Lonely Hues

Start point atA - Visakhapatnam International Airport, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India,Visakhapatnam, AP

End point atK - Visakhapatnam International Airport, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India,Visakhapatnam, AP

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Day : 1 - Vizag Tour

Night stay at B1 - Rushikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Distance from days start -23 Kms.

Hotel - The Gateway Beach Hotel

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Halt B1 - Rushikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Distance from days start -23 Kms.

Activities - Vizag City tour, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary tour, Thotlakonda Buddhist monastery ruins

Factors at the Halt include : Forests,Beach,Wildlife.

On Day 1 after picking you up from the airport we can have a little city tour of Vizag and proceed to the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. At the sanctuary if you wish you can visit the nature park and zoo or we can enter with the vehicle and have a tour of the sanctuary. After that we can visit the Thotlakonda Buddhist monastery ruins, which is set on a hill opening out to the wide ocean offering stunning views of the seas. After that you can relax on the beautiful Rushikonda beach until the time you are ready to check into your hotel to wrap up the first day of the trip.

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Vizag Aerial View
Vizag Aerial View
Vizag City Views
Vizag City Views
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Thotlakonda Monastery Ruins
Thotlakonda Monastery Ruins
Thotlakonda Monastery Ruins
Thotlakonda Beach
Thotlakonda Beach Rock Caves

Day : 2 - The Araku Valley

Halt C1 - Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -80 Kms.

Activities - Borra Caves Visit, Chaparai waterfalls, Katki Waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Forests,Hills.

On Day 2 we set out from Vizag to the highlands of Andhra Pradesh state. The region called Araku Valley is famous as being the most beautiful region in the state. The Araku valley is set at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level and the climate also remains pleasant most times. Our first stop in Araku Valley is the Borra Caves. Borra caves are the natural caves, that are said to have originated from the Gosthani river, which flows through these caves. The caves were created due to the flow of river over the limestone area. After visiting Borra Caves we shall visit the Katki waterfalls. The waterfalls is a good spot for a dip in the water at the natural pool created by the falling water. After that we can check in to the hotel to relax in the afternoon. Towards the evening we can set out again to visit the Chaparai waterfalls and explore more sights of the beautiful Araku Valley.

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Road to Araku Valley
Borra Caves
Borra Caves
Borra Caves
Borra Caves
Katki Waterfalls
Katki Waterfalls
Araku Valley sights
Araku Valley sights
Araku Valley sights
Chaparai Waterfalls
Chapari Waterfalls

Day : 3 - To Bastar

Halt D1 - Kanger Valley National Park, Choras, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -193 Kms.

Activities - Visit Kanger valley national park, Visit Kotumsar caves, Visit Teerathgarh waterfalls, Kanger Ghati National Park

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Caves / Springs.

Night stay at E2 - Naman Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -256 Kms.

Hotel - Naman Hieghts

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Bastar region in Chattisgarh is known for its pristine nature, waterfalls, and virgin forests. The drive from Araku Valley to Bastar crosses 3 states which are Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, and Chattisgarh. On the way, we shall pass through the city of Jeypore in Orissa and head further west towards Jagdalpur city and make our base for the next 2 nights from Jagdalpur. After checking into the resort we shall head out in the afternoon to Kanger Valley national park to view the waterfalls and caves in the Kanger Valey national park region. Located amidst the 34-km-long scenic Kanger Valley, a biosphere reserve, it is one of the most picturesque national parks of India. It covers approximately 200 square kilometers consisting mainly of hilly terrain. It derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows throughout it. The park is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations, from low, flat areas to steep slopes, plateaus, valleys, and stream courses. Its vast, undulating terrain harbors habitats for diverse flora and fauna. It has a sizable tribal population and is a popular destination for hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and researchers. We shall be visiting the stunning Tirathgarh Waterfalls otherwise known as the Milky falls, because of the white color of the water as it descends down the rocky slope giving an impression as if milk is falling. Splashing streams of water come down at speed from a height of more than 100 feet on the river Mugabahar is a sight to treasure. Then there are Kotumsar Caves which are situated 35 meters below ground level and around 1371 meters long. Kotumsar Cave is a subterranean limestone cave located near the banks of Kanger River in the western portion of the national park. These caves have got the distinction of being India's first most biologically explored cave. As they are underground, there is pitch-darkness inside. It features stalactite and stalagmite formations. Entry to the caves is through the narrow stairs and visitors have to pass through tall, narrow chambers for gaining access to the main hall that features superb acoustics. The caves feature five chambers having several blind wells. There are also Kailas caves and a couple of other caves that we can explore depending on the availability of the time we have at hand.

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Thirathgarh Waterfalls
Thirathgarh Waterfalls
Kotumsar Caves
Kanger Valley National Park

Day : 4 - Chitrakoot Wateralls and around

Halt F1 - Chitrakoot Falls, Tiratha, Chhattisgarh, India
Distance from days start -61 Kms.

Activities - Visit Chitradhara waterfalls, Chitrakoot waterfalls, Tirtha Caves, Boating at Chitrakoot waterfalls, Tandra ghumar, Mendri Ghumar waterfall, Battisha Temple and Saat Dhaara Waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Spiritual,Cultural / History,Treks,Small Boats / Canoes,Caves / Springs.

On Day 4 we have lined up the best waterfalls in this part of the country. Bastar has a series of waterfalls, many of them are perennials, while some are deprived of water during the summer, but during the rainy and winter season, their beauty is unique. Chitradhara comes in the latter category. Chitradhara waterfall is an amazing example of Bastar’s beauty. On the way to Chitrakote Falls, a small river flows through the valley of a small hill and it is the beginning of the river bed of the farmers. For this reason, there is water during the rain, but in the summer, its excellence becomes faded. In the upper part of the spring, devotees made an observation spot to see the charm of a Shiva temple and waterfall. This waterfall falls from a height of 50 feet. The next main waterfall flows down from the left side of the height of 100 feet and flows towards the hills. Then we shall move on to the highlight of the day the Chitrakot Waterfalls. Chitrakot Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall situated on the river Indravati in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state of India. The height of this waterfall is 29 meters and It is the widest fall in India, reaching a width of nearly 300 meters during the monsoon season. Because of its width and its widespread horseshoe shape during the monsoon season, it is often called the "Niagara Falls of India". We can also do boating in the river which will take us as close as 50 meters to the falling waters of the Chitrakoot waterfalls. Around Chitrakot waterfalls region a short trek leads us to the Tirtha caves. After that depending on the season we are visiting we can also visit the seasonal falls of Tandra ghumar and Mendri Ghumar waterfalls. Battisha temple in Barsur that is just about an hours drive away from Chitrakoot waterfalls region, is a 12th century temple, that is famous for its pillared architecture. After visiting the Batissha temple we can head to the wonderful waterfalls and river site called Saat Dhaara waterfalls, which is an area where the Indravathi river passed through various ravines and forms several waterfalls and thus forming an utterly delightful experience for the visitors.

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Chitradhara Waterfalls
Chitrakoot Waterfalls
Boating in Chitrakoot Waterfalls
Tandra Ghumar waterfalls
Battissa Temple
Pillars of Battissa Temple
Battissa Temple
Saath Dhaara Waterfalls
Saath Dhaara Waterfalls

Day : 5 - Chitrakonda national park

Night stay at H1 - Chitrakonda Nature Camp, State Highway 47, Baiguda, Odisha, India
Distance from days start -107 Kms.

Hotel - Chitrakonda nature camp

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Halt H1 - Chitrakonda Nature Camp, State Highway 47, Baiguda, Odisha, India
Distance from days start -107 Kms.

Activities - Boating in Chitrakonda nature park

Factors at the Halt include : Hills,Forests.

A 200 km drive from Jagdalpur will take us to our night camp for day 5, Chitrakonda nature reserve in the Eastern ghat region of Odisha. The drive to Chitrakonda takes us through the most beautiful hill regions of Chattisgarh and Odisha states. On reaching Chitrakonda nature reserve we have lined up a nature reserve tour and a boating activity lined up as part of the itinerary. The night can be spent in the nature reserve in a lovely cottage overlooking the reservoir waters.

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Balimela Reservoir
Boating in Balimela reservoir
Citrakonda nature camp

Day : 6 - To Lambasingi

Night stay at I1 - Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -106 Kms.

Hotel - Adivasi Village

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Halt I1 - Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Distance from days start -106 Kms.

Activities - Nature trails at Lambasingi

Factors at the Halt include : Forests,Hills.

The journey from Chitrakonda to Lambasingi is about 100 kms away and should take us about 3 hours. If we add to it the photography pitstops it should take us 4 hours or so to reach the hill station of Lambasingi. Lambasingi is also set at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level and it is called the Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh. On reaching Lambasingi we shall be checking into our resort first and by afternoon we shall do nature trails through the green verdant hills of Lambasingi.

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Lambasingi Views
Kothapally Waterfalls
Kothapally Waterfalls
Lambasingi Views
Lambasingi Views
Lambasingi Views
Lambasingi nature trails

Day : 7 - Vizag beaches

Night stay at J1 - Yarada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Distance from days start -168 Kms.

Hotel - Welcom Hotel by ITC

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Halt J1 - Yarada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Distance from days start -168 Kms.

Activities - Visit Yarada beach, Ropeway ride in Vizag Beach

Factors at the Halt include : Beach.

On Day 7 we shall head back to the coast of Vizag and we shall do a beach circuit starting from Yarada beach and to the Vizag beach where we shall do a Ropeway ride to Kailasgiri hills. And after that we shall descend down to the Rushikonda beach. The beach road presents you with amazing views as we descend down the hills straight to the ocean. The feel of the sea can be carried back to your resort where you can retire for the night with an ocean view room.

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Yarada Beach
The beach road in Vizag
Yarada Beach
Ropeway to Kailasgiri
RK Beach
Rushikonda Beach
Rushikonda Beach

Day : 8 - Last day of the trip

On the last day of the trip we can set out to do some more city tours and shopping. You can also visit the submarine and the aircraft museum in the beach road if you wish to. When it is time for your return flights home we can head to the airport.