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Vizag Express

BBS

Bhubaneswar

VSKP

Visakhapatnam

Seven friends. One train. The whole East Coast.

Meet the crew View the journey

7 travellers on board

7

Travellers

~440 km

On the rails

5

Crew teams

1

Place so far

4

Activities

01 · The Journey

Bhubaneswar to the City of Destiny

A train ride down the East Coast line from Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam (Vizag): past Chilika Lake, through the Ganjam coast and into the City of Destiny.

Vizag Express · Boarding pass

BBS → VSKP

Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam · ~440 km · ~7 hrs · 07 passengers · Date: TBA · Train: TBA

  1. Bhubaneswar DepartureBBS
  2. Khurda Road En routeKUR
  3. Chilika Lake Scenic stretch
  4. Brahmapur En routeBAM
  5. Palasa En routePSA
  6. Srikakulam Rd En routeCHE
  7. Vizianagaram En routeVZM
  8. Visakhapatnam ArrivalVSKP

02 · The Crew

Seven seats. One gang.

Drag, swipe or use the arrows to spin the carousel and meet everyone on board.

The crew

  • Durga Dutta Pandia · Budget / Planning, Payment / Investments
  • Manash R. Mahanand · Budget / Planning, Event / Activity
  • Ashish Mahanta · Ticket / Train, Budget / Planning, Payment / Investments
  • Amit Ku. Pradhan · Ticket / Train, Place / Destination, Event / Activity
  • Akash Das · Place / Destination, Budget / Planning
  • Somesh Ku. Nayak · Ticket / Train, Place / Destination, Event / Activity
  • Sandeep Padua · Place / Destination, Event / Activity

03 · Roles & Responsibilities

Everyone's got a job to do

Five teams keep the Express on track — from the first ticket to the last reel.

Ticket / Train

Bookings, berths, PNR status and keeping everyone on the platform on time.

  • Amit Ku. Pradhan
  • Somesh Ku. Nayak
  • Ashish Mahanta (Notification & Update)

Place / Destination

Scouting spots, mapping routes and deciding where the crew goes next.

  • Amit Ku. Pradhan
  • Akash Das
  • Somesh Ku. Nayak
  • Sandeep Padua

Budget / Planning

The master plan — itinerary, timings and a budget that actually adds up.

  • Ashish Mahanta
  • Akash Das
  • Durga Dutta Pandia
  • Manash R. Mahanand

Payment / Investments

Collecting contributions, paying the bills and keeping the accounts clean.

  • Ashish Mahanta
  • Durga Dutta Pandia

Event / Activity

Games on the train, content on the beach and fun at every stop.

  • Amit Ku. Pradhan
  • Somesh Ku. Nayak
  • Manash R. Mahanand
  • Sandeep Padua

04 · Places

Where we're headed

Places to visit in Visakhapatnam. The list is growing — the Place team is still scouting. Move your cursor over a card to look around.

Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy

Simhachalam Temple

A hilltop shrine on the Simhachalam hills on the edge of Visakhapatnam, reached by a winding ghat road with sweeping views of the city below.

Tip: Go early morning to beat the queue and the heat.

05 · Events

Deal us in — the fun list

Hover or tap a card to flip it and see what's in the deck.

Playing Cards

The berth-side tournament

  • Ranga
  • Gadha
  • Natish

UNO

Draw four. No mercy.

The classic colour-matching chaos — perfect for the long stretches between stations.

Reels

Content from every coach

  • Insta
  • Vlog

Photography

Sunrise to sea-face

Capturing the whole trip — the train, the coast, the temple and the crew.

06 · Good to know

Trip FAQ

Quick answers about the Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam trip.

What is Vizag Express?

Vizag Express is a train trip by 7 friends from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. This site has the crew, the route, the places we plan to visit and the fun list for the journey.

How far is Visakhapatnam from Bhubaneswar by train?

About 440 km by rail along the East Coast line. Express trains take roughly 7 hours, depending on the train.

Which major stations are on the Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam route?

The line runs through Bhubaneswar (BBS), Khurda Road (KUR), Brahmapur (BAM), Palasa (PSA), Srikakulam Rd (CHE), Vizianagaram (VZM) and Visakhapatnam (VSKP), passing Chilika Lake on the way.

When is the Vizag Express trip?

The date and train will be announced once tickets are booked. The boarding pass on this site then shows a live countdown.

What is Simhachalam Temple?

Simhachalam Temple (Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy): A hilltop shrine on the Simhachalam hills on the edge of Visakhapatnam, reached by a winding ghat road with sweeping views of the city below. Tip: Go early morning to beat the queue and the heat.

Who is travelling on Vizag Express?

The crew is Durga Dutta Pandia, Manash R. Mahanand, Ashish Mahanta, Amit Ku. Pradhan, Akash Das, Somesh Ku. Nayak and Sandeep Padua.

Who handles what on the trip?

Ticket / Train: Amit, Somesh and Ashish (Notification & Update). Place / Destination: Amit, Akash, Somesh and Sandeep. Budget / Planning: Ashish, Akash, Durga and Manash. Payment / Investments: Ashish and Durga. Event / Activity: Amit, Somesh, Manash and Sandeep.

What will the crew do during the journey?

Playing Cards (Ranga, Gadha, Natish), UNO, Reels (Insta, Vlog) and Photography.