8N/9D Odisha Golden Triangle & Tribal Highlights - Temples & Tribal Markets

Konark, Puri, Rayagada, Koraput, Bhubaneswar · 8 nights / 9 days · India

From ₹14,117 per person

Temples & Tribal Markets. Stay plan: Konark (1N) – Puri (2N) – Rayagada (2N) – Koraput (2N) – Bhubaneswar (1N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

Where the nights are

Konark (1N) → Puri (2N) → Rayagada (2N) → Koraput (2N) → Bhubaneswar (1N)

Day by day

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

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Konark. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. World Heritage UNESCO Sun Temple: 13th-century architectural marvel designed as a gigantic celestial chariot of Surya. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Konark.

   Overnight: Konark

2. Day 2 — Konark to Puri Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Puri through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Puri and check in at hotel/camp. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Overnight stay in Puri.

   Overnight: Puri

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Puri

   Arrive in Puri and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Breakfast at hotel. Thereafter proceed on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city. Visit the Sri Jagannath Temple, spend time on the golden sea beach and browse the vibrant Pattachitra art markets of the town. Evening stroll through the local markets along Grand Road. Overnight stay in Puri.

   Overnight: Puri

4. Day 4 — Puri 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

5. Day 5 — 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

6. Day 6 — 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

7. Day 7 — 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

8. Day 8 — Koraput to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhubaneswar through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel/camp. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

   Overnight: Bhubaneswar

9. Day 9 — Bhubaneswar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

   After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. Time is left for any final souvenir shopping in Bhubaneswar, where Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea are easily found. You are then transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The short drive passes the temple town's wide avenues and ancient shrines, concluding your tour of the region.

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.