Places to Visit in Araku Valley

Top attractions and must-see spots in Araku Valley

  • Ananthagiri Hills Coffee Plantation Viewpoint

    A scenic hill stop on the Vizag-Araku route, framed by coffee plantations and cascading roadside waterfalls.

  • Araku Coffee Museum

    A museum tracing Araku''s coffee story, from colonial era introduction to its modern tribal grown organic identity.

  • Araku Tribal Museum

    A museum documenting Eastern Ghats tribal lifestyle, customs, and folk dance traditions like Dhimsa and Mayuri.

  • Araku Valley Train Journey

    A scenic Kothavalasa-Kirandul rail route through 46 tunnels and forested hillsides, best ridden up and returned by road.

  • Borra Caves

    India''s deepest limestone caves, a million year old formation with stalactites and a small Shiva shrine at the entrance.

  • Chaparai Waterfalls

    Wide, shallow waterfalls forming natural pools, a relaxed cool off spot for families along the Araku circuit.

  • Galikonda Viewpoint

    One of the highest peaks near Araku, offering sweeping forested valley views best seen early in the morning.

  • GCC Coffee Outlet

    A cooperative run outlet selling Araku''s genuine tribal grown organic coffee directly to visitors and travelers.

  • Katiki Waterfalls

    Forested waterfalls near Araku with shallow pools, running fullest and greenest just after the monsoon season ends.

  • Padmapuram Botanical Garden

    A garden famous for hanging tree houses on stilts, a toy train ride, and native Eastern Ghats plant nursery.

  • Sunkarimetta Hills Viewpoint

    One of several hill ranges circling Araku Valley, valued mainly for its sweeping ridge line views.

  • Tribal Handicraft Haat

    An informal market of small vendors selling handmade Eastern Ghats tribal crafts, woven goods, and carved wooden pieces.

  • Tyda Village and Park

    A small eco-tourism camp near Araku known for trekking, rock climbing, birdwatching, and overnight forest stays.

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