VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial centre in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Visakhapatnam is also known as the Steel City of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its great history and the tourist places in and around it.

Note: Visit Katiki waterfalls are not included in the package as the path to the waterfalls is not so smooth and our vehicles will not go on that road due to problematic road conditions. Only jeeps available at the entrance can go on that path for some distance ahead and later, one must cross the railway bridge and trek for 4km up and down to reach the waterfalls. If you wish to do so, it is your responsibility and at your own risk.

Special Note: Price varies for various group packages. Availability of train tickets and hotel rooms and also their prices are subject to the time and season of confirmation of the package booking. They may vary as per the season.

Visakhapatnam to Puri and Konark is one of the most popular tourist routes in India, offering a wonderful blend of history, culture, and incredible scenic beauty in the Vizag Araku Tour Package. Here are some of the must-visit places that you simply cannot miss on this route.

• Visakhapatnam: The city of Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it is popularly known as is a popular tourist destination on the east coast of India. Some of the unmissable destinations include Kailasagiri Hill Park, Ramakrishna Beach, Borra Caves, and the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum.
• Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha, is located 450 kilometres north of Visakhapatnam. The city boasts several ancient temples and architectural wonders, including the Mukteswara Temple, Lingaraj Temple, and Rajarani Temple.
• Konark Sun Temple: The Konark Sun Temple is located 65 kilometres from Bhubaneswar, and features the UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is the most iconic temple in India. Built in the 13th century, the pays homage to the sun temple and boasts of some of the most impressive architecture and intricate work on the walls.
• Puri: Puri is a pretty seaside town in Odisha, located about 60 kilometres from Konark. The town draws devotees in hordes to the Jagannath Temple, considered the Char Dham pilgrimage site in India. Some of the other attractions include Puri Beach, Chilika Lake, and the Konark Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake, is another great tourist spot to explore near Puri. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and the perfect site for birdwatching and boating.
• Dhauli Hill: Dhauli Hill, located near Bhubaneswar (8 km) is famous as a historical site associated with the Kalinga War. Apart from the many ancient rock edicts it also has a peace pagoda, an architectural wonder by the Japanese.

These are some of the best examples of the Visakhapatnam to Puri and Konark tours. If you have time you can also visit the Simlipal National Park, the pristine Gopalpur-on-Sea Beach, and the statuesque Ratnagiri Buddhist Monastery.