Vizag to Borra Caves and Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex Day Tour

8 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Discover two of the Visakhapatnam region’s most fascinating heritage sites on this full-day private tour. Travel from Vizag to the remarkable Borra Caves in the...

Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Visakhapatnam · Languages: English

Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour; Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

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What's Included

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
English speaking local guide, if option selected.
Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
Lunch, if option selected.
Bottled water in the car.
Government Taxes.

Not Included

Camera charges at monuments.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

8:00 AM - Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Vizag and drive you to Borra Caves, located about 90 km away.
2

Day 02

10:30 AM - You will arrive at Borra Caves, which are located in the Ananthagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats. These stunning limestone caves were discovered in the 19th century and are believed to be more than a million years old. The caves are adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and you will be able to explore their depths with a guide who will explain the history and geology of the caves.
3

Day 03

12:30 PM - Finish the tour of the Borra Caves and head towards a nearby restaurant for lunch. 1:30 PM - Resume the tour and drive towards the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, located about 100 km from Borra Caves.
4

Day 04

4:00 PM - You will arrive at Thotlakonda, a Buddhist complex that dates back to the 3rd century BC. This hilltop complex offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal and has a fascinating history. You will explore the ruins of the complex with a guide who will explain the significance of the structures and their purpose in Buddhist practice.
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Day 05

5:30 PM - Finish the tour of the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex and head back to Vizag. 6:30 PM - Arrive back at your hotel in Vizag and end the tour.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Visakhapatnam. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Visakhapatnam. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.