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Araku Valley, a hill station in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, oozing with picturesque beauty, is a perfect destination for a vacation. You’ve got to fall in love with the natural abundance of hills, waterfalls, rivers and valley that this place has to offer you. Araku Valley is one of those places where nature girdles you with tender comfort and peace & among one of the most beautiful valleys in India. If you’re thinking about going to Andhra Pradesh on your next tour, taking some time out to plan another short trip to Araku Valley won’t disappoint you.
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The waterfalls in Araku Valley will delight you beyond your imagination
Also known as Dumbriguda Waterfalls, this water cascade is located 15 Km away from Araku Valley. It is a perfect spot for picnic. The cascade doesn’t really take on a hurried pace but the ceaseless streams flowing across the natural rock formations is definitely pleasing to the eye. You can also take a fun-bath in the waterfall if the waterflow is not too rapid. The cascade is encompassed by dense woodland.
Located at a distance of 30 Km from Araku Valley, Tadimada Waterfalls is also known as Anantagiri Waterfalls. You can reach here by trekking or walking from Anantagiri. This waterfall is positioned at a height of 100 ft., it’s best to visit this waterfall during monsoon, in order to get a better view.
Its distance from Araku is 39 Km. It is Araku’s one of the best waterfalls. With a height of 50 ft. from ground Katiki Waterfalls has its genesis in the Gosthani River. You’ll get a magnificent view from the top of the waterfall, and at the bottom there’s a water plash where you can swim with great pleasure. The waterfalls remain dry during summer, so the best time to visit the waterfalls is August to December. Near the waterfalls you can melt into the flavors of the famous tribal cuisine bamboo chicken.
For an enamoring view, take a trip to Galikonda View Point, situated at an altitude of 4320 ft above MSL. Being the highest point of the Visakhapatnam district, Galikonda View Point spreads before your eyes a pleasing view of the verdurous vale, the hills and vast landscape full of greenery, cottages and railway tracks which can send you to a pastoral trance.
Located at a distance of 26 Km from Araku and elevated at 1168 meters, these hills are popular for coffee plantations. There are also mango groves and waterfalls that enhances the beauty of the hills. You may find the antiquity of this place reflected in the ancient caves, medieval fort structures and temples.
This beach is popularly known as Bheemili Beach. Located at the Spring of Gosthani River, Bheemili Beach is one of the many attractions in Araku Valley. The beach isn’t much crowded, so you can take in the solace of solitude in here. Get sun-soaked on the beach, enjoy the azure hue of the sea.
The list hasn’t ended yet, there are still quite a few things to explore at Araku
These caves are the prime attraction of Araku Valley. Located at an elevation of 705 m. in the Ananthagiri Hills, these caves are one of the largest and deepest caves in India. Borra Caves are naturally formed caves, discovered in 1807 by William King George from the Geological Survey of India. These caves are believed to be million years old. You can see varied distinctions of cave formations in here. The caves are decked with colorful lightings. There are also some legends based on the caves. You can hear about it from the tribes who dwells in the village near the caves. They also worship a stone inside the cave, shaped as a Lingam. For a bemused experience you must visit the Borra Caves in Araku Valley.
Located in Araku, this garden is a historic garden well-known for its hanging cottages or tree houses 10 ft. above the ground. The garden was built with the motif of supplying vegetables to the soldiers fighting in the World War II. After the war was over, the garden metamorphosed into a horticulture nursery. It’s a beautiful orchard harbouring rare and exotic species of flowers, trees and stone sculptures. There’s a rose garden as well. You can also book a tree house for an enticing experience.
Also known as Jungle Bells, 40 Km away from Araku, Tyda is a nature camp that offers you various fun activities like trekking, camping, rock-climbing, bird-watching and archery. You can lodge in the tribal cottages and tents. This nature camp is an abode of varied species of animals and birds. You can get to learn about the languages of the creatures of the jungle from the guides. Camping in the lap of nature with a tribal vibe cannot just get any better. Tyda Nature Camp is worth a visit.
Located at a distance of 200 m from Araku, this Tribal Museum bears a lot of significance as it preserves the tribal culture of the tribes of that region. Explore the culture, traditions, and lifestyles of the tribes in this museum. The museum enlightens you about the 19 tribes that currently inhabit there. The museum is made of mud and metals to delineate the tribal life. There’s a kitchen that exhibits handcrafted iron and mud utensils. One segment of the museum exhibits the tribal Dhimsa and Mayur dance. You’ll find the museum walls studded with tribal drawings and artworks. There’s an artificial pool inside the Tribal Museum offering the tourists paddle-boating facility.
Araku Valley is noted for its production of fine aromatic coffee. The Araku Valley Coffee House is basically a museum that exhibits the evolution of Araku coffee and many more exotic coffee plantations. If you’re a coffee freak, this is the best place for you. Alongside the sapid coffee, you can also taste coffee flavoured brownies, chocolate-covered coffee beans and many other fast foods. There are also arrangements of fun activities for kids.
You can avoid the summer, visit the Araku Valley during monsoon or winter. There’s no fun in visiting a valley in summertime. Let the temperature drop a little and then plan your tour for the Best Time to Visit Araku. During monsoon the greenery grows for verdant and rejuvenated. Frequent rainfalls won’t be much of a trouble, it can rather get more romantic with the showers of blessings.
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April 15, 2024 
