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Simlipal, Bhitarkanika & Koraput

11 Nights / 12 Days Bhubaneswar, Simlipal, Bhitarkanika, Rayagada, Koraput Swift Dzire NAC from ₹35,878
About this trip

Overview

Exhaustive Wildlife & Primitive Tribes. Stay plan: Bhubaneswar (2N) – Simlipal (2N) – Bhitarkanika (2N) – Rayagada (3N) – Koraput (2N). Arrive Bhubaneswar, depart Bhubaneswar.

11 Nights / 12 DaysDuration
Bhubaneswar, Simlipal…Route
Swift Dzire NACVehicle
Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Bhubaneswar. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. Temple City of India: Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, and Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Distance 20 kmTravel 1 hrOvernight BhubaneswarMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Arrive in Bhubaneswar and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Breakfast at hotel. Thereafter proceed on a full day excursion exploring the top scenic, cultural and wildlife landmarks of the Temple City of India. Visit the Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple and Rajarani Temple, followed by the Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves and the Dhaulagiri Shanti Stupa overlooking the Daya river. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Distance 40 kmTravel 2-3 hrsOvernight BhubaneswarMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Simlipal through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Simlipal and check in at hotel/camp. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Tiger Reserve: Dense Sal forests, lush waterfalls (Barheipani and Joranda), and rich wildlife. Overnight stay in Simlipal.

Distance 245 kmTravel 5-6 hrsOvernight SimlipalMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Sal forests, Barheipani Falls, Joranda Falls

Arrive in Simlipal and check in at the lodge. Breakfast, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and wildlife landmarks of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Tiger Reserve. Drive through dense Sal forests and visit the lush waterfalls of Barheipani and Joranda, with chances of sighting the park's rich wildlife. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Simlipal.

Overnight SimlipalMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Sal forests, Barheipani Falls, Joranda Falls

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhitarkanika through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Bhitarkanika and check in at hotel/camp. Subtropical mangrove wetland sanctuary: Boat safari through creeks to spot saltwater crocodiles, water monitor lizards, and diverse bird species. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika.

Distance 215 kmTravel 5-6 hrsOvernight BhitarkanikaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Bhitarkanika mangrove sanctuary, creek boat safari, saltwater crocodiles

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 Rayagada through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rayagada and check in at hotel/camp. Remote tribal belt of Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes: Famous for weekly tribal markets in Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

Distance 520 kmTravel 10-11 hrsOvernight RayagadaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Rayagada, Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack tribal markets

Arrive in Rayagada and check in at the hotel. Breakfast, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this remote tribal belt, home to the Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes. The area is known for its weekly tribal markets at Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack, set amid hills and forest. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

Overnight RayagadaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lanjigarh tribal market, Bissam Cuttack market, Dongria Kondh villages

Arrive in Rayagada and check in at the hotel. Breakfast, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this remote tribal belt, home to the Dongria Kondh and Kutia Kondh tribes. The area is known for its weekly tribal markets at Lanjigarh and Bissam Cuttack, set amid hills and forest. In the evening, stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Rayagada.

Overnight RayagadaMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Lanjigarh tribal market, Bissam Cuttack market, Dongria Kondh villages

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 145 kmTravel 3-4 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

After breakfast and the last morning views over the Koraput hills, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any final souvenir shopping, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts and Darjeeling tea among the usual choices. You then proceed on your return transfer to Bhubaneswar, driving down through the Eastern Ghats and the plains of southern Odisha, and are dropped at the airport or railway station for your onward journey home.

Distance 500 kmTravel 9-10 hrsMeals BreakfastSights Eastern Ghats road, Bhubaneswar
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.

StopStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
Bhubaneswar2 nights 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
Simlipal2 nights Standard Category Hotel, Simlipal — Premium Category Hotel, Simlipal Luxury Category Hotel, Simlipal
Bhitarkanika2 nights Standard Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika Premium Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika Luxury Category Hotel, Bhitarkanika
Rayagada3 nights Standard Category Hotel, Rayagada — Premium Category Hotel, Rayagada Luxury Category Hotel, Rayagada
Koraput2 nights Standard Category Hotel, Koraput — Premium Category Hotel, Koraput Luxury Category Hotel, Koraput
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.

GroupStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
2 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
35,87854,52275,600109,480
3 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
28,26945,91965,92397,134
4 travellers
Swift Dzire NAC
24,46441,61861,08590,961
4 travellers
Ertiga
28,25046,89568,040101,920
4 travellers
Innova Crysta
30,79249,43770,560104,440
5 travellers
Innova Crysta
27,24445,29365,76298,040
6 travellers
Innova Crysta
24,87942,52962,56393,774
6 travellers
Innova Crysta
25,70744,35265,52099,400
Show more group sizes (12)
GroupStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
7 travellers
Innova Crysta
23,18940,55660,27890,726
7 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
26,57943,94663,63894,086
8 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
24,88842,04261,50591,381
8 travellers
Innova Crysta
30,79249,43770,560104,440
9 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
24,12541,77661,81793,027
10 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
23,01840,47060,29290,969
10 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
24,01242,65763,84097,720
12 travellers
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater
21,35738,51058,00587,881
12 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
22,60041,24562,44096,320
16 travellers
Tempo Traveller 17-Seater
20,52438,79659,58192,460
20 travellers
Tempo Traveller 22-Seater
19,27837,32657,86690,144
22 travellers
27 Seated Coach
27,10545,20765,74098,164

Extras, per person for the whole trip

ForStandardDeluxePremiumLuxury
Extra adult (extra bed)13,05228,71346,57072,442
Child with bed10,93823,86638,80860,368
Child without bed6,83715,04024,39437,699
Single room supplement15,53834,18355,44089,320

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.
From₹35,878/ person
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