We travelled Araku valley during November 2012. The weather was very cold compared to other places at Andhra Pradesh that time at araku. Stayed at AP Tourism Haritha Mayuri Resort. Pictures are taken in my Nikon P510.
One special thing we have tested at Araku is Banboo chicken. Chicken are roasted after inserting into the bamboo. It is a tribal ethnic food. Without using any salt it is prepared. We enjoyed it.
Travel Tips:
How to reach: Frequent Buses are available. From Visakhapattnam to Araku govt. bus is there also. Private cars also available which can drop there or they can be booked for night stay also. Charges will vary from Rs. 2200/- (only drop) to Rs. 3500/- (with one night stay).
Train service is not frequent. But train journey is the best one for this route which passes through several tunnels and waterfalls.
58501 UP Kirandul Passenger leaves Visakhapattanam daily at 06.50 AM and reach Araku at 10.40 AM.
58502 DOWN Kirandul Passenger leaves Araku at 02.50 PM and reach Visakhapattanam at 05.50 PM.
Where to Stay: There are many govt. and private accommodation options available. AP tourism run Haritha Mayuri Hill Resort is the best place to stay. Another option is there that is AP tourism run Haritha Vally Resort. Online booking can be done. For booking login at http://aptdc.in/accomodation/index.php
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| On the way to Araku |
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| Anantagiri Coffee Plantation on the way to Araku |
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| From a top view point on the way |
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| AP Tourism Araku Mayuri Resort |
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| Near Araku vally |
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| The Way |
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| Sun rise view from resort |
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| Evening view of the valley |
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| My son enjoyed fully |
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| Tribal ethnic food advertisement |
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| Padmapuram Garden |
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| Bamboo chicken is being prepared |
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| Tyda: option for staying in the jungle |
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| Tyda jungle bell nature camp |
Travel Tips:
How to reach: Frequent Buses are available. From Visakhapattnam to Araku govt. bus is there also. Private cars also available which can drop there or they can be booked for night stay also. Charges will vary from Rs. 2200/- (only drop) to Rs. 3500/- (with one night stay).
Train service is not frequent. But train journey is the best one for this route which passes through several tunnels and waterfalls.
58501 UP Kirandul Passenger leaves Visakhapattanam daily at 06.50 AM and reach Araku at 10.40 AM.
58502 DOWN Kirandul Passenger leaves Araku at 02.50 PM and reach Visakhapattanam at 05.50 PM.
Where to Stay: There are many govt. and private accommodation options available. AP tourism run Haritha Mayuri Hill Resort is the best place to stay. Another option is there that is AP tourism run Haritha Vally Resort. Online booking can be done. For booking login at http://aptdc.in/accomodation/index.php
