Araku Valley is a famous hill station and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.It has got an amazing nature with thick forests surrounded all over.Araku is popular for its world famous coffee plantations.For every traveller it gives a wonderful and a unique experience.

It is located 115 km from Vishakhapatnam close to the Orissa state border.This place lures people with pleasant weather hills and valleys.The natural beauty of this valley comes alive with its rich landscape.The area of the valley is roughly 36 km and the altitude is between 600 and 900 meters above sea level.

The journey to this place on the Ghat road with thick forests on either side is in itself interesting and pleasent.One can have a wonderful trekking trip.Traveling on train gives you a memorable experience.A total of fifty seven tunnels as counted by Mrs.Sushmita Sen and numerous bridges will greet you on the way.The Ananthagiri hills on the way to Araku Valley are famous for coffee plantations.The Borra caves located 29 km from Araku Valley are a nearby tourist attraction full of stalactites and stalagmites.

Located on the Eastern Ghats of India the valley is inhabited by tribal people.One of the other attractions of this valley is a Tribal Museum.

The valley is connected through both rail and road to the city of Vishakapatnam.There are two railway stations at Araku and Araku Valley on the Kothavalasa - Kirandul railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the East Coast Railway on the Indian Railways network.Araku Valley women perform a tribal dance form Dhimsa

There is a Museum of tribal handicrafts and lifestyle a Yatri Nivas and a Government Guest House for accommodation it is situated near the city of Visakhapatnam.One can relax while looking at the beautiful scenery and the lovely bonfires in the cottages.

How To Reach :-

1.By Air :-

The nearest airport is Vishakhapatnam at a distance of 112 km.

2.By Train :-

Araku Station - 136 km from Viskhapatnam.

3.By Road :-

One can drive up from Viskhapatnam or take any of the buses plying here.117 km from Viskhapatnam.

Tourist Attractions :-

1.Tyda Park :-

It is located 75 kms.from Visakhapatnam on the Araku road Tyda is being developed with camping facilities at Jungle Bells to provide an enchanting experience in the wilderness to tourists.A home for a variety of wild mammals and avitauna Tyda is ideal for viewing wild life and bird watching.Other attractions are rock climbing trekking and targetting with bow and arrows.

2.Bheemunipatnam Beach :-

Bheemunipatnam Beach is about 25 km.from Vishakhapatnam and prime attraction of Araku Valley.The most important aspect of interest at the place is the beach which is perhaps matchless for its beauty all along the east coast.