Tigers, Temples & Tribes

Arrive in Kolkata, meet our representative and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion covering the scenic and cultural landmarks of the City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral, along with the city's iconic street food avenues. In the evening enjoy a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Kolkata.

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sundarban through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Sundarban and check in at hotel/camp. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Overnight stay in Sundarban.

Arrive in Sundarban and check in at your hotel or lodge. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta. A boat safari takes you through winding creeks, with tiger tracking from the watchtowers at Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali and chances to spot estuarine wildlife including crocodiles, deer and varied birdlife. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Sundarban.

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.

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Puri through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Puri and check in at hotel/camp. Sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city: Sri Jagannath Temple, golden sea beach, and vibrant Pattachitra art markets. Overnight stay in Puri.

Arrive in Puri 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 this sacred coastal Char Dham pilgrimage city. Visit the Sri Jagannath Temple, spend time on the golden sea beach and browse the vibrant Pattachitra art markets of the town. Evening stroll through the local markets along Grand Road. Overnight stay in Puri.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Post breakfast and morning views of the surrounding hills, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping, such as Pattachitra paintings, Dokra crafts or Darjeeling tea, before proceeding on your return transfer to Kolkata airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The long journey passes through the Eastern Ghats and the plains of coastal Odisha, with halts for meals and refreshments on the way.