South India Plan C
🏍️ Day 01 {Highway & Godavari}
Kosta → Annavaram → Rajamahendravaram
🌅 Early Morning
- 5:00 AM → Start from home.
- 6:00 AM → Reach Kosta (Srikakulam) – join the NH16 highway.
- Continuous highway ride through Vizianagaram → Visakhapatnam.
☀️ Morning Ride
- 9:30 AM – Outskirts of Visakhapatnam
- Stop for breakfast at roadside restaurant 🍳☕.
- 10:00 AM → Resume ride after 15 min break.
🛕 Midday Stop – 1st Location
- 12:30 PM – Reach Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Annavaram 🛕
- Darshan & temple visit (~1.5 hrs).
- 2:00 PM – Lunch near the temple 🍛 (temple annadanam or local restaurant).
🏞️ Afternoon Ride – 2nd Location
- 3:00 PM – Start from Annavaram → continue NH16 south.
- 5:00 PM – Reach Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry).
- Visit Gowthami Ghat 🌊 on the banks of the Godavari.
- Peaceful evening walk, sunset on the river.
🌙 Night Stay
- 7:30 PM – Check-in at:
- Hotel in Rajamahendravaram 🏨, OR
- Homestay/Resort in river basin villages near Gowthami Ghat.
- Dinner + rest.
✅ Day 01 Highlights
- Long highway ride 🏍️ (Kosta → Vizag → Annavaram).
- Darshan at Annavaram Satyanarayana Temple 🛕.
- Lunch near temple.
- Evening at Gowthami Ghat, Rajahmundry 🌅.
- Night stay at Rajamahendravaram / river basin village.
🏍️ Day 02 {Reservoir & Falls}
Rajahmundry → Bhupathipalem Reservoir → Rampa Waterfalls → Maredumilli
🌅 Morning
- 6:30 AM → Start from Rajahmundry.
- Ride through scenic ghat roads towards Rampachodavaram.
🏞️ Location 01: Bhupathipalem Reservoir
- 8:30 AM – Reach Bhupathipalem Reservoir.
- Enjoy lake views, photography, short walk around. (~1 hour)
🌊 Location 02: Rampa Waterfalls
- 10:30 AM – Ride to Rampa Waterfalls (near Rampachodavaram).
- Short trek (~15–20 min) to reach the falls.
- Relax near the waterfall, spend ~1.5 hours.
- 12:30 PM – Lunch (carry packed food or eat at small local dhabas).
🌄 Evening Ride: Rajahmundry → Maredumilli
- 2:00 PM – Start ride to Maredumilli.
- Beautiful forest roads, teak & bamboo plantations.
- Stop at viewpoints en route.
🌙 Night Stay: Maredumilli Peak
- 5:30 PM – Reach Maredumilli before sunset.
- Set up camp at peak ⛺.
- Bonfire + dinner (own food/makeover food).
- Overnight stay under the stars.
✅ Day 02 Highlights:
- Morning ride from Rajahmundry.
- Bhupathipalem Reservoir 🌊.
- Rampa Waterfalls 🌄.
- Evening forest ride to Maredumilli 🌳.
- Night camping at peak ⛺🔥.
🏍️ Day 03 {Wild & Hills}
Maredumilli → Papikonda National Park → Gudisa Hill Station
🌅 Early Morning
- 5:30 AM – Wake up at Maredumilli camp.
- Short walk to viewpoint for sunrise over the forest hills 🌄.
- Tea/coffee + light breakfast.
🐾 Location 01: Papikonda National Park
- 7:30 AM – Start ride to Papikonda National Park.
- 9:00 AM – Reach Papikonda National Park.
- Explore forest routes, rich wildlife, birdwatching.
- Visit Godavari river viewpoints inside the park.
- Carry snacks & water (limited food options inside).
- Spend most of the day exploring till afternoon (~5 hrs).
🏞️ Evening Ride: Papikonda → Gudisa Hill Station
- 3:30 PM – Start ride towards Gudisa Hill Station.
- 5:30 PM – Reach Gudisa Hill Station before sunset.
- Scenic hilltop views, perfect sunset photography.
🌙 Night Stay: Gudisa Hill Station
- Set up camp at the hill station ⛺.
- Bonfire + dinner (own makeover food).
- Overnight stay under cool mountain breeze.
✅ Day 03 Highlights:
- Sunrise at Maredumilli camp 🌄.
- Full-day exploration of Papikonda National Park 🐾.
- Evening ride to Gudisa Hill Station 🏞️.
- Night camping at Gudisa ⛺🔥.
Perfect 👍 Here’s how your final return day (Day 05) looks in simple plan style:
🏍️ Day 05 Ride Back Home
Gudisa Hill Station → Home (Kosta, Srikakulam)
🌅 Early Morning
- Wake up at Gudisa Hill Station.
- Enjoy sunrise view 🌄, tea/coffee.
- Pack up camp and get ready for return ride.
🛣️ Return Ride
- 7:30 AM – Start ride from Gudisa.
- Scenic descent from hill station → join NH16 highway.
- Breakfast stop en route (small dhaba/restaurant).
🌞 Midday
- Continue long highway ride via Rajahmundry → Visakhapatnam → Vizianagaram.
- Lunch break on the way 🍛.
🌇 Evening
- 5:00–6:00 PM – Reach home (Kosta, Srikakulam).
- End of trip ✅.
✅ Day 05 Highlights:
- Sunrise at Gudisa 🌄.
- Long highway ride 🏍️.
- Back home by evening 🏡.