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Araku Valley

The Ooty of Andhra — Coffee Hills

2 daysIdeal stay₹600From / night₹50EntryOctober – MarchBest windowArakuNearest rail · 0 km

A stunning tribal valley at 910m in the Eastern Ghats, famous for coffee and pepper plantations, tribal culture, and the scenic toy train ride from Vizag through 58 tunnels.

Pairs well with

Visakhapatnam· 3h away

Jagdalpur & Bastar· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 94

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Araku 0km · Visakhapatnam Airport 115km

Nearest transport

Araku0 km

Visakhapatnam Airport115 km

Stay options

budget₹600/night

mid₹1,600/night

luxury₹4,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Visakhapatnam → Araku

train · 4h

₹150

approx.

Visakhapatnam → Araku

cab · 3h

₹2,200