6N/7D South Odisha Tribal Trail - Coast to Tribal Highlands

Bhubaneswar, Gopalpur, Rayagada, Koraput · 6 nights / 7 days · India

From ₹10,676 per person

Coast to Tribal Highlands. Stay plan: Bhubaneswar (1N) – Gopalpur (1N) – Rayagada (2N) – Koraput (2N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

Where the nights are

Bhubaneswar (1N) → Gopalpur (1N) → Rayagada (2N) → Koraput (2N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Bhubaneswar

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Bhubaneswar. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

   Overnight: Bhubaneswar

2. Day 2 — Bhubaneswar to Gopalpur Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Gopalpur through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Gopalpur and check in at hotel/camp. Tranquil beach resort town on the Bay of Bengal with old lighthouse ruins and relaxed coastal ambiance. Overnight stay in Gopalpur.

   Overnight: Gopalpur

3. Day 3 — Gopalpur to Rayagada Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rayagada through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rayagada and check in at hotel/camp. Remote tribal belt of Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes: Famous for weekly tribal markets in Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

   Overnight: Rayagada

4. Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Rayagada

   Arrive in Rayagada and check in at the hotel. Breakfast, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this remote tribal belt, home to the Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes. The area is known for its weekly tribal markets at Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack, set amid hills and forest. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

   Overnight: Rayagada

5. Day 5 — Rayagada to Koraput Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Koraput through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Koraput and check in at hotel/camp. Heartland of Odisha tribal heritage: Vibrant weekly tribal haats (markets), Damanjiri valleys, Jagannath Temple of Koraput, and tribal museums. Overnight stay in Koraput.

   Overnight: Koraput

6. Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Koraput

   Arrive in Koraput and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this heartland of Odisha tribal heritage. Visit the vibrant weekly tribal haats, the green Damanjiri valleys, the Jagannath Temple of Koraput and the tribal museums with their displays of local crafts and customs. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Koraput.

   Overnight: Koraput

7. Day 7 — Koraput to Bhubaneswar - Onward Departure

   After breakfast and the last morning views over the Koraput hills, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea among the usual choices. You then proceed on your return transfer to Bhubaneswar, driving down through the Eastern Ghats and the plains of southern Odisha, and are dropped at the airport or railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
• All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
• Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.