Araku Valley Tourist Attractions

Araku Valley is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats, about 115 km from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for coffee plantations, tribal culture, waterfalls and the scenic train journey through tunnels and bridges.

Top places to visit in Araku Valley

• Borra Caves - large limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites, on the way to Araku.
• Tribal Museum - a museum on the life and culture of the local tribal communities.
• Coffee Museum and plantations - learn about Araku coffee and taste it fresh.
• Padmapuram Gardens - a botanical garden with tree-top huts and a toy train.
• Ananthagiri and Katiki Waterfalls - waterfalls and viewpoints in the hills around the valley.

Best time to visit Araku Valley

October to March is the best time, with cool and pleasant weather. The valley is green and the waterfalls are full after the monsoon.

How to reach Araku Valley

The Kirandul passenger and the Vistadome coach train from Visakhapatnam take you through 50-plus tunnels to Araku. By road it is about three to four hours from Vizag. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam.

Plan your trip

See our Araku Tour Packages for tours that cover Araku Valley, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.