5-Day Itinerary from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad

  1. Day 1: Ramakrishna Beach
    20 minutes (6.8 km) from Visakhapatnam Airport

    Take a stroll along Ramakrishna Beach, famous for its beautiful shoreline and scenic views of the Bay of Bengal. Enjoy some local snacks at the beachside stalls or visit Kali Temple and Vuda Park located nearby.

  2. Day 2: Rushikonda Beach and Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex
    30 minutes (11.5 km) from Ramakrishna Beach

    Spend your morning relaxing at the unspoiled Rushikonda Beach and indulging in some water sports activities. Later, visit the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex which is an ancient Buddhist site by the beach. The complex includes a monastery, rock-cut caves, and stupas dating back to the 3rd century BC.

  3. Day 3: Borra Caves and Araku Valley
    1 hour 45 minutes (91 km) from Rushikonda Beach

    Visit the Borra Caves, a stunning natural wonder that boasts intriguing formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Continue on to the picturesque Araku Valley, known for its verdant landscapes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, and tribal cultures.

  4. Day 4: Golconda Fort and Charminar
    2 hours 45 minutes (152 km) from Araku Valley

    Explore the historic Golconda Fort, a magnificent citadel that was once the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Afterwards, head to the iconic Charminar, a 16th-century mosque and monument that is synonymous with Hyderabad's identity. Enjoy some local cuisine in the bustling markets of Charminar.

  5. Day 5: Salar Jung Museum and Hussain Sagar Lake
    30 minutes (6.5 km) from Charminar

    Take a tour of the Salar Jung Museum, one of India's largest and most impressive art collections featuring over 43,000 objects from around the world. Later, take a stroll around the scenic Hussain Sagar Lake, a popular recreational spot that offers amazing views of Hyderabad's skyline. End your trip with some shopping at Laad Bazaar.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ramakrishna Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Rushikonda Beach (2 hours, free), Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex (1 hour, free)
  • Borra Caves (2 hours, INR 60 per person), Araku Valley (4 hours, INR 1000 per vehicle)
  • Golconda Fort (3 hours, INR 200 per person), Charminar (2 hours, free)
  • Salar Jung Museum (3 hours, INR 40 per person), Hussain Sagar Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1300 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Uppada Beach or Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam, or taking a Hyderabad Food Tour to sample a variety of authentic local dishes. If you have less time, skip Borra Caves or Araku Valley and spend a day exploring Hyderabad's old city, visiting Golkonda's light and sound show or the Qutub Shahi Tombs instead of Golconda Fort, and shopping at Hyderabad's famous malls.

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