Day 1: Arrive Bhubaneswar
Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at the hotel. Explore famous temples, Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves, and Dhauli Rock Edicts. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Puri (65kms)
After breakfast, drive to Puri. Enroute, visit Pipili, the applique work village, Raghurajpur artisan village, and Konark Sun Temple. Arrive in Puri, check in at the hotel, and visit the Jagannath Temple in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Puri
Enjoy a leisurely day relaxing on the golden sandy beach in Puri. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Puri - Gopalpur (135kms)
After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur. Enroute, visit Chilika Lake, the largest wintering ground for migratory birds. Enjoy a boat ride and arrive in Gopalpur. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Gopalpur - Rayagada (260kms)
After breakfast, drive to Rayagada. Enroute, visit Taptapani, the hot sulphuric spring, and Saura tribal villages. Arrive in Rayagada, check in at the hotel, and have lunch. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Rayagada
After breakfast, visit the Dukum weekly market of the Desia Kondh Tribe (must be Tuesday). Next, visit the Dokra crafts village at Jhigidi. Return to Rayagada for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Rayagada - Jeypore (220kms)
After breakfast, drive to visit Chatikona, the weekly marketplace of the highly ornamented Dongria Kondh & Desia Kondh tribes (must be Wednesday). Next, drive to Jeypore, enroute visit the Koraput Tribal Museum. Check in at the hotel in Jeypore. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Jeypore
After breakfast, drive to Onukuadelli, the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe (must be Thursday). Next, head to Lamtaput village occupied by Gadaba Tribes. Drive back to Jeypore for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Jeypore - Jagdalpur (200kms)
After breakfast, drive to visit Kunduli marketplace of Sana Parojas & Malis tribes (must be Friday). Next, visit the Koraput Tribal Museum. Then drive to Jagdalpur, enroute visit the Kotapada a weaving village. Check in at the hotel in Jagdalpur. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Jagdalpur
After breakfast, drive to Jagdalpur, visiting the rich forests of the Kanger Valley National Park. After a safari, drive to Jagdalpur, check in at the hotel, and have lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Jagdalpur - Kanker (200kms)
After breakfast, visit the Anthropological Museum of Jagdalpur. Then drive to Kanker via visiting the tribal market of Lohandiguda. Also, visit Chitrakote waterfall. Arrive in Kanker, check in at the hotel, and have lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Kanker - Raipur (130kms)
After breakfast, visit Gadiya Mountain, a heritage city with a mysterious cave. Later, drive to Raipur, check in at the hotel, and visit Dudhadhari Math temple, the statue of Swami Vivekananda, and Purkhouti Muktangan, an open-air museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Raipur - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.
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