The Enormous Population and The Tribal Tours in Odisha

Though, there are tribal villages and plans available in the country but the loyal and blessed land of Odisha calls everyone for small tribal tours and travels as there are close to 62 distinct and unique tribes living in one region or the other. In fact, this is pretty much interesting and magnificent to know that around one fifth of the population of Odisha comprises the attractive and extremely engaging tribal people leaving you all in awe and must explore their living standard, know about their culture, tradition, what they follow, how they spend their day to day routine and more; and a tribal tour could be one fitting answer for all.

The Real Treasures of Nature

If you have explored tribes and their culture anywhere aside from Odisha, you might have become aware of the thing that these tribes have culture and integrity of their own but as of now it is not well supported by nature and surroundings. They still try and put their best effort to practice and maintain everything like their forefathers did but the lack of resources and the outer world actually prevent them for doing and following the same. In Odisha, things are different. The dense forests and lush green beauty is the greenest and ecological homes for all the tribes who have been seeking for solace and contentment amidst nature. Even as of today, tribal people in Odisha practice typical hunting and all those activities right in front of you without any uneasiness. The experience of a tribal tour could actually thrill you, fascinate you and all over makes you wonder how these tribes and people live, how much they are happy with small things in life and how still modernism and technology hasn’t touched them and still they are at peace and satisfaction.

A World of Its Own – Tribal Life and Culture of Odisha

Out of 62 notified tribes in the state, Government of India has declared 8 scheduled tribes as the Primitive Tribal Groups and they include Bondo Paraja, Juang, Lodha, Birhor, Mankidia, Kharia, Soura and Didayi. Out of all, few of them are blended well with the society and are in a better economic position as well whereas few are still living their secluded lives and following their own culture, traditions, rituals and spoke different languages. A tribal tour could be a spellbinding way to go and experience different cultures at the same time. Tribal people are well known to be pretty much dedicated, focused and extremely hardworking. Different tribes are engaged in different kinds of occupations, but most of them are into fishing, agriculture, hunting, handicrafts, working in mills, etc. Even, few of them including Gadaba and Bondo make clothes and have their own looms for their living.

Do tribal costumes attract you to know about them? As far as they are getting discussed, men usually wear loin clothes and women wrap all along a lengthy cloth material along with the scarf on their head. Most of the tribal women carry bracelets, ornaments, necklaces made up of brass and aluminium and girls could be seen with different tattoos over their faces. Most of the tribes have still been sustained and maintained their age-old customs and rituals. Songs, dances, arts and crafts and festivals are the most prominent form reflecting their culture. Almost every celebration is incomplete without songs and colourful and lively dance steps. Death, birth or marriage celebrations are supposed to be private events and are usually kept within the family. Any event related to hunting or harvesting is celebrated as a community at a large scale and celebrated well with lots of festivities and enthusiasm.

In a shell, the way and zeal with which tribal people of Odisha live and spend their days is something that really teaches everyone about how to live with a little and that too with satisfaction. Many areas till date lack so many things and resources but still after looking at them, you will feel so complete. With the development of the place, facilities and services have been reaching out to them gradually. Being filled with so much abundance and richness of festivals and excitement and happiness, hunting expeditions, customs, living styles and what not, everything could make the tribal culture truly fascinating, progressing and cultivating. So, get a peek on the different tribes of Orissa and their culture and let others know about that reason that intrigued you to explore and know more of them.

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Keeping diverse interests and concerns of our visitors in mind, Best Choice Holiday, a trusted and well known tour planner in Odisha provides a well devised tour itinerary for Odisha tribal tour that will make travelling and visiting to these sensitive tribal villages simpler and enjoyable for you. The tour will give you a chance to check out few of the most amazing and top known tribal villages of the land where you can grasp more not only about the home-grown or primitive heritage but also about their ancient ways of living. The old tradition and culture in Odisha is actually prevailing around and even in this advanced and technological world, tribal people and locals prefer to live in the villages, remote areas surrounded with deep forests, hilly terrains and landscape. The zeal and beauty of their ancient living and lifestyle allure tourists from all corners of the world and in overall, it is nothing wrong to say that it will indeed be worth visiting these tribal villages and explore more of the land and off beat track of the country.

Our tours are devised on the principles of Eco tourism aiming high to let in bring the advantages not only to community but also for our visitors who can gain an authentic experience of rural and tribal tourism with sheer care and focus for the environment and tribes. Feel free to go through the best itinerary for Odisha as been planned by the best tour operator in Odisha and in case of any customization required, do understand that it could be done to make your stay and experience grateful and pleasant.

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Bhubaneswar

Upon your arrival at the Airport/Railway Station, our representative will meet you there and take you to the booked hotel of your choice to check-in and complete other formalities. Freshen up and relax. Later, proceed to visit the Tribal Research Centre and Museum to get an understanding of the tribes available and living in Odisha and their crafts. The overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Rayagada

In the early morning, after breakfast, proceed to Rayagada and see Gunupur area to check out and know about Saura tribes and much known wall painting and artwork. Later, do check-in at the hotel there and the overnight stay will be there. Have some leisure time and spend it as per the liking.

Day 03: Rayagada

In the morning, after having breakfast, visit the weekly market of famous Desia Kondh tribes and feel free to buy memorandums for your loved ones. Later, hike to the local villages around and get back to the hotel and stay there for the night.

Day 04: Desia

In the morning, proceed to check out the Dungurai tribes – weekly market, where the locals are supposed to be selling up their horticulture items by simply coming down from the hills and in return they buy their weekly stuff like clothes, dry fishes for their survival and so. Later, head to Bantalbiri village located nearby Koraput district and check-in at popular Desia rural tourism camp. The locals and villagers simply put a very warm welcome for all the tourists.

Day 05: Desia

In the morning after breakfast, proceed to seeing the most fascinating and amazing Bonda tribal market held at Onukadelli where the tribal people come all the way to sell their homemade organic country alcohol. In the market, you will get the chance to meet with other interesting tribes as well including Mali tribe, Paraja tribe, Godoba tribe and Dedehi tribe who came by to either share a drink from the palm tree or purchase their weekly requirements. Have lunch by the side of the amazing waterfall and later get back to Desia camp and grab more insight about the tribal crafts. The overnight stay will be at the camp.

Day 06: Desia

In the morning after breakfast, go for hiking to check out nearby tribal villages of Mali, Paraja and Godoba. Later, get back to the camp to relax and freshen up. Enjoy to the tunes of Dhemsa dance held by the community at the camp and feel free to dance as well along with matching steps with the beautiful tunes of flute and local drum playing along. The overnight stay will be at the camp.

Day 07: Bhubaneswar

In the morning after breakfast, head for Gupteswar region and do the hiking by the riverside to see the famous Dhuruba tribes. Later, head to visit the local weekly market at Baligaon and then proceed to Bhubaneswar. The overnight stay will be there at the hotel.

Day 08: End of Journey

Have a relaxing time and spend the day at leisure. If you want to go for local city tour and visit nearby attractions, it could be arranged. Later, our representative will drop you at the Airport/Railway Station as desired with pleasant memories back.

End of tour and services!

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