Vizag–Araku
Scenic beaches and misty hills of Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley
About this trip
Join us on a peaceful 6-day family holiday exploring the coastal charm of Visakhapatnam and the lush greenery of Araku Valley. We take care of all your travel arrangements right from Howrah so you can travel without any worry. It is a well-paced tour ideal for families and elders looking for sea breeze and fresh hill air.
Highlights
Day-by-day plan
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Board Train from Howrah
Assemble at Howrah railway station to board your overnight train to Visakhapatnam. Enjoy the group journey as we head down the east coast.
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Arrival in Vizag and Coastal Sightseeing
Arrive at Visakhapatnam station in the morning and transfer to your hotel. After lunch, visit Kailasagiri hill park, the Submarine Museum, and spend the evening at RK Beach.
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Vizag to Araku Valley via Borra Caves
Drive up the scenic Eastern Ghats towards Araku Valley, stopping to visit the magnificent Borra Caves and Galikonda View Point along the way. Check in to the hotel in Araku for an overnight stay.
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Araku Sightseeing and Return to Vizag
Visit the Padmapuram Gardens and the Tribal Museum, and learn about the local coffee plantations. Later in the afternoon, drive back down to Visakhapatnam for an overnight hotel stay.
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Simhachalam Temple, Rishikonda, and Return Train
Visit the sacred Simhachalam Temple and the scenic Rishikonda Beach. In the evening, transfer to Visakhapatnam station to board your overnight train back to Kolkata.
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Arrival in Kolkata
Reach Howrah station in the morning with wonderful memories of the hills and the sea shared with our tour group.
What's included
- Train travel from Howrah to Visakhapatnam and back
- Hotel accommodation in Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley
- Meals as per the tour plan
- All transfers and sightseeing by dedicated vehicle
- Services of an experienced Bengali tour manager throughout
- IRCTC travel insurance on train journeys (as provided with the rail ticket)
What's not included
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, and mineral water
- Optional activities, camera charges, and boat rides
- Any items or services not explicitly mentioned in the programme
- Entry fees and tickets — monuments, parks, museums, temples, boat/jeep safaris and rides
- Any travel, medical or baggage insurance other than IRCTC rail insurance
Useful tips
- •Carry a light shawl or sweater as Araku Valley gets pleasantly cool during evenings and early mornings.
- •Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip for navigating the steps inside Borra Caves.
- •Do not forget to pick up freshly ground Araku coffee and local organic spices to take back home.