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'''Araku Valley''' is a hill station in [[ | '''Araku Valley''' is a hill station in [[Alluri Sitharama Raju district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], lying 111 km west of [[Visakhapatnam]] city. This place is often referred to as ''Ooty of Andhra''. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes, mainly '''Araku Tribes.''' | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Tree houses of Araku Valley.jpg|thumb|Tree houses at the Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh]] | |||
Araku is located in the [[Eastern Ghats]] about {{convert|114|km}} from [[Visakhapatnam]], close to the [[Odisha]] state border. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved Forest, which are part of Araku Valley, are rich in biodiversity and are mined for [[bauxite]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheated for bauxite|url=http://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/cheated-for-bauxite-35668|access-date=27 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630085127/http://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/cheated-for-bauxite-35668|archive-date=30 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Galikonda hill rising to a height of {{convert|5000|ft|m}} is amongst the highest peaks in Andhra Pradesh. The average rainfall is {{convert|1700|mm}}, the bulk of which is received during June–October.<ref name="need">{{cite report|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/Need%20for%20conservation%20of%20biodiversity%20in%20Araku%20Valley.pdf|title=Need for conservation of biodiversity in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 October 2017}}</ref> | Araku is located in the [[Eastern Ghats]] about {{convert|114|km}} from [[Visakhapatnam]], close to the [[Odisha]] state border. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved Forest, which are part of Araku Valley, are rich in biodiversity and are mined for [[bauxite]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheated for bauxite|url=http://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/cheated-for-bauxite-35668|access-date=27 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630085127/http://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/cheated-for-bauxite-35668|archive-date=30 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Galikonda hill rising to a height of {{convert|5000|ft|m}} is amongst the highest peaks in Andhra Pradesh. The average rainfall is {{convert|1700|mm}}, the bulk of which is received during June–October.<ref name="need">{{cite report|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/Need%20for%20conservation%20of%20biodiversity%20in%20Araku%20Valley.pdf|title=Need for conservation of biodiversity in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh|access-date=28 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
The altitude is about 1300 m above the sea level. The valley spreads around 36 km.<ref>{{cite web|title=Araku Valley|url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/special-tours/araku_valley.html|website=www.aptdc.gov.in|access-date=25 November 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115233233/http://www.aptdc.gov.in/special-tours/araku_valley.html|archive-date=15 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | The altitude is about 1300 m above the sea level. The valley spreads around 36 km.<ref>{{cite web|title=Araku Valley|url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/special-tours/araku_valley.html|website=www.aptdc.gov.in|access-date=25 November 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115233233/http://www.aptdc.gov.in/special-tours/araku_valley.html|archive-date=15 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:A view of Araku Valley, a hill station in Visakhapatnam district.jpg|thumb|A view of a passing train in foreground and the valley in background]] | [[File:A view of Araku Valley, a hill station in Visakhapatnam district.jpg|thumb|A view of a passing train in foreground and the valley in background]] | ||
Araku is connected through both rail and road to Visakhapatnam. [[Araku railway station]] is located on the [[Kothavalasa]]-[[Kirandul]] railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the [[East Coast Railway]], on the [[Indian Railways]] network. | Araku is connected through both rail and road to Visakhapatnam. [[Araku railway station]] is located on the [[Kothavalasa]]-[[Kirandul]] railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the [[East Coast Railway]], on the [[Indian Railways]] network. | ||
RTC Buses to Visakhapatnam every half an hour | RTC Buses to Visakhapatnam every half an hour. | ||
==In popular culture== | ==In popular culture== | ||
Many [[Telugu films]] including [[Happy Days (2007 film)|''Happy Days'']], [[Katha (2009 film)|''Katha'']], [[Darling (2010 film)|''Darling'']], [[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|''Life Is Beautiful'']] and ''[[Parugu]]'' were shot in Araku.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} | Many [[Telugu films]] including [[Happy Days (2007 film)|''Happy Days'']], [[Katha (2009 film)|''Katha'']], [[Darling (2010 film)|''Darling'']], [[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|''Life Is Beautiful'']] and ''[[Parugu]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/parugu-in-theatres-from-tomorrow--telugu-news-38292|title='Parugu' in theatres from tomorrow!|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=30 April 2008|access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> were shot in Araku.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
[[File:A view of Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|thumb|Araku Valley view in January 2013]] | |||
[[File:A local church entrance at Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|thumb|A local church entrance at Araku Valley]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http://www.travelbymyeyes.in/2020/07/araku-valley-travel-guide-how-to-reach-best-time-to-visit-araku-valley-budget-best-place-to-see.html ARAKU VALLEY COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE] | |||
{{Commons category|Araku Valley}} | {{Commons category|Araku Valley}} | ||
{{Wikivoyage|Aruku Valley}} | {{Wikivoyage|Aruku Valley}} | ||
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Landforms of Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Landforms of Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Uttarandhra]] | [[Category:Uttarandhra]] | ||
[[Category:Mandals in Alluri Sitharama Raju district]] | |||
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Araku Valley | |
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Hill Station | |
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| Nickname: Andhra Ooty | |
  Araku Valley | |
| Coordinates: 18°20′00″N 82°52′00″E / 18.3333°N 82.8667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Alluri Sitharama Raju district |
| Elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 56,674 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 531 149 |
| Telephone code | 08936 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP31 (Former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[1] |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Araku Valley |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Araku |
Araku Valley is a hill station in Alluri Sitharama Raju district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, lying 111 km west of Visakhapatnam city. This place is often referred to as Ooty of Andhra. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes, mainly Araku Tribes.
Geography
Araku is located in the Eastern Ghats about 114 kilometres (71 mi) from Visakhapatnam, close to the Odisha state border. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved Forest, which are part of Araku Valley, are rich in biodiversity and are mined for bauxite.[2] Galikonda hill rising to a height of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) is amongst the highest peaks in Andhra Pradesh. The average rainfall is 1,700 millimetres (67 in), the bulk of which is received during June–October.[3] The altitude is about 1300 m above the sea level. The valley spreads around 36 km.[4]
Economy
Coffee was introduced in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh in 1898 by British in Pamuleru valley in East Godavari district. Subsequently, it spread over to Araku Valley in the early 19th century. After independence, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department developed coffee plantations in the valley.[5] In 1956, Coffee Board appointed Andhra Pradesh Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited (GCC) for promoting coffee plantations in the valley through local tribal farmers.[clarification needed] In 1985, the plantations were handed to A.P. Forest Development Corporation and GCC promoted Girijan Coop. Plantation Development Corporation (GCPDC) exclusively to develop coffee plantations in tribal areas. All the plantations developed by GCC and GCPDC were handed over to the tribal farmers at two acres per family.[6] Apiculture farms have been widely spread in Araku, several types of flavoured honey is being made commercially.
Transport
Araku is connected through both rail and road to Visakhapatnam. Araku railway station is located on the Kothavalasa-Kirandul railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the East Coast Railway, on the Indian Railways network. RTC Buses to Visakhapatnam every half an hour.
In popular culture
Many Telugu films including Happy Days, Katha, Darling, Life Is Beautiful and Parugu,[7] were shot in Araku.[citation needed]
Gallery
References
- ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ "Cheated for bauxite". Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ↑ Need for conservation of biodiversity in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ↑ "Araku Valley". www.aptdc.gov.in. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ↑ "Araku Coffee".
- ↑ "AP Girijan". Archived from the original on 16 August 2019.
- ↑ "'Parugu' in theatres from tomorrow!". IndiaGlitz. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
External links
ARAKU VALLEY COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE
- Araku Valley Pictures of Tribal museum, horticulture nursery, tribal dancing & Borra caves
- Katiki Water Falls, Chaparai Water Cascade