Overview & Highlights
Bhubaneswar • Konark • Chilika • Gopalpur • Daringbadi • Mandasaru • Rayagada • Chhatikona • Jeypore • Deomali • Baliguda
Overview
Embark on a profound 9 Nights 10 Days expedition through the untouched heartlands of Southern and Central Odisha with our Odisha Tribal & Nature Tour Package. Beyond the famous golden triangle, this offbeat circuit delves deep into the mist-clad pine hills of Daringbadi, the dramatic gorges of Mandasaru Valley, the artisanal villages of Rayagada, and the remote indigenous highlands of Jeypore, Koraput, and Deomali Peak. Encounter the authentic traditions and craft heritage of indigenous communities including the Dongria Kondh, Desia Kondh, Bonda, and Gadaba at regional weekly markets, witness the thunderous cascade of Duduma Waterfall, and unwind by the serene waters of Chilika and Gopalpur-on-Sea. Curated with private AC transport, verified boutique hotels, daily breakfast, and sensitive local orientation, this is the definitive journey for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventurous explorers.
Konark Sun Temple & Coastal Marine Drive
Chilika Lake (Barkul) & Kalijai Temple
Gopalpur-on-Sea & Hilltop Tara Tarini Temple
Daringbadi Hill Station, Pine Forests & Valleys
Mandasaru Valley (Silent Valley of Odisha)
Rayagada & Traditional Craftsman Village of Jhigidi
Dongria Kondh & Desia Kondh Cultural Landscapes
Weekly Tribal Markets (Subject to Schedule)
Spectacular Duduma Waterfall & Machkund Valley
Deomali Peak (Highest Mountain in Odisha) & Koraput Tribal Museum
Itinerary
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Railway Station or Airport in the morning and meet our tour representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in. After getting ready, begin sightseeing covering Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves and Jain rock monuments, followed by Dhauli Buddhist Heritage. Continue towards Konark and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Konark Sun Temple, popularly known as the Black Pagoda. Also visit Ramachandi and Chandrabhaga Sea Beach. After sightseeing, return to Bhubaneswar for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel around 8:00 AM and proceed towards Gopalpur. En route visit Chilika Lake at Barkul. Enjoy the serene lake surroundings, explore available water activities, and visit Kalijai Temple. Continue towards Gopalpur-on-Sea, check in at the hotel, and spend a relaxing evening enjoying Gopalpur Sea Beach. Overnight stay in Gopalpur.
After breakfast, enjoy some morning leisure at Gopalpur Sea Beach before checking out. Proceed towards Daringbadi Hill Station. En route visit Aryapalli Sea Beach and the revered Tara Tarini Temple situated atop the hill. Continue through scenic winding ghat roads to reach Daringbadi before evening. Check in at the hotel and relax amidst cool mountain breezes. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
After breakfast, proceed for a comprehensive full-day sightseeing tour of Daringbadi, known as the "Kashmir of Odisha." Visit Lover's Point, Emu Bird Safari, Coffee & Spice Gardens, lush Pine Forest, Pangali Valley & Waterfalls, Silent Valley, Hill View Park, Nature Park, and the scenic Doluri River. Explore the natural surroundings and pristine ecotourism attractions. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel around 8:30 AM. Proceed towards the breathtaking Mandasaru Valley, often celebrated as the Silent Valley of Odisha, and enjoy scenic viewpoint sightseeing across the valley gorge. After exploring Mandasaru, continue your journey towards Rayagada. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The remaining evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Rayagada.
After breakfast, proceed towards the Bishamakatak region. Visit the traditional craftsman village of Jhigidi, famous for heritage brass craft and terracotta artisans. Visit the Desia Kondh weekly tribal market at Jhigidi when operational (please note this market operates on Tuesdays and is subject to local schedules and conditions). Later explore the picturesque Niyamgiri Hills region and visit a Dongria Kondh tribal hamlet to experience their sustainable way of life and indigenous culture. Return to Rayagada in the evening for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, proceed towards Chhatikona. Visit the vibrant local weekly market associated with the Dongria Kondh community when operational (held on Wednesdays, subject to local schedule and conditions). Explore the scenic surroundings of the Niyamgiri Hills, including panoramic hill views, cascading streams, and untouched landscapes. Later, continue the drive towards Jeypore, the historic commercial hub of Koraput district. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Jeypore.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion towards Onukudelli. Visit the colorful weekly tribal market associated with the Bonda, Gadaba, and Didayee communities when operational (held on Thursdays, subject to local schedule and operating conditions). Later, visit the spectacular Duduma Waterfall on the Machkund River, one of the highest waterfalls in India, and soak in the surrounding forested vistas. Return to Jeypore for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Deomali Peak, the highest mountain peak in Odisha, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Eastern Ghats. Continue to Koraput to visit the sacred Jagannath Temple (Sabar Srikhetra) and the insightful Koraput Tribal Museum showcasing tribal heritage, artifacts, and lifestyles. Visit Kunduli and its vibrant weekly market associated with the Paroja and Rana communities when operational (held on Fridays, subject to local schedule). Proceed onwards to Baliguda, check in at the hotel, and relax. Overnight stay in Baliguda.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin the return drive through scenic landscapes towards Bhubaneswar. On arrival, transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey with unforgettable memories of Odisha's tribal heritage, misty hill stations, and cultural wonders. Tour ends.
Day-wise Plan
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Railway Station or Airport in the morning and meet our tour representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in. After getting ready, begin sightseeing covering Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves and Jain rock monuments, followed by Dhauli Buddhist Heritage. Continue towards Konark and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Konark Sun Temple, popularly known as the Black Pagoda. Also visit Ramachandi and Chandrabhaga Sea Beach. After sightseeing, return to Bhubaneswar for an overnight stay.
hotel
The ARC / Similar, Bhubaneswar
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, check out from the hotel around 8:00 AM and proceed towards Gopalpur. En route visit Chilika Lake at Barkul. Enjoy the serene lake surroundings, explore available water activities, and visit Kalijai Temple. Continue towards Gopalpur-on-Sea, check in at the hotel, and spend a relaxing evening enjoying Gopalpur Sea Beach. Overnight stay in Gopalpur.
hotel
Blue Beach Cottage / Similar, Gopalpur
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, enjoy some morning leisure at Gopalpur Sea Beach before checking out. Proceed towards Daringbadi Hill Station. En route visit Aryapalli Sea Beach and the revered Tara Tarini Temple situated atop the hill. Continue through scenic winding ghat roads to reach Daringbadi before evening. Check in at the hotel and relax amidst cool mountain breezes. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
hotel
Snow View / Similar, Daringbadi
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, proceed for a comprehensive full-day sightseeing tour of Daringbadi, known as the "Kashmir of Odisha." Visit Lover's Point, Emu Bird Safari, Coffee & Spice Gardens, lush Pine Forest, Pangali Valley & Waterfalls, Silent Valley, Hill View Park, Nature Park, and the scenic Doluri River. Explore the natural surroundings and pristine ecotourism attractions. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
hotel
Snow View / Similar, Daringbadi
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, check out from the hotel around 8:30 AM. Proceed towards the breathtaking Mandasaru Valley, often celebrated as the Silent Valley of Odisha, and enjoy scenic viewpoint sightseeing across the valley gorge. After exploring Mandasaru, continue your journey towards Rayagada. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The remaining evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Rayagada.
hotel
Hotel Ashok / Similar, Rayagada
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, proceed towards the Bishamakatak region. Visit the traditional craftsman village of Jhigidi, famous for heritage brass craft and terracotta artisans. Visit the Desia Kondh weekly tribal market at Jhigidi when operational (please note this market operates on Tuesdays and is subject to local schedules and conditions). Later explore the picturesque Niyamgiri Hills region and visit a Dongria Kondh tribal hamlet to experience their sustainable way of life and indigenous culture. Return to Rayagada in the evening for an overnight stay.
hotel
Hotel Ashok / Similar, Rayagada
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, proceed towards Chhatikona. Visit the vibrant local weekly market associated with the Dongria Kondh community when operational (held on Wednesdays, subject to local schedule and conditions). Explore the scenic surroundings of the Niyamgiri Hills, including panoramic hill views, cascading streams, and untouched landscapes. Later, continue the drive towards Jeypore, the historic commercial hub of Koraput district. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Jeypore.
hotel
Hotel Signature / Similar, Jeypore
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion towards Onukudelli. Visit the colorful weekly tribal market associated with the Bonda, Gadaba, and Didayee communities when operational (held on Thursdays, subject to local schedule and operating conditions). Later, visit the spectacular Duduma Waterfall on the Machkund River, one of the highest waterfalls in India, and soak in the surrounding forested vistas. Return to Jeypore for an overnight stay.
hotel
Hotel Signature / Similar, Jeypore
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Deomali Peak, the highest mountain peak in Odisha, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Eastern Ghats. Continue to Koraput to visit the sacred Jagannath Temple (Sabar Srikhetra) and the insightful Koraput Tribal Museum showcasing tribal heritage, artifacts, and lifestyles. Visit Kunduli and its vibrant weekly market associated with the Paroja and Rana communities when operational (held on Fridays, subject to local schedule). Proceed onwards to Baliguda, check in at the hotel, and relax. Overnight stay in Baliguda.
hotel
Hotel Baivab / Similar, Baliguda
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin the return drive through scenic landscapes towards Bhubaneswar. On arrival, transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey with unforgettable memories of Odisha's tribal heritage, misty hill stations, and cultural wonders. Tour ends.
restaurant
Breakfast
commute
Private AC Vehicle
Inclusions & Exclusions
- check_circle Welcome Kit on Arrival: Flower Bouquet, Lord Jagannath Photo, Soft Drink, Tissue Paper, and Water Bottle
- check_circle Well-appointed air-conditioned accommodation (9 Nights stay as per itinerary)
- check_circle Transportation by a well-maintained private AC vehicle
- check_circle Breakfast for every paid hotel night
- check_circle Driver allowance, toll tax, parking charges, and applicable state government taxes
- check_circle Airport or Railway Station pickup and drop
- check_circle Hotel taxes
- check_circle The vehicle will be exclusively reserved for your family/group and will not be shared with other guests
- check_circle Wheelchair, baby trolley, walker, ice box, or similar assistance can be arranged if required
- cancel Personal expenses
- cancel Camera and video camera fees
- cancel Monument entry fees, boating charges, and guide charges
- cancel Birthday celebrations, tips, travel insurance, and laundry charges
- cancel Porterage at hotels and airports
- cancel Liquor, wine, and telephone charges
- cancel Airfare or train fare
- cancel Boating fare at Chilika Lake
- cancel Anything not specifically mentioned under Tour Inclusions
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Inclusions
- check_circle Welcome Kit on Arrival: Flower Bouquet, Lord Jagannath Photo, Soft Drink, Tissue Paper, and Water Bottle
- check_circle Well-appointed air-conditioned accommodation (9 Nights stay as per itinerary)
- check_circle Transportation by a well-maintained private AC vehicle
- check_circle Breakfast for every paid hotel night
- check_circle Driver allowance, toll tax, parking charges, and applicable state government taxes
- check_circle Airport or Railway Station pickup and drop
- check_circle Hotel taxes
- check_circle The vehicle will be exclusively reserved for your family/group and will not be shared with other guests
- check_circle Wheelchair, baby trolley, walker, ice box, or similar assistance can be arranged if required
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Exclusions
- cancel Personal expenses
- cancel Camera and video camera fees
- cancel Monument entry fees, boating charges, and guide charges
- cancel Birthday celebrations, tips, travel insurance, and laundry charges
- cancel Porterage at hotels and airports
- cancel Liquor, wine, and telephone charges
- cancel Airfare or train fare
- cancel Boating fare at Chilika Lake
- cancel Anything not specifically mentioned under Tour Inclusions
Himavat Special Care
✓ Complimentary (Included Free)- Dedicated Regional Assistance & Route Guidance
- Welcome Flower Bouquet
- Lord Jagannath Photo
- Tissue Paper
- 1 Liter Water Bottle per Person
Common Questions
Weekly tribal haats (markets) operate on specific days of the week in different villages (such as Jhigidi on Tuesdays, Chhatikona on Wednesdays, Onukudelli on Thursdays, and Kunduli on Fridays). Visits to these markets are included as per the itinerary routing, subject to operating schedules, festival calendars, and local administrative permissions.
We maintain the highest respect for local indigenous communities and their cultural heritage. Photography of individuals should only be done with prior polite permission. Travelers are encouraged to appreciate and support authentic local handicrafts directly from tribal artisans.
October to March is the ideal season to experience this tour. During these months, the weather in Daringbadi, Rayagada, and Koraput highlands is pleasantly cool, making nature walks, valley views, and sightseeing comfortable.
Yes, we have selected the best available verified and comfortable hotels in each destination (such as The ARC in Bhubaneswar, Snow View in Daringbadi, Hotel Ashok in Rayagada, Hotel Signature in Jeypore, and Hotel Baivab in Baliguda) with private bathrooms and essential modern amenities.
Yes, because weekly market schedules are day-dependent, our travel experts can adjust the routing or start days to maximize your cultural and sightseeing experience according to your travel dates.
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