Lambasingi is a small village in the Chintapalli mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. It sits at about 1,000 m, noticeably cooler than the coast, and is often called the Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh because winter mornings are cold enough that locals and visitors talk of frost and mist, though sources differ on whether anything resembling snow ever falls. It is also known as Korra Bayalu.
There are no large monuments here. The attractions are quiet and simple: a hill viewpoint for dawn mist, a small reservoir at Thajangi, a waterfall on the road up, and farms growing strawberries, coffee and black pepper. Kond and Bagata communities live in the surrounding villages, and the small tourism industry has grown around them.
It is a short trip, best done as one night, or two if you want to pair it with Araku Valley. Roads are winding ghat roads, mobile signal can be patchy, and weekends bring a crowd from Visakhapatnam. Midweek stays are calmer.
For older travellers it works well if you accept its limits. The sunrise climb is demanding, but the farm walks, the reservoir and a warm cottage with a bonfire are gentle. Pack for the cold, book your stay ahead for winter, and keep expectations modest: this is a village stay, not a developed hill station.
Before you plan
Lambasingi at a glance
- Best months
- November to early February for cold…November to early February for cold weather and valley mist; December to January is coldest. Monsoon months bring cloud and slippery roads.
- Ideal trip length
- 1 night is enough1 night is enough; 2 nights if combining with Araku Valley
- Airport
- Visakhapatnam AirportVisakhapatnam Airport (VTZ); about 100 to 115 km by road, roughly three hours or more depending on the route and traffic
- Railway station
- No station in the villageNo station in the village. Anakapalle (AKP) is named by one guide as the nearest railhead, about 70 km away; Visakhapatnam (VSKP) is the main hub
- Getting around
- A private car or taxi is easiestA private car or taxi is easiest. State and local buses serve the area, but schedules are limited and should be checked locally.
- Daily budget
- Modest outside the hotelModest outside the hotel; mostly local food, short taxi hops and optional activities. Costs vary widely, so check current rates.
- Senior comfort
- Mixed: the village and reservoir are…Mixed: the village and reservoir are easy, but the ghat road is long and winding, nights are cold, and the sunrise hike is demanding
- Language
- Telugu is the main languageTelugu is the main language; Hindi and English are understood in tourist-facing places
Prices, opening hours and weather change. Recheck live details before booking.
Best time to visit Lambasingi: January, February, November, December. Month-by-month weather →
How many days do you have?
Lambasingi itinerary
One good day
1 day in Lambasingi
Leave Visakhapatnam very early so you reach the village by mid-morning, stopping at Kothapalli Waterfalls on the way if the light is good. Walk the strawberry and coffee farms, then drive the short distance to Thajangi Reservoir. Return via the village for a tea and coffee stop. A day trip means missing the dawn mist, which is the main reason to stay overnight.
Day-by-day plan →Two days
2 days in Lambasingi
Drive up in the morning, stop at Kothapalli Waterfalls, check in to your stay and rest. In the afternoon walk the farms and the village, then visit the Black-Eyed Susan Garden in the evening. Dinner by a bonfire if your stay offers one.
Day-by-day plan →Three unhurried days
3 days in Lambasingi
Travel up, stop at Kothapalli Waterfalls, and settle in. Walk the village lanes before sunset.
Day-by-day plan →
