Embark on a captivating journey with the Vizag (Vishakhapatnam) Discovery with Borra Caves & Araku Valley tour, showcasing the finest of Andhra’s coastline and hill landscapes. Explore Vizag’s scenic beaches, bustling promenades, and hilltop viewpoints offering sweeping views of the Bay of Bengal. Discover the city’s naval legacy, maritime museums, and cultural treasures that reflect its vibrant history. Travel through the lush Eastern Ghats to the magnificent Borra Caves, famous for their towering limestone formations and illuminated chambers. Continue to the tranquil Araku Valley, wrapped in greenery, waterfalls, and aromatic coffee plantations. Experience tribal heritage through museums and local crafts that celebrate indigenous culture. A perfect blend of nature, heritage, and scenic beauty for travelers seeking a refreshing and enriching escape.
Day 1: Arrive Vishakhapatnam
Private airport transfer to hotel for check-in (standard check-in time 2 PM, early check-in subject to room availability). Settle in and refresh before starting your first exploration of the city.
Meet your guide and begin the city tour, getting an introduction to Vizag’s coastal charm, naval significance, and cultural history.
Visit Kailasagiri Hill Park, a serene hilltop with landscaped gardens, panoramic viewpoints, and the iconic Shiva–Parvati statues. The sweeping views of the Bay of Bengal and the city skyline make this a popular photography spot.
Explore the Submarine Museum (INS Kurusura), one of India’s unique naval museums housed inside a real decommissioned submarine. Walk through its compact control rooms, engine sections, and sailor cabins to experience life beneath the sea.
Visit the Visakha Museum, featuring maritime artifacts, historical weaponry, models of warships, traditional art, and archival photographs depicting the evolution of Vizag.
Enjoy a gentle stroll along RK Beach, known for its breezy shoreline, seaside cafés, sculptures, and beautiful sunset views.
Overnight in Vishakhapatnam.
Day 2: Full-day excursion to Borra Caves, Coffee Plantations & Araku Valley
Breakfast at hotel. Drive through the beautiful Eastern Ghats, passing thick forests, valleys, and tribal villages on your way to Borra Caves.
Visit Borra Caves, a spectacular network of natural limestone caves, featuring vast chambers illuminated with colorful lights. Admire the dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations, some resembling deities, animals, and mythological shapes formed over millions of years.
Stop at a Coffee Plantation in Araku, where you walk through lush plantations and learn about the cultivation and roasting process of Araku’s world-renowned organic coffee. Enjoy tasting a fresh local brew surrounded by greenery.
Continue to Araku Valley, a scenic hill station known for its cool climate, green slopes, viewpoints, and waterfalls. Enjoy views of the mist-covered hills and peaceful countryside.
Visit the Tribal Museum, an excellent showcase of indigenous culture featuring traditional huts, crafts, metalwork, jewelry, musical instruments, and displays that highlight the lifestyle and heritage of local tribes.
Explore gardens, scenic viewpoints, and optionally stop at Galikonda Viewpoint, one of the highest points in the region offering a dramatic panorama of the valley.
Drive back to Vishakhapatnam in the evening.
Overnight in Vishakhapatnam.
Day 3: Vishakhapatnam city tour & departure
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to visit Simhachalam Temple, an ancient hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Varaha Narasimha. Admire the temple’s richly carved pillars, detailed sculptures, and impressive architecture. Only Hindus may enter the inner sanctum, and long queues are common, especially on auspicious days.
Continue for an excursion to Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, a significant archaeological site perched on a hill overlooking the sparkling Bay of Bengal. The complex dates back to 2nd century BCE–2nd century CE and was once an active Hinayana Buddhist monastery frequented by monks and maritime traders.
Walk through the excavated remains of stupas, viharas (monk quarters), meditation halls, chaitya grihas, and dining areas. The peaceful surroundings and ocean views reflect the ideal setting chosen by monks for meditation and learning. Informational plaques help you visualize how the monastery functioned during its peak.
Enjoy a relaxed coastal drive along scenic beach roads, passing fishing hamlets, viewpoints, and stretches of uninterrupted sea before heading to the airport.
Private airport drop-off for your departure flight and end of services.
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure.
- Accommodation in Vishakhapatnam for 2 nights on twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking local guide for all sightseeing tours.
- Entrance fees to all monuments, museums, Borra Caves, and other sightseeing places mentioned in the program.
- Visit to a coffee plantation in Araku Valley with a guided walk and local tasting experience.
- Bottled drinking water provided during travel and sightseeing.
- All applicable government taxes and service charges.
- Domestic or international airfare.
- Camera or video charges at monuments, museums, or caves, if applicable.
- Personal expenses including laundry, tips, beverages, telephone calls, and room service.
- Optional activities or experiences not included in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance, medical expenses, or emergency evacuation costs.
- Anything not clearly mentioned under “Inclusions.”