Enjoy a quick seaside tiffin-style breakfast (idli/dosa/tea) near R.K. Beach to fuel a long drive; stalls typically open by 7:00am and offer fast, local food.
Stop at a reputable highway dhaba near Vizianagaram/Araku route for a hearty thali (local Andhra/Odia flavors) to break the drive and taste regional cuisine.
Visit Deomali — the highest peak in Odisha — do the short hike to viewpoints for panoramic forested ridges; best visited between sunrise and sunset (approx 6:00am–6:00pm). Carry water and wear good shoes.
Settle into a mid-range hotel in Jeypore or Koraput town; use this as your base for local exploration and to reach Deomali at sunrise if you prefer an earlier trek.
Try a local Odia-style thali or non-vegetarian specialties at a trusted Jeypore restaurant near the bus stand — fresh, simple regional food great after a travel day.
If you want summit light and photos, return early for sunrise views (Deomali best at dawn). Trails open daylight hours; hire a local guide if you plan a longer trek.
Have breakfast at a café or market eatery in Jeypore — try local snacks (chakuli/chepala pulusu style breakfasts) and fresh tea before departure to Jagdalpur.
Explore Koraput/Jeypore tribal handicraft market and a small local museum (if open) to see tribal textiles and traditional artifacts; markets commonly open by 9:00am.
Depart for Jagdalpur via NH30/NH63 — drive time approximately 3–4 hours depending on road conditions; this positions you for an afternoon arrival at Jagdalpur.
Dine at a popular local spot in Jagdalpur; ask for Bastar-style dishes (try river-fish specialities if available) — many restaurants are open until 10:00pm.
See Chitrakote Falls in the cool morning light — the widest waterfall in India; best viewed from the western bank and by short boat rides (boat operators run roughly 6:00am–6:00pm).
Short drive (~40–60 minutes) from Jagdalpur; Tirathgarh is inside Kanger Ghati and features tiered falls with short walking trails and viewpoints — park best visited 9:00am–5:00pm.
Walk the wooden steps and trails to multiple viewpoints; note park timings (commonly 9:00am–5:00pm) and that forest permits may be required from the Forest Dept. office in Jagdalpur (permit office hours ~9:00am–4:00pm).
Lunch at the park canteen or a nearby restaurant in the Tirathgarh area; pack water and a light meal if you prefer to picnic near the pools (observe safety warnings).
If you have energy and time, visit the famous limestone caves of Kutumsar/Kailash inside Kanger Ghati (check cave opening hours and local guides); otherwise return to Jagdalpur for relaxation.
Finish the day with dinner in Jagdalpur; try a different local place for Bastar specialties or a familiar Indian menu — good day to sample regional desserts or tribal snacks.
Stop at a clean highway restaurant or hotel midway for a full meal and restroom break; prefer places with good reviews for a comfortable long-drive stop.
Return to Visakhapatnam in the late afternoon/early evening — unwind, drop luggage at home/hotel and reflect on the trip; if energy remains, take a short walk along the beach.