotel.
Balasore - Baripada
Head north into the heart of Mayurbhanj. Explore Tribal Village around. Overnight.
Baripada – Khiching – Bhimkund
Visit the black stone Kichakeswari Temple in Khiching and the natural river pool at Bhimkund. Overnight at Keonjhar.
Keonjhar – Gonashika – Devgarh
Visit the source of the Baitarani River at Gonashika and also juang tribal village. Overnight.
Devgarh – Sambalpur
Visit the Hirakud Dam and the leaning temple of Huma.
Sambalpur – Balangir
Explore the Gandhamardan hills or the 64-Yogini temple at Ranipur Jharial. Overnight.
Balangir – Bhawanipatna
Transitioning into the southern highlands.
Bhawanipatna – Baliguda
Enter the territory of the Kutia Kondh tribe, known for their beautiful facial tattoos. Overnight.
Baliguda – Rayagada
Drive through the scenic Eastern Ghats and Weekly Tribal Market of Kutia Kondh at Kotagarh. Overnight.
Rayagada – Chatikona – Similiguda (Must be Wednesday)
The Chatikona Market of Dongariya Kondh Tribals is where the Dongria Kondh come down from the Niyamgiri hills. Overnight.
Similiguda – Onukudelli – Jeypore (Must be Thursday)
The most iconic market. See the Bonda (the most primitive tribe in India) and Gadaba tribes. Overnight.
Jeypore – Kunduli – Gupteswar (Must be Friday)
Visit Kunduli, the largest market for the Paraja tribes. Overnight.
Gupteswar – Jeypore
Explore the Gupteswar Cave Temple hidden in the forest, a sacred site for the Dhuruba tribe. Later explore a market of Dhuruba Tribes. Overnight.
Jeypore – Araku
Cross the border into Andhra Pradesh. Visit the Borra Caves and the coffee plantations of Araku Valley.
Araku – Visakhapatnam
Descend the ghats to the port city. Relax at RK Beach or visit Simhachalam Temple before departure.
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