EcoHikes · Visakhapatnam

Yarada Morning Beach Hike

Ocean breeze, pristine sand and a sunrise to start the day

Feel the ocean breeze, walk along a pristine beach, and start your day with energy and calm.

Yarada is the gentlest hike we run — 6–8 km along one of Vizag's most beautiful beaches and up the green headlands above it. You meet before first light, watch the sun come up over the Bay of Bengal, climb to rocky viewpoints, and are done by 9:15 with the whole day still ahead. Perfect for beginners, families and anyone who needs the sea more than they need a summit.

LocationYarada Beach, Visakhapatnam
DurationHalf day · morning
Distance6–8 km
Highest point~200 m
Difficulty●●○○○ Beginner
Best seasonOct – Feb
Group size8–15
MealsSnacks & water included
Sunrise over the seaOcean breezeRocky cliffs & viewpointsGreat for beginners & familiesA calm start to the day

The journey

The morning
Hour by hour — first light to breakfast time
05:30
Meet at Yarada Beach
05:45
Warm-up & briefing
06:00
The beach hike begins

Sand underfoot, sunrise ahead

06:15
Sunrise over the Bay

The reason we wake up early

07:30
Beach stretch & viewpoints

Up onto the rocky headland

08:15
Snacks & relax
08:45
The return walk
09:15
End of hike

The whole day still ahead of you

*Timings are approximate and may vary with weather and trail conditions.

Moments from this trail

Climbing the coastal hillside
Climbing the coastal hillsideThe green ridge above Yarada
The trail above the sea
The trail above the seaFollowing the ridgeline along the coast
The climb
The climbSwitchbacks with the Bay behind
A local escort
A local escortOne of Yarada's dogs joining the walk
The hidden cove
The hidden coveDown by the water
At the top
At the topThe group, sea behind
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What your contribution holds

Everything that's taken care of
Expert trek lead

An EcoHikes lead with the group throughout

Snacks & water

Carried for the group

First-aid support

Kit carried by the lead

Organizing charges

Permissions and coordination

Yours to arrange
  • Personal expenses
  • Transport to Yarada Beach
  • Anything not mentioned above

What to carry

  • Water bottle
  • Cap & sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes
  • A light backpack

Questions, answered

I've never hiked before — is this for me?

Yes. It's our easiest experience — mostly beach and gentle headland walking, fine from age 6.

Why so early?

To catch the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal — it's the heart of the experience. You're free by 9:15.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes you don't mind getting sandy, and a cap for the walk back.

Can we swim?

The morning is built around walking and viewpoints — ask the lead about conditions on the day.

What people say

5.0★★★★★49 reviews · Tripadvisor & Google
★★★★★

“Incredibly friendly guides — knowledgeable, always ready to help, and they made the journey fun and safe. They took time to explain things and made the trek enjoyable for everyone.”

Trek participantAug 2024 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“What makes Eco Hikes special is the authenticity — no rush, no commercial vibe, just genuine people helping you connect deeply with nature.”

Trek participantNov 2025 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Ravi, Naveen and Manohar take care of the people and make every trek safe and memorable. My 3rd time trekking with Ecohikes and many more to come.”

SwatiAug 2024 · Tripadvisor

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How joining works

01Place your request

Fill the short form or write to us — we reply within a day.

02We confirm the details

A quick call or WhatsApp — group size and where to meet.

03Confirm your place

We hold your spot — groups are capped at 15.

04Confirmation mail

Your confirmation arrives by mail — and you join the batch WhatsApp circle.

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