India · Cave Exploration

Vizag to Borra Caves and Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Visakhapatnam. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the ancient Borra Caves in the Ananthagiri Hills
02 See impressive limestone formations, stalactites, and stalagmites
03 Explore the historic Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex
04 Learn about the geology and history of Borra Caves with a guide
05 Discover a Buddhist site dating back to the 3rd century BC
06 Enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal from Thotlakonda
07 Travel in a private AC car with hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover two of the Visakhapatnam region’s most fascinating heritage sites on this full-day private tour. Travel from Vizag to the remarkable Borra Caves in the Ananthagiri Hills, where ancient limestone formations, stalactites, and stalagmites create a dramatic underground landscape shaped over millions of years.

Later, continue to the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, a historic hilltop site dating back to the 3rd century BC. Explore its ruins with a guide and take in sweeping views of the Bay of Bengal as you learn about the site’s role in Buddhist practice and regional history.

The caves are adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and you will be able to explore their depths with a guide who will explain the history and geology of the caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Visakhapatnam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

8:00 AM - Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Vizag and drive you to Borra Caves, located about 90 km away.

Day 02

10:30 AM - You will arrive at Borra Caves, which are located in the Ananthagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats. These stunning limestone caves were discovered in the 19th century and are believed to be more than a million years old. The caves are adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and you will be able to explore their depths with a guide who will explain the history and geology of the caves.

Day 03

12:30 PM - Finish the tour of the Borra Caves and head towards a nearby restaurant for lunch.

1:30 PM - Resume the tour and drive towards the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, located about 100 km from Borra Caves.

Day 04

4:00 PM - You will arrive at Thotlakonda, a Buddhist complex that dates back to the 3rd century BC. This hilltop complex offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal and has a fascinating history. You will explore the ruins of the complex with a guide who will explain the significance of the structures and their purpose in Buddhist practice.

Day 05

5:30 PM - Finish the tour of the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex and head back to Vizag.

6:30 PM - Arrive back at your hotel in Vizag and end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Visakhapatnam. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
English speaking local guide, if option selected.
Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
Lunch, if option selected.
Bottled water in the car.
Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

Camera charges at monuments.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

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