This is a famous hill station of Andhra Pradesh located at a distance of 120 Km from Visakhapatnam on Eastern Ghats. This place is famous for its scenic beauty like its valleys, streams, waterfalls, etc.

Tourists can enjoy their journey as on both side there are thick forests that make you feel close to nature. This place is also famous for trekkings.

Main Attractions of Araku Valley

Ananthagiri Hills : This is a breathtaking beautiful hill resort located on Eastern Ghats that is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the scorching months. This hill station is also famous for coffee plantations.

Bheemunipatnam Beach : This is 25-Km from Vishakhapatnam. The beauty of this beach is matchless.

Borra Caves : This is an agency village lying in the Ananthagiri hills located in the southeast corner of Srungavarapukota Tal.

Chandana Yatra : This is one of the most important 'Vaishnavite' shrines of South India. It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity.

RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson's Bay : This is one of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favorite resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam.

Rishikonda Beach : This is just 8-km from Vishakhapatnam, Rishikonda beach is a golden, un- spoilt beach.

Visakha Utsav : This Utsav is organized by A.P.Tourism every year from the Visakha Utsav is organized by A.P. Tourism every year from the third Friday to Sunday of January. It's the festival special for 'Vizagites', in the cold month of January.

General Information

Location : 115-km from Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Altitude : 600 to 900m.
Best Time : March to December.