Odisha · Textile & Craft

Eastern Textile Tour

A close encounter with living craft traditions, regional artistry and the people who sustain them. The route begins with Bhubaneswar, Nuapatana, Dhenkanal.

10 nights / 11 daysSuggested itinerary

Duration10 nights / 11 days

Starts inBhubaneswar

Ends inChilika Lake

Pace & seasonTailored during planning

The journey

A route to make your own.

This itinerary is a considered starting point, ready to be adjusted around your dates, pace and interests.

A close encounter with living craft traditions, regional artistry and the people who sustain them. The route begins with Bhubaneswar, Nuapatana, Dhenkanal. The final sequence, stays and arrangements are confirmed with you before travel.

The route

Along the way

Bhubaneswar-Nuapatana-Dhenkanal-Sonepur-Sambalpur-Bargad-Sonepur-Bolangir-Baliguda-Berhampur-Gopalpur-Chilika Lake

01Bhubaneswar
02Nuapatana
03Dhenkanal
04Sonepur
05Sambalpur
06Bargad
07Sonepur
08Bolangir
09Baliguda
10Berhampur
11Gopalpur
12Chilika Lake

Day by day

The itinerary

11 days, with space for the unexpected.

Day 1Arrival BHUBANESWAR

Arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station. Transfer to Hotel. Half day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including Lingaraja, Parsurameswar, Mukeswar, Rajarani Temple.Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2BHUBANESWAR-MANIABAND-NUAPATNA –DHENKANAL.

After breakfast, drive to Nuapatana & Mania Bandah (110 kms/ 3 hrs), the largest weaver village (Silk/Pata Saree) & the only Buddhist village in Odisha. Experience the Handloom work of Pata/Silk sarees. After lunch drive to Sadeibareni for Dokra work, the typical tribal handicrafts of Odisha. Overnight stay at Dhenkanal.

Day 3DHENKANAL-SAMBALPUR

After breakfast drive to Sambalpur, en route visit through rock painting at Redhakhol. Evening visit to Samaleswari temple. Overnight stay at Sambalpur

Day 4SAMBALPUR-BARPALI

After breakfast drive to Barpali weekly market( Commence only on Friday),visit to different weaver village like Barpali-the largest weaver village in western Odisha. Evening visit to different handloom shop. Overnight stay at Sambalpur.

Day 5SAMBALPUR-SONEPUR-BALANGIR

After breakfast drive to Sonepur, en route visit through Huma-the leaning temple. See the most popular Sambalpuri silk weaver villages at Sonepur.Drive to Balangir and overnight.

Day 6BALANGIR-BALIGUDA

After breakfast proceed to Baliguda, en route covering some weaver village. Visit some Kutia Kondh tribal village. Overnight stay at Baliguda.

Day 7BALIGUDA-TAPTAPANI-GOPALPUR

After breakfast visit Taptapani-the hot sulphuric hot spring water, Padmanavpur popular for matha handloom work. Then drive to Gopalpur on sea. Overnight stay at Gopalpur on sea.

Day 8GOPALPUR-BERHAMPUR-BARKUL

Early morning sunrise at Gopalpur-on-sea. After breakfast proceed to Berhampur and see the handloom work & showroom at Silk City Berhampur. Then proceed to Barkul. Afternoon enjoy the boat ride in chilika lake. Overnight stay at Barkul.

Day 9BARKUL-BHUBANESWAR

Early Morning boating in side chilka lake, explore the Nalabana Island, Kalijai Island. After lunch drive to Bhubaneswar en route visit through Onlasuni & Routpada weaver village. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Day 10BHUBANESWAR

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves,Tribal Museum, State Museum ( Monday Closed),64 Yogini Temple. Evening free for independent activities.

Day 11BHUBANESWAR Departure

In time transfer to Airport for onward journey.

Good to know

Planned around you

Practical details are agreed personally, so the journey suits your comfort, interests and travel dates.

Stays

Accommodation is selected to fit the route and your preferred level of comfort.

Getting around

Transport, transfers and local arrangements are confirmed as part of the final itinerary.

Meals & permits

Meal plans, permits and destination requirements are clarified before you commit.

Travel thoughtfully

We encourage respectful visits to communities, sacred places and wildlife habitats.