QUICK TOUR OF ARAKU & LAMBASINGI

Hill Station | Nature & Scenic

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This trip demands considerable trekking / walking

ITINERARY SUMMARY

Trip Starting Point: Vizag City

Mode of Travel: Car (or Cab)

Trip Duration: 2 Days

Ideal Start Time: 7 AM (Day 1) & 8 AM (Day 2)

Total Places Visited: 6

Day 1 Attractions | Day 2 Attractions

DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO ARAKU & SIGHTSEEING

Travel from Vizag to Araku Valley

Waterfall

At a distance of 30 km from Araku, 3 km from Anantagiri village, Tadimada waterfalls, also known as Anantagiri Waterfalls is a charming waterfall situated near Anantagiri town in Vizag district of Andhra Pradesh. It one of the best waterfalls in Araku and also one of the top tourist attractions in Araku.

With a height of about 100 feet, Anantagiri falls offer best views in monsoon season. The best way to reach these waterfalls is by walking / trekking from Anantagiri. The falls is about 1-2 km away from the main road between Anantagiri and Araku Valley (after about 1.5 km from Anantagiri). The approach road from main road is very narrow and bumpy. Only SUVs can manage well on this road. It's advisable to walk to these falls from Anantagiri - Araku main road which takes about 20 minutes. The road is almost flat and anyone can manage to walk easily.

The rocks near the falls are very slippery and should be careful while getting on to the rocks. Though swimming is possible, water .....

Hill Station | Nature & Scenic

At a distance of 26 km from Araku, 85 km from Vizag & 660 km from Hyderabad, Anantagiri is a lovely tiny hill station between Vizag and Araku Valley. It is one of the top tourist places to visit in Araku Valley and is also among the top hill station in Andhra Pradesh apart from being a popular weekend getaway from Vizag city.

At an altitude of 1168 meters, Anantagiri is famous for extensive coffee plantations and numerous waterfalls. There is a view point on the way to Anantagiri on main road that offers excellent views of the deep valleys on one side and coffee plantations on the other side.

Anantagiri Hills are well known for its scenic beauty and charming weather. It is a perfect gateway to spend some time amidst the lap of nature. Anantagiri is paradise for coffee lovers and nature enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by coffee estates that emit the rich aroma of coffee and .....

Historical & Heritage

At a distance of 36 km from Araku, 88 km from Vizag & 662 km from Hyderabad, Borra Caves are one million year-old limestone caves and the deepest caves in the country. Situated in Anantagiri hills of Andhra Pradesh, the caves are situated at an altitude of 1400 m and occupy an area of 2 sq.km. Borra Caves is one of the best places to visit in Araku Valley as part of Vizag packages.

These natural caves were discovered in 1807 by William King George of the Geological Survey of India. According to locals, once a cowherd lost his cow while grazing. He soon realized that his cow had fallen down. While searching for the cow, the cowherd found these caves and came across a Linga inside it. The Linga is considered synonymous to Lord Shiva, who saved the cow. After this, a small Shiva temple was built right outside this cave.

The caves are filled with fascinating stalagmite and stalactite .....

Overnight Stay in Araku Valley

DAY 2 : LAMBASINGI SIGHTSEEING & TRAVEL TO VIZAG

Travel from Araku Valley to Lambasingi

Waterfall

At a distance of 30 km from Paderu, 37 km from Lambasingi, and 72 km from Araku, Kothapalli Waterfalls is a beautiful fall located at Kothapally village in Gangaraju Madugula Mandal of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the best places to visit in Lambasingi and among the must-visit waterfalls as part of Vizag Tour Packages.

Named after the Kothapally village, this waterfall was found by locals in the year 2012 and now it is developing by Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA). Located at the bottom of a hill, about 500 feet deep in a dense forest, the cascading waterfall is formed over Ghostani River. It cascades over a series of rocks and plunges into a pool. It is a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors.

Attracting many people every year from multiple walks of life, this is undeniably one of the best waterfalls near Vizag that has become a must-visit attraction. Besides, one can also visit the nearby strawberry farms where the strawberries are grown organically and .....

Lake & Backwaters

At a distance of 6 km from Lambasingi Bus Stand, Thajangi is a small reservoir located in Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh. Located on Narsipatnam - Paderu Road, it is one of the popular places to visit in Lambasingi.

Thajangi Reservoir is a beautiful place to halt for while going back from Lambasingi to Vishakhapatnam. It is the most visited tourist place in Lambasingi with majestic hills in the backdrop and a mighty river flowing across. The sheer beauty of the place attracts a lot of shutterbugs, photography enthusiasts, trekkers, nature lovers, etc. A visit to Thajangi Reservoir makes your weekend expedition complete and fills your heart with love for nature.

One could have seen a variety of lakes and reservoirs all their life, but this one located amidst the dewy mountains and misty meadows provides such a glorious view. Visitors can also go for boating in the soothing waters of the reservoir. Surrounded by hills with a blue backdrop of the sky, this enchanting place is a perfect .....

Waterfall

At a distance of 20 km from Lambasingi, and 25 km from Narsipatnam, Yerravaram Falls is a picturesque waterfall located at Yerravaram village in Narsipatnam Taluk of Andhra Pradesh. Situated on Narsipatnam-Chintapalli Road, it is one of the mesmerizing waterfalls in the Narsipatanam region and among the must include places to visit as part of the Lambasingi Tour Packages.

Yerravaram waterfall is situated in Yerravaram, a beautiful valley known for its lush green pastures, breathtaking views, and wide meadows. The waterfall spans around 10 feet in height and 15 feet wide. The water drops in different cascades and forms a pool at the bottom. It is a year-round waterfall. Those who are interested in hill-climbing, then this is the best place for them.

This place attracts a large number of tourists during the summer and winter seasons. To reach the falls, one can hire a cabs auto from Narsipatnam City till Yerravaram village and then hike up to 5 km amidst the dense forest cover. .....

Travel from Lambasingi to Vizag