Araku Valley visakhapatnam
Araku Valley History
Araku Valley is a Hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India . It is a Valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes. It is located 114 km from Visakhapatnam . The Anantagiri and sunkarimetta reserved forest which is port of Araku valley. This valley is surrounded by mountains like galikonda , raktakonda , Sunkarimetta ,and Chitamogondi . Galikonda hill rising to a height of 5000 feet (150 m) it is one of the height in Andhra Pradesh . The average rainfall is 1700 mm , bulk of which is received during June – October .
The Valley is connected through both rail and road to the city of Visakhapatnam . There are two railway stations at Araku on the kothavalasa – kirandul railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the East Coast Railway , on the Indian Railway network . Shimiliguda railway station is located at an altitude of 996 meters above mean sea level.
Coffee was first introduced in Easter Ghats of Andhra Pradesh in 1898 by. Mr. Brodi , a brtisher in pamuleru Velley in East Godavari district . subsequently , it spread over to pullangi and Araku Valley , Gudem of Visakhapatnam agency tracks. In 1920s . Even though it spread over to Ananthagiri in Araku valley and Chintapalli areas . Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation in the year 1985. In the year 1956 after the formation of Andhra Pradesh girijan cooperative corporation Limited (GCC), the Andhra Pradesh Forest Deportment developed coffee plantation in 10100 acres in reserve forest areas
Top 10 Places To Visit In Araku Valley Vizag
- Katiki Waterfalls
- Bhmunipatnam Beach
- Ananathagiri Hills
- Dumbriguda Water falls
- Araku Tribal Museum
- Tyda park
- Padmapuram Botanical Gardens
- Matsyagundam
- Sangda Water falls
Katiki Waterfalls In Araku
Katiki Waterfalls is named after Katiki, the place where it is located. The waterfall is about 50 ft high and lies around 4 km away from Borra Caves. Katiki Waterfalls originate from the Gosthani River and contains greenery and clear water in its vicinity.
Considered as the most beautiful waterfalls of Araku Valley, the surroundings of this water fall is very popular for trekking activities. At the foot of the waterfall there is a pool formation. During the summer season, Katiki Waterfalls however remain dry.
Bheemunipatnam Beach Araku Valley
Bheemunipatnam Beach , located at the mouth of the Gosthani River , is a famous attraction of Araku Valley because of its natural beauty . The sandy beach and the blue sea of this attraction are complimented by all coconut trees ,in the surrounding .situated at the comflunce of Gosthni River and the Bay of Bengal , the beach contains the ruins of 17th century fort and cemetery. This beach is known for the opportunities of exciting water ports available for the tourists like swimming . well known as Bheemili , the beach has a light house and is a minor port , though it is seldom used now . Bheemunipatnam . summer season , attracts tourists like sunbathing and swimming .
Ananthagiri Hills Araku
Ananthagiri Hills , most popularly known for their coffee plantation ,located at a distance of 6 km form Vikarabad , these hills are surrounded by the ranges of the Eastern Ghats
Located at an elevation of 1168 meters along with coffee plantation , these hills contain mango groves and beautiful water falls that flow in to the Valley .
Ananthagiri hills can be reached via both road and rail . The closest rail head to these hills is 3 km away in srikakulam state buses are also available ,in order to reach these hills .
Dumbriguda Waterfalls Araku Valley
Dumbriguda water falls is located about 15 km form Araku valley , on the way to Paderu . Its endless streams that cut across big rock formation of Araku Valley .
Falling from an elevation of about 3215 ft the water falls are one of the preffered location for Telugu Film makers . Beauty of the water falls is enhanced by the presence of silver wood trees in the vicinity .
Public transportation options like buses are available from Araku bus station in order to reach this attraction . tourists can also hire private transport to visit this water falls .
Chaparai Waterfalls Araku Valley
Chaparai water falls , located about 16 kms away from Araku and local jeeps are available for travel from resorts and entry tickets is just 10/-
Chaparani water falls so beautiful and safe for photo shoot its awesome place. Araku to Chaparai route is a beautiful journey.
Tribal Museum Araku Valley :
Araku Tribal Museun is situated on Araku Road in the heart of Araku Valley . Located in the vicinity of Padmapuram Botanical Gardens , the museum offers a glance at the lifestyle and cultures of the tribal communities indigenous to the Eastern Ghat .Araku Tribal Museum is built with Mud and Clay
- Paddle boating available for Rs 20 per head
- Arrow shooting RS 15 for 5 arrows.
Note : pets not allowed
Tyda Park Araku Valley :
Tyda park is an upcoming environment friendly project , which is situated about 75 km from Visakhapatnam in Araku Valley . Tyda is well – equipped with services for camping ,trekking and birdwatching . tourists can lodge in log huts and tent, which are built in tribal surrounding with in the park . Naturalists and guides also enlighten tourists about language of the jungle like identification of calls, marks and others
The park is home to many species of animals like hares and avifauna.Tyda park also offers opportunities for activities like rock climbing and target shooting with bow and arrow . Guides and naturalist are available in the park to explain about the qualities of various plants and animals . That are found in the Eastern Ghats.
Padmapur Botanical Gardens Araku
Padmapuram Botanical Gardens is a historic Garden located on the Araku Road initially , the purpose of this garden was to provide vegetable supplies to the soldiers , it acts as a horticultural nursery and contains various rare types of flowers and trees
Another important highlight of Padmapuram Botanical Gardens is a toy train , the garden also contains tree top huts , which can be booked by the tourists .The garden also encompasses a rose garden .From the garden, varied species of plants can also be purchased
