Araku Valley

Araku lies in the Eastern Ghats, around 114 kilometers (71 miles) from Visakhapatnam, near the Odisha state border. The Araku Valley Reserved Forests of Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta are rich in biodiversity and are exploited for bauxite. Galikonda hill, which rises to a height of 5,000 feet (1,500 m), is one of Andhra Pradesh's tallest hills. The average rainfall is 1,700 millimeters (67 in), with the majority falling between June and October. The elevation is approximately 1300 meters above sea level. The valley stretches for around 36 kilometers.

The biodiversity-rich Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved Forests are both located in Andhra Pradesh's Araku Valley. A short hike through this wooded region will take you to several waterfalls, as well as the old Borra Caves, which have inspired numerous stories. The valley is home to several tribes, and there is a tribal museum devoted to the indigenous. Because coffee plantations are prevalent in the region, there is also a coffee museum that you may visit.

Location: Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India