Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Tourist Rush Slows Traffic in ASR, Vizag
Lots of people are visiting famous places in ASR and Visakhapatnam districts.
The Borra Caves, which are very old and big, had the most visitors ever this season.
Hotels are all full, and there are long lines at other popular spots like the submarine museum and Kailasagiri Hills.
The government is adding more cameras and parking spaces at the caves.
Special trains are being added to handle the crowds.
Police are having a hard time managing the traffic because so many people are visiting.
Heavy tourist rush at popular spots in ASR and Visakhapatnam districts, with hotels fully booked till January 4.
Borra Caves saw record visitors, with 11,000 tourists on Sunday till 2 p.m.
State government investing ₹30 crore to improve infrastructure at Borra Caves.
Heavy crowds also seen at Tajhangi, Araku Valley Tribal Museum, Chaparai waterfalls, and Lambasingi.
Special train deployed to Araku from Visakhapatnam to manage the tourist rush.
- Who
- Tourists and local authorities in ASR and Visakhapatnam districts
- What
- Heavy tourist rush causing traffic congestion and infrastructure strain
- When
- December 20 to January 4, with continued crowds expected till Sankranti
- Where
- ASR and Visakhapatnam districts, including Borra Caves, Araku Valley, and Kailasagiri Hills
- Why
- Popular tourist spots attracting large numbers of visitors during the holiday season
- Location
- ASR and Visakhapatnam districts
- Record Visitors at Borra Caves
- 11,000 on Sunday till 2 p.m.
- Hotel Occupancy
- 100% from December 20 to January 4
- Infrastructure Investment
- ₹30 crore for CCTVs and parking at Borra Caves
- Special Train Deployment
- Waltair division to Araku from Visakhapatnam