Weekends from Vizag

PADUA - A NATURES PARADISE A serene lake with an island surrounded by hills wrapped in forests – that’s Padua near Koraput in Orissa. Nature is abundant here with lakes, rivers, hills, forests, valleys and miles and miles of paddy fields. Spanning an area of around 50 sq. km, this charming location is nestled at a height of 3500 feet above sea level. It stands midway between Araku and Koraput and tourists visiting Araku, can easily make a trip to Padua just 30 km away. You can also reach Padua from Koraput, which is just 70 km away. In Padua, you can enjoy boating and angling in the Macchkunda Lake, nature walks and treks on the nearby hills and keep romancing the moonlight amidst the music of wilderness. Places to see in Padua:  Padua is an outstanding destination with an array of impressive attractions. If you have planned for a two-night stay at Padua, then visit the nearby Nageshwari Caves, Duduma Dam, Rani Duduma waterfall and Sili caves. A visit to Deomari, the highest p

The Godavari River island enough to support unending acres of coconut groves but small enough to offer you a secluded holiday. Sun streaked riversides, the backbeat of waves striking shore, a musky earthen fragrance, coconut palms gyrating to the breeze off the river. That Konaseema in season & and off season. A Must visit on the itinerary of every true blue vacationer. A set of breathtakingly picturesque islands floating in a 50 kms. Stretch of river Godavari, Konaseema brings to mind the canvas of a master painter. What better than to cruise down the gently lapping water, to set foot on each of these floating gems, to explore their pristine, almost virgin, beauty first hand? If you have been dreaming about a kerela backwater cruise, we suggest you make your way to konaseema now. How to reach: Dindi, a village of Malikipuram Mandal in East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh State is 73.68 kms from Kakinada city, 373 kms from Hyderabad and 80 kms

About Papikondalu "Papi kondalu" or the "Papi Hills" are series of mountain range that are located in Rajahmundry in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Papikondalu Mountain range runs along River Godavari, one of the largest and vivacious rivers in India. The mighty river narrowing and passing with twists and turns along the Papi Hills is every visitor's delight. Papikondalu mountain range spreads over a vast area, covering about three districts of East Godavari, West Godavari and Khammam Districts. To get the real essence of Papikondalu, one has to go for the boat journey either from Rajahmundry or Bhadrachalam. There are small motor boats with capacity of five including the rider or River Streamers carrying about fifty to sixty people. The journey takes about 8 hours and the adventure begins the moment you step on to the boat. The ups and downs of the river water, the drifting sand, the cool breeze, small fish that can be spotted in the cl

Day 1: Jagadalpur (Bastar) Proceed From Vizag in the Morning by Road or Train .Arrive Jagadalpur by evening and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel on arrival. Evening shall go for shopping in the local handicrafts market and Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2: Sight seeing to Tirathgarh and Chitrakote waterfalls and in and around Bastar Today after breakfast shall go and visit the famous Tirathgarh waterfalls . It is seven tier cascading waterfall. After visiting the waterfalls return back to the hotel for lunch and later shall   visit the famous Chitrakote waterfalls one of the biggest water falls of Asia often compared with Niagara. Evening free for shopping in the markets for the famous Bastar arts and overnight stay in the hotel. Day 3: Departure   After Breakfast shall proceed back to vizag by Train or by Road.