Andhra Coastal Winter Tour (Vizag Araku Konaseema) (5 Days)
5-day Vizag Araku Konaseema tour from Visakhapatnam: Araku Valley, Rajahmundry and Amalapuram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹13,870 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
25° – 30°C
October in Andhra Coastal Winter Tour (Vizag Araku Konaseema) (5 Days)
Description
5-day Vizag Araku Konaseema tour from Visakhapatnam: Araku Valley, Rajahmundry and Amalapuram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹13,870 per person.
This 5 days 4 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including INS Kursura Submarine Museum, Kailasagiri, Rushikonda Beach and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 4-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Celeste, Visakhapatnam. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Andhra Coastal Winter Tour (Vizag Araku Konaseema) (5 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 36°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Visakhapatnam
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Visakhapatnam in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Visakhapatnam. Visit the INS Kursura submarine museum on RK Beach, take the ropeway up Kailasagiri for the view of the bay, and drive out along the coast to Rushikonda beach. Overnight stay in Visakhapatnam.
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INS Kursura Submarine Museum
A real submarine on the beach, open to visitors.
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Kailasagiri
A hilltop park above the sea, reached by ropeway.
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Rushikonda Beach
A golden beach north of the city.
Borra Caves and Araku
Today's travel: from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley (about 117 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Drive up the ghat road through the coffee estates of Ananthagiri, stopping at the Borra Caves, to Araku. Visit the Tribal Museum and the coffee museum, with a Dhimsa dance show at the hotel in the evening if available. Overnight stay in Araku Valley.
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Borra Caves
Limestone caves with stalactites and a stream running through them.
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Tribal Museum, Araku
The life and crafts of the hill tribes of Araku.
Araku to Rajahmundry via Annavaram
Today's travel: from Araku Valley to Rajahmundry (about 264 km, 5 hrs 15 min). Drive down from the hills and along the coast plain to Annavaram for the hilltop Satyanarayana Swamy temple, then on to Rajahmundry on the Godavari. Watch the sunset from the Pushkar ghat, with the long rail and road bridges across the river. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
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Annavaram Temple
A hilltop temple of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy.
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Godavari at Rajahmundry
The wide river with its long bridges, seen from the ghats at sunset.
Konaseema
Today's travel: from Rajahmundry to Amalapuram (about 63 km, 1 hr 15 min) and from Amalapuram to Rajahmundry (about 62 km, 1 hr 15 min). Spend the day in Konaseema, the island of the Godavari delta: drive along canals lined with coconut palms, take a boat in the backwaters, and visit Antarvedi, where the Vasishta Godavari meets the sea, with its Lakshmi Narasimha temple. Return to Rajahmundry in the evening. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
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Konaseema backwaters
Canals, coconut groves and paddy fields of the Godavari delta.
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Antarvedi
A temple village where a branch of the Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal.
Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam
Drive back up the coast to Visakhapatnam, with a stop at the Simhachalam temple on the way into the city if time allows. Drive from Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam (about 190 km, 3 hrs 45 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Visakhapatnam. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam
190 km · ~3h 48m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Rajahmundry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam
190 km · ~4h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Rajahmundry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajahmundry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~190 km
~4h 13m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹580
- Arrive in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam
Nearest railway stations: Rajamundry for Rajahmundry, Marripalem for Visakhapatnam.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Simhachalam Temple
An 11th-century hill temple of Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha.
Tour Overview
The coast and hills of north Andhra: the port city of Visakhapatnam, the coffee hills of Araku, and Konaseema, the green delta of the Godavari, all coconut palms, canals and paddy.
Winter Tour: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Winter is the best time on the Andhra coast: the humidity drops, the Araku hills are cool and misty, and the Godavari delta is green after the harvest rains. Mid-January brings Sankranti, the biggest festival of the region, with rangolis, kite-flying, decorated bulls and village fairs across the Godavari districts.
This 5-day, 4-night package starts and ends in Visakhapatnam. The route runs Visakhapatnam → Araku Valley → Rajahmundry → Amalapuram → Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam, about 696 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Vizag Araku Konaseema Tour from Visakhapatnam
- INS Kursura Submarine Museum
- Kailasagiri
- Rushikonda Beach
- Borra Caves
- Tribal Museum, Araku
- Annavaram Temple
- Godavari at Rajahmundry
- Konaseema backwaters
Inclusions in the Vizag Araku Konaseema Tour Package
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Visakhapatnam for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Vizag Araku Konaseema Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Vizag Araku Konaseema Tour
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Visakhapatnam → Araku Valley → Rajahmundry → Amalapuram → Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam (about 696 km in all)
Before you go: Boat rides on the Godavari and in the Konaseema backwaters are run by local operators and are paid separately. Nights in Araku are cold in winter.
Hotels: Treebo Celeste, Visakhapatnam; 3-star hotel in Araku Valley; 3-star hotel in Rajahmundry, or similar.
Package Price: Cab
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Visakhapatnam. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab |
|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Visakhapatnam, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Places Covered
- INS Kursura Submarine Museum
- Kailasagiri
- Rushikonda Beach
- Borra Caves
- Tribal Museum, Araku
- Annavaram Temple
- Godavari at Rajahmundry
- Konaseema backwaters
- Antarvedi
- Simhachalam Temple
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Visakhapatnam for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Visakhapatnam → Araku Valley → Rajahmundry → Amalapuram → Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam (about 696 km in all)
Before you go: Boat rides on the Godavari and in the Konaseema backwaters are run by local operators and are paid separately. Nights in Araku are cold in winter.
Hotels: Treebo Celeste, Visakhapatnam; 3-star hotel in Araku Valley; 3-star hotel in Rajahmundry, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
5 days and 4 nights. It starts from Visakhapatnam on day 1 and you are back in Visakhapatnam on day 5.
Visakhapatnam → Araku Valley → Rajahmundry → Amalapuram → Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam. That is about 696 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹23,810 per person (cab); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹13,870 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Visakhapatnam and back. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for Dec 2026 – Feb 2027. Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Boat rides on the Godavari and in the Konaseema backwaters are run by local operators and are paid separately. Nights in Araku are cold in winter.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to