4-Day Visakhapatnam Tour with Araku Valley and Simhachalam Temple

• 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 for sightseeing:
  • 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 must not be missed.
  • Fishing Harbour: explore one of the most well-known ports in 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.

• After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour:
  • Ramanaidu Studios: a scenic hillock that 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, harbouring hundreds of lush trees.
  • Aircraft, Submarine, and Vaisakha Museums: this group of museums offers unique displays of artefacts from India's colonial past.
  • Fish Aquarium: home to a rich variety of aquatic flora and fauna on display.
  • Kalimatha Temple: dedicated to Goddess Kali Maa, this Hindu temple is an important religious site in the area.
  • R K Beach: Ramakrishna Beach is so named because of an ashram of the same name located here.
• Return to your accommodation for the night.

Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.

• After breakfast, head out for a tour of Araku Valley, where you will see the following:
  • Boracave: discovered by William King George, these caves are a million years old and are 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 coffee cultivation in the area 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 therefore offers some of the best views of the valley.
  • Padmapuram Botanical Garden: a major tourist attraction and 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.

• After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station.

The tour ends here.