Araku Valley during rainy seasons. After peak summer seasons of May, the monsoon starts hitting the costal Andhra Pradesh during 2nd week of June. ... However due to holiday and travel season which are linked with other destinations like Vizag , Jagdalpur and Rajahmundry etc, more tourist visit Araku during winter seasons.
After peak summer seasons of May, the monsoon starts hitting the costal Andhra Pradesh during 2nd week of June. Like any other area of Andhra Pradesh the rainy season continues till starting of October.
Winter or Rainy season: which is better to visit Araku valley?
The main attraction of Araku is its greenery and waterfalls. So visiting Araku is best during rainy seasons. However due to holiday and travel season which are linked with other destinations like Vizag , Jagdalpur and Rajahmundry etc, more tourist visit Araku during winter seasons. Starting from October the tourist season traffic goes up and continues till end of February.
Starting from Visakhapatnam you will be driving for 2 hours in plain area and the hill or the ghat road is for another two hours. In plain area there will be green cultivation fields on both the sides of the road. Just before the hill there is an APTDC resort at right side of the road. After climbing the hill for 30 minutes you can take break at Jungle Bell (another APTDC resort ) at Tyda. During rain both side of the road will be full with green trees and jackfruits will be hanging from the branches.
You can take break for a cup of coffee at Ananthagiri.
The road condition is good and there will be no interruption because of rain. But drive carefully on the curves as buses or trucks will be coming down the hills. You can get an idea on road map on trip to Araku here.
For nature lovers a trip to Araku valley is more enjoying during rainy seasons.
Train journey became more enjoyable as you can watch water streams falling from big rocks and train entering tunnels between the green hills around. While travelling from Visakhapatnam to Araku it is better to take a right side seat as most of the time valley will be at right side of the train. On the way just after CHIMIDIPALLI station there is a good waterfall at your left side ( after a tunnel )
Road and Traffic condition in Araku during rainy seasons.
It is the cyclonic storms which disrupt the traffic more than normal seasonal rain in Araku. Usually in October & November there is a maximum chance of storms hitting Vizag and Araku valley area. If the rail track gets damaged then it takes 3 to 4 weeks to restore. But road connectivity will remain open to Araku throughout the year as good road connection is there. The rail connectivity is more important for goods trains transporting iron ore and other minerals to Vizag port and steel plant. Weather remains cool like any other part of the costal AP during rainy seasons and it is good to carry an umbrella or rain coat with you and a waterproof backpack if you have. Accommodation is not a problem as tourist season starts after rain.
Tourist Places around Araku Valley
Araku is a place to relax and enjoy nature. There are few tourist spots in Araku and they can be visited in two hours time. If you have time you can go ahead upto 15 KM to Chaparai to see the water passing over rocky slopes. If you are at Araku then you must see Borra caves.
Chaparai 15 KM from Araku
Padmapuram Garden
Tribal museum
Movie shooting ( Before Araku)
Borra caves 35 KM before Araku
Galikondalu view point ( 20 KM before Araku )
Coffee plantation ( on the way to Araku)
Best Season to Visit Araku Valley
The season starts after rain with greenery all-around. Best time is Oct to Feb months. However if you are nature lover then you will like the green valley during rainy season.
Padmapuram Garden
One of the main attraction is tree top cottages located in the middle of green surroundings of Araku valley.
These tree huts ( hanging cottages ) are ten feet above the ground level and one can experience rare swing along with trees. Huts are attached with toilet and continuous water supply.
Tribal welfare department has one Horticulture nursery cum training center at Padmapuram . It is open from 8 AM to 12.30 PM and again on 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
There is a toy train in the Padmapuram garden for the tourists.
Coffee House
At the Araku town behind APSRTC bus stand there is a coffee House. Here you will get all variety of Coffee. This is more of a museum of coffee plantation and production of India and world. There is a light and sound show on coffee plantation for 15 minutes with an entry fee of Rs 25. Inside you will get history of coffee plantation in Africa, Europe and India.
You can buy chocolates, cakes and different of coffee related products under one roof.
Araku tribal museum There is a tribal museum on tribal heritage, living system and culture. Near the museum boating facility is also available.
Ticket cost is Rs 10/- & Rs 5/- for child
Opening time
8.00 AM to 1.30 PM
2.30 PM to 6.30 PM
There is one more picnic spot called Dumbriguda Waterfalls ( Chaparai ). This spot is only 15 Kms from Araku.
TYDA – An ecotourism project
This nature camp located at a distance of 75 Km from Vizag ( on the way to Araku valley ) is right place for bird watching, rock climbing, trekking and overnight stay.
There is a rail with road journey package available by AP tourism with same day return or with one night stay.
Waterfalls
There are few waterfalls in Araku, Katiki waterfall is near Borra caves. Thatiguda and Chaparai are other waterfalls tourist can enjoy.
Weather in Araku valley
It is cooler than Visakhapatnam but don't expect a hill station climent in summer. Temperature can go upto 42 degree in May month. Winter temperature can come down to 14 – 15 degree. Normal rain you can expect at Araku and the area gets hit by cyclonic storm of Bay of Bengal during the month of October - November
Araku STD code: 08936
How to reach Araku
Well connected by road from Visakhapatnam 106 KM
Nearest airport Visakhapatnam
Nearest Rail station Araku, Main station Visakhapatnam
Source: https://www.go2india.in/ap/araku-rainy-season.php
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