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One Day Visakhapatnam to Araku Rail Cum Road Package
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Vizag To Araku One Day Tour Package by Vistadome Train

  • 1 Day / 0 Nights
  • PID TP0223
  • 1000.00 km total

Package OverviewAbout the Tour Package ID: TP0223

This one-day Araku Rail Cum Road trip starts from Visakhapatnam. You go up to Araku by train, and the line runs through tunnels and over bridges, with waterfalls along the way. The return is by road, with stops at Borra Caves and other well-known spots.

How the day runs

  • The trip begins once passengers reach Visakhapatnam railway station and board the train to Araku.
  • After reaching Araku, a road trip covers the Tribal Museum, Chapurai and the gardens.
  • You then return towards Vizag by road, visiting the Ananthagiri coffee plantations, Galikonda View Point and Borra Caves.
  • At the end of the day, passengers are dropped back at Vizag railway station.

Included in the package

  • Train journey in EC class
  • Non-AC vehicle for sightseeing
  • Entry ticket at Borra Caves
  • Packed breakfast, lunch, evening tea and snacks

Prices per person

  • Budget (2S Class, second class non-AC seating): Rs.2055
  • Standard (SL Class, non-AC sleeper class): Rs.2125
  • Vistadome AC: Rs.3010

Seats available each day

  • Budget Class: up to 04 members
  • Standard Class: up to 04 members
  • Vistadome AC: up to 04 members

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Itinerary

Morning: Vizag to Araku by Train

    • Board Train No. 08551 at Visakhapatnam railway station for Araku Valley.
    • The train leaves Visakhapatnam at 06.45 hrs.
    • Enjoy the ride through tunnels, over bridges and past green landscapes.
    • The train reaches Araku at 10.55 hrs.
    • Pickup from Araku station and visit the Tribal Museum, Chaparai and the gardens.
    • Lunch, then return to Vizag by road.
    • On the way, visit:
      • Ananthagiri coffee plantations
      • Galikonda view point
      • Borra Caves
    • Reach Vizag and drop at VSKP railway station or within city limits (by road, around 8-9 PM, depending on the conditions that day).
Inclusions
  • Train travel in EC class for Comfort, SL class for Standard and 2S class for Budget.
  • Non-AC transport from Araku station for local sightseeing in Araku, and from Araku to Visakhapatnam.
  • Meals: 01 packed breakfast, 01 lunch at Araku and 01 hi-tea (all vegetarian).
  • Entry fee for Borra Caves.
  • Travel insurance.
  • All taxes.
Exclusions
  • Porter charges at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, phone charges, laundry and all personal items.
  • Still or video camera fees, monument entry fees and any activities suggested in the itinerary are paid directly.
  • Any extra meals or meals on the way, and any sightseeing and activities not listed in the itinerary.
  • Any service not listed in the inclusions.
Cancellation Policy
90%
Best refundCancel >24h before departure
75%
Good refundCancel 12–24h before
0%
No refundLess than 4h / no-show

Operator Cancellation Policy:

No. of days before commencement of Trip* Cancellation Charges
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) Rs. 250 /- per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) 25 % of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) 50 % of the package cost
Less than 4 days (excluding departure date) 100 % of the package cost

Important Note: Above cancellation policy subject to change without prior notice by tour operator.

Cancellation PolicyKnow Cancellation Policy here

90% REFUND
Best refund

Cancel more than 24 hours before departure

75% REFUND
Good refund

Cancel 12 – 24 hours before departure

50% REFUND
Partial

Cancel 4 – 12 hours before departure

0% NO REFUND
No refund

Less than 4 hours before / no-show

Operator Cancellation Policy:

No. of days before commencement of Trip* Cancellation Charges
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) Rs. 250 /- per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) 25 % of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) 50 % of the package cost
Less than 4 days (excluding departure date) 100 % of the package cost

Important Note: Above cancellation policy subject to change without prior notice by tour operator.

Tour Itinerary

Take a glimpse of how we planned your tour

Itinerary of IR-Tours
1 Morning: Vizag to Araku by Train
    • Board Train No. 08551 at Visakhapatnam railway station for Araku Valley.
    • The train leaves Visakhapatnam at 06.45 hrs.
    • Enjoy the ride through tunnels, over bridges and past green landscapes.
    • The train reaches Araku at 10.55 hrs.
    • Pickup from Araku station and visit the Tribal Museum, Chaparai and the gardens.
    • Lunch, then return to Vizag by road.
    • On the way, visit:
      • Ananthagiri coffee plantations
      • Galikonda view point
      • Borra Caves
    • Reach Vizag and drop at VSKP railway station or within city limits (by road, around 8-9 PM, depending on the conditions that day).
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.

What's IncludedKnow what best we have for you

  • Train travel in EC class for Comfort, SL class for Standard and 2S class for Budget.
  • Non-AC transport from Araku station for local sightseeing in Araku, and from Araku to Visakhapatnam.
  • Meals: 01 packed breakfast, 01 lunch at Araku and 01 hi-tea (all vegetarian).
  • Entry fee for Borra Caves.
  • Travel insurance.
  • All taxes.

What's ExcludedCheckout the exclusions, it's important!

  • Porter charges at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, phone charges, laundry and all personal items.
  • Still or video camera fees, monument entry fees and any activities suggested in the itinerary are paid directly.
  • Any extra meals or meals on the way, and any sightseeing and activities not listed in the itinerary.
  • Any service not listed in the inclusions.

Package TimingsPackage timings

Package Timings of Train :

Important InformationPlease Read Below Information

Before and during your trip

  • If the vehicle runs late because of traffic or any other reason, please cooperate with the tour operator.
  • Please reach the boarding point 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Please look after your belongings throughout the trip.

Train travel

  • Train seats are allotted automatically 2-3 days before departure and shared by SMS and email. Requests for berth preferences or changes cannot be accepted, as tickets are generated through the central PRS.

Itinerary and sightseeing

  • The itinerary above is only a proposed outline. Our tour operator may change it based on what is practical to operate.
  • Visits to all sightseeing places depend on the time available.

Our role and liability

  • GoldBoxHolidays.com is an online booking agency. We are not tour operators.
  • GoldBox Holidays is not responsible for any natural or social calamities.

Package DetailsCheck out the Package Details...!

The One Day Visakhapatnam to Araku Rail Cum Road Package starts at Visakhapatnam railway station and is a 1-day trip: up to Araku by train, back to Vizag by road. It is a favourite with couples, photographers and families who want to ride the scenic hill railway and still see Borra Caves and the coffee estates on the same day.

Route and travel

The train leaves Visakhapatnam at 6:45 AM and reaches Araku at 10:55 AM as per the plan. The line climbs the Eastern Ghats through 58 tunnels and over 84 bridges , so the ride itself is a big part of the trip. At Araku a vehicle picks you up for local sights and lunch, and the drive back to Vizag, about 115 km, includes the coffee plantations, Galikonda and Borra Caves. The day ends with a drop at Visakhapatnam station or in the city.

Places covered

  • The Araku hill railway ride.
  • Araku Tribal Museum.
  • Chaparai water cascades.
  • Padmapuram Gardens.
  • Ananthagiri coffee plantations.
  • Galikonda viewpoint.
  • Borra Caves.

Tips for this trip

  • Train seats are allotted automatically 2 to 3 days before the trip and shared by SMS and email; seat preferences cannot be chosen.
  • Reach the station at least 30 minutes early and find your coach before boarding starts.
  • Keep your camera or phone charged; the tunnel sections come one after another.
  • The rocks at Chaparai are slippery, so do not walk on the wet stones.
  • Carry a jacket from November to February, when the valley is chilly in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

Which coach class will I travel in?

The page lists more than one class option. Please check the fare table for the class you pick.

Can I choose a window seat?

No, seats are allotted by the system before the journey.

Where will I be dropped at night?

You are dropped at Visakhapatnam railway station or a point in the city in the evening.

View all Araku packages. The state tourism version of this trip is the APTDC Araku Rail Cum Road Tour Package. For more days in the city, see Vizag tour packages.

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