Vishakhapatnam To Nagpur Tribal Communities & Tiger Safari 9 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
Vishakhapatnam to Nagpur Tribal Communities & Tager Safari tour will begin with pick up from Vizag airport. Explore Vizag, a bustling industrial port and hub for the Indian Navy. Then head to the tribal belt of Odisha via visiting Araku Valley, blessed with lush coffee plantations and the million-year-old Borra Caves.
Visit some of the tranquil villages in Odisha serving as the permanent abode to ancient tribes. Most of these villages are dotted with lush green forests, scenic landscapes and an array of flora and fauna, which makes the villages self-sufficient for the tribal people.
Embark on an enthralling jeep safari in the dense forest of Kanger Valley & Tadoba Andhari National Park. These parks are the ideal home for a wide range of wild creatures: right from the mighty tigers to the most populated Barasingha and the countless species of plants, birds, reptiles and insects.
Day 1 Arrive Vishakhapatnam (Vizag)
On arrival at Vishakhapatnam airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Later, visit the preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) - Araku Valley - Jeypore (230kms)
Drive to Jeypore via Araku Valley, an enticing hill station. Visit Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda Viewpoint & Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations. Next, head to explore the one-million-year-old Borra Caves. Continue driving to Jeypore, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 3 Jeypore
Drive to Onukuadelli, the weekly marketplace of the Bonda tribe (must be Thursday). Bonda women love to adorn themselves with silver bands, colourful beads & bangles. Next, head to Lamtaput village, occupied by the Gadaba Tribes. Women in this tribe are keen lovers of colourful attire & traditional jewellery. Drive back to Jeypore.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 4 Jeypore
Drive to visit Kunduli, the biggest tribal marketplace (must be Friday) and get astounded by the Sana Parojas and Malis tribes. Also, visit a few Paraja Tribal Villages. Next, drive to Nandapur, the ancient capital of Jeypore, famous for the throne of 32 steps, built by the great Vikramaditya. Drive back to Jeypore.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 5 Jeypore - Jagdalpur (130kms)
Drive to Jagdalpur via visiting the rich forests of the Kanger Valley National Park. Major wildlife include tigers, leopards, mouse deer, wild cat, chital, sambar, barking deer, jackals, langurs, rhesus macaque, sloth bear, flying squirrel, wild boar, striped hyena, rabbits, pythons, cobra, crocodiles, monitor lizards and snakes. After the safari drive to Jagdalpur, check in at the hotel. O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 6 Jagdalpur - Kanker (200kms)
Visit the Anthropological Museum of Jagdalpur. Then drive to Kanker via visiting one of the largest tribal markets of Lohandiguda. Also visit Chitrakote waterfall, the Niagara-like horseshoe waterfall created by the Indravati River nearby. Continue driving to Kanker, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 7 Kanker - Tadoba National Park (300kms)
Visit Gadiya Mountain, a heritage city with a mysterious cave. Later, drive to Tadoba National Park and check in at the hotel.
O/n at the resort. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 8 Tadoba National Park
Breakfast at the resort, morning and afternoon game drive gypsy safari in the tiger reserve. O/n at the resort.
Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 9 Tadoba National Park - Nagpur (145kms) (B, L)
Morning game drive gypsy safari. Later, transfer to Nagpur airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Kanger Valley National Parks with a forest department naturalist
- 3-Time shared Gypsy safari in Tadoba National Parks with a forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other languages guide available on request at an additional cost.)
Available for
Infants, Children, Adults, Seniors, Students
Departure & Return
Start city: Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Vishakhapatnam Airport
Ends at: Nagpur Airport
Nearest airport: Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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