Exciting 2-Day Road Trip Options from Vizag: Exploring Araku Valley or Coastal Odisha

Day 1: Vizag to Araku or Odisha

Vizag, India on May 4, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Paradise Food Court

Start your day with a delicious local breakfast of dosas and filter coffee at this iconic Vizag eatery, open from 7am.
INR150, 1h0m

8:30am

Choose Your Road Trip Destination

Option 1: Drive 3 hours west to Araku Valley to explore hills and tribal culture. Option 2: Start a 6-hour drive northeast along NH16 to Konark & Puri in Odisha along the coast for a cultural and beach experience.
Fuel Costs Vary (Approx. INR800 for Araku, INR1500 for Odisha), 3-6h

depends on option

Explore Key Attractions

Option 1: Visit Borra Caves, Tribal Museum, Coffee Plantations in Araku. Option 2: Visit Sun Temple at Konark (9am-5pm), then the beach and Jagannath Temple in Puri (open 24 hours) on arrival afternoon.
Konark Entry INR50, Puri Temple Free, 3-4h

2:00pm

Lunch

Option 1: Enjoy traditional Andhra cuisine at Araku Valley’s Hotel Multicuisine Restaurant. Option 2: Relish Oriya seafood and sweets in Puri at the New Ocean Restaurant.
INR300-400, 1h0m

4:00pm

Accommodation Check-in

Option 1: Stay overnight at a homestay or resort in Araku surrounded by nature. Option 2: Overnight stay in Puri at a beach resort or guesthouse.
INR1500-2500, Overnight

7:30pm

Dinner

Option 1: Traditional Andhra or tribal dishes at your Araku accommodation. Option 2: Enjoy Oriya cuisine, including seafood specialties, at your Puri hotel restaurant.
INR350, 1h0m
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Day 2: Explore and Return

Araku Valley or Puri, Odisha to Vizag, India on May 5, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast

Option 1: Homemade South Indian breakfast at the homestay in Araku. Option 2: Traditional Oriya breakfast with items like Pakhala (fermented rice) in Puri.
Included, 1h0m

9:00am

Morning Exploration

Option 1: Visit Katiki Waterfalls or Ananthagiri Hills in Araku for nature and photography. Option 2: Walk along Puri Beach at sunrise and visit local markets for souvenirs.
Free, 1-1.5h

11:00am

Lunch

Option 1: Light lunch at Haritha Restaurant in Araku serving local Andhra dishes. Option 2: Sample Oriya snacks like dahibara and aloo dum at Puri’s local eateries.
INR300, 1h0m

12:30pm

Start Return Journey

Option 1: Drive 3 hours back to Vizag from Araku. Option 2: Begin the approximately 6-hour drive back from Puri/Konark to Vizag, enjoying coastal scenery.
Fuel Costs Vary, 3-6h

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Evening Coffee at Café 29, Vizag

Relax with speciality coffee and light refreshments to conclude your trip at this popular café.
INR200, 1h0m

7:30pm

Trip Conclusion

Reflect on your exciting and diverse 2-day road trip from Vizag, whether exploring hills and tribal culture in Araku or coastal heritage and temples in Odisha.
Free, 0h0m
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