Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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Package ID 0470
Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Five days from Visakhapatnam: the submarine museum and Kailasagiri, the coffee hills and tribal museum of Araku, and the Borra caves.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves is a 4-night, 5-day tour that also covers Kailasagiri and Ananthagiri. It starts in Visakhapatnam and ends in Visakhapatnam. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0470
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Places
- Visakhapatnam, Kailasagiri, Araku, Borra Caves, Ananthagiri
- Starts
- Visakhapatnam
- Ends
- Visakhapatnam
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to February is the best time to visit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; Tirumala can be visited all year, with the longest queues on weekends and festivals.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0470
- Tour
- Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Destination
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples set their own darshan timings and dress codes; special-entry darshan tickets, boats, ropeways, shows and entry fees are booked or paid locally. Travel times are approximate.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Visakhapatnam
Arrive at Visakhapatnam airport or station, where our representative meets you. See the INS Kursura submarine museum on Ramakrishna beach and ride up to Kailasagiri hill for the view of the bay (ropeway paid locally). Overnight stay in Visakhapatnam.
Overnight: Visakhapatnam
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Day 2 — To Araku via the Ananthagiri hills
Drive up through the Eastern Ghats and the coffee plantations of Ananthagiri to the Araku valley (about 115 km), with stops at the Tyda park and the Galikonda viewpoint. Afternoon at the Tribal Museum and the coffee museum. Overnight stay in Araku.
Overnight: Araku
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Day 3 — Araku valley
A day in the valley: the Padmapuram botanical gardens, the Chaparai stream, a tribal village of the Araku hills, and the Dhimsa dance in the evening where it is held (paid locally). Overnight stay in Araku.
Overnight: Araku
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Day 4 — Borra caves – Visakhapatnam
Drive down to the Borra caves (about 35 km), a million-year-old limestone cave lit to show its stalactites (entry paid locally), and on to Visakhapatnam. Overnight stay in Visakhapatnam.
Overnight: Visakhapatnam
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Day 5 — Departure from Visakhapatnam
After breakfast, visit the Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple on its hill before the transfer to Visakhapatnam airport or station. The tour ends here.
Route: Visakhapatnam → Araku → Visakhapatnam
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
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| Night 1 | Visakhapatnam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Araku | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Visakhapatnam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves?
For this 4-night tour of Visakhapatnam, Araku and Visakhapatnam:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves cover?
The route is Visakhapatnam → Araku → Visakhapatnam. Overnight stays: 1 night in Visakhapatnam, 2 nights in Araku and 1 night in Visakhapatnam.
How long is the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves, and where does it start and end?
4 nights and 5 days (4 Nights / 5 Days). It starts in Visakhapatnam (Day 1: Arrive in Visakhapatnam) and ends in Visakhapatnam (Day 5: Departure from Visakhapatnam).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves?
No. The Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves starts in Visakhapatnam and ends in Visakhapatnam, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Visakhapatnam, Araku and Visakhapatnam. This applies to all 4 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Visakhapatnam, Araku and Visakhapatnam each morning after an overnight stay, so 4 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 5). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley and Borra Caves itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 4-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Visakhapatnam, Araku and Visakhapatnam, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Andhra Pradesh & Telangana trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Andhra Pradesh & Telangana trip
Best time: October to February is the best time to visit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; Tirumala can be visited all year, with the longest queues on weekends and festivals.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing from Tirupati, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam or Bangalore as specified. Flights or trains, darshan tickets, ropeways and boats are quoted or paid locally.
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