WEAVING THE APPLIQUÉ DREAM

Delhi – Bhubaneswar – Konark – Cuttack – Angul – Balangir – Sambalpur – Bhubaneswar – Delhi

A 12 DAY TOUR enquire now

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore the amalgamated charm of old Mughal Delhi and New Delhi
  • Devour the most exquisite tikkas & seekhs in the back lanes of Old Delhi
  • Walk through the Kosa & Ikat silk weaving villages in the tribal regions of Odisha
  • Bear witness to the magnificent Konark Sun temple
  • Wander barefoot on some of Eastern India’s untouched beaches
  • Visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri
  • Discover the incredible handicrafts still prevalent in Odisha
  • Get a close up interaction with a Padma Shri Award winning weaver’s family

This tour is weaved around some of the most exquisite textile villages in the largely unknown Eastern state of Odisha.  Start your tour in the bustling city of Delhi, enjoying the Moghul art and architecture of Old Delhi, as well as it’s delicious street food fare. Continue to Bhubaneswar, Odiaha’s capital, and famous for its temples which date back to the from 11th century. Visit the famous textile villages that are dotted around the state, where traditional techniques of crating beautiful textiles has largely gone unchanged over the centuries. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Konark Temple,  and the shrine of Lord Jagannath in Puri, believed to be the incarnation of Krishna, and Odisha’s most important deity. Relax at the beaches in Cuttack away from the crowds. Witness the centuries old appliqué work dedicated to the Gods & Goddess. Take a little time to visit a local weaver family who have been weaving for generations.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day

Activity

City

Accommodation type

1

 On arrival into Delhi you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Delhi

Luxury / Boutique / Heritage

2

 Guided tour of the narrow streets of old Delhi trying some the local street food. Enjoy the  amazing spice market with its pungent aromas. Afternoon visit some of the highlights of New Delhi.

Delhi

Luxury / Boutique / Heritage

3

 Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Bhubaneswar.  Arrival transfer to the hotel.  visit the famous Lingaraj temple made out of sandstone in the afternoon.

Bhubaneswar

Standard / Moderate

4

 Post breakfast drive to Olasingh textile village, see the skilled work of the artisans first hand and enjoy the traditional tiger mask dance of the region.

Bhubaneswar-

Standard / Moderate

5

 Today drive to Konark. Visit the famous UNESCO Konark Sun Temple

Konark

Standard / Moderate

6

 Pay visit to the Jagannath Temple in the coastal town of Puri (please note non Hindus are not allowed into the inner sanctum). Continue to Pipli and meet the appliqué artisans. Onward to Cuttack.

Cuttack

Standard / Moderate

7

 This morning drive to the beautiful textile villages of Nuapatna and Padmanavpur where you can see stunning Ikat silk sarees being weaved. Interact with the friendly local artisans, get hands-on with the weaving techniques, and do some shopping if you wish. Later you will be driven to Angul.

Angul

Standard / Moderate

8

 Early morning start for Deogarh to enjoy and explore another beautiful textile village where local tribal people produce exquisite organic dyed textiles with motifs which reflect the local culture of the region. Overnight in nearby Balangir.

Balangir

Standard / Moderate

9

 Leave Balangir onward to Sambalpur en-route visiting Barapali and the  home of the famous winner of the Padma ShriNational Award for Handicrafts, Kunjabihari Meher.  Spend some time with his  family  learn  about their unique art.
Visit Bargarh and see the Kostha and Bhulia weavers. Later driven on to Sambalpur for the night.

Sambalpur

Standard / Moderate

10

 If interested, visit the Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary (approx an hour drive). Later, on drive back to Bhubaneswar. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Bhubaneswar

Standard / Moderate

11

 This morning drive to Bhubaneswar airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival enjoy & relax at the hotel.

Delhi

Luxury / Boutique / Heritage

12

 Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home

Delhi departure