Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival

   • On arrival at the Vizag airport or railway station, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. 
   • Check-in at your hotel, freshen up, and proceed to sightsee:
     • Simhachalam temple: a Hindu temple located atop a mountain range of the same name. 
     • Yarada Beach: a picturesque beach located along the West coast.
     • Dolphin Nose: this viewpoint offers stunning views of the surrounding area and mustn't be missed!
     • Fishing Harbour: explore one of the most well-known ports of the country; you might even see the fish auction in action. 
   • Return to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. 

   Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam. 

2. Day 2: Sightsee Vishakhapatnam

   • After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour:
     • Ramanaidu Studios: a scenic hillock which offers beautiful views of the Bay of Bengal shoreline.
     • Rushikonda Beach: a stunning beach that has been conferred with the coveted eco rank of a 'blue flag'.
     • Kailashagiri Hill Park: a lush conservation area spread over 380 acres, which harbours hundreds of lush trees. 
     • Aircraft, Submarine, and Vaisakha Museums: this group of museums offers unique displays of artefacts from the colonial past of India.
     • Fish Aquarium: harbours a rich variety of aquatic flora and fauna that are on display.
     • Kalimatha Temple: dedicated to the Goddess Kali Maa, this Hindu temple is an important religious site in the area.
     • R K Beach: the Ramakrishna Beach is so named because of an ashram of the same name that is located here. 
   • Return to your accommodation for the night.

   Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam. 

3. Day 3: Sightsee Vishakhapatnam

   • After breakfast, head out for a tour of the Araku Valley where you will see the following:
     • Boracave: discovered by William King George, these caves are a million years old; a popular tourist attraction in the area. 
     • Ananthagiri: one of the densest forests in the area, Ananthagiri houses an ancient temple and beautiful waters that convalesce into the Hussain Sagar.
     • Coffee plantation: learn all about the coffee cultivation in the area, here, and also have a chance to purchase some locally-sourced beans.
     • Galikonda View Point: at a height of 5,000 feet, Galikonda is one of the state's highest peaks, and hence offers some of the best views of the valley. 
     • Padmapuram Botanical Garden: a major tourist attraction, this is a must-visit site. The hanging cottages here are a visual treat, to say the least. 
     • Tribal Museum: learn all about the native tribes of the region here as you bring your Araku Valley trip to a close.
   • Return to your accommodation.

   Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.

4. Day 4: Departure

   • After breakfast, check-out from your hotel; you will be transferred to the airport or the railway station. 

   The tour ends here.