The Most Beautiful Eastern Ghats Road Trip: Koraput-Araku-Vizag
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through the breathtaking Eastern Ghats with this Koraput, Araku Valley, and Visakhapatnam travel itinerary — a perfect blend of tribal culture, coffee-scented hills, majestic waterfalls, and sun-kissed beaches. Starting from the highland charm of Koraput in Odisha, you’ll explore vibrant tribal markets, trek to Deomali Peak, and witness the thundering Duduma Waterfall. Wind through lush coffee plantations in Araku Valley, and marvel at the ancient Borra Caves. End your adventure on the golden sands of Vizag beaches, soaking in panoramic views from Kailasagiri and exploring unique attractions like the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum.
This well-planned Eastern Ghats road trip is ideal for nature lovers, cultural explorers, photographers, and offbeat travellers seeking the best of Odisha tourism, Araku Valley sightseeing, and Vizag coastal attractions in one seamless vacation.
Detailed Tour Plan of Koraput-Araku-Vishakhapatnam:
Day 1: Arrive in Koraput
Take train to Koraput. Check into a comfortable accommodation on reaching Koraput. Enjoy nice food and take rest. Send the evening at the local market (Hata) to shop tribal beads, Dokra artefacts and local produce. Try local tribal cuisine and millets.
Day 2: Koraput sightseeing
Early morning go on to visit Gupteswar Cave and Deomali viewpoints for sunrise panoramas. Enjoy a nice breakfast afterwards. Towards afternoon go on to visit Maliguda viaduct and nearby tribal villages. Meet local tribal artisans, document traditional weaving and woodcrafts.
Day 3: Duduma & Machkund River day-trip
Drive out to Duduma Waterfalls and Machkund Gorge. This is one of the region’s dramatic cascades and a popular place for powerful photo spot. Hike viewpoints, capture ravine vistas, and enjoy a picnic by the river. Please make sure not to leave any waste products there in this ecologically beautiful place. Return to Koraput for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Koraput to Araku Valley (by road or train)
After breakfast, check out from your accommodation, and set off for Araku Valley, a drive of around 80–90 km south-east of Koraput. This is a scenic route that crosses forested ghat roads and coffee plantations. You also have the option to take a picturesque train ride. There is a Vistadome/heritage train on this route. This is famous for glass-panelled views of the Ghats.
Arrive in Araku, and check into a coffee-estate stay or a boutique resort. Enjoy the nature. Take strolls in Araku. Enjoy coffee. Have a nice dinner. Overnight in Araku.
Day 5: Araku coffee trails & Borra Caves
Spend the morning visiting coffee plantations, tribal art villages and the Araku Tribal Museum. Afternoon visit to Borra Caves (limestone caverns with stalactites and stalagmites) and little waterfalls nearby. Sunset at a high-point overlooking the valley.
Enjoy some nice food in Araku. Overnight in Araku.
Day 6: Araku to Visakhapatnam via Ananthagiri Hills
After breakfast, check out and take a scenic drive down the Ghats towards the coast, passing Ananthagiri Hills. Reach Visakhapatnam (Vizag) by afternoon. Check into a beach-facing hotel. Enjoy sunset at Kailasagiri Hilltop Park with panoramic views of Vizag city and coast.
Enjoy a nice dinner. Overnight in Vizag.
Day 7: Vizag Beaches, Naval History & Departure
Proceed early morning to Rama Krishna Beach or Rushikonda Beach to enjoy a splendid sunrise. Return to the hotel, enjoy a nice breakfast.
Later, visit INS Kurusura Submarine Museum and TU-142 Aircraft Museum. Enjoy some shopping at Jagadamba Centre.
Enjoy a nice dinner. Overnight in Vizag.
Day 8: Vizag – Onward destination
Have breakfast at the hotel, and check out from the hotel as per your flight/train schedule for your onward destination.
How to reach & travel tips:
By air: Nearest major airport is Visakhapatnam (Vizag). From Vizag, you can drive or take the scenic train to Araku and then onward to Koraput.
By train: Koraput Junction and local trains connect Koraput–Araku–Vizag. Check for Vistadome/heritage coaches for spectacular views. Vizag is also well connected to major cities of India.
By road: Hire a private SUV or self-drive for maximum flexibility. Roads through the Ghats are scenic; allow extra time for stops and photos.
Where to stay:
Choose eco-friendly homestays and coffee-estate resorts in Araku, boutique hotels/resorts or guesthouses in Koraput, and beach hotels in Vizag. You can opt to stay with accommodations managed by tribal communities. These will give authentic cultural experiences.
Local experiences to prioritize:
Tribal markets and weekly hatas for artisan shopping.
Coffee plantation walks and barista demonstrations in Araku.
Borra Caves spelunking and Duduma waterfall viewpoints.
Sunrise at Deomali and sunset at Dolphin’s Nose, Vizag. (Keywords: tribal shopping, coffee plantation tour, offbeat Odisha)
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