14/10/2026
INDIA'S HIDDEN EAST
18 Days / 17 Nights
West Bengal – Odisha – Tribal Chhattisgarh
Kolkata – Aul – Bhitarkanika – Dhenkanal – Bhubaneswar – Puri – Chilika Lake – Gopalpur – Rayagada – Chatikona – Koraput – Duduma – Onukudelli – Deomali – Jagdalpur – Kanker – Bhoramdeo – Raipur
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN KOLKATA Overnight: Kolkata
Airport pickup and hotel transfer.
Visit Victoria Memorial and explore colonial Kolkata.
Evening walk through historic streets.
DAY 2 — KOLKATA HERITAGE Overnight: Kolkata
Visit Kumartuli, the traditional idol-makers' quarter.
Explore the flower market near Howrah Bridge.
Discover local handicrafts and Bengali cuisine.
DAY 3 — KOLKATA TO AUL VIA BHADRAK Overnight: Aul
Train journey from Kolkata to Bhadrak.
Private road transfer to Aul.
Rural countryside experience and village walk.
Approximate road distance: 60–80 km from Bhadrak.
DAY 4 — BHITARKANIKA NATIONAL PARK Overnight: Aul or Bhitarkanika area
Boat safari through the mangroves.
Look for saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife.
Visit a coastal village with local arrangements.
Approximate road transfers: 40–80 km, depending on the boarding point.
DAY 5 — AUL TO DHENKANAL Overnight: Dhenkanal
Drive through rural Odisha.
Visit Nuapatna, famous for ikat weaving.
Explore Sadeibareni, known for traditional Dhokra metal craft.
Approximate distance: 150–190 km.
DAY 6 — DHENKANAL TO BHUBANESWAR Overnight: Bhubaneswar
Visit Joranda Mahima religious centre.
Explore the Odisha State Tribal Museum.
Visit Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, time permitting.
Approximate distance: 80–100 km.
DAY 7 — BHUBANESWAR TO PURI Overnight: Puri
Visit the Lingaraj Temple area.
Stop at Pipili for appliqué handicrafts.
Visit Raghurajpur artisan village for Pattachitra painting.
Evening at Puri Beach.
Approximate distance: 70–90 km.
DAY 8 — PURI: SPIRITUALITY AND LOCAL CULTURE Overnight: Puri
Discover the surroundings of Jagannath Temple.
Explore local markets and traditional Odia cuisine.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the sea.
Note: Entry to the Jagannath Temple is restricted to Hindus.
DAY 9 — PURI: FREE DAY Overnight: Puri A completely free day for personal exploration and relaxation.
Enjoy Puri Beach.
Browse local shops and handicraft stalls.
Relax at the hotel or enjoy optional activities.
No scheduled sightseeing or long-distance driving.
DAY 10 — PURI TO GOPALPUR VIA CHILIKA LAKE Overnight: Gopalpur
Drive towards Chilika Lake.
Enjoy a boat excursion from a suitable operating point.
Look for Irrawaddy dolphins and observe local fishing communities.
Continue to Gopalpur for a sunset beach walk.
Approximate distance: 170–220 km, depending on the route.
DAY 11 — GOPALPUR TO RAYAGADA Overnight: Rayagada
Drive inland through the Eastern Ghats.
Observe rural life and the changing landscape.
Prepare for the region's famous weekly tribal markets.
Approximate distance: 230–270 km.
DAY 12 — CHATIKONA TRIBAL MARKET Overnight: Rayagada or Jeypore
Early visit to Chatikona Weekly Tribal Market.
Discover the traditional trade of Dongria Kondh communities.
Observe local produce, vegetables, forest products and everyday goods.
Explore the Niyamgiri foothills with a local guide.
Approximate driving: 100–170 km, depending on the overnight base.
Market day: Wednesday.
DAY 13 — ONUKUDELLI TRIBAL MARKET AND DUDUMA Overnight: Jeypore
Early visit to Onukudelli Weekly Tribal Market.
Learn about Bonda, Gadaba and neighbouring Indigenous communities.
Visit Duduma Waterfall, subject to road and weather conditions.
Enjoy the scenic Eastern Ghats.
Approximate driving: 120–200 km, depending on the route.
Market day: Thursday.
DAY 14 — DEOMALI AND TRIBAL VILLAGES Overnight: Koraput or Jeypore
Visit Deomali, Odisha's highest peak.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Ghats.
Arrange respectful visits to selected Paraja or Gadaba villages.
Learn about traditional agriculture, crafts and local livelihoods.
Approximate driving: 80–150 km.
DAY 15 — KORAPUT TO JAGDALPUR Overnight: Jagdalpur
Drive from Odisha into Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
Stop at a handicraft or weaving centre if arrangements permit.
Explore Jagdalpur's local market.
Discover Bastar's traditional metalwork, woodcraft and regional handicrafts.
Approximate distance: 100–130 km.
DAY 16 — JAGDALPUR AND BASTAR Overnight: Jagdalpur
Visit Chitrakote Waterfall, subject to seasonal conditions.
Explore local handicraft centres and traditional markets.
Discover Bastar's cultural heritage with a knowledgeable local guide.
Optional cultural performance if available and locally organised.
Approximate round-trip driving: 80–100 km, depending on activities.
DAY 17 — JAGDALPUR TO KANKER VIA LOCAL VILLAGES Overnight: Kanker
Drive through the forested landscapes of Bastar.
Visit selected villages with community consent.
Discover local crafts and rural traditions.
Continue to Kanker.
Approximate distance: 140–180 km, depending on stops.
DAY 18 — KANKER, BHORAMDEO AND RAIPUR Departure from Raipur Airport
Early departure towards Bhoramdeo Temple.
Visit the historic temple complex, subject to available time.
Continue to Raipur Airport for your onward flight.
Allow approximately 6–8 hours or more for the road journey, including the temple visit.
Important: This final day is long. For an international flight, an additional night in Raipur is strongly recommended. If your flight departs early, the temple visit should be moved to the previous day or the tour extended.
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