Visakhapatnam & Araku

   

 

About Visakhapatnam: (Vizaq)

Visakhapatnam is a popular tourist destination in the State of Andhra Pradesh. It is popularly known as Vizaq and is often referred as the financial capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has major ports promoting shipping and tourism. Vizaq is the base of Eastern Naval command and is under the surveillance of Indian Navy. The Navy day celebrations are one of the events that would stand out every year. Vizaq is bordered by Bay of Bengal. 

About Araku:

Visakhapatnam is a popular tourist destination in the State of Andhra Pradesh. It is popularly known as Vizaq and is often referred to as the financial capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has major ports promoting shipping and tourism. Vizaq is the base of Eastern Naval command and is under the surveillance of Indian Navy. The Navy day celebrations are one of the events that would stand out every year. Vizaq is bordered by Bay of Bengal. 

Country:

INDIA

State:

• Andhra Pradesh

Date Visited:

• 25th December, 2024 (Wednesday) to 28th December, 2024 (Saturday)

Duration:

• 4 Nights & 5 Days
  

Capital:

• Vizaq is popularly referred to as the Financial capital of Andhra Pradesh state.

Largest City:

• Visakhapatnam

Continent:

• Asia 

Currency:

• Indian Rupee (INR)

Must Visit Places:

• Bheemli Beach
• Thotlakonda Natural Arch & View Point
• Rushikonda Beach
• Kailasagiri
• Yarada Beach
• Dolphin Nose Light House
• Simhachalam Temple
• Borra Caves 
• Katiki Falls
• Araku Tribal Museum 
• Araku Coffee Plantations 
• Araku Coffee Museum

Off -beat Places:

• Thotlakonda Monastery
• Submarine Museum
• Aircraft Museum
• TTD Temple
• Iskcon Temple

Dialing Code:

• +91

Driving Side:

• Driving Side: Left
• Driver Seat: Right

Time Zone:

• Indian Time Zone (IST)

Culture & Religion:

• South Indian
• Hindu (~95%)

Languages:

• Telugu
• English  
• Hindi 

Mobile Networks:

• JIO 
• Airtel
• BSNL

Local Transfers:

• Local Tour Operators 
• Bike Rentals
• Self Drive Cars 

Food Delivery Apps:

• Swiggy
• Zomato

Must try Lakshadweep Special Delicacies:

• Special Chicken Biryani 
• Fish Curry 
• Fish Fry 
• Bommidala Fish Curry
• Bamboo Chicken (Araku)
• Bamboo Chicken Biryani (Araku)
• Thatibellam Halwa (Araku)
• Arabica Coffee (Araku) 

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Visakhapatnam/Araku Tour Operator Details:

Tour Operator: SVT Cab Rentals 

Contact/Whatsapp: Please DM on instagram/wanderwithlaksh for the tour operator contact.

Hotel Stayed: 

• Vizaq:
• Villa Name: P.P. Beach Resort \
• Cost: ~ INR 6,500/- per day for 2 people (This will come for a cheaper price if booked via local tour operator) 
• Type: Standard Room with Beach View 
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
• Hotel booking link: NA [Not Available]

• Araku:
• Villa Name: P.P. Beach Resort 
• Cost: ~ INR 6,500/- per day for 2 people (This will come for a cheaper price if booked via local tour operator) 
• Type: Standard Room with Beach View 
• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
• Hotel booking link: NA [Not Available]

Note: The price of the hotels is subjected to change.Please refer to the respective booking page for the updated fare. 

Flight Information:

• Airport Information:
• Airport in Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and is located at Shamshabad.
• Airport in Vizaq is Vizaq Airport (VTZ)
• Onward Flight Information:
• Direct flights to Visakhapatnam are available from Hyderabad. 
• Flight I booked: Hyderabad to Goa
• Indigo Airlines from Hyderabad to Vizaq. 
• Cost: ~ INR per person 
• Layover: NA
• Type: Economy; 7 kg carry on and 20kg check in per person
• Duration: ~ 1 hr
• Flights can be booked using the following link: Hyd - Vizaq

• Return Flight Information:
• Direct flights to Hyderabad are available from Vizaq.
• Flight I booked:
• Indigo Airlines from Vizaq to Hyderabad 
• Cost: ~ INR per person 
• Layover: NA
• Type: Economy; 7 kg carry on and 20kg check-in per person
• Duration: ~ 1 hrs
• Flights can be booked using the following link: Vizaq - Hid

Note: The flight fare is subjected to change with time. Please refer to the respective booking page for the updatedfare. 

Budget:

• The approximate cost that will incur for Vizaq trip for 3 Nights and 4 Days is:

• Solo Travel: ~ INR 10,000/-
• Couple Travel: ~ INR 20,000/-

Note: The above budget is subjected to change with time. The above mentioned is an approximate value and may vary depending upon the itinerary that will be planned. We do not guarantee the same budget or same pricing that is mentioned in this blog. 

Vizaq Activity Tickets:

Day 1/2/3:

• Attractions tickets are available at the respective places only.
• Please DM on instagram/wanderwithlaksh for Local tour operator information.

Note: The above mentioned activities and packages are subjected to changewith time and we do not have any control on them as they are operated by the tour operators. We suggest to please check the booking links and with tour operators if you are unsure about any information. Our intention here is to help you look at the best package among the other tour packages. 

Vizaq Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: (Vizaq)

• Bhimli beach
• Rushikonda beach
• Thotlakonda Arch
• Thotlakonda View Point
• Iskcon Temple
• TTD Temple
• Submarine Museum
• Aircraft Museum
• War Memorial
• Rushikonda beach
• Kailasagiri

Day 1 Vlog:

Day 2: (Yarada)

• Simhaclam Temple
• Yarada beach


• Dolphin nose point

Day 2 Vlog:

Day 3: (Araku)

• Borra Caves


• Katiki Waterfalls

Day 3 Vlog:

Day 4: (Araku)

• Sun rise view point


• Tribal Museum


• Honey Museum


• Chocolate Museum


• Coffee Museum

Day 4 Vlog: 

Vizaq & Araku Complete Tour Information:

Please refer below for complete information on Vizaq and Araku. This video will help you understand the places and how to plan for the same. 

Complete Tour Details Vlog:

Note: The above mentioned itinerary is the one that we followed for our trip. This has been planned by us after doing extensive research.The packages, timings and transfer might change as they are managed by the tour operators. We do not own any liability for anything and we do not have any control on anything. We suggest to please check the booking links and with tour operators if you are unsure about any information. Our intention here is to help you give an idea on how you can plan for your trip. 

Vizaq Playlist:

• Please view our Lakshadweep videos on YouTube here Vizaq Playlist.
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Disclaimer:

The ticket, flight and hotel prices that are listed are subjected to change and there is no guarantee that they remain the same. The prices may increase or decrease and that is completely dependent on the issuing agency/tour operator. The pricing information that I listed above is something that I got the deal for. Please do not rely on those prices and I suggest to check the updated prices using the links provided or with the operators while planning for the trip. 

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