Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Destinations Covered: Calcutta - Vishakhapatnam - Jeypore - Rayagada - Belgarh - Bhubaneswar - Puri - Calcutta

Day 1: Arrival in Calcutta (Kolkata)
Arrive at the airport in Calcutta. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Bengali dishes for dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Calcutta.

Day 2: Calcutta - Vishakhapatnam
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Vishakhapatnam. On arrival in the hub of maritime activity and shipping industry in India, check in at the hotel and proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the city. Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.

Day 3: Vishakhapatnam - Jeypore
Drive to Jeypore in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the one of the most vibrant commercial cities in East India that also happens to be enamored with natural retreats such as waterfalls, forests and wildlife, check in at the hotel that also acts as a base to explore the nearby tourist attractions. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jeypore.

Day 4: Jeypore
After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a half day excursion to Onkudeoli. Here, check out Bonda and Gadaba tribal markets held on Thursdays. Interact with the tribes, photograph them, attend their functions or observe them from an objective distance. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jeypore.

Day 5: Jeypore
After an early morning breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to the Kundli tribal market organized by the Paraja tribe. The largest tribal market in Orissa, this venue affords you a chance to see the festive spirits of the tribal people even in the most routine of chores. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jeypore.

Day 6: Jeypore
After an early morning breakfast, go on a hike to the Gadaba villages. See the traditional homes et amidst forested area, community house, praying area etc. Attend and be a part of the energetic Gadaba dance. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jeypore.

Day 7: Jeypore - Rayagada
Drive to Rayagada after breakfast at the hotel. En route, shop for curios and tribal jewelry at the weekly tribal market of the Paraja tribe, and visit the tribal museum and Jagannath Temple. On arrival, check in at the hotel for an overnight stay in Rayagada.

Day 8:Rayagada
After an early morning breakfast, go on a hike to Dongariya Kondh villages to study the tribal traditions and customs that vary from village to village and men to women. Be it in clothing, accessories especially jewelry, and dance steps. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Rayagada.

Day 9: Rayagada - Belgarh
Drive to Belgarh after an early morning breakfast at the hotel. En route, visit the weekly tribal markets and ethnic tribal villages of the Kutia Kondh where human sacrifice was a practice till recent times. On arrival in Belgarh, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay.

Day 10: Belgarh - Bhubaneswar
Drive to Bhubaneswar after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the capital city of Orissa that is known more popularly as 'the land of a thousand temples', check in at the hotel and proceed for half day tour. Visit the famous temples of Bhubaneswar - Lingaraj, Rajarani, Muketeswara, and 64 Yogini temples. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 11: Bhubaneswar
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the botanical gardens, Cactus Park, info cities, zoo, and the state emporiums and handicraft showrooms. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 12: Bhubaneswar
After breakfast at the hotel, go on excursions to the nearby art and craft villages where the tribal communities have preserved the centuries old folk art forms from dying out. Visit Sadeibarini village specializing in metal work, Nuapatna and Dokhra villages dealing in textiles and Dokhra casting. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 13: Bhubaneswar - Puri
Drive to Puri in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. En route, stop at Heerapur Dam, Pipli (renowned for its appliqué work), Dhauli (where Shanti Stupa and Ashoka rock edicts are symbols of Buddhism), and the magnificent ruins of Konark Sun Temple in Konark. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax amidst the pious vibes of the coastal town that is also a major pilgrimage destination in India. Overnight stay in Puri.

Day 14: Puri
After breakfast at the hotel, head for a sightseeing tour of Puri. First on the list is the colossal Jagannath Temple that marks the epitome of Kalinga School of architecture. Its towering spire and pyramid like gopurams enshrine the statues of Lord Jagannath and his siblings besides the many smaller temples and kunds (holy ponds). Later on in the day, relax on the white sand beach and see the sun set over the pilgrims dipping in the sea and the fishermen returning with their day's catch. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 15: Puri - Calcutta
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to spend it at leisure. Go on a shopping excursion; eat out in the food stalls adjoining the Jagannath Temple complex, and go on a boat ride. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board the train for overnight journey to Calcutta.

Day 16:Calcutta
Arrive at the station in the morning and check in at the hotel. After light snacks and refreshments, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the former colonial capital of pre-independence era India. Visit the Victoria Memorial, BBD Bag, Eden Garden, Howra Bridge, Flurries etc. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Calcutta.

Day 17: Departure from Calcutta
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.