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Trip Length	: 16 days	Trip Code	: EBTT
Start Point	: Mumbai	End Point	: Kolkata
Start Date	: Thursday	End Date	: Saturday

Tour Overview

Starting from Mumbai , the major commercial hub of India, we travel to some of least visited parts of central India to explore the remote tribal communities who are still untouched by modernity. We also explore Todoba Tiger reserve which offer excellent chances to spot last surviving Tiger in the wild. We stay with prominent conservationist of the region Mr Amrut, who run a lovely lodge. Leaving Todoba we head for tribal heartland of Chattisgarh , bastar. we visit vibrant tribal markets and stunning waterfalls. Moving from here we cross the border into state of Orrissa and spend next few days exploring more remote tribal communities who were ethnic tattoos and jewelry. We head on to Holy beach side town of Puri for time to unwind and catch local artistries at work. We drive to Bubneshwar, city of 500 temples before catching a overnight train to the city of Joy, Cacutta, India’s most intense city.



	Tour cost: USD $ 1250 + $ 300

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai
Shoot a picture of the Gateway to India, facing westward out to sea and stop in for a cup of tea at the famous Taj hotel next door. Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India, and home to the world-famous Hindi-language film industry, Bollywood.

Day 2: Mumbai
Further explore this fascinating bustling city. Catch a ferry to Elephata caves, wonder in the markets of Colaba to try out your bargaining skills or head out for the fort area in hunt of India colonial architecture heritage.

Day 3 & 4: Tadoba Tiger Reserve
Track the last surviving tigers in remote Todoba tiger reserve. We stay at lovely Eco friendly lodge run by environmental scientist mr Amrut , situated right on the edge of the forest. During our stay we take morning and afternoon game safaris to explore the park rich wildlife

Day 5: Raipur
Morning we drive back to Nagpur for catching a day train to Raipur. This busy capital of Chattisgarh would be our last glimpses of city life and its comforts before we dive into remote tribal heartland of central India

Day 6 & 7: Jagdalpur
The town serves as excellent base to explore the tribal region of Bastar. We take day excursions to visit vibrant tribal market, remote villages s and stunning waterfalls..

Day 8: Jypore ( Orissa)
Crossing over to state of Orissa, we further explore few tribal villages to witness the primitive lifestyle

Day 9: Raygada
Today, we proceeds to the weekly market of Bondo and Didayi, the most primitive tribes of Orissa living in the mountains called Bondo hills

Day 10: Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda enroute visiting the famous Kondh tribes & their villages, famous in history for their Meriah Sacrifice-Human Sacrifice (Nowadays buffalo’s are sacrificed)

Day 11 & 12: Puri
Puri is the holiest place in Orissa and one of the biggest pilgrimage centres in India situated on the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal. visit to the famous Jagannath Temple & “Raghurajpur” craftsmen village. Plenty to free time to enjoy the sun and sea on puri’s sandy beaches.

Day 13: Bubneshwar
After visiting the famous Sun temple of Konark en route we drive to Bhubneshwar, capital of Orissa. This city boast of more then 1000 temples. So lets see how many you can make it while your stay here before u get completely “templed out”.t”.

Day 14: On train to Kolkata
Morning city tour to explore this magnificent ancient city. Take excursion to Udaigiri caves or Nadankanan Zoological park famous for housing white Tigers.

Day 15: Kolkata
Kolkata ,once the capital of British India, is an exciting, busy, sometimes chaotic city and certainly one of the most intense . With its British architecture, its trams and, of course, the river with its famous Howrah Bridge, Kolkata is a vibrant and exciting city with plenty to offer

Day 16: Tour end
Tour finishes after breakfast. The check out time is 12:00. Please make sure that you vacate your rooms by 12 Noon .If you require a departure transfer please ask your tour leader or front office manager for this. Please note that there is no departure tax and the reporting time for International flights is 3 hrs. .

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Highlights:
- Visit the vibrant cities of Mumbai and
Calcutta
- Explore World Heritage Sites Konarak
Temple
- Search for tigers in Tadoba National Park
- Explore remote tribal villages
- Relax on the sandy beach town of Puri
- Visit the temple city of Bhubneshwar

Start/ Finish point:
Start in Mumbai / Finish in Kolkata

Max Group Size: 12

Staffing: Fully escorted by Escape Tour Leader, services of local guides and representatives

Transport: Trains, private coach, public bus, SUV’s, Safari vehicles , walking

Accommodation: nights simple hotels , 2 nights jungle lodge, 2 nights sleeper train.

Activities:

Meals: As per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). Please allow US$15-20 per day for meals not included.

Entrance fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary. This does not include camera fees and other entrance fees on optional excursions

Trip Grade

Moderate Plus: these trip may include moderate hiking, biking, rafting and other activities which require an moderate level of fitness. Except an occasional cold shower, remote or shared lodging. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic.

Trip Details

Local Payment: There is a local payment of USD 300 attached to this trip. It sould be paid on day 1 of the tour to your trip leader in Cash/Travellers Cheque in US $ or INR.

Fitness level(3): One need to be an active outdoor loving person as these trip may include moderate hiking, biking, rafting and other activities which require an moderate level of fitness.

Included sightseeing and activities
Tadoba Tiger Reserve- morning and evening game drives, Jagdalpur- excursion to the the tribal markets and villages, Tirathgarh water falls, Kutumsar caves; Jaypore- excursion to tribal museum and villages; Rayagda- excursion to Dongria Kond tribal villages; Puri- guided tour to artesian village and Jagannath temple, Konark temple; Bhubneshwar- Guided city tour to temples; Calcutta- half day guided city tour..

Optional extras and sightseeing
If you wish to visit a wide range of these mentioned sites and take part in a variety of optional activities please allow approx US$60.

Joining details
Hotel Alston
Colaba
Mumbai

Single travellers
Most of our travellers are single and like the thought of travelling with a few like-minded souls. As part of Escape Tours core philosophy, we do not charge a single supplement. You'll probably be sharing your accommodation with a travelling companion of the same gender, your tour will probably have a strong social element and you'll almost certainly come home with some great new friends

Trip Inclusion and Exclusion

Price Includes
• Experienced Tour Leader, Monument Guides and other supporting staff.
• Accommodation, meals, transportation, sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sites listed as a part of itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival

Price does not Included
• International Flights
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other item of personal nature
• Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
• Price of optional sightseeing and activities
• Departure transfer
• Visa cost
• Border Taxes

Travel Extra

Pre and post tour accommodation
If you wish to book some pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement price for extra accommodation:

Mumbai
USD 80 for Double occupancy room
USD 70 for Single occupancy room

Kalkotta
USD 65 for Double occupancy room
USD 60 for Single occupancy room

Note: while booking pre & post tour accommodation , it is compulsory for single travelers to book a single room supplement.

City breaks/ Short Escapes
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer a variety of exciting short break options. You can attach one or more of these “Add-On Tour” in the beginning or at the end of your Escape Voyages tour . For more details, please refer to our Add- On/City breaks section.

Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Into the Wild- Corbett National Park ( 2nights/3 days)
Varanasi Extension ( 3nights/4days)

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