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
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.
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.
Option 1: Traditional Andhra or tribal dishes at your Araku accommodation. Option 2: Enjoy Oriya cuisine, including seafood specialties, at your Puri hotel restaurant.
Option 1: Homemade South Indian breakfast at the homestay in Araku. Option 2: Traditional Oriya breakfast with items like Pakhala (fermented rice) in Puri.
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.
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.
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.
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.