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Wilds of Orissa & Kolkata

Summary:

This trip if for travellers who are after a different India than that purely represented by the Taj. This is the India of rural Odissa and the indigenous aboriginal tribal peoples of the Eastern Ghats, of local markets and small tribal villages. This is t...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
5
Starting at
USD 2,520.00
Price per day
USD 180.00

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Operator
Dragoman Overland
Tour
Wilds of Orissa & Kolkata
Travel Style
Overlanding with truck, camping and self-cooking
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1-24
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
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Summary

This trip if for travellers who are after a different India than that purely represented by the Taj. This is the India of rural Odissa and the indigenous aboriginal tribal peoples of the Eastern Ghats, of local markets and small tribal villages. This is the India of Kolkata, a wild and chaotic India with so much atmosphere and zest for life. This is the India of holy pilgrimages, temples and off the beaten track UNESCO heritage sites, such as the Konark Sun Temple in Puri. This is the side of India that few western tourists bother with, but which has so much colour and culture, that we believe it is a really crucial part of India to see, to balance the stereotypes of the Taj and the Moghul splendours.

Map: Wilds of Orissa & Kolkata (Dragoman)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Chennai
Day 2
Tirupati
Day 3
Vijayawada
Day 4
Visakhapatnam
Day 5
Odisha Tribal Area
Day 6
Odisha Tribal Area
Day 7
Odisha Tribal Area
Day 8
Odisha Tribal Area
Day 9
Odisha Tribal Area
Day 10
Puri
Day 11
Puri
Day 12
Puri
Day 13
Kolkata
Day 14
Kolkata

Travel Cities (5): Chennai, Kolkata, Puri, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

Details

A brilliant, slightly demanding trip with loads of off the beaten track exploration. All local hotels and hostels. The infrastructure through this area of India has not been developed for tourism to any degree.

Highlights

  • Visit the many historic temples, mosques, and churches of Chennai
  • Travel off the beaten track through rural Andhra Pradesh
  • 6 day guided tour through the rarely-visited Odisha Tribal Regions
  • Visit the Monday market in the indigenous melting pot of Goudaguda
  • Visit the New Hope Community Centre in the rural village of Muniguda
  • Bathe in the natural hot springs with local villagers at Taptapani
  • 3 nights to relax in the lovely coastal town of Puri
  • Explore the religious sites of Puri by cycle-rickshaw
  • Experience a local train ride from Puri to Kolkata
  • Take some extra time to explore the myriad attractions of Kolkata

Included in Price

  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
  • Breakfasts x 11, Lunches x 5, Dinner x 4
  • Comfortable Hotel 2 nightsBasic Hotel 5 nightsGuesthouse 4 nights

Important!

  • Your itinerary may include easy-paced day walks, bike rides, and other activities that are not too strenuous.
  • This trip has a bit of everything. Some areas that you travel through may be physically challenging; for example you may be at altitude some of the time and you may be camping for several nights. The pace of the trip can be tiring at times and some facilities will be basic. However there will also be plenty of time to relax and some comfortable accommodation.

Travel Package

 

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Chennai

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Kolkata

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