Catching A Glimpse Of The Tribal Lifestyle In Araku Valley

5 Places That You Will Get to Visit Through This Exquisite Tour Package

1. Borra Caves

What’s Special: Limestone Caves

Entry Fee: INR 40 for an adult; INR 30 for a child; INR 25 for still camera

Timings: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Distance From Vizag: 90.5 km

Borra Caves was discovered by William King George. These caves are situated at an elevation of 705 meters. The caves are carved out by the flow of the Gosthani River over years. A Shiv Lingam is situated inside the caves. The caves have no natural lighting, therefore, they are illuminated by artificial lights. Visiting the caves is not only a thrilling experience but also a great thing to know more about various rock formations. A small temple is situated outside the caves

2. Ananthagiri Waterfalls

What’s Special: Picnic spot 

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Distance From Vizag: 89.9 km

Ananthagiri Waterfalls is surrounded by Ananthagiri Hills that offers a spectacular view. Many trekking trails lead to this spot. The hills are surrounded by coffee plantations that offer an incredible setting. This place is ideal to visit with both friends and family since it is a scenic picnic spot. One can easily reach Ananthagiri Waterfalls by road as various buses run at this route from Hyderabad.

3. Padmapuram Botanical Gardens

What’s Special: Unique species of plants and flowers; Tree top huts

Entry Fee: INR 10

Timings: 09:00 AM to 06:00 AM

Distance From Vizag: 116.5 km

Padmapuram Botanical Gardens are situated in the Araku Valley. Here, you will find a horticultural nursery that is home to many intriguing species of plants and flowers. There is also a rose garden and numerous tree top huts that further add to the beauty of the place. Moreover, if you wish to explore Padmapuram Botanical Gardens at its absolute best then you can also opt to explore through a toy train ride.

4. Araku Tribal Museum

What’s Special: Tribal artifacts; Paintings; Clay figurines; Terracotta Elephants

Entry Fee: INR 10

Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Distance From Vizag: 114.2 km

Araku Tribal Museum was established in 1996 by The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. It provides you a glimpse of the tribal lifestyle of the Eastern Ghats and various interesting artifacts and artworks. It is an ideal place to visit for those who wish to learn more about the history and how things worked during this time. There are several things that provide powerful insights about the tribal lifestyle which are in the museum, some of which include wall painting, pottery, musical instruments, amphitheater, etc.

5. Simhachalam Narasimha Swamy Temple

What’s Special: Pilgrimage Centres

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Distance From Vizag: 20.9 km

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Simhachalam Narasimhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple. It is one of the most sought after places to visit in Visakhapatnam. Moreover, Simhachalam Narasimhaswamy Temple is considered one of the most prestigious temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This Araku Valley trip plan from Vizag is beautifully crafted covering all the major attractions and all the touristy things to provide utmost satisfaction to the travelers.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

This trip is right for you owing to the following aspects:

• To enjoy nature, Araku Valley provides many tourist spots which can be visited in less than 2 hours. The Araku Valley packages from Vizag are the best tour packages for the visitors who want to escape from the busy life.



• Some of the famous places of Araku Valley are Padmapuram Garden, Borra Caves, and on your way you can explore the Coffee plantations through a viewpoint.

On the other hand, Vizag city is completely surrounded by the mountain ranges and dense forests. The city has fully changed in recent years and now the IT hubs are emerging in the city. Vizag (Visakhapatnam) is known as the ‘Gem of South India’ and known for its picturesque landscapes and beaches. It is the home for the oldest shipyard in India and is known as ‘The Port City’ of this country. Dotted with a stunning picturesque coastline, the city has many beaches with Yarada Beach being one of its most famous. The lush green nature and the golden sands of the beach cannot be skipped which gives a perfect sunset and sunrise view to the visitors. The city hosts the best tourist destination places to the visitors to be included in the Araku Valley holiday packages From Vizag such as Kailasagiri, VUDA Park, Visakha Museum, Submarine, Kalimatha Temple, Thotlakonda, and Rushikonda Beach. The traditional South Indian cuisine here is simply delicious and widely popular. If you are looking towards a perfect weekend, then avail the Araku Valley packages from Vizag from TravelTriangle.

On the first day of your trip to Araku Valley, once you arrive at Vizag, our representative will be there to greet you and take you to the hotel. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. If you want you can explore nearby places or markets at your own expense. On the second day of the trip, we will take you for sightseeing in Vizag. Visit places like Kailash Giri, Yaara Dibbalu Ramanaidu Studios, Visakha Museum, Bheemili Beach, Tenneti Park, and various other places. You can enjoy shopping at Visakhapatnam in the evening. The third day of the trip is reserved for a visit to Araku Valley. Have breakfast and check-out from the hotel. On the way to Araku Valley, visit Fishing Harbour House and the Simhachalam Narasimhaswamy Temple. Check-in to the hotel and relax until the next day. Fourth day is booked for sightseeing in Araku Valley wherein you will be visiting all the major attractions like Ananthagiri Waterfalls, Thatiguda Waterfalls, Borra caves, Coffee Plantation viewpoint. After the sightseeing is done, the rest of the day is given to you to be spent as per your own choices. On the last day, you will be taken to Araku Tribal Museum before we drop you at the departure point.