About this trip

Overview

Crocs & Tribal Culture. Stay plan: Bhitarkanika (2N) – Koraput (2N) – Bhubaneswar (1N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

5 Nights / 6 DaysDuration

Bhitarkanika, Koraput, BhubaneswarRoute

Swift Dzire NACVehicle

Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Bhitarkanika. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. Subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary: Boat safari through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles, water monitor lizards, and diverse bird species. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Distance 160 kmTravel 4-5 hrsOvernight BhitarkanikaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Bhitarkanika mangrove sanctuary, creek boat safari

Arrive in Bhitarkanika and check in at your lodge or camp. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary. A boat safari takes you through the creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles basking on the banks, water monitor lizards and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. In the evening take a stroll through the local village markets. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Distance 160 kmTravel 4-5 hrsOvernight BhitarkanikaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Bhitarkanika National Park, mangrove creeks boat safari, crocodile habitat, bird watching points

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Koraput through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Koraput and check in at hotel/camp. Heartland of Odisha tribal heritage: Vibrant weekly tribal haats (markets), Damanjiri valleys, Jagannath Temple of Koraput, and tribal museums. Overnight stay in Koraput.

Distance 670 kmTravel 13-14 hrsOvernight KoraputMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Koraput tribal haats, Damanjiri valley, Jagannath Temple Koraput, tribal museum

Arrive in Koraput and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of this heartland of Odisha tribal heritage. Visit the vibrant weekly tribal haats, the green Damanjiri valleys, the Jagannath Temple of Koraput and the tribal museums with their displays of local crafts and customs. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Koraput.

Overnight KoraputMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Tribal haats, Damanjiri valley, Jagannath Temple Koraput, Tribal Museum, local markets

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhubaneswar through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhubaneswar and check in at hotel/camp. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Distance 500 kmTravel 9-10 hrsOvernight BhubaneswarMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa

After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. Time is left for any final souvenir shopping in Bhubaneswar, where Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea are easily found. You are then transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The short drive passes the temple town's wide avenues and ancient shrines, concluding your tour of the region.

Distance 20 kmTravel 1 hrMeals BreakfastSights Ekamra Haat craft market, Bhubaneswar city avenues

Hotels

Where you sleep

Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.

Stop	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Bhitarkanika2 nights	Standard Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Premium Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika	Luxury Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika
Koraput2 nights	Standard Category Hotel, Koraput	—	Premium Category Hotel, Koraput	Luxury Category Hotel, Koraput
Bhubaneswar1 night	Himalayan View Homestay / Hotel Bhuvaneshwar View / Hotel Parwati Cave Lodge	Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar / Deluxe Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar	Premium Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar / Premium Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar	Luxury Category Hotel, Patal Bhubaneswar / Luxury Category Hotel, Bhubaneswar

Prices

Price per person, by group size

In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	17,233	25,707	35,280	50,680
3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	13,466	21,489	30,576	44,763
4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	11,582	19,379	28,224	41,804
4 travellers Ertiga	13,419	21,894	31,500	46,900
4 travellers Innova Crysta	14,690	23,165	32,760	48,160
5 travellers Innova Crysta	12,938	21,142	30,442	45,114
6 travellers Innova Crysta	11,771	19,794	28,896	43,083
6 travellers Innova Crysta	12,147	20,622	30,240	45,640

Show more group sizes (12)

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
7 travellers Innova Crysta	10,937	18,831	27,792	41,632
7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	12,632	20,526	29,472	43,312
8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	11,794	19,591	28,434	42,014
8 travellers Innova Crysta	14,690	23,165	32,760	48,160
9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	11,394	19,417	28,523	42,709
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	10,848	18,781	27,787	41,731
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	11,300	19,775	29,400	44,800
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	10,029	17,826	26,684	40,264
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	10,594	19,069	28,700	44,100
16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	9,570	17,875	27,321	42,266
20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater	8,955	17,159	26,494	41,166
22 travellers 27 Seated Coach	12,867	21,095	30,423	45,161

Extras, per person for the whole trip

For	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Extra adult (extra bed)	5,933	13,052	21,168	32,928
Child with bed	4,972	10,848	17,640	27,440
Child without bed	3,108	6,837	11,088	17,136
Single room supplement	7,063	15,538	25,200	40,600

Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.

The fine print

What's included

✓ Included

Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

✗ Not included

Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.

Before you book

Terms & conditions

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.

Payment Policy & Schedule

25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.

Important Notes

The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.

Odisha Wildlife & Tribal Explorer

Overview

Itinerary

Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Bhitarkanika

Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Bhitarkanika

Bhitarkanika to Koraput Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Koraput

Koraput to Bhubaneswar Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Bhubaneswar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

Where you sleep