Start with a relaxed breakfast — if you’re in a mid/high-end hotel use the buffet; otherwise head to a beachfront cafe near RK Beach for dosa/idli, filter coffee and local seafood snacks. Most cafes open by 7:30–8:00am on holidays; check your chosen place for Christmas hours.
Walk the RK Beach promenade, enjoy sea views, then visit the Submarine Museum (INS Kurusura) on the beach — a unique experience inside an actual decommissioned submarine and great for history buffs. Submarine Museum typical hours: ~9:30am–5:00pm (confirm on public holidays like 25 Dec).
If you enjoy local history and archaeology, visit Visakha Museum (artifacts from the region) — many museums open approx 10:00am–5:00pm and may close on certain weekdays; confirm before visiting.
Try a coastal Andhra seafood restaurant or a reliable multi-cuisine place in town for traditional prawn or fish curries with rice; lunch hours typically 12:00–3:00pm. If you prefer vegetarian, try a local Andhra thali for robust flavours.
Head up to Kailasagiri for panoramic views of the city and sea, the giant Shiva-Parvati statue, and landscaped gardens; the cable car adds fun and runs roughly 9:00am–7:00pm (times can vary). Great for sunset views if you prefer later timing.
Drive to Dolphin’s Nose (scenic viewpoint) and continue to Yarada Beach for a quieter stretch of sand; Dolphin’s Nose is best for late-afternoon vistas. Check local access rules as some viewpoints restrict vehicle access at times.
Enjoy dinner at a popular waterfront or hotel rooftop restaurant—order local seafood specialties or a well-reviewed multi-cuisine menu. Many restaurants operate 7:00–11:00pm but confirm Christmas-night hours and reserve in advance.
Leave Vizag early (approx 3–4 hour drive depending on route) for a full-day trip to Borra Caves and Araku Valley; roads through the Eastern Ghats are scenic but winding, so start early to make the most of daylight.
Explore Borra Caves — spectacular limestone caverns with stalactites and stalagmites; the site is open roughly 7:00am–5:00pm and is best visited in the morning for comfortable temperatures. The walk through the main chambers takes around 45–60 minutes.
Stop at a hilltop café or plantation stall for fresh Araku coffee and snacks — Araku is famous for its coffee plantations. Most roadside cafés open from 9:00am onwards.
Visit Padmapuram Garden (hanging bridges, well-kept gardens) and the Araku Tribal Museum to learn about local tribes and culture; Padmapuram usually opens 9:00am–5:30pm, Tribal Museum approx 10:00am–5:00pm.
Have a relaxed lunch at a hillside restaurant; try local traditional dishes and freshly brewed Araku coffee. Hill restaurants generally serve from 11:00am–3:00pm; service may be slower, so plan ahead.
After a long day, enjoy a hearty dinner at a recommended restaurant in Vizag; choose a place known for fresh coastal or Andhra cuisine. Typical dinner service 7:00–11:00pm.
Leave Vizag pre-dawn so you can reach Lambasingi for sunrise and the coolest hours; drive time is ~3–3.5 hours depending on route and conditions. Roads into the plateau are narrow — drive carefully.
Lambasingi is famed as the 'Kashmir of Andhra' for its cool misty mornings and coffee estates; enjoy the sunrise, crisp air, and a short plantation walk. There’s no strict opening time — dawn is the highlight.
Have a simple rustic breakfast—try local hill produce and fresh coffee; many homestays serve breakfast by prior arrangement, so pre-book if you want a homestay experience.
Walk through coffee plantations and spice gardens, meet local growers and sample freshly roasted Araku/Lambasingi coffee; plantations are accessible most of the day but best early morning.
Explore nearby viewpoints and local villages for scenic shots and cultural interaction; there's no set entry schedule — local guides can show you the best spots.
Celebrate your hill-day with a relaxed dinner at a good restaurant — try a place with sea views or a recommended local favourite. Reserve ahead for weekend/holiday demand.
Head to Rushikonda Beach for swimming or optional water-sports (jet-ski, banana boat) — many operators run 9:00am–5:00pm. Rushikonda is less crowded and great for morning water activities.
Visit the famous Simhachalam Temple (dedicated to Lord Narasimha); temple timings commonly include morning and evening darshan (approx 4:00am–1:00pm and 3:00pm–9:00pm) but check the exact schedule and festival-day variations for December.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a recommended city restaurant and pick up souvenirs such as Araku coffee, handicrafts, or local snacks. Most shops and restaurants open 10:00am–9:00pm.
If time permits, quick stop at Thotlakonda Buddhist complex or other coastal viewpoints for photos and a short cultural stop; sites often open 9:00am–5:00pm.
Return to your hotel to collect luggage and transfer to Vizag airport/railway station as per your onward travel schedule. Allow ample buffer time for holiday traffic.
If your travel is later, enjoy a final dinner in the city; otherwise pick an airport/railway dining option. Confirm operating hours on 28th Dec as holiday season hours can vary.