Araku Valley, 115-km from Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh is close towards the Orissa State, border. This location lures people with nice weather, hills and valleys. The organic splendor of this valley arrives alive with its rich landscape. The area of the valley is approximately 36-km as well as the altitude is among 600 and 900m previously mentioned the sea level.

The journey to this place on the Ghat street with thick forests on either facet is in by itself intriguing and nice. One can have a wonderful trekking trip. 46 tunnels and bridges will greet you around the way.
One other greatest Ananthagiri hills around the approach to Araku Valley hills are renowned for coffee plantations. Borra Caves located 29-km from Araku Valley, are among the famous nearby tourist attraction.

How To Reach in the Araku Valley Hill Station of India
By Air
The nearest airport is Vishakhapatnam at a distance of 112-km.

By Rail
Araku has a railhead.

By Road
Bus service is available from Vishakhapatnam. A.P Tourism also conducts excursion trip from Vishakhapatnam everyday.

Places To Stay Araku Valley Hills
Cottages & Guesthouses
Cottages and R & B guesthouse
A.P Tourism's Mayuri complex.

General Information about Araku Valley Hill station
Location
115-km From Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Unique Features
Tribal Inhabitation

Altitude
600 To 900m

Prime Attractions of Visakhapatnam
Ananthagiri Hills
Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints. more..

Bheemunipatnam Beach
About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is Bheemunipatnam. The most important aspect of interest at the place is the beach, which is perhaps matchless for its beauty all along the east coast.

Borra Caves
Borra is an agency village lying in the Ananthagiri hills in the southeast corner of Srungavarapukota Taluk at a distance of about 43-km from Srungavarapukota.

Chandana Yatra
Simhachalam, near Vishakhapatnam is one of the most important 'Vaishnavite' shrines of South India. It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity.

RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay
One of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favourite resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam.

Rishikonda Beach
Just 8-km from Vishakhapatnam is the Rishikonda Beach, a golden, unspoilt beach, washed by the sun-warmed sea.

Visakha Utsav
Visakha Utsav is organised by A.P. Tourism every year from the third Friday to Sunday of January i.e. for three days in Vishakhapatnam. It's the festival special for 'Vizagites', in the cold month of January.