The antiquity of orissa is endorsed by her ancient people who continue to inhabit their traditional dwellings places in remote areas, in the deep forests and hilly interiors. Steeped in the mystery that sorrounds their ancient ways , the orissan tribal continue to be a source of deep interest not only for anthropologists and sociologists but also for numerous tourists who flock to orissa in search of the exotic mystique of this relatively unexplored state. There are more than 62 tribal communities in orissa. They have retained their tradition alive inspite of the onslaught of the mod ern civilization. Visit to some of the tribal villages and participate in their dance and festival. Discover the original man-nature proximity trekking amid the deep gorges and rivers or during a ritual tribal dance on a fullmoon night. The soft mist of the outback, the local brew and a camp-fire make a leady mixture indeed. This is an adventure that offers unique experience which the visitor fondly remembers for years to come.

Natures' abundance would captivate you and the romance of the jungle would unfold right in front of your eyes when you stay at one of the forest houses deep inside the Similipal range. A big cat or two, a horde of wild elephants and may be a leopard or two might try to befriend you! Confront gigantic crocodiles or Olive Ridley turtles at Bhitarakanika. Lake Chilika offers both the serenity of vastness and the cacophony of siberian migrant birds in winter. Load your cameras and shoot at sight. Let The Dove take you to all these destinations in style, cool and hassle free. To Orissa with The Dove and you are guaranteed virgin beaches, heavenly art architecture as well as adventurous jungle trek/stays. Similipal tiger reserve, Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary and Nalaban bird sanctuary inside lake Chilika offer you another facet of this state. Similipal national park,Bhitarkanika , Gahirmatha and Chilka have established their names on the international map while sunabeda, Kotagarh, Karlapat, Debrigarh, Baisipalli, and Hadgarh sanctuaries do excellent service to their wild inhabitants.

From rocky terrain hills of the Eastern Ghats, where primitive tribes live, to the Indo-Aryans dominating coast line, Orissa is amalgamation of two distinct cultures. Thus contrast cultures, beautiful landscapes, beaches, rich wildlife offering the best of India to the deserving travelers.