Araku #TravelPrompts

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Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

Things to do :

1. Borra Caves

Visit the Borra Caves, one of the largest caves of the country. The caves are basically karstic limestone structures that are irregularly shaped. It also has some history of how it is found. The local guides can tell you the story or you can look it up on wikipedia.

Photo of ARAKU VALLEY, Araku - Visakhapatnam Road, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India by Rohith Ganesh
Photo of ARAKU VALLEY, Araku - Visakhapatnam Road, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India by Rohith Ganesh

2. Katiki Waterfalls

It is not that far from Borra caves. You can go there on 4×4 for some distance and after where vehicles can't go further, you gotta hike. A couple of hours hike will take you to this beautiful waterfalls. Also there are many kioks on the way. So you can take a pit stop for some Bamboo Chicken and coconut water.

Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

3.Eat Bamboo Chicken

Make sure to try this amazing dish, the next time you visit araku valley. It is an oil and water free dish, prepared by stuffing the chicken in bamboo shoot and then cooked on charcoal. It tastes really good.

Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

4. Camping

There are several packages that offer you tents, campfire and some music. You can really have some fun with your friends or family with hot fire in cold winds.

Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

5. View Point - Lammasingi

View point in lammasingi is one thing you shouldn't miss. You need to strart early in the morning and hike for an hour to experience this spectacular view.

Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh
Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

6. Kothapalli Waterfalls

You'll find these waterfalls on your way to lammasingi from araku. A good stream of water flow along with its unexplored and undisturbed beauty.

Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh
Photo of Araku #TravelPrompts by Rohith Ganesh

Best Time to Visit :

The best time to Visit Araku Valley is in winter season when the temperature drops below 5 degrees that is between November and February.

Photo of ARAKU VALLEY, Araku - Visakhapatnam Road, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India by Rohith Ganesh
Photo of ARAKU VALLEY, Araku - Visakhapatnam Road, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India by Rohith Ganesh