2-Day Arunachalam Cultural and Nature Exploration from Anakapalle

Day 1: Travel and Explore

Arunachalam, India on May 8, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Anakapalle

Start your day early with a hearty breakfast at Hotel Amrutha, known for its delicious South Indian breakfast classics like idli, dosa, and strong filter coffee.
INR150, 0h45m

7:45am

Travel from Anakapalle to Arunachalam

Begin your journey by road to Arunachalam, approximately 3 hours drive covering around 140 kilometers, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way.
INR1500, 3h0m

10:45am

Visit Arunachala Temple

Explore the revered Arunachala Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its spiritual significance and beautiful architecture; open from 6:00am to 9:00pm.
Free, 1h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at local restaurant

Enjoy lunch at Sri Annapurna Mess, offering authentic Andhra cuisine with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
INR300, 1h

1:30pm

Nature Walk around Arunachala Hill

Spend the afternoon walking around the serene trails near Arunachala Hill, a peaceful nature spot perfect for photography and relaxing in nature.
Free, 2h30m

4:00pm

Check-in and Rest

Check in at a guesthouse such as Arunachala Stay Inn to relax and freshen up before dinner.
INR1200, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Lotus

Dine at Hotel Lotus featuring regional specialities like spicy Andhra biryani and millet-based dishes, open till 10:00pm.
INR400, 1h
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Day 2: Waterfalls & Return

Arunachalam to Anakapalle, India on May 9, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at the Hotel

Start with a filling breakfast at your guesthouse, including options like upma and fresh fruit to energise your day.
Included, 0h45m

8:00am

Visit to Kotipalli Waterfalls

Head to Kotipalli Waterfalls, located about 30 minutes from Arunachala; enjoy the scenic waterfall and peaceful surroundings, ideal for nature lovers. Open all day.
Free, 2h

10:30am

Explore Van Vihar Forest

Explore Van Vihar Forest nearby, a great place for bird watching and easy hikes through local flora.
Free, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Local Dhaba

Have a traditional Andhra lunch at a local dhaba, sampling freshly cooked vegetable curries and rice.
INR250, 1h

2:00pm

Return Journey to Anakapalle

Depart Arunachala for Anakapalle, relaxing on the 3-hour drive back.
INR1500, 3h

5:00pm

Arrive in Anakapalle

End of your two-day trip, with options to rest or explore local markets in Anakapalle if you wish.
Free, Rest
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