Attractions for Tourists to Visit in Araku Valley

The Araku valley is one of the most preferred places for honeymoon, holiday and a getaway place from the busy schedules of city life. The serene environment encompasses of deep valleys, high mountains, the fresh aroma of coffee gardens and other places categorized as Araku Valley tourist attractions. 

Apart from the famous Borra Caves, there are a number of places to visit in Araku valley and to visit these lesser known places, one has to spend over a week in this area. Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Araku Valley offers trekking, bird watching, museum, temples and waterfalls as part of holidaying experience. 

The sharp bends on the mountain roads are exciting to travel and one can opt for the customized tour packages offered by the Andhra Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation or other private players. The Araku Valley tourist attractions include the historical temple of Matsyalingeshwara Swamy, dedicated to Lord Shiva who was the rescuer of the Fishermen seeking shelter from the attack of snakes. The temple is said to be centuries old standing as a witness to the fearful life led by the fishermen of yesteryears threatened by the attack of snakes. 

The Tyda village and park is the picnic spot where one can adventure trekking, viewing the wildlife and birds. The nurseries and tribal lifestyle is best depicted here. The Padmapuram botanical gardens maintain the tree huts hired to couples. 

No need to mention the excitement at naturally formed caves named as Borra caves. The depth and height of the caves is a wonder while it is believed that the Shiva deity at the entrance protects the visitors entering the caves. 

Sangda waterfalls, Dumbriguda Falls and the Katiki falls offer the best picnic spots for the tourists coming to Araku valley. The roads leading to these falls are filled with loads of coffee plantations. The berries hanging from these plantations emanate the aroma of fresh coffee and one would not want to miss out a hot cup of coffee sitting in the lap of Mother Nature. One can also get the feel of Portuguese life style at Bheemipuram beach which houses the historical structures which was inhabited by Portuguese few centuries ago. 

Coming to food, one can tickle their taste buds with the spicy bamboo chicken (chicken cooked on wild bamboo sticks). Places to visit in Araku Valley also include the tribal museum depicting the handicrafts where the tourists can pick up a few items made of clay as gifting options.