4-Day Visakhapatnam Tour with Araku Valley and Simhachalam Temple
About This Tour
The 'Gem of South India', Visakhapatnam blends culture with modern heritage and offers a varied mix of spiritual sites, beaches, viewpoints, museums, gardens, a...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Visakhapatnam · Languages: English
About Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Beaches, seaside promenades and the natural wonders of the Kambalakonda draw crowds of visitors to this boom town on the fringes of the Bay of Bengal. Guides from Everest Global Hub reveal its local secrets.
What's Included
- Services of a Vishakhapatnam tour guide
- Hotel accommodation for 3 nights
- Breakfast on all days
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Vehicle for sightseeing (not for personal use)
- Toll tax, parking, fuel cost, driver expenses, and permit cost
- Safety travel kit
- Assistance for the trip
- GST
Not Included
- Airfare/train fare
- Room incidentals
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Lunch and dinner
- Tipping or gratuities for the guide/driver
- Any riding/personal activity charges
- Beverages during mealtime
- All entrance fees wherever applicable
- Camera and video permits
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival and Visakhapatnam Sightseeing
On arrival at the Vizag airport or railway station, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Check in at your hotel, freshen up, and proceed for sightseeing:Simhachalam Temple: a Hindu temple located atop a mountain range of the same name.Yarada Beach: a picturesque beach located along the west coast.Dolphin Nose: this viewpoint offers stunning views of the surrounding area and must not be missed.Fishing Harbour: explore one of the most well-known ports in the country; you might even see the fish auction in action. Simhachalam Temple: a Hindu temple located atop a mountain range of the same name. Yarada Beach: a picturesque beach located along the west coast. Dolphin Nose: this viewpoint offers stunning views of the surrounding area and must not be missed. Fishing Harbour: explore one of the most well-known ports in the country; you might even see the fish auction in action. Return to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.
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2Day 02
Beaches, Parks, Temples, and Museums of Visakhapatnam
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour:Ramanaidu Studios: a scenic hillock that offers beautiful views of the Bay of Bengal shoreline.Rushikonda Beach: a stunning beach that has been conferred with the coveted eco rank of a 'blue flag'.Kailashagiri Hill Park: a lush conservation area spread over 380 acres, harbouring hundreds of lush trees.Aircraft, Submarine, and Vaisakha Museums: this group of museums offers unique displays of artefacts from India's colonial past.Fish Aquarium: home to a rich variety of aquatic flora and fauna on display.Kalimatha Temple: dedicated to Goddess Kali Maa, this Hindu temple is an important religious site in the area.R K Beach: Ramakrishna Beach is so named because of an ashram of the same name located here. Ramanaidu Studios: a scenic hillock that offers beautiful views of the Bay of Bengal shoreline. Rushikonda Beach: a stunning beach that has been conferred with the coveted eco rank of a 'blue flag'. Kailashagiri Hill Park: a lush conservation area spread over 380 acres, harbouring hundreds of lush trees. Aircraft, Submarine, and Vaisakha Museums: this group of museums offers unique displays of artefacts from India's colonial past. Fish Aquarium: home to a rich variety of aquatic flora and fauna on display. Kalimatha Temple: dedicated to Goddess Kali Maa, this Hindu temple is an important religious site in the area. R K Beach: Ramakrishna Beach is so named because of an ashram of the same name located here. Return to your accommodation for the night. Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.
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3Day 03
Araku Valley Excursion
After breakfast, head out for a tour of Araku Valley, where you will see the following:Boracave: discovered by William King George, these caves are a million years old and are a popular tourist attraction in the area.Ananthagiri: one of the densest forests in the area, Ananthagiri houses an ancient temple and beautiful waters that convalesce into the Hussain Sagar.Coffee plantation: learn all about coffee cultivation in the area and also have a chance to purchase some locally sourced beans.Galikonda View Point: at a height of 5,000 feet, Galikonda is one of the state's highest peaks and therefore offers some of the best views of the valley.Padmapuram Botanical Garden: a major tourist attraction and a must-visit site. The hanging cottages here are a visual treat, to say the least.Tribal Museum: learn all about the native tribes of the region here as you bring your Araku Valley trip to a close. Boracave: discovered by William King George, these caves are a million years old and are a popular tourist attraction in the area. Ananthagiri: one of the densest forests in the area, Ananthagiri houses an ancient temple and beautiful waters that convalesce into the Hussain Sagar. Coffee plantation: learn all about coffee cultivation in the area and also have a chance to purchase some locally sourced beans. Galikonda View Point: at a height of 5,000 feet, Galikonda is one of the state's highest peaks and therefore offers some of the best views of the valley. Padmapuram Botanical Garden: a major tourist attraction and a must-visit site. The hanging cottages here are a visual treat, to say the least. Tribal Museum: learn all about the native tribes of the region here as you bring your Araku Valley trip to a close. Return to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Vishakhapatnam.
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4Day 04
Departure from Visakhapatnam
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station. The tour ends here.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Airport Exit Road, Kakani Nagar, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India · Tour start: NH 16 Opp, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530009, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.