Who are we

We are the people of Odisha, passionate travellers, tour operator Odisha with experience of two decades on special interest tours, a small NGO with national tourism award winning for responsible travel initiative and the local tribal, schedule cast, other back ward class or general cast group of people of the Koraput valley who proud to call our self DESIA.

Desia literally means a community of people who lives in Koraput region and share a common way of living in spite of their different believes and rituals. This is bond which unites the habit of the region.

The prime promoter is Heritage Tours, a veteran tour operator Having specialization on cultural, nature tours for more than two decades.

Odisha Eco Tourism Foundation is a passionate team of experienced tourism professionals with our expertise in the field of responsible tourism for over two decades. The seed of this foundation was sowed to grow into a beautiful tree that protects and conserves the nature and our cultural heritage. We aspire to empower and uplift the local community and imbibe the meaningful benefits of eco and responsible tourism right from the grass root level.

Banatalabiri is the village on the valley where we use to camp with our guests. Their warm hospitality and support encouraged us to set up DESIA. With out the active participation of the men, women, children Desia could not have been possible. This adopted village is the focal point of DESIA. Starting from construction to day today operation and even in decision making, at all stage the village committee of Desia is involved as a partner.

Lastly, the Desia Eco Tourism society also have adviser members from the neighbouring villages, elected representative,local teachers, advocate, journalist, international friends and local Govt official. They ensure right code of conduct and ensure that Desia moves on right track.