Immerse yourself in the authentic indigenous communities, colorful weekly haats, and heritage temples of eastern India with The Tribal Talks. Starting from colonial Kolkata, this journey takes you to the classical temple towns of Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri, before delving deep into the hinterlands of southern Odisha to encounter the Kuttiya Kondh, Dongria Kondh, Bonda, and Paraja tribes.
Arrive Kolkata and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Mother Teresa House.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar.
Upon arrival, visit Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar, and Lingaraj Temple.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.
After breakfast, visit Nandankanan Zoo, famous for its white tiger safari (closed on Mondays).
Later visit the Tribal Museum (closed on Mondays), Khandagiri, and Udayagiri Jain caves.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.
After breakfast, drive to Konark to visit the UNESCO Sun Temple.
Continue to Puri and relax on the golden beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.
Morning exterior viewing of Jagannath Temple (non-Hindus are not permitted inside).
Drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul via Raghurajpur heritage craft village.
Boat cruise on Chilika Lake exploring Bird's Island and Nalabana Island.
Proceed to Gopalpur-on-Sea for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Baliguda, visiting semi-tribal and tribal villages enroute.
Check into hotel upon arrival for overnight stay in Baliguda.
After breakfast, drive to Belghar to visit Kuttiya Kondh and Rasul Kondh tribal villages.
(Note: on Tuesdays, visit Kothgarh weekly market for local handicrafts).
Continue to Rayagada for overnight stay.
Morning drive to Dukum near Bisamkatak to visit the weekly Tuesday market of the Desia Kondh tribe.
Return to Rayagada for overnight stay.
Drive to Chatikona to witness the weekly Wednesday market of the Dongria Kondh tribe.
Visit Minapai, a traditional bamboo craft village.
Proceed to Jeypore for check-in and overnight stay.
Drive to Ankadeli to visit the weekly Thursday market of the Bonda tribe, famous for their bead jewelry and attire.
Experience the rich tribal culture before returning to your hotel in Jeypore.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Jeypore.
Drive to Kunduli to explore the massive weekly Friday market of the Paraja tribe.
Visit Jagannath Temple and the Tribal Museum at Koraput.
Drive down to Visakhapatnam (Vizag) for overnight stay.
Morning at leisure in Visakhapatnam.
Transfer to Vizag Airport to board flight to Kolkata.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.
After breakfast, assistance and transfer to Kolkata Airport for onward flight.
