South India Plan A
Itinerary
“Pit Stops & Panoramas: Our Road Trip Story”
Day 01 – Home → Araku Valley
Morning
05:30 AM – Start Ride
• Begin from home towards Visakhapatnam – Araku ghat road.
• Fresh morning ride, less traffic, cool breeze.
07:30 AM – Breakfast Halt at Ananthagiri
• Stop at Ananthagiri Hills.
• Enjoy the valley sunrise view.
• Breakfast: idli/dosa at a local dhaba + Araku coffee.
• 15 min rest before continuing the ride.
10:00 AM – Midway Halt
• Quick stop on the ghat section (viewpoints on the way).
• Stretch break, photos, hydration.
Afternoon
12:00 PM – Reach Araku Valley
• Check into hotel/resort/homestay.
• Freshen up.
01:00 PM – Lunch
• Tribal-style bamboo chicken or veg meals at a local restaurant.
• Light rest in the hotel (power nap).
evening
04:00 PM – Evening Sightseeing
1. Araku Tribal Museum – explore Adivasi culture, handicrafts.
2. Padmapuram Gardens – tree huts, toy train, peaceful walk.
06:30 PM – Coffee Break
• Visit Coffee Museum & Café.
• Sip authentic Araku coffee.
Night
08:00 PM – Dinner
• At resort/nearby restaurant.
• Recommended: bamboo chicken, country chicken curry, or veg thali.
09:30 PM – Night Stay
• Return to your resort.
• Relax and freshen up.
• Plan next day’s locations (Borra Caves, Katiki Waterfalls, Galikonda).
• Edit videos & photos from Day 01 exploration.
• Post highlights on Instagram / Vow Voyagers & Find A Route pages.
• Light rest and sleep.
Day 01 Summary
• Total Distance Covered: ≈ 160–170 km
• Locations Covered:
✅ Ananthagiri Hills
✅ Araku Valley town
✅ Tribal Museum
✅ Padmapuram Gardens
✅ Coffee Museum
Day 02 – Araku Valley Adventure
morning
⏰ 06:00 AM – Morning Start
• Freshen up & light tea at your stay.
• Carry water & snacks for trek/waterfall.
⏰ 06:30 AM – Ride to Borra Caves
• Distance: Araku town → Borra Caves ≈ 36 km (1 hr)
• Scenic ghat ride with sunrise mist.
⏰ 07:30 AM – Explore Borra Caves 🕳️
• Limestone formations + Shiva lingam.
• Photography & walkthrough (~1.5 hrs).
⏰ 09:00 AM – Breakfast Near Borra
• Local dhaba meals (idli, upma, vada + coffee).
• Rest: 30 mins.
⏰ 09:45 AM – Ride to Katiki Waterfalls Base
• Distance: Borra Caves → Katiki base ≈ 18 km (50 min, narrow road).
⏰ 10:35 AM – Trek to Katiki Waterfalls 💦
• Small trek (~3 km).
• Spend time at falls (1.5 hrs).
• Try bamboo chicken stalls at base.
Afternoon
⏰ 01:00 PM – Lunch Break
• At roadside dhaba near Katiki/Borra.
• Tribal thali or chicken curry meals.
• Rest: 45 mins.
⏰ 02:30 PM – Ride to Galikonda View Point
• Distance: Katiki → Galikonda ≈ 11 km (1 hr).
• Highest point of Eastern Ghats – panoramic valley views 🌄.
• Relax & click photos (~45 mins).
⏰ 05:00 PM – Coffee Plantations Visit ☕
• Distance: Galikonda → Coffee Plantations ≈ 5 km (30 min).
• Walk inside organic plantations.
• Learn coffee making process.
• Sip fresh Araku coffee.
Evening
⏰ 06:00 PM – Return to Araku Town
• Distance: Plantations → Araku town ≈ 15 km (40 min).
• Evening snacks at resort/local café.
Night
⏰ 08:00 PM – Dinner
• Resort or local tribal restaurant.
⏰ 09:30 PM – Night Routine & Stay
• Return to resort.
• Plan Day 03 route (Lambasingi, Paderu).
• Edit videos & photos of Borra, Katiki, Galikonda, Coffee shots.
• Post Day 02 highlights on Instagram ✨.
• Sleep 💤.
📌 Day 02 Summary
• Total Distance Covered: ≈ 90–95 km
• Locations Covered:
✅ Borra Caves
✅ Katiki Waterfalls
✅ Galikonda View Point
✅ Coffee Plantations
Day 03 – Araku → Jindhagada Hill (Base Camp)
Morning
⏰ 06:00 AM – Morning in Araku
• Tea/coffee + light breakfast.
• Pack essentials: water bottles, power bank, torch, energy bars.
• Keep luggage minimal for trekking & hill stay.
⏰ 06:30 AM – Ride to Jindhagada Base
• Distance: Araku town → Jindhagada base ≈ 45–50 km (2 hrs ride through Paderu region).
• Roads: ghat + forest trails, some rough patches.⏰ 06:30 AM – Ride to Jindhagada Base
• Distance: Araku town → Jindhagada base ≈ 45–50 km (2 hrs ride through Paderu region).
• Roads: ghat + forest trails, some rough patches.
⏰ 09:00 AM – Reach Tribal Hamlet (Base Area)
• Meet local tribes/guides (often Gadaba or Kondh tribes).
• Interact with villagers, understand lifestyle, millet farming, tribal huts.
• Tea/snacks with locals.
afternoon
⏰ 12:30 PM – Lunch at Village
• Tribal-style meals: ragi sangati, country chicken curry, leafy veg.
• Rest 1 hr.
⏰ 02:00 PM – Short Trek to Base Camp
• Start trek from hamlet → set up camp slightly higher (approx. 3–4 km trek).
• Light exploration: streams, forest trails.
• Photography + tribal stories.
Evening
⏰ 05:00 PM – Evening at Base Camp
• Relax in tents / tribal huts.
• Bonfire 🔥 + tribal folk songs/dance if possible.
• Evening snacks & tea.
night
⏰ 08:00 PM – Dinner
• Tribal food (bamboo chicken / millet rotis).
• Star gazing 🌌 in the hills.
⏰ 09:30 PM – Night Stay at Hill Base
• Prepare gear for next day’s summit trek.
• Edit & save photos/videos from Day 03.
• Explore sunrise from highest point of Andhra Pradesh.Early morning summit trek to Jindhagada Peak (~6–7 km trek).
• Sleep in tent 🏕️.
📌 Day 03 Summary
• Total Distance Covered: ≈ 45–50 km
• Locations Covered:
✅ Ride through Paderu ghats
✅ Tribal hamlet experience
✅ Trek to Jindhagada base camp
✅ Night stay in hills with tribal hospitality
Day 04 – Jindhagada Peak Trek & Ride to Lambasingi
⏰ 04:30 AM – Wake Up Call at Base Camp
• Quick tea/snacks.
• Pack light for trek: water, energy bar, torch, camera.
⏰ 05:00 AM – Start Summit Trek
• Distance: Base Camp → Jindhagada Peak ≈ 6–7 km (2.5–3 hrs trek).
• Trail: forest + grassland + rocky patches.
⏰ 07:30 AM – Reach Jindhagada Peak 🏔️
• Altitude: ~1690 m (highest in Andhra Pradesh).
• Watch sunrise over Eastern Ghats 🌅.
• Photography + drone shots if possible.
• Rest at peak (30–40 min).
⏰ 08:15 AM – Descend Trek
• Return trek back to base camp.
• Takes ~2 hrs.
⏰ 10:30 AM – Breakfast & Rest at Base Village
• Simple tribal breakfast (millet roti, upma, tea).
• Freshen up + 1 hr rest.
⏰ 12:30 PM – Lunch
• Early lunch with locals (light thali).
• Prepare for ride
⏰ 01:30 PM – Ride to Lambasingi
• Distance: Jindhagada base → Lambasingi ≈ 70–80 km (3–3.5 hrs).
• Route: via Paderu → Chintapalle → Lambasingi.
• Scenic ghat & forest roads.
⏰ 05:00 PM – Reach Lambasingi ❄️
• Known as Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh.
• Misty valleys, strawberry farms.
• Evening walk in village.
⏰ 07:30 PM – Dinner
• At local homestay/resort (chicken curry, hot rice, veg meals).
⏰ 09:30 PM – Night Stay at Lambasingi
• Check into homestay/hill resort/Night camp.
• Edit videos & photos of Jindhagada trek + ride.
• Post highlights of summit + Lambasingi arrival 🌌.
• Sleep in the cool weather.
📌 Day 04 Summary
• Trek Distance: ~13–14 km (up & down)
• Ride Distance: ~70–80 km
• Locations Covered:
✅ Jindhagada Peak (highest in AP)
✅ Tribal hamlet/base village
✅ Ride through Paderu & Chintapalle ghats
✅ Lambasingi night stay
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Day 05 – Lambasingi → Talupulamma Lova Temple → Seethapalem Beach → Home
⏰ 05:00 AM – Wake Up in Lambasingi
• Hot tea/coffee ❄️.
• Quick sunrise view in misty valley.
⏰ 06:00 AM – Start Ride to Tuni (Lova Temple)
• Distance: Lambasingi → Talupulamma Lova Temple ≈ 90–100 km (3–3.5 hrs).
• Route: Lambasingi → Chintapalle → Narsipatnam → Tuni.
⏰ 10:00 AM – Reach Talupulamma Lova Temple (Tuni) 🛕
• Offer prayers at the hilltop temple.
• Short photo stop for valley view.
⏰ 11:30 AM – Brunch at Tuni
• Andhra meals (thali / veg).
• Rest: 45 mins.
⏰ 12:30 PM – Ride Towards Seethapalem Beach
• Distance: Tuni → Seethapalem Beach (anakapalle coast) ≈ 79 km (2.5–3 hrs).
• Route: via NH16, then diversion toward the coastal belt.
• Smooth highway + village roads.
⏰ 03:30 PM – Reach Seethapalem Beach 🌊
• Quiet, raw coastal beauty.
• Evening walk by the sea.
• Perfect spot for drone shots + sunset photography.
• Tea/snacks at nearby local stalls.
⏰ 05:30 PM – Final Ride Home
• Distance: Seethapalem Beach → Home ≈ 150–160 km (3.5–4hrs).
⏰ 09:30 PM – Reach Home 🏠
• Trip concludes with hills, tribal life, temple devotion, and ocean peace.
• Dinner with family + rest.
📌 Day 05 Summary
• Ride Distance: ≈ 340–350 km total
• Locations Covered:
✅ Lambasingi sunrise ❄️
✅ Talupulamma Lova Temple 🛕
✅ Seethapalem Beach 🌊
✅ Return to Home 🏠