Araku Valley Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)
3-day Araku Valley tour from Chennai: Visakhapatnam, Borra Caves and Araku Valley. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,380 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
19° – 25°C
October in Araku Valley
Description
3-day Araku Valley tour from Chennai: Visakhapatnam, Borra Caves and Araku Valley. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,380 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 11 handpicked stops, including Borra Caves, Ananthagiri coffee estates, Galikonda Viewpoint and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Araku Valley. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Araku Valley
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 12°C – 33°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Up the Ananthagiri ghat to Araku
Reach Visakhapatnam by train from Chennai, where our driver meets you. Drive from Visakhapatnam to Borra Caves (about 90 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Borra Caves to Araku Valley (about 32 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Araku Valley. The road climbs the Eastern Ghats through forest and coffee estates. Stop at the Borra Caves, huge limestone caverns full of stalactites and stalagmites that the Gosthani river carved out over a million years, then at the Galikonda viewpoint, one of the highest points of the ghat. Reach Araku in the afternoon and walk through Padmapuram Gardens before dark. Overnight stay in Araku Valley.
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: Chennai to Visakhapatnam
808 km · ~17h 30m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m 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: Chennai to Visakhapatnam
808 km · ~17h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Visakhapatnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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: Chennai to Visakhapatnam
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, 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.
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: Visakhapatnam to Borra Caves
90 km · ~1h 48m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Borra CavesBorra Caves, 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: Visakhapatnam to Borra Caves
90 km · ~2h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Visakhapatnam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Visakhapatnam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Visakhapatnam → Borra Caves
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~90 km
~2h|Tentative fare ₹100–₹300
- Arrive in Borra Caves
Borra Caves, 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: Visakhapatnam to Borra Caves
Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Borraguhallu for Borra Caves.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 1m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam North — about 3h 56m wait
1 change · 10h 13m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam — about 7h 12m wait
1 change · 16h 28m in total
Change trains at Simhachalam — about 13h 21m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
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: Borra Caves to Araku Valley
32 km · ~38m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Borra Caves
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
32 km · 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Araku ValleyAraku Valley, 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: Borra Caves to Araku Valley
32 km · ~43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Borra Caves
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Borra Caves. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Borra Caves → Araku Valley
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~32 km
~43m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹140
- Arrive in Araku Valley
Araku Valley, 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: Borra Caves to Araku Valley
Nearest railway stations: Borraguhallu for Borra Caves, Arakku for Araku Valley.
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.
- 1
Borra Caves
Deep limestone caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations.
- 2
Ananthagiri coffee estates
Coffee grown by tribal farmers under silver oak shade.
- 3
Galikonda Viewpoint
A high point of the ghat road with views over the valley.
- 4
Padmapuram Gardens
Old gardens with tree-top huts and a toy train.
Araku valley, falls and coffee
See the Tribal Museum, which shows the homes, dress and dance of the Eastern Ghats tribes, and the Araku coffee museum, where you can taste the valley's own coffee. Drive out to the Chaparai cascades near Dumbriguda, where a stream tumbles over flat rocks, and stop at the coffee plantations on the way back. In the evening, watch a Dhimsa dance if one is put on at the resort. Overnight stay in Araku Valley.
- 1
Tribal Museum, Araku
Life-size displays of tribal homes, crafts and dance.
- 2
Araku Coffee Museum
The story of coffee in the valley, with tastings.
- 3
Chaparai Waterfalls
Gentle cascades over wide rock shelves.
- 4
Dhimsa dance
The circle dance of the Araku tribes.
Down to Visakhapatnam
Drive back down the ghat in the morning. In Visakhapatnam, walk along RK Beach, see the INS Kursura submarine museum on the beach road and ride up to Kailasagiri hill for the view of the bay before the journey home. Drive from Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam (about 117 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Board the train from Visakhapatnam back to Chennai (about 808 km), and the tour ends.
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: Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam
117 km · ~2h 20m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Araku Valley
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
117 km · 2h 20m 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: Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam
117 km · ~2h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Araku Valley
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Araku Valley. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Araku Valley → Visakhapatnam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~117 km
~2h 36m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹380
- 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: Araku Valley to Visakhapatnam
Nearest railway stations: Arakku for Araku Valley, Marripalem for Visakhapatnam.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
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: Visakhapatnam to Chennai
808 km · ~17h 30m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChennaiChennai, Tamil Nadu
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: Visakhapatnam to Chennai
808 km · ~17h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Visakhapatnam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Visakhapatnam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Visakhapatnam → Chennai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- Arrive in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Visakhapatnam to Chennai
Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Chennai Central for Chennai.
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.
- 1
RK Beach
The long city beach of Visakhapatnam.
- 2
INS Kursura Submarine Museum
A real submarine set up as a museum on the beach.
- 3
Kailasagiri
A hilltop park above the bay, reached by road or ropeway.
Tour Overview
The coffee hills of the Eastern Ghats above Visakhapatnam: the Borra limestone caves, the Galikonda viewpoint, the tribal and coffee museums of Araku, waterfalls and a day on the Vizag beachfront.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Visakhapatnam → Borra Caves → Araku Valley → Visakhapatnam → Chennai, about 1,855 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Araku Valley Tour from Chennai
- Borra Caves
- Ananthagiri coffee estates
- Galikonda Viewpoint
- Padmapuram Gardens
- Tribal Museum, Araku
- Araku Coffee Museum
- Chaparai Waterfalls
- Dhimsa dance
Inclusions in the Araku Valley Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Araku Valley 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 Araku Valley Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Chennai → Visakhapatnam → Borra Caves → Araku Valley → Visakhapatnam → Chennai (about 1,855 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Visakhapatnam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Nights in Araku are cold from December to February; carry a jacket. The Borra Caves close in the evening.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Araku Valley, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹28,590 | ₹13,470 | ₹11,630 |
| 33 Persons | ₹22,900 | ₹12,450 | ₹10,600 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹20,480 | ₹11,320 | ₹9,480 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹18,880 | ₹10,810 | ₹8,970 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹15,910 | ₹10,220 | ₹8,380 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chennai the drive is about 869 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Visakhapatnam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Borra Caves
- Ananthagiri coffee estates
- Galikonda Viewpoint
- Padmapuram Gardens
- Tribal Museum, Araku
- Araku Coffee Museum
- Chaparai Waterfalls
- Dhimsa dance
- RK Beach
- INS Kursura Submarine Museum
- Kailasagiri
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- 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: October–March
Route: Chennai → Visakhapatnam → Borra Caves → Araku Valley → Visakhapatnam → Chennai (about 1,855 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Visakhapatnam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Nights in Araku are cold from December to February; carry a jacket. The Borra Caves close in the evening.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Araku Valley, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chennai → Visakhapatnam → Borra Caves → Araku Valley → Visakhapatnam → Chennai. That is about 1,855 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹11,630 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,380 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chennai and back. By cab from Chennai the drive is about 869 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Visakhapatnam and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Nights in Araku are cold from December to February; carry a jacket. The Borra Caves close in the evening.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to