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Tribals of Orissa offered by supplier M17019 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 9 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 18 people Destination(s): India   Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 500 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 2000 Euro (EUR)

Though Gonds can be found almost in all the districts of the state, there are two important concentration regions. The first is the central Madhya Pradesh and the other region is the southern part of the Chhattisgarh state - ie Bastar Division. More than 20% of the Gonds in Chhattisgarh state are in Bastar district. In Bastar the three main sub castes of Gonds are Maria, Muria, and Dorla. The name Gond is extracted from the Telugu word 'Konda' which means hill. Agriculture, collecting minor forest produce, forging metal goods in cottage industries, fishing, hunting, other primary sector activities are the main activities of Gonds.

Marriages are preferred within the blood relations mostly according to Hindu rites and customs. Sometimes mock elopements are also arranged. Gonds have pro-fertility mentality. Divorces, remarriages, widow marriages, marriages with the wives of the brothers and between brothers and sisters are common. In the event of the death of the husband the widow can marry the younger brother and in all cases he need not be unmarried. She also can marry the elder brother of the deceased husband or any one else. Dowry system is also existing among them. But the groom has to pay bridal price to the father of the girl and this system gives respect to women and held their position on top.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Bhubaneshwar. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Baliguda. Overnight Lodge at Baliguda.

Day 3: Morning visit the Kutia Kondh Tribal village and their weekly market. Drive to Rayagada. Overnight Hotel at Rayagada.

Day 4: Visit of the Dongariya Kondh Tribe's Weekly market. Drive to Jeypore. Overnight Hotel at Jeypore.

Day 5: Visit of the Bonda, Gadhaba and Didayee Tribal Groups weekly market. Witness the most colorful dance of the Gadhaba Tribe.

Day 6: Visit of the Paraja market and their village. Visit of the Jagannath Temple (Foreigners are allowed in this Jagannath Temple to the sanctum) and Tribal Museum at Koraput.

Day 7: Visit of Dhuruba villages. Afternoon visit of the Kotpad weaving village of the Tribals.

Day 8: Drive to Gopalpur on Sea en route visiting Tibetan Settlement at Chandragiri and Taptapani Hot Sulphur Spring area. Overnight Hotel at Gopalpur on Sea.

Day 9: Drive to Bhubaneshwar to board the train or flight for onward connection.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Accommodation as per your budget/requirement as per above given range
- Service of the vehicles as per the entire program
- Service of the knowledgeable, experience and Government of India Tourism approved licensed guide
- Toll, tax, parking and all travel related taxes for the tour.

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