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.

Tour to Araku Valley to have a Glimpse of its Organic Coffee Plantations

Far from the maddening crowds, located in a nice and remote place within the coastal town of Vishakhapatnam in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is the “Food Bowl of South India”, Araku Valley. What catches the fascination of the tourists coming here is the valley’s unspoilt beauty and its serene location. One of the major Araku Valley attractions is the organic coffee plantations that are found almost all over the hill station.

These coffee plantations in Araku Valley are spread over lush farmlands situated at around 3000ft. above sea level. Vishakhapatnam is a major tourist attraction with its port and beach. Located at just about 40km away from here, Araku Valley too is becoming a major tourist spot. It was during 2007 that the tribal growers launched their exclusive organic coffee brand here. One of the brands known as “Araku Emerald” that is grown here, is one of the most sought-after all over the world and it tastes absolutely divine.

The beauty of the coffee plantations in Araku Valley is further aggravated by the coffee berries that hang atop the trees. These plantations are the only source of income for most of the tribal groups who are the natives of the valley. It is hard to miss the rich and authentic aroma of coffee that emanates from the valley as tourists make an entry. The coffee aroma has become the most significant landmark of the Araku Valley over the past few years.

Some of the other famous Araku Valley attractions are the following:

• Borra Caves, a phenomenally tall and deep group of caves located just in the vicinity of the valley. As tourists enter into these caves, they can spot a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that was built by the locals.
• Padmapuram Botanical Gardens – This is a place where kids and adults get maximum enjoyment in the form of toy trains and swings. One can get to see the excellent wealth of flora at this place. There are three huts that can be used as accommodation places for tourists while coming here.
• MatyalingeshwaraSwamy Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main deity here is considered to be the Saviour of Fishes, as he had saved the fishes in a fight against snakes many centuries ago.

Other than this, Araku Valley is replete with a range of waterfalls like Dumbriguda Falls, Sangda Waterfalls and Katiki Falls and other places like Tyda Village Park, Araku Tribal Museum, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Anantagiri Hills and Kakinada.