2 nights · Easy · A large port city on the Bay of Bengal with long beaches, naval museums and the Eastern Ghats behind it.
Day 1: Visakhapatnam
- Morning walk on RK Beach.
- Visit Visakha Museum before it closes.
- Tour the INS Kursura Submarine Museum in the afternoon.
- Sunset and street snacks on RK Beach.
Day 2: Visakhapatnam
- Early visit to Simhachalam Temple.
- Late morning at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.
- Afternoon at Kailasagiri for the views.
- Evening at Rushikonda Beach.
Getting here from Visakhapatnam: Train through the Eastern Ghats, about 4 hours, or road. About 120 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · A green hill valley in the Eastern Ghats, known for coffee, tribal culture and the Borra Caves.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley (about 4 hours, or road).
- Check in near the bus station.
- Visit the Araku Tribal Museum.
- Visit the Araku Coffee Museum and its cafe.
Day 4: Araku Valley
- Watch sunrise at Madagada Sunrise Point.
- Spend late morning at Padmapuram Botanical Garden.
- Picnic at Chaparai Waterfalls in the afternoon.
- Try bamboo chicken for dinner.
Day 5: Araku Valley
- Check out and drive to Borra Caves.
- Trek to Katiki Waterfalls near Borra.
- Stop at Ananthagiri Waterfalls.
- Continue to Visakhapatnam by evening.
Afterwards: Araku to Visakhapatnam is about 3.5 to 4 hours by road.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
