Discover the untouched highlands of Odisha on the 5N/6D Mahendragiri, Jiranga & Daringbadi Tour, a journey through misty peaks, ancient temples, Tibetan monasteries and cool pine valleys. From the sacred heights of Mahendragiri to the serene Tibetan settlement of Jiranga and the picturesque hill station of Daringbadi, this 5N/6D Mahendragiri, Jiranga & Daringbadi Tour offers a rare blend of nature, culture and tranquillity.
Arrive in Berhampur (Brahmapur) and meet our tour representative at the railway station. Set off for Mahendragiri, the second-highest peak in Odisha at 1,501 metres, roughly 85 to 100 km and around 3 to 4 hours by road via Tumba to the Burakhat Pass, followed by a winding 10 to 12 km hairpin climb to the summit. Check in at the Mahendragiri Nature Camp near the top. Overnight stay at Mahendragiri.
A full day at the summit, revered as the site where the sage Parasurama meditated, with ancient temples across the mountain’s three peaks said to have been built by the Pandavas. Weather changes quickly here, and a clear view over the Eastern Ghats rewards patience. Overnight stay at Mahendragiri.
After breakfast, check out and descend, stopping at Gandahati Waterfall, roughly 30 km from Mahendragiri, before continuing via Digapahandi and past the Taptapani sulphur hot spring to Jiranga, popularly known as Chandragiri or “Mini Tibet.” Check in at a simple guesthouse in the Tibetan settlement. Visit the Padmasambhava Mahavihara – the largest Buddhist monastery in eastern India, inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 2010 – and spend the evening in the settlement’s quiet, terrace-farmed valley. This is a substantial travel day covering two very different landscapes in one, and should be planned with an early start from Mahendragiri. Overnight stay in Jiranga.
After an early breakfast, check out and begin the trip’s longest and most demanding single transfer, crossing remote, lightly travelled rural Odisha between the Gajapati and Kandhamal hill districts. This should be planned as a full day devoted entirely to the road, with a very early start and no activity attempted alongside it. Arrive in Daringbadi in the evening and check in at the Daringbadi Nature Camp or a hill resort. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
A full recovery day among Daringbadi’s spread-out sights: the pine jungle and coffee and pepper plantations, the Emu farm at Kirikuti, Lover’s Point where the Doluri river winds through the valley, the Butterfly Park, and the sunset viewpoint. In peak winter, dawn can bring frost, rare anywhere else in Odisha. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Berhampur, roughly 115 to 125 km and around 4 hours by winding Ghat road, in time for your onward train. Overnight journey onward.
Mahendragiri summit and ancient Pandava-era temples, Gandahati Waterfall, Padmasambhava Mahavihara – eastern India’s largest Buddhist monastery, Tibetan settlement at Jiranga, Taptapani sulphur hot spring, Daringbadi hill station at 3,000 ft, pine and coffee plantations, near-freezing winter mornings.
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| 100% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 21 days before Check-in Date | 0% Deduction |
| 50% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 15-20 days before Check-in Date | 50% Deduction |
| No Refund of Total Tour Amount | 0-14 days before Check-in Date | 100% Deduction |
| Any cancellation or refund is subject to INR.1000 or 5% of Total Tour Amount whichever is higher as processing charge. | ||
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