Araku Valley

Araku Valley, 115-km away from Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh is near to the Orissa State, border. This area lures people with pleasurable weather, hills and valleys. The natural exquisiteness of this valley comes energetic with its affluent scenery. The neighborhood of the valley is approximately 36-km and the elevation is amid 600 and 900m above the sea level.

Approaching from Vizag, in reality climb is about to 4500 ft and then coming down to 3000 ft at the valley.

The trip to this position on the Ghat road with substantial forests on either side is in itself attention-grabbing and pleasurable. One can have an astonishing trekking trip. 46 tunnels and bridges are going greet the tourists on the way.

The voyage to Araku Valley is the mainly enjoying as the train passes through tunnels, sides of the hills and streams. It is always recommended to go to Araku by train and come back by road. The Ananthagiri hills on the way to Araku Valley are illustrious for coffee plantations.

Borra Caves positioned 29-km from Araku Valley, are one of the renowned nearby tourist attraction.

Padmapuram Gardens: One of the main attraction is tree top cottages located in the middle of green surroundings of Araku valley.

Trival Museum: There is a tribal museum on tribal heritage, living system and culture. One can observe the local tribal dance at if you are on APTDC package tour.

TYDA – An eco-tourism project of Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the nature camp situated at a remoteness of 75 Km from Vizag. It is precise situate for bird watching, rock climbing, trekking and over night stay.

How to Get There:

By Air: The nearest airport is Vishakhapatnam at a distance of 112-km.

By Rail: Araku has a railhead. (Daily at 7am Kirindole Passanger starts from Visakhapatnam Railway station and Returns in the evening at 4pm from Araku)

By Road: Bus service is available from Vishakhapatnam. A.P Tourism also conducts excursion trip from Vishakhapatnam everyday.

Places To Stay:

Cottages & Guesthouses
Cottages and R & B guesthouse
A.P Tourism's Mayuri complex.

General Information:

Location: 115-km From Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Unique Features: Tribal Inhabitation

Altitude: 600 To 900m.

For Booking and other Informations:

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation
Tourism House,
Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad - 500 063. Andhra Pradesh, India

Phone: +91-40-23262151, +91-40-23262152, +91-40-23262153, +91-40-23262154
+91-40-23262457
Fax: +91-40-23261801

Rishikonda Beach

Location: 8 km from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Attraction: Wind Surfing, Water Skiing

Rishikonda Beach, is positioned about 8 km away from the Visakhapatnam city is one of the most striking beaches of Andhra Pradesh. Further than the hustle and bustle of city life, Rishikonda Beach is the ideal target for people on a holiday.

The undamaged sandy stretches and warm waves of the ocean create this beach unquestionably worth-visiting. Sited at a contented distance of 8 km from Visakhapatnam, Rishikonda is one in the midst of the finest beaches of Andhra Pradesh. The term “tranquil” landscape fits absolutely for the beach, where blue waters expand till the golden horizon.

The peacefulness and harmony of this gorgeous beach cannot be delimited in words. Visualize the scene, where one can roll over lukewarm sands and water is moving at the feet after every only some seconds. On top of this, existence of green plants and shrubbery makes this entire picture look breathing. There is no need to shatter out of the dreams, ever since Rishikonda Beach is the unembellished place one can be dreaming to expend the awaiting vacation in.

The scenic loveliness of the beach pulls towards it numerous tourists all the way through the year round. This beach is extra suitable for those who take enjoyment in water sports. It is the accurate location for water skiers and wind surfers. The golden sand of Rishikonda Beach makes it a wonderful destination for those who find irresistible bathing in the sun. Not only swimming, water skiing and wind-surfing, the seashores offer the supreme position to pamper into leisure-activities. Sit underneath the sun or wander around and feel the caress touch of the golden rays at the beach. The Sun, lessening out its light all over the sea, bring an unbelievable vista before the spectacle. The warmness in the environment would make one spend some excellence instance at the shore. It is for certain that a visit to Rishikonda Beach would be an refreshing experience for one.


On the day of Holi this beach offers a colorful and sparkling spectacle to the tourists. On this day neighboring people assemble here for celebration; they smear the beach with the colors of Holi.

On a Trip to Rishikonda Beach you can as well enjoy facial massage presented by some local people. The sea foods obtainable in the stalls near this beach are moreover very admired among the tourists. Diverse dishes made of fishes from the sea are presented in these beach side restaurants.

In other words Rishikonda Beach of Andhra Pradesh is one of the liveliest beach in the state and is a ideal holiday destination.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Air:
Visakhapatnam is well connected by air with all major metros like Hyderabad, Chennai, Calcutta and Mumbai.

Rail:
Daily train services from all major towns – Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bhubaneshwar, Calcutta etc.

Road:
It is well connected by city buses from Visakhapatnam.

For Booking and other Information:
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation

Tourism House,
Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad - 500 063. Andhra Pradesh, India

Phone: +91-40-23262151, +91-40-23262152, +91-40-23262153, +91-40-23262154
+91-40-23262457
Fax: +91-40-23261801