Odisha Photography Tour

Duration : 14 Nights 15 Days

Package Code: TOT-OD-026

DAY 01 : Arrival Bhubaneswar

Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel. After Lunch visit of Parasurameswar Temple(7th Century AD.), Mukteswar Temple (10th Century AD.), Rajarani Temple( 11th Century AD.) and Lingaraj Temple ( 11th Century AD). Overnight stay at Hotel in Bhubaneswar.

DAY 02: Bhubaneswar– BhitarKanika(150kms/3.5Hrs)

After breakfast drive to BhitarKanika en route visiting Ratnagiri and Udaygiri Buddhist ruins and excavation site. Overnight at Resort in Bhitarkanika.

DAY 03: BhitarKanika

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) . Also trek inside the mangrove forest to see more species in their natural habitat. Overnight at Resort.

DAY 04: BhitarKanika – Dhenkanal(175Kms/4Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Dhenkanal through typical Coastal villages & Forest. Afternoon visit the village of Lost wax process artisans in Sadeibaruni. Overnight at Dhenkanal Palace.

DAY 05: 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. ( Here, if one is fortunate enough can see wild elephant in the nearby forests in the evening ). Overnight stay at Dhenkanal Palace.

DAY 06: Dhenkanal – Puri(125Kms/3Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Puri en route visiting Dhauli Ashokan rock edicts of 3rd Century BC, 64 Yogini Tantrik Temple at Hirapur , Pipili the artisan village. & Afternoon visit Puri Jagannath Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Puri .

DAY 07: Puri – Konark – Puri(35Kms/0.5Hrs)

Morning excursion to visit Konark Sun temple , a world heritage site. Also visit the fishermen village near Konark . Evening visit the evening market on Puri beach, Overnight at hotel in Puri.

DAY 08: Puri – Chilka – Gopalpur (171Kms/4Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Gopalpur en route visiting Raghurajpur artisan village and Chilka lake for migratory birds , Overnight stay at hotel in Gopalpur.

DAY 09: Gopalpur – Rayagada(220Kms/5Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Rayagada en route visiting Kumiti, and desia kondh Tribal villages. Also visit of Hot Sulphuric spring at Taptapani and weaving village. Overnight stay at hotel in Rayagada.

DAY 10: Rayagada – Puttasing – Rayagada

After breakfast drive to Puttasing area to visit the villages of Saora tribal people and their market. These people are one of the very ancient group, who trace their origin to older than Ramayana ( The great epic of India ). One can enjoy their traditional dance in the village. Overnight stay in Rayagada. ( Must be on Monday)

DAY 11: Rayagada –KOTAGARH – Rayagada

Post breakfast trek into different Kutia Kondh hamlets and their marker in Kotgarh. Later drive to Rayagada for overnight stay. Overnight stay at Hotel in Rayagada. ( Must be on Tuesday)

DAY 12: Rayagada– Chatikona – Jeypore

Morning drive to Chatikona Market to see Dongria Kondh tribe, different from others with their distinct hair dressers & jewelry. After lunch drive to Jeypore, enrout visiting Mali and Desia Kondh tribal villages. Overnight stay in Jeypore. ( Must be on Wednesday )

DAY 13: Jeypore – Onkudeli – Jeypore

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

DAY 14: Jeypore – Kunduli – Vizag

After breakfast drive to visit Kunduli Tribal market, the largest market of Mali and Paraja tribal people. Overnight stay at Vizag. ( Must be on Friday).

DAY 15: Vizag Departure

Post Breakfast, checkout from hotel and transfer to Vizag airport for your onwads journey.

Tour Inclusions:

14 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above places
3Star Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing Basis
Meal Plan -Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Car
Driver Allowance, Toll Tax and Parking
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)

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

Terms and Conditions

The above rates are based on minimum 2 persons travelling together.
Child below 12 years can share the bed with the parents with an extra cost.
Airfares may change without any notice at any time during the validity of the package.
Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel (Peak season/ Conference/ Holiday period surcharges would apply)
Weekend surcharge may be applicable if any.
Hotel check in time is 1200 hours, check out time is 1100 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
Surcharge may applicable if travel in weekends.
Cancellation charges would apply as per company policy.