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Araku Valley is the hill station located on the Eastern Ghats and blessed with enchanting waterfalls, sprawling coffee plantations and wonderful weather. One the way to Araku by train everyone should experience tunnels, hill sides, waterfalls etc. The journey through road is equally thrilling with hairpin curves and beautiful landscape along side.

We couldn’t miss any of these beauties so we decided to board the train VSKP KRDL Passenger from Vizag to Borra Guhalu and avail bus while return.The train departed at 6:50 am from Vizag and reached there by 10:00 am.

Train Fare: ₹50 per person (tickets can be booked from IRCTC)

Borra Caves

This is one of the largest caves located in Ananthagiri hill regions. Borra Caves were formed as a result of the flow of Gosthani River on the limestone deposits and mainly inhabited by the bats that feed on flowers and fruits. This cave is well maintained by artificial colorful lights.

Entry Fee:
₹60 per person for Adults
₹45 per person for Children
Camera charges are extra

Katiki Waterfalls

From Borra Caves we took an auto for another wonder of nature, the flawless Katiki Waterfalls. This magnificent waterfall was formed by the Gosthani River from Borra Caves.

Galikonda View Point

Galikonda view point lies between the road from Borra Caves to Araku. This is the second highest mountain in the Eastern Ghats and is 4320 ft above the sea level.

Coffee Plantation

Coffee plantation on the hill slopes is a must visit while visiting Araku Valley. As soon as we enter the valley, miles of coffee gardens were awaiting. The smells of the coffee leaves through the entire valley will rejuvenate one senses.

Tribal Museum

Araku Tribal Museum exhibits conventional craftsmanship, painstaking work, decorations and materials utilized by indigenous clans. The purpose of the museum is to create awareness about tribal culture and lifestyle.

Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Adults & Rs. 5 for Children

Bamboo Chicken - A Tribal Cuisine from Araku

Bamboo Chicken is the renowned tribal cuisine from Araku Valley locally known as “Bongulo Chicken”. This preparation is done inside a bit of green bamboo tail without oil, making it healthy but delicious. This dish has an eminent smell that is a mix of bamboo, burnt wood, divine herbs and chicken cooked in its own fragile juices. We could hardly wait for the cook to serve it to us with a dash of lime juice and onions.

After all these experience we boarded our bus and headed towards Vizag. In a nutshell, Araku Valley is a great escape for your weekend.

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One the way to Araku by train everyone should experience tunnels, hill sides, waterfalls etc. The journey through road is equally thrilling with hairpin curves and beautiful landscape along side.</p> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid"> <br /> <div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"> <br /> <div class="vc_column-inner"> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>We couldn’t miss any of these beauties so we decided to board the train VSKP KRDL Passenger from Vizag to Borra Guhalu and avail bus while return.The train departed at 6:50 am from Vizag and reached there by 10:00 am.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Train Fare: </strong>₹50 per person (tickets can be booked from IRCTC)</p> <br /> <p> </p> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592837417738">Borra Caves</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>This is one of the largest caves located in Ananthagiri hill regions. Borra Caves were formed as a result of the flow of Gosthani River on the limestone deposits and mainly inhabited by the bats that feed on flowers and fruits. This cave is well maintained by artificial colorful lights.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Entry Fee:</strong><br />₹60 per person for Adults<br />₹45 per person for Children<br /><strong>Camera charges are extra</strong></p> <br /> <p><strong><img src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/borracaves3-840x1024.jpg" /></strong></p> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592907600412">Katiki Waterfalls</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>From Borra Caves we took an auto for another wonder of nature, the flawless Katiki Waterfalls. This magnificent waterfall was formed by the Gosthani River from Borra Caves.</p> <br /> <p><img src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/anantagiri-waterfalls.jpg" /></p> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592838143142">Galikonda View Point</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>Galikonda view point lies between the road from Borra Caves to Araku. This is the second highest mountain in the Eastern Ghats and is 4320 ft above the sea level.</p> <br /> <p><img sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" srcset="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/galikonda1.jpg 1000w, https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/galikonda1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/galikonda1-768x576.jpg 768w" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" width="1000" alt="" height="750" src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/galikonda1.jpg" /></p> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592838381738">Coffee Plantation</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>Coffee plantation on the hill slopes is a must visit while visiting Araku Valley. As soon as we enter the valley, miles of coffee gardens were awaiting. The smells of the coffee leaves through the entire valley will rejuvenate one senses.</p> <br /> <p> </p> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-container-wrapper vc_clearfix"> <br /> <div data-vc-request="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" class="vc_grid-container vc_clearfix wpb_content_element vc_masonry_media_grid" data-initial-loading-animation="zoomIn" data-vc-post-id="596" data-vc-grid-settings="{"page_id":596,"style":"all-masonry","action":"vc_get_vc_grid_data","shortcode_id":"1592910913170-3a7e416d-52fc-8","tag":"vc_masonry_media_grid"}" data-vc-public-nonce="2c243dbd3a"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid vc_row vc_grid-gutter-5px vc_pageable-wrapper vc_hook_hover" data-vc-pageable-content="true"> <br /> <div class="vc_pageable-slide-wrapper vc_clearfix" data-vc-grid-content="true"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-6 vc_visible-item"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix"> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-animated-block "> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link"><img class="vc_gitem-zone-img" alt="" src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/coffeeplantation-768x1024.jpg" /> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-zone-mini"> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_clearfix"> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-6 vc_visible-item"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix "> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-animated-block "> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link"> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592838645266">Tribal Museum</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>Araku Tribal Museum exhibits conventional craftsmanship, painstaking work, decorations and materials utilized by indigenous clans. The purpose of the museum is to create awareness about tribal culture and lifestyle.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Timings:</strong> 10 AM to 6 PM<br /><strong>Entry Fee:</strong> Rs. 10 for Adults & Rs. 5 for Children</p> <br /> <p><img sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" srcset="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TribalMuseum-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TribalMuseum-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TribalMuseum-768x576.jpg 768w, https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TribalMuseum.jpg 1200w" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-large" width="640" alt="" height="480" src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TribalMuseum-1024x768.jpg" /></p> <br /> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid"> <br /> <div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"> <br /> <div class="vc_column-inner"> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <h3 class="vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1592842116961">Bamboo Chicken - A Tribal Cuisine from Araku</h3> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>Bamboo Chicken is the renowned tribal cuisine from Araku Valley locally known as <strong>“Bongulo Chicken”. </strong>This preparation is done inside a bit of green bamboo tail without oil, making it healthy but delicious. This dish has an eminent smell that is a mix of bamboo, burnt wood, divine herbs and chicken cooked in its own fragile juices. We could hardly wait for the cook to serve it to us with a dash of lime juice and onions.</p> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-container-wrapper vc_clearfix"> <br /> <div data-vc-request="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" class="vc_grid-container vc_clearfix wpb_content_element vc_masonry_media_grid" data-initial-loading-animation="zoomIn" data-vc-post-id="596" data-vc-grid-settings="{"page_id":596,"style":"all-masonry","action":"vc_get_vc_grid_data","shortcode_id":"1592910913173-15eba46c-d397-1","tag":"vc_masonry_media_grid"}" data-vc-public-nonce="2c243dbd3a"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid vc_row vc_grid-gutter-5px vc_pageable-wrapper vc_hook_hover" data-vc-pageable-content="true"> <br /> <div class="vc_pageable-slide-wrapper vc_clearfix" data-vc-grid-content="true"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item vc_clearfix vc_col-sm-6 vc_visible-item"> <br /> <div class="vc_grid-item-mini vc_clearfix"> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-animated-block "> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-zone vc_gitem-zone-a vc_gitem-is-link"><img class="vc_gitem-zone-img" alt="" src="https://mytripdiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/bamboo2.jpg" /> <br /> <div class="vc_gitem-zone-mini"> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid"> <br /> <div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"> <br /> <div class="vc_column-inner"> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element "> <br /> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <br /> <p>After all these experience we boarded our bus and headed towards Vizag. In a nutshell, Araku Valley is a great escape for your weekend.</p> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div></div>

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