p>Visakhapatnam, which is popularly referred to as Vizag, is named after God Vaishaka. The city is a port city, located along the shores of Bay of Bengal and is headquarters to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Although considered to be an industrial city, Vizag has a rich and vibrant culture and heritage. The city was part of the ancient Kalinga Empire and was ruled by renowned kings, such as Ashoka and Krishnadeva Raya. During the 18th century, the city was a Dutch colony. Today, Vizag embraces it’s past and present seamlessly, making it an interesting and attractive city to spend holidays.

Vizag is blessed with natural beauty, with hill ranges, pristine beaches along its coastline and lush, natural valleys. The city is surrounded by three hills, Sri Venkateswara Konda, Ross Hill and Dargah Konda. Each hill is home to a shrine, dedicated to three different religions. The Venkateswara Konda is home to the Vekateswara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva; Ross Hill houses the Church of Virgin Mary; and the Dargah Konda is home to the tomb of a Muslim saint called Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah.

• DAY 01: Arrive Vizag-Short city tour

  Upon arrival at vizag in the morning you will be received and transferred to Hotel. After fresh up proceed for a half day city tour of vizag covering the following places of interest: Bheemli, Thotlakonda, Rushikonda beach, Kailashgiri. Drop back at the resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

• DAY 02: Vizag – city local sightseeing

  Morning after breakfast visit R.K beach, submarine museum, Visakha Museum and Fishing Harbor. After Lunch visit Dolphin hill and Yarada beach (an unexplored beach). Evening you may go shopping and return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the resort.

• DAY 03: (Vizag-Araku)

  After early morning checkout proceed to railway station for your onward journey to Borra caves: Enjoy the train journey passing through 40 tunnels, bridges and wonderful landscapes. Upon arrival at borracaves you would be received by our driver and proceed further by Car. Visit Borracaves, Galikonda viewpoint, Ananthagiri, Araku tribal museum and padmapuram gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel in Araku valley. Note: There train tickets are subject to availability at the time of package confirmation. In case of non availability of Train tickets from vizag to Araku we shall arrange for surface transport from vizag to Araku by road. or we can also coordinate for your Travel to Araku in general class.

• DAY 04: ( Araku- Vizag)

  After breakfast checkout of the hotel and proceed to vizag by road. Enroute visit Tyda and Simhachalam. Return back to vizag. If time permits visit kambalakonda. Drop back at railway station/bus stand for your return journey.