Araku Valley Tour Packages

Araku Valley is a picturesque hill station nestled in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Araku package tours are ideal for both nature lovers and adventurers who want to go on a relaxing getaway. Known for its lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant tribal culture, this serene hill station offers a delightful escape from the hustle of city life. 

Araku Valley charms visitors with its rolling coffee plantations, dense rainforests, misty hills, and stunning waterfalls. At an altitude of 911 meters above sea level, its pleasant climate and picturesque landscapes make it a perfect vacation spot, increasing the appeal of the Araku holiday package.

The journey to Araku is an enchanting experience by itself. While travelling by train, you would get to admire multiple tunnels and waterfalls on the ride. On the other hand, a round trip to the Araku Valley is likely to be filled with sharp curves and stunning vistas.

Experience the Best of Araku

You must not forget the following places when planning your Araku trip itinerary: 

Tribal Museum: This museum was established in 1996 by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.  It was set up with the goal of conserving and displaying the tribal culture of the region; that is why it is a part of most Araku Valley tour packages. The museum is fashioned out of mud and metal, and exhibits indigenous ways of living through the display of a variety of objects, including jewellery, musical instruments, local art and kitchen tools. You can find dioramas of dances, ritualistic rooms and hunting scenes at the museum. The Tribal Museum of Araku even has a Tribal Art and Crafts Centre which holds workshops and seminars promoting tribal and folk art.

Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations: The charming Ananthagiri that starts as you reach the Araku Valley, will greet you with several miles of coffee estates. Smell of coffee leaves is spread throughout the Valley, and would effectively rejuvenate your senses. Booking an Araku travel package would give you the chance to visit these coffee plantations that are deeply rooted in the history of the tribes of the Araku Valley. A visit to the plantations would enable you to learn a lot about the tribal population of the area, as many of them work at these plantations. In fact, the first organic coffee of India was produced in these plantations by the hard work and effort of the tribal groups.

Borra Caves: One of the most exciting parts of the Araku tour packages is a visit to the Borra caves. It is one of the biggest cave formations in the country and is perched at an elevation of about 705 metres. These million-year-old limestone caves feature stalagmite and stalactite formations that create quite a distinctive, otherworldly ambience. Borra Caves would surely enthral you with its magnificent rock formations and the play of light and shadows. The combination of darkness and sunlight conjures fascinating dancing shapes in the depths of the Borra Caves.

Best Time to Visit Araku

The perfect time to book Araku tour packages and visit the Valley would be between September to February. The winters are quite pleasant here, making it perfect for sightseeing. The max temperature here in winter is about 25° C during day time and may go down to as low as 10° C. You may also plan your trip in the monsoon months. The scenery at Araku Valley especially looks gorgeous in the monsoons. However, you must remember to carry raincoats and umbrellas with you if you go on an Araku trip in the monsoon months.  

How to Reach Araku

There are several ways to reach Araku:

By Flight: Visakhapatnam International Airport is about 120 km away from Araku Valley. From the Visakhapatnam or Vizag airport, you can take a cab to Araku. The ride would be of about three hours and would involve a journey through a scenic route. 

By Train: If you want to travel to Araku by rail, then it would be better to first take a train to Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam is well-connected to most major Indian cities via a robust network of trains. From Vizag, you can get a train to Araku.

By Road: There are several bus service providers in Vizag that ply bus service to Araku. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) also offers a bus service for Araku that can be booked once you reach Vizag.

Book the Best Araku Tourism Packages by Veena World

Veena World offers a variety of Araku Valley tour packages at diverse price points. Our itinerary includes all rail and road transport. Therefore, you do not have to worry about making these bookings. Moreover, our tour managers also handle the hotel bookings for the trip on your behalf, so you can fully focus on enjoying your tour. Our goal is to curate the best value-for-money itineraries for our guests, at a cost they can afford. Veena World Guest Relations team is available 24/7 and shall be happy to answer any queries that you may have.