Vizag & Araku Valley: beaches and hills: 3-day itinerary

3 daysBest time: Oct–MarBeachesHills

Day 1

10:00 AMINS Kursura Submarine MuseumWalk through a real Navy submarine Map
3:00 PMKailasagiriRopeway up the hill for views over the bay Map
5:30 PMRK BeachEvening stroll on the busy beach road Map

Day 2

8:00 AMThotlakondaHilltop ruins of an old Buddhist monastery Map
10:30 AMRushikonda BeachGolden beach; swim only where lifeguards are Map
3:00 PMIndira Gandhi Zoological ParkLarge zoo set among forest hills Map

Day 3

9:30 AMBorra CavesLarge limestone caves; wear shoes with good grip Map
12:00 PMKatiki WaterfallsShort jeep ride and walk to the falls Map
3:30 PMPadmapuram GardensGarden with treetop huts in Araku town Map
5:00 PMAraku ValleyCoffee estates and valley views; stay overnight Map

What a 3-day trip to Visakhapatnam costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹6,000 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹14,500 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹31,800 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Visakhapatnam is not included.

Before you go

Bihar is a dry state
Alcohol is fully banned, also for visitors. Do not carry it into the state.

Use this plan

Pick your dates in Turkart. It adds the train booking reminders, permits, checklist and group expenses for you.

Start with this plan

Timings are suggestions. Check opening days, permits and road conditions before you travel.