its a one day trip from Vizag, loved it specially evening! Better start early hours from vizag to enjoy the scenic beauty of Yelamanchili bi-pass. Take everything you want along with you, will find nothing near Ava. Don't expect too much, just go to enjoy the natural beauty. More

choose to reach there early morning. to reach the lake take Vizag- Gazuwaka- steel plant-Parawada- Atchyuthapuram road. On reaching Atchuthapuram junction, take a right turn drive about 5Km, Turn right at the road to Kondakarla ( you will see the board after you turn right. drive through villages for about 1 Km till you reach a Y junction. Take the... More

its indeed very relaxing to see some greenery. And on top of it the lake with the birds really offers a feast for the eyes. The boat ride would be the recommended way to the explore the lake. For someone who has a taste in 'nature' photography, there is lot to absorb. More

This is a huge lake, with lotus flowers and other water plants. Birds are on the far side of the lake due to human disturbance. If you really want to see birds, go early in the morning. The visibility of (migratory) birds also depends on the season. Other than that, there are country boats carved out of trunks of palm... More