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India is a romantic crossroads of peoples and cultures, trade and faith, the rich and teeming business of life. A tour in to the hinterland of various states in India would introduce you to the rich tribal heritage of the country – each with their most fascinating life-practices and philosophies.

Synonymous with the tribes is music and dance. All tribes have a wide range of dances, which serve varying purposes. Certain dances have a religious significance. Others are a thanksgiving for a good crop and yet others are performed for just pain entertainment. Pantomime dances are very popular among some tribes. The dances wear gay costumes of varying materials, colours and shapes for the different dances of the different tribes. We too tried matching steps with them.

The numerous fairs and festivals provide people with occasions to get together and enjoy their common brotherhood. In addition there are the tribal weekly markets that give them the opportunity for social interaction as well as earn a livelihood.

Itineraries

  • TRIBAL TOUR OF ORISSA (TT 080)

    Kolkatta – Vishakapatnam – Raygada – Baliguda - Jeypore – Goplapur – Puri – Bhubaneshwar - Kolkatta

    This tribal tour of Orissa has been so designed as to take you to the weekly tribal markets in various parts of the State where you get a very engrossing and colourful insight into tribal customs, traditions and their way of life.

    From Kolkatta you board a flight for Vishakapatnam (via Hyderabad) from where you undertake a drive to Raygada. Thereafter you embark on a journey that takes you through various tribal areas. Some of the highlights are Weekly Tribal Market at Dukum (Desiakondh Tribe), Kotgarh Weekly Tribal Market, Dongorya Kondh Market and Baligoan Weekly Market.

    Besides the weekly tribal market your ethnic experience includes a visit to Kutia Kundh settlements, ethnic villages of Gadaba, Didayee & Rana, tribal museum & Jagannath Temple at Koraput, an Orissan traditional village & the very famous Artisan Village at Raghurajpur, Pottery Village & a Fisherman's Village, Nuapatna (Traditional Weaving Village) and Sadei Beruni (Dokra casting) and many other splendors of Orissa that leave you with everlasting memories.

    Duration 15 Nights / 16 Days
    Best Time Sep – Mar
    Grade Gentle
    Code No TT 080
    jeep Safari

  • EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED ROYAL TRIBES OF CHHATTISGARH (TT 081)

    Delhi - Kawardha - Raipur - Kanker - Jagdalpur - Raipur – Delhi

    From Delhi you fly to Raipur and drive to former Princely State of Kawardha to begin your cultural exploration of the tribal people of Chhattisgarh.

    You meet the gentle and friendly Baiga people, the principal indigenous forest tribe, enjoy a picnic lunch and evening dinner with erstwhile royal family. You proceed to forested Keshkal Ghat where you visit to a colorful weekly market, discover some of Bastar's finest handicrafts, enjoy picnic lunch and an evening dance by youthful members of Bastar's 'Gond tribe' from the Ghotul.

    On the tour you drive to Jagdalpur, Bastar's main town and former capital where a royal guided tour of historical Jagdalpur and the Anthropological Museum awaits you. Enjoy the sunset idyll at the Chitrakoot waterfall and interact with the local Bison - Horn Maria tribe, renowned for their spectacular ceremonial dancing.

    Amongst the other highlights of the tour are a visit bustling markets of Jagdalpur and several handicrafts centres, as well as a farewell late lunch with the Maharaja's family at Kanker.

    Duration 09 Nights / 10 Days
    Best Time September to March
    Grade Gentle
    Code No TT 091
    jeep Safari

  • TRIBES AND TEXTILES OF GUJRAT (TT 092)

    Delhi - Ahmedabad – Balaram – Dasada - Bhuj – Delhi

    For this tribal tour you fly to Ahmedabad in Gujarat where you visit the Calico Museum of Textile renowned to contain world's finest collections of antique and modern Indian textile. Thereafter, you drive to Balaram Palace Resort. From here you visit Tribal Villages around Posina - see Garacia, Bhil & Rajasthani Rabaries tribals, as well as visit Ambaji Temple.

    This tribal odyssey takes you through the Patola Weaving Centre, step well, world famous sun temple at Modhera, the Little Rann of Kutch where you see Flamingo, Duck, Crane, Asiatic wild asses, blue bull, evening village safari to Bharwad, Rabari Tribal Villages till you arriver at Bhuj.

    At Bhuj you visit the evening market, drive to visit Banni villages to meet Harijan, and Meghawal, Mutva rural folk and drive to Mandvi to visit Rabari village after Tunda Wandh near Mandvi, as also the beaches and Mandvi Palace. In Bhuj you have the opportunity to visit Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal or take an excursion visit of Dholavira, an example of ancient Harappa civilization

    Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days
    Best Time September to March
    Grade Gentle
    Code No TT 082
    Monasterey

  • A TRIBAL TOUR OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH (TT 083)

    Delhi / Kolkatta – Dibrugarh – Pasighat – Along – Daporijo – Ziro – Itanagar – Guwahati – Delhi / Kolkatta

    After arriving at Delhi / Kolkatta you fly to Dibrugarh from where you cross in to Arunachal Pradesh after an hours' ferry ride across the mighty Brahmaputra River for a night halt at Pasighat, home of the Adi tribe

    Whilst you journey through Arunachal Pradesh you get to visit Renging and Yembung Villages (Adi Tribes). You continue drive to Along, home to the Memba and Khemba tribes and visit Bam Village (Adi Galong Tribe). Next your journey takes you to Daporijo, home to the Tagin and Miri tribes. At Ziro you interact with the tribal people visiting Hong Village (Apatani Tribe), Handicrafts Centre and in the evening witness a special cultural programme. Finally you exit from Arunachal Pradesh through Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh where you meet Nyishi tribes and visit craft emporium

    Arriving at Drive to Guwahati (Assam) you visit the famous Kamakhya Temple and then board your flight to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward destination.

    Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days
    Best Time February - March & November - December
    Grade Gentle
    Code No TT 083
    lakes

  • A TRIBAL TOUR OF NAGALAND (TT 084)

    Kolkatta – Dimapur – Kohima - Tuophema – Mokokchung – Dibrugarh – Delhi / Kolkatta

    You fly to Dimapur from Kolkatta for your journey to discover the colourful and diverse world of Naga Tribes. The Nagaland odyssey begins with a visit of Kohima where you visit the Kohima War Cemetery, Catholic Cathedral, State Museum & Government Sales Emporium. An excursion takes you to the picturesque village of Khonoma to get a feel of Naga tribal customs and traditions.

    From Kohima you drive to the ethnic tourist village of Tuophema and further visit Lotha tribal villages at Wokha and Ao Villages at Chuchuyimlang and Mopungchuket.

    From here you enter Assam at Jorhat. On you drive to Dibrugarh, en-route you visit Sibsagar, the ancient capital of Assam & Ahom rulers. At Dibrugarh you enjoy an hour long river cruise on a country boat on River Brahmaputra, visit ethnic Tai-Phake village and witness an evening extravaganza of local culture, folk dance & music.

    From Dibrugarh you fly out to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward journey.

    Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days
    Best Time October – May
    Grade Gentle
    Code No TT 084
    jeep Safari
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