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DELHI >> BHUBANESWAR >> PHULBANI >> BALIGUDA >> TUMUNIBANDH >> RAYAGADA >> CHATIKOPNA >> KORAPANI >> JEYPORE >> ANKADELI >> LAMPTAPUT >> KUNDULI >> NANDAPUR >> TAPTAPANI >> CHILKALAKE >> BHUBANESWAR >> DELHI >> JAIPUR >> BHARATPUR >> FATEHPURSIKRI >> AGRA >> DELHI >> CALCUTTA

The arrival is with Delhi and we undertake a tour of New and Old Delhi.From here we take our flight for the capital of Orissa - Bhubaneshwar.This will be our starting point to travel into the tribal belt of Orissa.The tour is visiting the various tribal villages like Baliguda, Rayagada, Jeypore, Taptapani where we see the primitive Kutia Kondh Tribe, the Dingaria Kondh Tribe, Bonda Tribe Sanaparoja and Mali Tribes.The tour is meeting and mixing with these tribes and learning their life-style.The stay during the tribal tour is in lodges and in basic guest houses.One should not expect any luxury.From here we go to Bhubaneswar and onward to Delhi from where we go for the highlight tour of Golden Triangle.Visiting Agra and Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met and transferred to your prebooked Hotel.
Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

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DAY 02 : DELHI
This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Afternoon we'll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 03 : DELHI - BHUBANESWAR BY FLIGHT
Toady we are transferred to the domestic airport to board our flight for Bhubaneswar. Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our prebooked hotel.
Afternoon proceed for a city tour.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 04 : BHUBANESWAR - PHULBANI - BALIGUDA
Morning proceed to baliguda in the district of phubani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountain sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa, enroute visit typical Orissa villages.
Arrive evening at hotel.

DAY 05 : BALIGUDA - TUMUNIBANDH - RAYAGADA
After early breakfast proceed to explore the villages of the primitive kutia kondh tribal villages, once famous for the Human sacrifice living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. We will make you small/ long trek as you wish, later drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening and stay overnight.

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DAY 06 : RAYAGADA - CHATIKOPNA - KORAPANI - JEYPORE
Morning proceed to chatikona 40 kms to witness the Interesting & colourful weekly market of the Dongaria kondh tribes. This day this interesting ornamental Tribes come down from their mountain will known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is an unique opportunity to witness them before they come 7 mix with other community in the market, so we will take you 2/3 km from the market near the niyamgiri hill, so to watch & enjoy these community coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc. Free time in the market.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 07 : JEYPORE - ANKADELI - LAMPTAPUT - JEYPORE
After early breakfast proceed to ankadelli - 70 m km to witness the most primitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the bonda tribes. The place is the border to he neighbour state andhra prradesh, divided by river machkund, with interest waterfall, mountain & forest, as soon we will arrive near the market, you will be taken inside for About 2/3 km walk to witness the bonda man & woman coming down from the forest side. It is being considered That at present bonda are the most primitive tribe of India or otherwise known as the nakate tribes of the mountain . Bonda women with their silver & brass rings around the neck. Hundred of necklaces on the body. Saved hair , & a small clothe rapted down to cover half of the private areas are som thing to explore. In the other side the bonda men with their bow & arrow with country made liquor. A fascinating one to watch ,photography in the market is restricted, so you can take photo on this time, later free time in the market. Afternoon proceed to lamtaput area to explore another primitive tribal community the gdabas, hear you can watch the most colourful tribal dance call demsa. Late afternoon drive down to Jeypour.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 08 : JEYPORE - KUNDULI - NANDAPUR - JEYPORE
Morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of sanaparoja & mali tribes in kunduli 65 km away via sunabeda. It is a very colourful market later drive down to nandapur to visit village of sanaparoja tribes. Visit village khilus. Saana padar, bda padar with small trekking later drive down to jeypour. Or morning proceed to gupteswar 70 km to visit the villages of very interesting dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk . Trek villages ramanguda, dogariguda, silpader, talur etc. Is An interesting tribe with the male people like to ornament themselves, live in the border of madhya pradesh ladies are also ornamental with very typical houses later visit The cave temple of lord shiva in the hidden mountain famous this place during the festival call shiva rartri.Which attracts thousands of tribal from orissa & madhya pradesh as well as the locals. Later drive down to nuagaon to witness the beautiful tribal weekly market of sana paroja back to hotel at evening.

DAY 09 : JEYPORE - TAPTAPANI
To day we will make our return journey to the plain land through the beautiful mountain, forest ghat roads, you will visit the villages of very ornamental, colourful Tribal group known as bada paroja, visit walk / trek their villages ammguda, baniput, tota ambaguda, & latiguda Etc. On the way also visit the villages of sana saura tribe in and around mohana. Adaba etc. Arrive taptapani at evening.
Overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 10 : TAPTAPANI - CHILKALAKE - BHUBANESWAR
Morning enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the small & last forest & mountain side of south Orissa. Taptapani an exotic world of wonder with its sulfur spring. Later drive down to digapahandi, chikiti villages to witness the interesting & typical south Orissan villages. Later drive down to Chilka Lake the biggest brackish water lake of Asia & famous for the migratory birds to its birds island during winter. You can cruise inside the lake. We further continue our drive to Bhubaneswar. Visit of an interesting primitive that textile village which is famous and for its best hand looms.

DAY 11 : BHUBANESWAR - DELHI BY FLIGHT
Today we take our flight back for Delhi and upon arrival at the airport we are taken to our hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure and in the evening we go for a Light and Sound show at the red fort.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 12 : DELHI - JAIPUR
Depart for Jaipur by surface. Enroute our journey we visit the famous Samode Village and visit the Palace and the Samode Bagh. We continue our journey to Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your pre booked Hotel.

DAY 13 : JAIPUR
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.
Overnight at the Hotel.

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DAY 14 : JAIPUR - BHARATPUR - FATEHPURSIKRI - AGRA ( 270 KMS 6 ½ HOURS )
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds. From here we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel.

DAY 15 : AGRA - DELHI
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
After visiting the Agra city we leave for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi we go for a farewell Dinner in Haus Khas Village complex and then checkinto our Prebooked Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 16 : LEAVE CALCUTTA
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.

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