Araku Valley is an enticing hill station with its lush green valleys and sparkling waterfalls. Situated at a distance of 115-km from Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, the vale measures around 36 kms at an altitude which varies between 600 to 900 meters. Captivating natural beauty easily lure tourists from far and away. The journey to the Araku valley is in itself very beautiful. As your pathway winds through the verdant green, sometimes thick forest surround you and at other times you might be making your way by the colorful landscape. Autumn in Araku Valley sees a riot of colors with the rolling green fields, deep-red soil and sunflower plantations together making a panoramic mosaic.
Araku Valley offers 46 tunnels and bridges on your way from Visakhapatnam, wonderful trekking terrain, coffee plantations, blossoming orchards, ancient caves that are a million year old, and of course, picturesque locales. You can also take a close look at the aboriginals of Andhra Pradesh in Araku Valley as it is home to 19 tribal communities and also has a unique tribal museum.
In and Around Araku Valley
- Chaaparai Picnic Spot
- Araku Tribal Museum
- Borra Caves
- Tyda
- Sangda waterfalls
- Matsyagundam
- Paderu
- The Damuku View Point
- Padmapuram Botanical Gardens
- Government Silk Farm and the Mulberry Gardens
Araku Valley Weather
As a hill station, the Araku Valley is famous for its pleasant weather all through the year.
Accommodation in Araku Valley
Cottages, Inspection Bungalows, hotels and tourist guest houses, catering to different ranges are available in Araku. APTDC also provides comfortable accommodation in its Mayuri Tourist Complex.
Reaching Araku Valley
- By Air: Visakhapatnam houses the nearest airport to the Araku Valley.
- By Rail: Araku itself has a railhead.
- By Road: Visakhapatnam at a distance of 110 km from Araku Valley provides regular bus and private car services to Araku valley. The state government also arranges daily packages to Araku and back from Visakhapatnam.
