Day 01 Arrive Kolkatta ( Calcutta )
 Upon arrival we are met and greeted by Great Vacation’s Staff and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Evening take a cruise down the River Hoogly to see the temples, ghats and markets.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Kolkatta
After breakfast we start our city tour of Calcutta - once the capital of the British Empire, still remains the cultural capital of India with a strong tradition in literature and fine arts. It is also the gateway to the beautiful North Eastern state of India, where the visitor can only gaze in wonder at their pristine beauty. The city tour includes visit to the Fort William, Victoria memorial, the Indian museum, St Paul’s cathedral , Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 To Bhubaneshwar By Train
After a relaxed morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to the capital of Orissa – Bhubaneshwar .
 Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 Bhubaneshwar
Today ‘s tour will include the visit to the city and surrounding areas. Here we will be visiting the famous Lingaraja Temple, the Ashoka Peace Pagoda at Dhauli and the Udaigiri & Khandagiri caves.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Bhubaneshwar
Morning breakfast and followed with an excursion to the Famous Sun Temple at Konark and the Temple of Jagannath Puri at Puri (entry restricted).
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 To Baliguda
Morning proceed to Baliguda in the district of Phubani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountain Sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa, en route visit typical Orissa villages.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 To Rayagada
 After early breakfast proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia Kondh tribal villages, once famous for the Human sacrifice living in the mountain / forest. We will take small/ long trek as per wish. We continue our drive to Rayagada.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 Rayagada
Morning we set out for an excursion to Bissam Cuttak area visiting the Rasul Kondh and Desia Kondh tribal villages.
Evening relax.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 To Jeypore
Morning proceed to Chatikona to witness the Interesting & colourful weekly market of the Dongaria Kondh tribes. These are interesting ornamental Tribes coming down from their mountain , known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is an unique opportunity to witness them before they come and mix with other community in the market, so we will take you 2/3 km from the market near the Niyamgiri hill, so to watch & enjoy these community coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc. Free time in the market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Jeypore
 After early breakfast proceed to Ankadeli to witness the most primitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border to he neighbour state Andhra Pradesh, divided by river Machkund, with interest waterfall, mountain & forest, as soon we will arrive near the market, you will be taken inside for About 2/3 km walk to witness the Bonda man & woman coming down from the forest side. Bonda are the most primitive tribe of India. Bonda women wear silver & brass rings around the neck and necklaces on the body. The woman’s have shaved head and wear small cloth to cover the private area. The men carry bow & arrow and country made liquor. Afternoon proceed to explore another primitive tribal community the Gadaba, here you can watch the most colourful tribal dance call Demsa ( if everything is OK in the village ). Late afternoon drive down to Jeypore.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 To Rayagada
From here we proceed to Rayagada visiting the Jagannath Temple and the Tribal Museum at Koraput.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 To Gopal Pur On Sea
 After a relaxed morning we start our drive to Gopalpur – on – sea en route we visit the Langai Soura tribe. Upon arrival we check into hotel.Rest of the day is at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Gopal Pur On Sea
Day is at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 To Bhubaneshwar
 Morning drive down to Chilka Lake the biggest brackish water lake of Asia & famous for the migratory birds to its birds island during winter. You can cruise inside the lake. We further continue our drive to Bhubaneswar . Visit of an interesting primitive that textile village which is famous and for its best hand looms.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 To Kolkatta by Flight
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Kolkatta.
Rest of the day for private activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 Leave Kolkatta
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.
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