Vishakapatnam 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ramakrishna Beach
   10 minutes (3.7 km) from the city center

   Enjoy a day on the beach, rent a bicycle and explore the coastline or try surfing.

2. Day 2: Kailasagiri Park
   20 minutes (9.6 km) from Ramakrishna Beach

   Take a cable car ride and enjoy a bird's eye view of the city, take a stroll in the park or visit the Shiva Parvathi statue.

3. Day 3: INS Kurusura Submarine Museum
   25 minutes (7.4 km) from Kailasagiri Park

   Explore a real submarine, learn about its history and the lives of sailors who lived on it.

4. Day 4: Simhachalam Temple
   30 minutes (14.9 km) from INS Kurusura Submarine Museum

   Visit one of the most famous temples in India, known for its stunning architecture, rich history and significance.

5. Day 5: Araku Valley
   2 hours and 30 minutes (116 km) from Simhachalam Temple

   Take a scenic drive, visit beautiful waterfalls, take a hike, try coffee from the local plantations and enjoy the picturesque valley views.

6. Day 6: Borra Caves
   1 hour and 30 minutes (57 km) from Araku Valley

   Explore stunning limestone caves, learn about their formation and history, and enjoy the majestic beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites.

7. Day 7: Rishikonda Beach
   1 hour (20 km) from Borra Caves

   Relax on the beach, enjoy the water sports, indulge in delicious seafood or just soak in the scenic beauty of the coastline.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ramakrishna Beach (2 hours, free)
• Kailasagiri Park (2 hours, cable car ride - ₹100)
• INS Kurusura Submarine Museum (1.5 hours, adults- ₹40, children- ₹20)
• Simhachalam Temple (2 hours, free)
• Araku Valley (full day, coffee tour - ₹1000)
• Borra Caves (2 hours, adults- ₹60, children- ₹25)
• Rishikonda Beach (2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹1245 per person

Useful tips

Don't forget to carry sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a camera. If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, the Yarada Beach, or the Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse. If you have less time, you can skip the Borra Caves or the Araku Valley and spend more time at the beaches or the temple.