Vizag 10-Day Volunteering Itinerary (May 2023)

1. Day 1: Kailasagiri
   20 minutes (9.5 km) from Vizag Railway Station

   Escape hectic city life, relax and revel in spectacular views of Vizag and Bay of Bengal. Check out the Shiva Parvathi statue, toy train, and more.

2. Day 2: Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
   40 minutes (16.3 km) from Kailasagiri

   Explore a natural world of wandering leopards, precious birds, and more. Engage in nature conservation activities while enjoying a friendly location.

3. Day 3: Simhachalam
   30 minutes (12.6 km) from Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary

   Visit the magnificent 11th-century temple, admire the intricately constructed details, and learn about the Hindu religion and mythology.

4. Day 4: Submarine Museum
   20 minutes (6 km) from Simhachalam

   Experience India's first submarine turned museum dedicated to the Indian Navy. Explore the history of Submarine INS Kurusura and India's maritime past.

5. Day 5: Ramakrishna Beach
   20 minutes (4.5 km) from Submarine Museum

   Volunteer with local beach cleaners to maintain the beauty of the sea. Chill out on the beach, attend a festival, and visit the Kali Temple.

6. Day 6: Tenneti Park
   30 minutes (12 km) from Ramakrishna Beach

   Learn about marine life and sustain the ocean by cleaning up litter and trash. Gaze at the winding beauty of the Bay of Bengal.

7. Day 7: Ross Hill Church
   20 minutes (4.6 km) from Tenneti Park

   Visit one of the oldest churches in South India, built in 1864. Learn about the history of Catholicism in Vizag and enjoy a serene location.

8. Day 8: Borra Caves
   1 hour 41 minutes (90.7 km) from Ross Hill Church

   Explore the awesome beauty of stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations inside incredible Borra Caves. Learn about the environmental steps being taken to conserve caves and the nature associated with it.

9. Day 9: Araku Valley
   1 hour 20 minutes (45 km) from Borra Caves

   Engage with the locals by volunteering in Terrace farming, coffee plantations or teach children. Marvel at breathtaking views of the valley's coffee plantations, cascading waterfalls, and tribal villages. Enjoy local delicacies while exchanging cultural stories with locals.

10. Day 10: Dolphin's Nose
    1 hour 50 minutes (71.6 km) from Araku Valley

    Visit a 357-meter high rock formation under which a number of famous temples have been established. Volunteer with the locals at surrounding areas. Take in beautiful views of the Eastern Ghats and enjoy a nature walk while cooling down.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 200)
• Submarine Museum (1.5 hours, INR 40)
• Borra Caves (3 hours, INR 80)

Useful tips

If you have more time, escape to nearby places like Yarada Beach, Rushikonda Beach, and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. If you have less time, you can combine some locations such as VUDA Park and Kailasagiri or Dolphin's Nose and Araku Valley.