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Entry Fee & Ticket
Araku Valley open for 24 hours, No entry fee. | Adult (per person) - ₹60/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹45/-, Still camera- ₹100/-, Video- ₹150/-
Opening Time & Days
The Araku Valley opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Open Days
Araku Valley is open to visitors every day.
Best Time to Visit
September, October, November, December
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Website 🔗About Araku Valley
Araku Valley is a famous hill station located in Visakhapatnam district. This valley is surrounded by the mountains of Raktakonda, Chitamogondi, Galikonda and Sunkarimetta. Located at an altitude of 5000 feet, the Galikonda mountain is the highest mountain in the whole of Andhra Pradesh. Araku is famous for its coffee plantations which are surrounded by beautiful gardens, waterfalls and valleys which are covered with lush green forests.
There are many places of interest here such as the Government Silk Farm, which is famous for its Mulberry Garden and Tribal Museum. It is a habitat of rich biodiversity in many exotic species of flora and fauna.
Interesting facts about Araku Valley
- A hill station with coffee plantations and bewitching valleys enthralls the visitors.
- This place seems to be perfectly made for nature lovers who want to take themselves away with the tribal surroundings and the enchanting serenity.
- The city is situated amidst the beautiful sights of the Eastern Ghats and has a rich cultural and traditional past.
- The beauty of the valley has also been shown in Tollywood films. Films like Happy Des, Darling and Katha have been partially shot here.
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