🌾 Rural Odisha Tours | 18-Day Tribal & Heritage Experience

Explore Rural Odisha with tribal villages, royal homestays, traditional crafts & bird watching. Authentic 18-day cultural immersion tour.

Experience authentic rural Odisha through our 18-day journey covering tribal villages, heritage homestays, and traditional crafts across Eastern India.

🎯 Tour Highlights:

🏰 Royal homestays at Dhenkanal & Kanker Palaces
🎨 Traditional crafts - Ikat weaving, Dhokra metal casting, Pattachitra painting
🏘️ Tribal experiences - Kondha, Bonda, Dangaria communities
🦅 Mangalajodi wetland - 800,000+ migratory birds
🌲 Daringbadi hill station with coffee gardens & snowfall
🦬 Kanger Valley wildlife safari

Day	Destination	Key Activities
1-2	Bhubaneswar	Explore ancient temples including Lingaraj and Mukteswar. Visit Tribal Museum and historic Khandagiri Caves.
3-4	Dhenkanal	Experience Ikat weaving in textile villages. Stay with royal family at heritage palace. Learn Dhokra metal casting from award-winning artisans.
5	Puri	Discover Raghurajpur painting village with intricately decorated houses. Enjoy street photography and traditional crafts workshops.
6-7	Mangalajodi	Bird watching safari with thousands of migratory birds. Experience boat making and fishing net weaving with local communities.
8	Daringbadi	Explore Kashmir of Odisha with coffee gardens and pine forests. Visit waterfalls and experience snowfall in winter.
9-10	Chandoorisai	Meet Kondha tribal communities and learn pottery making. Experience terracotta crafts and traditional village lifestyle.
11-12	Semiliguda/Jeypore	Visit colorful tribal markets and meet primitive Bonda tribes. Experience mountain agriculture and forest trekking.
13-14	Jagdalpur	Wildlife safari in Kanger Valley National Park. Explore waterfalls, limestone caves and rich biodiversity.Witness Bison Horn tribal dance
15-16	Kanker	En-route Visit Chitrakoot Falls and Dhokra metal casting workshops.Stay at royal palace and witness Ghotul system of the Muria tribes.
17-18	Bhoramdeo	Visit ancient temple known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh. Experience jungle retreat with wildlife encounters before departure.

🎯 Key Experiences

🎨 Traditional Arts & Crafts: Immerse yourself in authentic Ikat weaving at Nuapatana & Maniabandha villages, where master artisans create intricate tie-dye textiles. Experience Dhokra metal casting with Presidential award-winning craftsmen at Sadeibareni village, and explore Pattachitra painting in Raghurajpur heritage village featuring 120 decorated houses. Visit Chandoorisai terracotta pottery center where skilled potters create daily-use items for local tribal markets.

👥 Tribal Cultural Immersion: Connect with diverse tribal communities including Kondha tribes in Baliguda known for ethnic tourism and traditional crafts, the Bonda tribes - Odisha's most primitive community, and Dangaria tribeswho practice sustainable mountain agriculture. Witness spectacular traditional dances including the energetic Bison Horn dance by Muria tribes and authentic Maria performances in Chhattisgarh.

🌿 Wildlife & Nature: Explore Mangalajodi wetland on country boat safaris among 800,000+ migratory birds with expert local guides. Discover Kanger Valley National Park featuring magnificent waterfalls, mysterious limestone caves, and rich biodiversity. Experience Daringbadi hill station with aromatic coffee gardens, dense pine forests, and unique snowfall experiences. Encounter wildlife including tigers, leopards, barking deer, and langurs in pristine forest settings.