6-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Vijag

  1. Day 1: Kailasa Giri
    20 minutes (7.9 km) from the Visakhapatnam Airport

    Kailasagiri is a hilltop park that provides a panoramic view of the city. The park offers many attractions, such as a toy train, cable car rides, children’s play area, and Shiva Parvati statue.

  2. Day 2: Simhachalam Temple
    40 minutes (28.6 km) from Kailasa Giri

    The Simhachalam Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The temple is famous for its architectural style, especially the idol of Lord Narasimha with a lion's face and a human body.

  3. Day 3: Rishikonda Beach
    30 minutes (12.5 km) from Simhachalam Temple

    Rishikonda Beach is a popular destination for tourists and locals. It offers many water sport activities, such as jet-skiing, parasailing, and boating. The beach has beautiful golden sand and clear waters.

  4. Day 4: Araku Valley
    3 hours (114.1 km) from Rishikonda Beach

    Araku Valley is a hill station located in the Eastern Ghats. It offers breathtaking views of coffee plantations, waterfalls, and valleys. Major attractions include Borra Caves, Katiki waterfalls, and Padmapuram Botanical Garden.

  5. Day 5: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (110.2 km) from Araku Valley

    The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is home to many exotic animal species. It offers a safari tour, where visitors can see herbivorous, carnivorous, and omnivorous animals in their natural habitats.

  6. Day 6: VUDA Park
    20 minutes (7 km) from Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

    VUDA Park is a family-friendly park with scenic views of the sea. It offers many attractions, such as musical fountains, toy train rides, children’s play area, and food court. It is an ideal place to spend some quality time with family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kailasa Giri (2 hours, free)
  • Simhachalam Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Rishikonda Beach (4 hours, ₹300 for water sport activities)
  • Araku Valley (8 hours, ₹1500 for cab ride)
  • Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (4 hours, ₹50 entrance fee per adult)
  • VUDA Park (3 hours, ₹100 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1950 per adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a trip to the Borra Caves or the Yarada Beach. If you have less time, you can skip the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park or reduce the time spent on water sport activities. Remember to carry sunscreen, hats, and comfortable walking shoes.

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