TRIBAL TRAILS OF THE EASTERN GHATS 7-DAY IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE
A 7-day immersive adventure from Visakhapatnam – Anija village – Gunupur – Koraput – Jagdalpur – Darbha – Bastar – plus remote tribal villages like Puttasing, Kadraka Bandeli etc alongside vibrant weekly markets such as Onakadeli in Odisha and Nangur Haat in Chhattisgarh
Day 1: Arrival in Visakhapatnam (Vizag):
Touch down at Visakhapatnam Airport and meet your dedicated representative. Begin your journey through palm-fringed roads and misty Eastern Ghats hills on a picturesque 3.5-hour drive to Anija Village, Odisha’s gateway to tribal wonders. Check into Anija Golf Resort, a luxurious 30acre oasis on the Nagavalli River’s banks. Surrounded by rolling greens, it boasts a championship golf course, poolside relaxation, birdwatching trails, evening nature walks along scenic river trails, and bonfires under starlit skies—pure bliss amid nature
Overnight stay: Anija Golf Resort, Rayagada
Day 2: Lanjia Saora Tribe (91 km, ~2 hr 40 mins)
Start your day with a yoga on the river side. Post-breakfast, journey to Puttasing near Gunupur for an immersive dive into Lanjia Saora life—mud-and-thatch homes on forested hills adorned with vibrant idital murals. Witness sacred rituals and the mesmerizing Benta dance with brass gongs and peacock feathers. Sample millet beer on return, if you wish. Return to the resort by 7:00 PM.
Overnight stay: Anija Golf Resort, Rayagada
Day 3: Dangaria Kandha PVTG in Niyamgiri Hills (87 km, ~2 hr 30 mins)
Venture to remote Kadraka Bandeli village amid Niyamgiri’s sacred hills—a UNESCO biodiversity hotspot teeming with rare orchids and elephants. In Bangapadu hamlet (home to 150 souls), savor community lunch of bamboo shoots and red rice while hearing tales of horticulture and hill worship
Overnight stay: Anija Golf Resort, Rayagada
Day 4: Onakadeli Market Vibrancy (200 km, ~5 hours)
Drive to Koraput District’s bustling Onakadeli weekly market, where Bonda PVTG women in bead necklaces, tattoos, and wraps trade millet, herbs, and weaves. This Stone Age-preserved hub pulses with haggling amid smoky thatched stalls—a rare window into timeless traditions.
Overnight stay: Hello Jeypore, Jeypore
Day 5: Dandami Madia (Bison Horn Maria) & Tirathgarh (45 km, ~1 hour)
Explore Bastar’s dense jungles to witness Dandami Madia PVTG’s iconic bison horn dance—warriors in massive horn helmets swaying to drumbeats for forest gods. Delve into mud homes, animistic rites blending Gond lore and Hinduism, and sustainable hunts. Afternoon: Trek near Tirathgarh Waterfalls (91m plunge, 400600m elevations) for misty gorges, spray, and rainbows
Overnight stay Avinash Hotel, Jagdalpur
Day 6: Dhurwa (Parja) Tribe Immersion (35 km, ~1 hour)
Head to Darbha villages like Chindwada or Dudmaaras, stronghold of the warrior Dhurwa tribe. Marvel at tattooed women in anklets, water rituals for Hinglajni Mata, and Parji tales of legend Gundadhur. Their Kanger Valley hamlets buzz with weaves and rice beer—taste their resilient spirit. Trek near Majipal village in Bastar’s lush Eastern Ghats foothills, a hidden gem for immersive nature walks amid sal forests and tribal hamlets. Moderate trails (2-3 hours, ~300 500m elevations) wind past cascading streams, wild orchids, and bamboo groves, offering eagle sightings and glimpses of Maria tribe life—mud homes, millet fields, and sacred groves. Pack water and sturdy shoes for this authentic offbeat adventure blending wilderness and culture
Overnight stay Avinash Hotel, Jagdalpur
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Jagdalpur Airport (or nearest hub), your heart brimming with tribal rhythms and Ghats enchantment. Safe journeys
- 7-Day immersive tribal journey through the Eastern Ghats
- Explore Vizag, Anija, Koraput, Jagdalpur & Bastar region
- Experience authentic tribal life with Lanjia Saora & Dangaria Kandha
- Explore Tirathgarh waterfalls and Bastar landscape
- Trek through Eastern Ghats forests & hidden tribal villages
- Yoga, nature walks & cultural experiences throughout the journey