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12 Nights / 13 Days
Daily Tour
10 people
English
This immersive journey through Central and Eastern India begins in Nagpur and weaves through the wild heartlands of Kanha, before diving deep into the tribal belt of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Traverse scenic forests and offbeat regions, encountering some of India’s most ancient and culturally rich tribes. Each day is a new window into tribal traditions, vibrant markets, untouched natural beauty, and rich heritage. From thrilling jungle safaris and majestic waterfalls to sacred temples and serene lagoons, this tour is a cultural and ecological odyssey that showcases the best of India’s hidden gems.
• On arrival at Nagpur airport, meet your driver and drive to Kanha • Check-in at the hotel and relax amidst the forest surroundings • Dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Morning gypsy safari with a naturalist to spot big cats and other wildlife • Lunch at hotel • Afternoon safari to explore another zone of the park • Dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Raipur and check-in at hotel • Visit Dudhadhari Math temple and statue of Swami Vivekananda • Explore Purkhouti Muktangan open-air tribal museum • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Kanker and check-in at hotel • Visit Gadiya Mountain, a historic site with cave structures and scenic views • Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Jagdalpur via Lohandiguda tribal market • Enroute visit Chitrakote Waterfall, India’s widest waterfall • Check-in at hotel • Visit Anthropological Museum showcasing Bastar’s tribal culture • Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Visit Kanger Valley National Park, known for limestone caves and wildlife • After safari, continue drive to Jeypore and check-in at hotel • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Onukuadelli to witness the unique Bonda tribe at their weekly market (Thursdays only) • Visit Lamtaput village inhabited by Gadaba tribes known for their attire and traditions • Drive back to Jeypore • Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Visit Kunduli tribal market (Fridays only) famous for Sana Paroja and Mali tribes • Drive to Nandapur, ancient capital of the Jeypore kingdom with its 32-step throne • Return to Jeypore • Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Rayagada • Enroute visit the Koraput Tribal Museum showcasing artifacts, textiles, and Jagannath sculptures • Arrive Rayagada and check-in at hotel • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Visit Bada Paroja tribal villages enroute • Continue to Taptapani, famous for its sulfur spring and scenic setting • Check-in at hotel • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Puri via Chilika Lake • Enjoy a boat ride on Chilika to spot migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins • Continue to Puri and check-in at hotel • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Drive to Bhubaneswar, enroute visit Pipili village for its famous appliqué craft • Visit the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple • In Bhubaneswar, explore Lingaraj, Rajarani, Mukteshwar and Parasurameshwar Temples • Visit Udayagiri and Khandagiri Jain caves, and the Dhauli Rock Edicts • Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel • Transfer to airport as per flight schedule for onward journey
