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Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Tour Packages from GoldBox Holidays cover the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, a port on the Bay of Bengal with long beaches, green hills and the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command. Vizag is also the starting point for Araku Valley and Lambasingi in the Eastern Ghats, and for the hill temple at Simhachalam. There are eight packages in this category. Seven start in Vizag: one-day city tours by bus or car, day trips to Araku and Lambasingi, and three 2-day temple tours by car. The eighth is a 5-day train tour from Hyderabad.
Popular Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Tour Packages
All eight are listed below, from the shortest to the longest.
- One Day Visakhapatnam(Vizag) City Tour Package - a shared bus tour of the beaches and city sights, the cheapest way to see Vizag in a day.
- One Day Vizag City Tour Package By Car - a city day in a private car, easier with children and elders.
- One Day Vizag To Araku Valley Tour Package By Car - a full day in the hills by road, with stops on the ghat route.
- One Day Vizag To Lambasingi Tour Package - a car trip to the foggy hill village, best in winter.
- 1 Night-2 Days Visakhapatnam-Simhachalam Tour Package - city sights and the Simhachalam temple at an easy pace, good for devotees.
- 1 Night-2 Days Visakhapatnam-Arasavalli-Simhachalam Tour Package - adds the Sun temple at Arasavalli near Srikakulam.
- 1 Night-2 Days Visakhapatnam-Sri Ramanarayanam Temple-Simhachalam Tour - adds the bow-shaped Rama temple near Vizianagaram.
- Hyderabad To Visakhapatnam(Vizag)-Araku-Simhachalam Tour Package By Train - 5 days from Hyderabad by rail, covering the city, Araku and Simhachalam. Good for families.
Places you will visit
In the city, the favourites are RK Beach, the INS Kursura submarine museum on Beach Road, Kailasagiri hill park with its ropeway, and Rushikonda beach. Simhachalam, the hill temple of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, is about 16 km from the city centre. Sri Ramanarayanam near Vizianagaram is a Rama temple complex laid out in the shape of a bow and arrow. Arasavalli, near Srikakulam and roughly 110 to 120 km from Vizag, has an old temple of the Sun God. In the hills, Lambasingi is known for fog and very cold winter mornings, and Araku for coffee estates and the Borra Caves. For longer hill stays, see our Araku Tour Packages.
Best time to go
October to February is the most comfortable season, with mild beach days and chilly hill mornings. Lambasingi is at its coldest in December and January. March to June is hot and sticky on the coast. From July to September the hills turn green, but the sea gets rough and beach time is limited.
How to choose the right package
With just one day, pick a city tour, or the Araku or Lambasingi trip if you prefer hills to beaches. Devotees should choose a 2-day temple tour, because Simhachalam queues can be long on weekends and festival days. Chandanotsavam, held in April or May, is the most crowded day of the year at the temple. A car suits families and elders, while the bus city tour is lighter on the budget. From Hyderabad, the train tour saves a long drive and covers the city, the valley and the temple in one plan.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Simhachalam from Vizag city?
It is about 16 km from the centre, usually 30 to 45 minutes by road depending on traffic.
When should I go to Lambasingi?
December and January give the best chance of thick morning fog. Leave Vizag very early, since the mist usually lifts by mid-morning.
Is it safe to swim at RK Beach?
Swimming is not advised at RK Beach because of strong waves and currents. Walk along the shore and follow the lifeguards' instructions.