Welcome to our exciting photography trip to the deepest India, Chhattisgarh & Orissa! On this occasion, PhotoTravel has selected a truly unique destination that offers an incomparable anthropological and photographic experience. Orissa, located on the east coast of India, known for its rich cultural heritage and ethnic diversity, is home to some of the country’s most fascinating and remote tribes. During our trip, we will have the opportunity to meet these tribes in their villages, learn about their culture and customs, and capture unique and amazing images that will meet the expectations of any photographer. Without a doubt, a first-class anthropological journey that will offer us a unique and unforgettable experience. The region has been home to several indigenous communitiesthat have maintained their customs and traditions for centuries, which has created a strong cultural identity unique to the region. From the tattooed Kondh to the colorful Bonda, this trip will allow us to visit some of the most emblematic ethnic groups in the area and visit the most fascinating and beautiful places in Orissa, such as the picturesque village of Chandanpur. If you are a lover of photography and Indian culture, you cannot miss this exciting trip that promises to be a truly unforgettable adventure. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magic of Orissa and join us to get to know this unique place!
International flight to Kolkata, India.
Night on board
After the entry formalities into the country, check in at the Hotel.
Photographic outing through Old Kolkata.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
Today we will dedicate the day to discover Kolkata, where we will take an excursion focused on photographing the essence of the classic city and discovering its most relevant artistic legacy: victory memorial, kalighat, flowermarket, Jain temple…
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
After breakfast, depart and board the morning flight from Kolkata Airport to Bhubaneswar. From there we will transfer by road to Dhenkanal, where we will stay. On the way, we will visit Mahima Sadhus, located in the Joranda Monastery, a special place where a group of sadhus meditate in search of peace and harmony in the universe. A magical place for photography, especially at sunset.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
Today we are going to meet the Santal, an isolated tribe that inhabits the center of the Kapilash jungle mountain range. This ethnic group stands out for its rich culture, articulated on a strong connection with nature. Their dances and colorful costumes are a good argument for the photograph.
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In the morning, after breakfast, we will leave for Chhattisgarh, in search of the Ramnami community, a Hindu sect that worships the God Ram, and who manifest it by tattooing the entire body of their adepts with the name of their god, and culminating their eccentric body decoration, with headdresses made of peacock
feathers If time permits, at sunset we will enjoy the Arati ceremony, on the banks of the Mahanadi River.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
We will have breakfast and leave for Kanker. On the road, if we have enough time, we will visit an ancient group of temples and the great Buddhist monastery of the eleventh century AD. of Siripur. There will also be time to visit the cave paintings and the prehistoric rock shelters (more than 20 thousand years) of the Gotitola jungle
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Today we will meet the Muria tribe, part of the Gondi people. We will visit some of its villages located in the jungles surrounding Narayanpur. We will have the privilege of being able to photograph and document some of their ritual dances, where they will wear their traditional attire.
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We are still in the land of the Muria. Today we are going to meet the Dandami Muria, famous for their bison horn dance, which has made them known as Bison-Horn-Murias due to the headdress they wear in their ceremonial performances. We will surely be able to contemplate and photograph the famous traditional dance of this town.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
We will start the day by meeting the Bonda tribe. We will move to Onkadelly, today is market day, without a doubt, the best frame to take our photographs of this tribal people. From there we will head to the tribal village of Gadhava, where we can enjoy some ceremonial dance of the Bonda.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
Today we will meet the Donguria tribal communities in the isolated village in Devgiri, we will enjoy a traditional meal together with their chief.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
Today we will visit a secluded village in the Baliguda jungle mountain range. There we will meet the tribe with the tattooed face, popularly known as Kutia Kondh. We will spend the day with them, getting to know their culture and photographing their way of life.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
In the morning, after breakfast, check out and depart for Bhubaneswar airport, where we will board the flight corresponding to our new destination.
Accommodation at Hotel A.D
Depending on the flights first thing in the morning we will arrive in our city of origin, end of our Photography Tour to Orissa.
Night on board.
Single room supplement 375€
Between 6 and 7 participants- Extra supplement 200€
Between 8 and 9 participants- Extra supplement 100€
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