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Bantalabiri Village, Near Matamput / Macchakund Lamptaput, Koraput India

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missmax8 wrote a review Dec 2022

3 contributions5 helpful votes

Authentic experience

We had a great stay at the camp for 5 days. The camp is located in a peaceful place, close to the Desia village, surrounded by greenery. Staff are people from the tribes and they are doing a very good job. Rooms were perfectly clean, the ambiance was calm and relaxing, a local guide from the village nearby was with us everyday to walk around the region and villages and explain us a lot of valuable things. We enjoyed our stay very much and learned a lot about the tribe peoples in an authentic, social, sustainable way. Highly recommended!

Date of stay: December 2022

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159donna wrote a review Dec 2022

Munich, Germany32 contributions2 helpful votes

Stay at DESIA , Paul Wilke Utrecht Netherlands

We are traveling for one year, 5 months India. We are backpakkers and 4e time traveling here. DESIA was the almost perfect experience in our whole travel, because of there way to come in contact with the tribes in a responsable way. Actually ... I learned at DESIA how this can be done the best way ! There staff are all from different tribe groups and introduced us at there family by having thee or, dinner our even singing for them. This felt very personal and relaxed... And most important of all very respect full. The tribes truly have a different kind of culture...so you need good guidens to make no unknown mistakes. First, we where used to do every thing at ower own, so we want to do this here too. But than we would never hat this intense real contact learning experience we where looking for.!! It takes patience, onesty, respect, witch they coll Responsable Tourisme.I agree 100%. We toke many splendid pictures of tribal persons, after real contact, so we did not treat them as a object to impress people at home.... So, I feel very grateful to DESIA staff that we where there guest one month ago now.THANKS. Again ! Paul Wilke Het was echt een geweldig mooie ervaring als je de stammen van India wil zien. Ga echt niet mee met die reisorganisaties, want die gaan vaak niet respectvol om met de stammen. Ik heb heel bot gezien hoe reizigers werden gedropt in een dorp, en de gidsen total niemand daar kennen. De touristen maakte zomaar ongevraagd fotos als of het een dierentuin was...of kochten onvervangbare erfstukken... Uit onwetendheid. Als je zelf dit ook niet respectvol vindt, dan ga paar dagen naar DESIA, minimaal 4 dagen en daar zal je dan ervaren hoe het EERLIJK Kan. Paul Wilke…

Date of stay: November 2022

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Room Tip: All. Rooms ok

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Paul Utrecht wrote a review Dec 2022

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PERFECT WAY OFF GETTING CONTACT WITH TRIBES

One of my best experience in India! Real contact at a respectful and onest way with the tribes culture through real personal connections. The best wat i learnd what Responsible Tourisme can be . No fotohunting like a zoo... The provided you with nessary knowledge and relations

Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Ask for tribal foid too : millet

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Gururaj wrote a review Oct 2022

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Very authentic local flavor of rural tribal belt of Odisha

We stayed 2 nights at Desia Social Resort at Bantalbiri (about 30 Kms from Koraput in Odisha). It was very different and nice. The facility is managed entirely by local people. Though there will be linguistic hurdles to explain and understand, the staff made adequate efforts to communicate. The premium huts have been very tastefully built and every part of the place is a reflection of the skill and art of the local tribal people there. This is not a activity resort. Other than stay in an exquisite hut and excellent food made by the staff, there is nothing to do, other than step up and explore the areas around. 12 KMS ahead was the Duduma Falls. The visit is meaningful only if you take the trouble to trek 300m from the view point to actually reach the river. That trek makes the visit to Duduma worthwhile. Behind Desia resort, in 100m is an excellent riverside rock point where you can sit and enjoy the nature. Visit some of the nearby villages to get a closer look at the lives of the local people. The roads to this places are excellent and we were pleasantly surprised to see good roads throughout of Odisha tour. 2 days at Desia Koraput, and it was worth it for the sheer beauty and simplicity that is in the place. Recommended for people seeking immersive experiential tourism.…

Date of stay: October 2022

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Room Tip: Premium hut is what you should choose. The bathroom design will blow you away.

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Walkingonandon wrote a review Sept 2022

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A gem in the forests

We stayed for three nights to discover nature and see what life is like in the Koraput hills. The rooms are beautifully crafted, and the bathroom looked like it was designed by the late artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. All the staff worked hard to make us enjoy our stay with lots of smiles, tasty food and a never-ending stream of tea or coffee. We learned a lot about village life, in particular from Pano, and Meela, and our local guide Gusso. All of them had fun in teaching us their local language, which really helps when approaching people in their village or on the market.

Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Sumit S wrote a review Apr 2022

Jabalpur, India3 contributions

Desia Eco Tourism Koraput

An excellent place if you want to be away from maddening crowd, mobile ranges, connectivity and enjoy the local culture. We were a total of 13 including children and had a great time. the local delicacies prepared by them, the resort per se, services by the staff and hospitality was far more than what was desired.. Though the temperatures in the noon were on higher side but evening it had become really pleasant and one required a blanket. Mr Kar, the owner was himself there during our stay and his knowledge about local tourism and tribes is envious. The place is highly recommended for a group of people who want to enjoy "Socially responsible tourism"

Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Manjushree wrote a review Dec 2021

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Far from the mading crowd....

If you want a break from your hustle bustle city life Desia Eco Tourism Camp is a perfect place to stay.Situated in the district of Koraput,a remote place in the lap of nature,surrounded by the hills and forests is a perfect place to forget your worries.Who says we can't live without network?Staying in the camp without network is an amazing experience. The cottages are good with basic facilities.Yes,if you expect five star luxury facilities you may be disappointed. The staff are courteous. Food is excellent. Right from the arrival we were pampered by the staff.The river behind the cottage is beautiful and having breakfast in the riverside is awasome.One can spend an evening with the people in a local village,dancing and taking food with them.I bet,the flavor and taste of their food is not less than any big hotels.I can recommend this place if you are a nature lover.Go,relax in the lap of nature and forget your worries.....…

Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family

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Srath wrote a review Oct 2021

Bhubaneswar, India4 contributions1 helpful vote

Relax and forget your worries

A picturesque place with a wonderful staff.They really take care of you. Morning walks to nearby villages an exhilarating experience. The river behind the cottage is beautiful. It is situated such that you can go to jagdalpur ,Arku Valley for day trips .Food is good.The only things needing improvement is hot water supply in rooms

Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Sashi_13 wrote a review Jul 2021

Rourkela, India7 contributions4 helpful votes

One of the best

A beautiful abode in the middle nature. From lush jungles and never ending green fields to friendly colourful tribals and awesome food all you can find in one place. We reached Desia with list expectation as we understand that for covid The camp was closed for a long time and top to that its rainy season but to our surprise we find all seevices were perfect , the staff are very efficient and coutious, starting from welcoming us to pampering us with delicious ocal food. The best part is having breakfast on riverside. Though i could not meet the owner Mr. Kar , i really appriciate his effort to creat such a beautiful place in middle of jungle and thankful for giving us oppertunity to having a wonderful experience. We loved everything there. And ofcourse i will definitely revisit the place.…

Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends

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AbinAsh wrote a review Feb 2021

Kharagpur, India104 contributions23 helpful votes

A place worth visiting

The place is well planned and laid out. Doesn't belie any of the details in the description. The proprietor Mr Yogabrat is quite responsive. We had occupied a deluxe triple occupancy in a mud house. Quite cold inside...the beds were comfy with clean sheets and blankets; the bathroom design was attractive and was neat. Hot water was available. The house itself has a tiled roof covered in climbers. Apart from that, there were also tents (2pax) and standard rooms also available. Breakfast was complimentary. The check-in and out alwas flexible. The guide Mr Sanjay Mishra has a vast experience and good knowledge of the terrain. They give their best but you need to know what to ask. Points to note:- 1. No mobile network coverage in the area. Right from Arakku. So be preapred to fall off the grid. There is a BSNL landline that may connect you in case you need to call someone. 2. The food is prepared by the workers there and is tasty. But be precise and well in advance intimate your requirement. 3. All details about the tribes and where and how to reach them can be sought from the guide. Atleast 2 nights and 3 days are required to get a good feel. Do taste all the local brew. 4. Location on Google Maps leads you somewhere else. When you reach Lamtaput, please ask the localities. If you come from Arakku, turn left into the road with the arch showing 'Munchkund Hydro Electric Project'. From that point, its nearly 12km. A wkrd to the wise is that if you decide to visit this place, download Offline Maps.…

Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with family

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