IRCTC launches tour packages from Visakhapatnam to Araku and Tirupati

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced tour packages from Visakhapatnam to Araku and Tirupati. These two packages will include rail cum road travel. The Visakhapatnam-Araku tour package will be available throughout the week while the Tirupati package is available once a week. Here are the details of the tourist packages announced by IRCTC.

Visakhapatnam-Araku-Visakhapatnam rail cum road package (1D)

The one-day Visakhapatnam to Araku tour package will include a visit to Araku Valley, Ananthagiri coffee plantations, Galikoda View Point, and Borra Caves. In the Araku Valley, tourists will be taken to the tribal museum, tea plantations, and a Dhimsa dance performance by the Araku locals. The tourists will reach Araku on a train from Visakhapatnam. For local sightseeing in Araku, non-AC transport will be provided. The package includes breakfast, lunch (vegetarian), tea, and entry fees to Borra Caves.

Cost per head

Economy Class (EC): Rs 3,060 for adult, Rs 2,670 for child

Sleeper Class (SL): Rs 2,385 for adult, Rs 2,015 for child

Second Sleeper (2S): Rs 2,185 for adult, Rs 1,815 for child

Weekend Trip to Tirumala Darshan (3N/4D)

The tour package from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati includes a visit to Kanipakkam, Sripuram, Venkateswara Swamy Darshan, Srikalahasti, and Tiruchanur. AC accommodation and transportation will be provided throughout the tour along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A special entry darshan will be provided at Tirumala and the package also includes darshan tickets at Kanipakkam and Tiruchanur. Additionally, a tour guide will be available throughout the tour. The tour will begin every Friday.

Cost per hear

Single occupancy: Rs 17,860 (3rd AC train), Rs 15,765 (Sleeper Class train)

Double occupancy: Rs 11,720 (3rd AC train), Rs 9,625 (Sleeper Class train)

Triple occupancy: Rs 10,495 (3rd AC train), Rs 9,400 (Sleeper Class train)

For more information regarding the tour packages to Araku and Tirupati from Visakhapatnam, contact Chandan Kumar at +91 8287932318 or 0891-2500695.