Visit the Natural & Scenic Hill Station Araku Valley- Andhra Pradesh
According to sources Araku Valley, popularly known as Araku, is a scenic hill station in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Often referred to as Andhra Ooty, it is one of the most famous places to experience Andhra Pradesh Tourism.
It is located on the Eastern Ghats at an altitude range of 900 to 1400 meters above sea level; Araku Valley is home to a number of tribal communities. Spread over an area of 36 sq. km, Araku is a perfect tourist destination with pleasant climate, lush greenery, waterfalls and streams. It is popular for its famous coffee plantations.
Moreover Araku has some interesting places to visit including Borra
caves, Tyda, Katiki Falls, Tribal Museum & Padmapuram Botanical Gardens.
Besides, these the coffee plantations are a must visit for those who want to
indulge themselves in the flavors of nature. The tourists can see tribal folk
dances like Dhimsa and Mayuri. The Araku Tribal Museum houses rich tribal
tradition.