Day 1: Arrive Bhubaneswar

Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit theTemples of Bhubaneswar, like Parasurameswar Temple (7th Century AD.), Mukteswar Temple ( 10th Century AD.), Rajarani Temple ( 11th Century AD.) and Lingaraj Temple ( 11th Century AD). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Bhubaneswar – Bhitarkanika , Auli

After breakfast drive to Auli to explore Bhitarkanika wildlife mangrove sanctuary en route visiting Buddhist archeological excavation sites at Ratnagiri and Udayagiri from 2nd century AD to 11th Century AD. Overnight at Aul Palace.

Day 3: In & around the sanctuary at Bhitarkanika - Dhenkanal

After breakfast take the boat cruise in creeks to explore deferent species of birds and reptiles( Famous for Estuarine Crocodiles and 9 verities of King Fishers). Post Lunch drive to Dhenkanal .Overnight at Dhenkanal Palace.

Day 4: In & around Dhenkanal

After breakfast drive to visit the monks of Mahima cult at Joranda , their temple & rituals. Distinctly this group of people are different than others as they follow the best aspects of Hindu, Jaina and Buddhist religion.Also visit the lost wax process work of artisans in Karamulvillage.Lunch in the palace and relax.(Here, if one is fortunate enough can see wild elephant in the nearby forests in the evening ). Overnight at Dhenkanal Palace.

Day 5: Dhenkanal - Baliguda

Post breakfast drive to Baliguda en route visiting Silk Ikkat weaving village at Nuapatana and Kondh tribal villages . O/N at hotel.

Day 6: Baliguda – Barkhamba – Rayagada

After break fast drive to Rayagada through Barkhamba area of KutiaKondh tribal villages and later visit their market at Kotagarh, Overnight at Rayagada. ( Must be Tuesday)

Day 7: Rayagada- Chatikona- Jeypore

Morning drive to Chatikona Market to see DongriaKondh tribe, differentfrom others with their distinct hair dresses&jewelery. After lunch drive to Jeyporeenrout visiting Mali and DesiaKondh tribal villages. Overnight inJeypore.( Must be on Wednesday)

Day 8: Jeypore- Onkudeli- Araku

After breakfast drive to Onukudeli Market to see one of the most primitive tribe of the world, The Bondas & Gadabas. Overnight at Hotel in Araku .( Must be on Thursday)

Day 9:Araku – Simhachalam - Vizag

After breakfast drive to Vizag en route visiting Simhachalam temple and afternoon visiting the fishing harbor of Vizag.O/N at Vizag.

Day 10: Vizag Departure

Saturday After breakfast departure transfer to airport for onward journey.

Payment Terms :

• Advance 50% payment to book your seat
• 100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
• Refund policy in case of cancellation:
• 80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
• 50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
• 20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
• No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour

Please note:

Date of cancellation will be the date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel, received by us. Refund amount will be calculated excluding the date of commencement of tour.

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• By agreeing to participate in any of our tours, the participant confirms to understand and voluntarily agree to all the terms and conditions, including the below mentioned:
• Fitness to complete the Tour is the sole criterion for participation.
• Participants are advised to consult their physician in case they have any kind of medical history of hypertension, cardiac issues or any other ailments.
• Tour mentor's decisions during the tour are final and binding.
• Tropical Vacation can not be held responsible for injuries, damages or losses caused to any participant due to acts of god,terrorist activities, social or labour unrest, local laws, abnormal conditions or developments or any other conditions or omissions outside the control of Tropical Vacations
• All participants travelling with Tropical Vacations must complete and sign a Risk Release Agreement before the commencement of tour.
• All disputes are subject to Odisha jurisdiction only.

Contact Details

BMC Panchdeep Mall 4th Flour, House No-9, Unit-4 Market,
Bhubaneswar-751005, Odisha, India,
Phone: 0674 - 2301195, Mobile : 08895274174 (Mr. Saroj)
Email : info@tropicalvacations.in, saroj@tropicalvacations.in
Website : http://www.tropicalvacations.in/