Day 1: Half Day Tour of Caves and Tribal Museum

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the site of the Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, which date back to the 1st Century BC. These caves are among the earliest group of Jain rock-cut shelters and are significant for their history, rock-cut architecture, art, and religion. Originally the dwelling retreats or cells of Jain ascetics, visitors can sense the wisdom of the learned here. King Kharavela and his queen spent the last part of their lives in the Hathi Gumpha and Rani Gumpha, respectively. The Hathi Gumpha contains inscriptions in the Pali language detailing their activities.

Next, visit the Tribal Museum, which showcases detailed information about the tribal life and culture of Odisha. The museum boasts a rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, and wooden artifacts, among other remarkable elements. After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at your hotel.