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Things to do in Araku Valley

The Hill station extends an array of activities to enjoy and make the best of your time. Here are some famous things to do in Araku Valley
Rock Climbing
If you are an adventure enthusiast, Araku Valley is the perfect place to explore your fantasies. There are many locations in the valley that make a perfect spot for Rock Climbing. Many groups organize special Rock Climbing activities in the region for people to live the true spirit of Araku Valley.
Trekking
The valley is rich of some great treks. The treks are simple but astounding. You can walk through the nature capturing the supreme beauty of the almighty’s creation.
Water-sports
The beaches of Araku Valley offer you an opportunity to get drenched in excitement. Enjoy water sports and swimming here and have a gala time with friends and family.

Places to see in Araku Valley

The incredible Araku Valley is a little paradise in the lap of Nature. Surrounded by immense greenery the place has a perfect aura to qualify to your must visit destinations in India. Here are the hotspots in Araku Valley
Katiki Waterfall
Named after the pace of its origin, the Katiki Waterfall is a sight to behold. The water cascades from a height of 50 feet and set a spellbinding sight. The fall takes it water from the Gosthani River and is nestled amidst greenery and rich nature. The surrounding of Katiki Waterfall makes perfect trekking grounds. Sadly you may not find this beautiful fall during the summer as the water dries due to high temperatures.
Araku Tribal Museum
An exemplary creation of workmanship, Araku Tribal Museum is made of mud and clay and offers a rugged appearance. It is situated at the heart of the main city and very effectively portrays the lifestyle and rich culture of the local tribes. Many clay figures represent the day to day life of the people of the Eastern Tribes. One can also admire the jewels, clothes, foods and other belongings of the region in the museum. The museum promotes the local tribal art and thus the Tribal Art and Craft Center inside the museum organizes many exhibitions and workshops in due course of time.
Padmapuram Botanical Garden
Located in the Araku Valley, Padmapuram Botanical Garden has its roots in the history. The garden was established to serve the vegetable requirements of the soldiers fighting the Second World War. The garden cultivates many exotic flowers and trees and has a horticulture nursery inside and is known as Botanical Garden now.
The garden has a unique feature as one can ride a toy train to take a tour of the garden and explore the rich flora.
Ananthagiri Hills
The prime site for Coffee plantation in Araku, Ananthagiri is a must visit the place of Araku. The hills have an elevation of 1168 meters and are surrounded by the splendid Eastern Ghats. The hills are full of coffee plantations, mango groves, and some mesmerizing waterfalls.
Bheemunipatnam Beach
Blessed with incredible natural splendor, Bheemunipatnam beach is a must visit the location of Araku Valley. The tall coconut trees surround the coast that is rich with sparkling sand and pristine blue water. There are the ruins of a cemetery and a 17thcentury fort.
The beach extends you an opportunity to enjoy some water sports and sunbathing on a shining comfortable day.
Dumbriguda Waterfalls
A perfect picnic spot, the Dunbriguda waterfalls are situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from the main city center. The unbinding water flow of the waterfall makes it a perfect sight for soaring eyes. The elevation of the waterfall is 3215 feet from where the water cascades in its full glamor. The waterfall is surrounded by silver wood trees another feather in the hat of Araku Valley.

Food and Shopping in Araku Valley

Food in Araku Valley
The beautiful hill station offers you lip-smacking taste rich with the aroma and flavor. Though the place has a few options to eat out but the available options are simply incredible. The restaurants here offer many cuisines like Odia, South Indian, Chinese, Continental, North Indian, etc. The extensive use of Bamboo is a specialty of Araku style cooking.
Shopping in Araku Valley
The small market of Araku Valley offers the shopaholics a chance to satiate their shopping thirst. The place has shops selling handicrafts, cotton sarees, and woven silk apparels. Renowned for its coffee plantation, Araku offers you the best coffee in the world. You must also buy some local spices to accentuate the flavor of your food back at home.

How to reach Araku Valley

By Bus
There are many state run buses on the route of Araku Valley. One can choose AC, NonAC, Sleper, Volvo, deluxe and semi-deluxe bus to reach Araku Valley. The route offers incredible sightseeing with comfort and affordability. One can reach Araku Valley from Vishakhapatnam with great ease.
By Taxi
You can hire a taxi from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley. It takes around three hour to reach this incredible town. The journey is full of beautiful countrysides and a quicker mode to reach the Araku Valley. There are many service providers that offer taxi services in the region.
By Train
Araku is the railway station serving the train travel requirement of the people visiting Araku Valley. There are frequent trains from Vishakhapatnam to Araku.

By Air
Vishakhapatnam Airport is the prime airport in the region, located at a distance of 78 kilometers from Araku Valley. The airport is well connected with rest of the country through regular flights. From here one can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach the final destination.

Araku Valley Distance from near by Places-

Araku valley from Vikarabad?- 6 km

Araku valley from Visakhapatnam?-120

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