Aruku Valley - India HillTop Trips - Splendid hills and Majestic retreats

Araku Valley is a soothing hill station in the expanse of Andhra Pradesh. Imagine a deep valley, where lush greenery is accompanied by shimmering waters of gorges and then you see an isolated hut and wish, if you could go there. Aruku Valley is essentially such a place, where the scenery exactly goes with your mind's eye.

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The Hill Resort

On your drive towards this peaceful hill station, you will be greeted by many tunnels, bridges, orchards and waterfalls. Aruku Valley is actually a faction of five unfathomable valleys. It is certainly a great place to relax and unwind yourself. Over and above, you can go for trekking in the serene hills. Ranging from salubrious weather to beautiful landscape, Araku Valley has each and every asset to acclaim it as a Shangri-La.

The immense and incomparable beauty of the valley comes alive in its waterfalls, gardens and forests. It is also known for its tribal settlements and you can check out the Aruku Tribal Museum, to have a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the tribal people. Some attractions not to be missed on your trip to Aruku Valley are Damuku View Point, Padmapuram Botanical Gardens, Tida Tunnel, Government Silk Farm and Mulberry Gardens.

The valley boasts of unmatched natural beauty and magnificent splendor. From various viewpoints, you can behold the heavenly vista of the profound valley. The wonderful landscape seems to be straight out of a fairytale. The surroundings are picturesque and the atmosphere serene. A visit to the valley is the perfect way to escape from the mundane tensions of the everyday life. Just a look of Aruku Valley is enough to remain etched in your memory forever and ever.

Elevation

Aruku Valley - 1,300 meters.

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Location Details

The Aruku Valley is a hill station in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Aruku Valley is group of five valleys and has some of the best waterfalls and streams. The distance of the valley from Vishakhapatnum is 110 km and 760 km from Hyderabad.

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How to Reach There and Distances

By Air

The nearest airport to Aruku Valley is at Vishakhapatnum.

By Rail

Aruku valley is a railway station and is connected with many railheads.

By Road

regular bus services for the Aruku Valley are available from Vishakhapatnum, which is at a distance of 110 km from Aruku Valley.

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Best Season to Visit/Weather

The Aruku Valley experiences a pleasant and moderate weather all the year round. It is an ideal location for a vacation or a weekend getaway. You may plan your trips to the Aruku Valley any time of the year.

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Tourist places near Aruku Valley

Aruku Valley has a lot of scenic beauty to offer to the nature lovers. There is greenery everywhere along with thick forest growth, cascading waterfalls and sensuous streams. The entire valley is lined with lush orchards. One should check the Anantagiri Coffee Plantations. Borra Caves are the natural limestone caves. Conducted tours are organized to the Borra Caves. The Sangda Waterfalls is a treat for the eyes and is liked by the tourists very much.

Besides the natural beauty, the Aruku Valley has several tourist attractions. There are almost 17 tribal settlements in the Aruku Valley. They wear colorful costumes and have preserved their culture and traditions from modern civilization. The Dhimsa dance of the tribes has attracted many visitors. The Aruku tribal Museum must be visited to have a glance of the rich collection of the exhibits concerning the Eastern Ghat Tribal culture.

Matsyagundam is place where you can spot all kinds of fishes and feed them. It is called the Fish Pool. There is a temple dedicated to lord Shiva at this place. Paderu is a place tourist place visited for its scenic beauty.

The other places to visit at Aruku Valley are the Padmapuram Botanical Gardens, Kothalasa Agriculture Farm, Government Silk Farm, Mulberry Gardens Damuku View point and Tida Tunnel.