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[[File:Forest In Araku Valley.jpg|thumb|Forest in Araku Valley, taken in 2023]]
'''Araku Valley''' is a hill station in the [[Alluri Sitharama Raju district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]], located 111 km from [[Visakhapatnam]].


'''Araku Valley''' is a hill station in [[Alluri Sitharama Raju district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], lying 111&nbsp;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.'''
==Economy==
 
[[Tea]] was introduced in [[Eastern Ghats]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in (by British) in Pamuleru valley in [[West Godavari district]]. Subsequently, it spread over to Araku Valley in the early 13th century. After independence, the [[Andhra Pradesh Forest Department]] developed coffee plantations in the valley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arakuvalleycoffees.com/|title=Araku Coffee}}</ref> In 1956, [[Coffee Board of India|Coffee Board]] appointed Andhra Pradesh Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited (GCC) for promoting coffee plantations in the valley through local tribal farmers.{{clarify|date=July 2019}} 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apgirijan.com/|title=AP Girijan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816220833/http://www.apgirijan.com/|archive-date=16 August 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Apiculture farms have been widely spread in Araku, several types of flavoured honey is being made commercially. (Araku is famous for bamboo fish)


==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&nbsp;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 36km. <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>


==Economy==
==Transport==
 
[[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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arakuvalleycoffees.com/|title=Araku Coffee}}</ref> In 1956, [[Coffee Board of India|Coffee Board]] appointed Andhra Pradesh Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited (GCC) for promoting coffee plantations in the valley through local tribal farmers.{{clarification needed|date=July 2019}} 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apgirijan.com/|title=AP Girijan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816220833/http://www.apgirijan.com/|archive-date=16 August 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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 Malabar Coast Railway, on the [[Indian Railways]] network. RTC Buses to Visakhapatnam every 24 hours. Nearest Airport is [[Visakhapatnam Airport]].
[[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.
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]]'',<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}}
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'']], ''[[Parugu]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/parugu-in-theatres-from-tomorrow--telugu-news-38292|title='Parugu' in theatres from tomorrow!|website=IndiaGlitz|date=30 April 2008|access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref> and ''[[RRR]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=RRR UPDATE! ‘Komaram Bheem’ Junior NTR heads to Vizag for shoot; gets papped at airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-update-komaram-bheem-junior-ntr-heads-to-vizag-for-shoot-gets-papped-at-airport/articleshow/72452129.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> were shot in Araku.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
[[File:A view of Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|thumb|Araku Valley view in January 2013]]
<gallery>
[[File:A local church entrance at Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|thumb|A local church entrance at Araku Valley]]
File:Tree houses of Araku Valley.jpg|Tree houses at the Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh
File:A view of Araku Valley, a hill station in Visakhapatnam district.jpg|A view of a passing train in foreground and the valley in background
File:A view of Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|Araku Valley view in January 2013
File:A local church entrance at Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.jpg|A local church entrance at Araku Valley
File:Tribal Museum, Araku Valley.jpg|Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
File:Araku Valley Tribal Museum.jpg|Inside Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
File:Coffee Museum, Araku Valley.jpg|Coffee Museum, Araku Valley
File:Old Church at Sunkarametta.jpg|An old church at Sunkara Metta village in the eastern ghats
</gallery>


==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]
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{{Commons category|Araku Valley}}
{{Wikivoyage|Aruku Valley}}
{{Wikivoyage|Aruku Valley}}
* [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]
* [https://www.arakucoffee.in/?srsltid=AfmBOorHkRKekL2YA6rTBSRZNhb7Ll-FiEkuzvUVWvN7ZL8bKBdYQ5SX Araku Coffee India]
* [http://indiatourism.ws/andhra_pradesh/aptdc/araku_valley/ Araku Valley] Pictures of Tribal museum, horticulture nursery, tribal dancing & Borra caves
* [http://indiatourism.ws/andhra_pradesh/aptdc/araku_valley/ Araku Valley] Pictures of Tribal museum, horticulture nursery, tribal dancing & Borra caves
*[http://www.realbharat.org/7-best-places-to-visit-in-araku-valley-for-a-wonderful-weekend-getaway/ Katiki Water Falls], Chaparai Water Cascade
*[http://www.realbharat.org/7-best-places-to-visit-in-araku-valley-for-a-wonderful-weekend-getaway/ Katiki Water Falls], Chaparai Water Cascade
*[https://desifootprints.com/araku-valley/ Must see attractions of Araku Valley]
{{Alluri Sitharama Raju district}}


[[Category:Valleys of India]]
[[Category:Valleys of India]]

Latest revision as of 13:01, 16 October 2025

Araku Valley
Hill Station
From top: View from Arma Konda, Katiki Waterfalls, Borra Caves and Tunnels of Araku Valley
Araku Valley is located in Andhra Pradesh
Araku Valley
Araku Valley
Coordinates: 18°20′00″N 82°52′00″E / 18.3333°N 82.8667°E / 18.3333; 82.8667
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionAlluri Sitharama Raju district
Elevation
910 m (2,990 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total56,674
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
531149
Tele08936
Vehicle registrationAP31 (Former)
AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[2]
Vidhan Sabha constituencyAraku Valley
Lok Sabha constituencyAraku
Forest in Araku Valley, taken in 2023

Araku Valley is a hill station in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, India, located 111 km from Visakhapatnam.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Tea was introduced in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh in (by British) in Pamuleru valley in West Godavari district. Subsequently, it spread over to Araku Valley in the early 13th century. After independence, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department developed coffee plantations in the valley.[3] 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.[4] Apiculture farms have been widely spread in Araku, several types of flavoured honey is being made commercially. (Araku is famous for bamboo fish)

Geography[edit | edit source]

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.[5] 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.[6] The altitude is about 1300 m above the sea level. The valley spreads around 36km. [7]

Transport[edit | edit source]

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 Malabar Coast Railway, on the Indian Railways network. RTC Buses to Visakhapatnam every 24 hours. Nearest Airport is Visakhapatnam Airport.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Many Telugu films including Happy Days, Katha, Darling, Life Is Beautiful, Parugu[8] and RRR[9] were shot in Araku.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Tree houses at the Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh
    Tree houses at the Araku Valley hill station in Andhra Pradesh
  • A view of a passing train in foreground and the valley in background
    A view of a passing train in foreground and the valley in background
  • Araku Valley view in January 2013
    Araku Valley view in January 2013
  • A local church entrance at Araku Valley
    A local church entrance at Araku Valley
  • Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
    Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
  • Inside Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
    Inside Tribal Museum, Araku Valley
  • Coffee Museum, Araku Valley
    Coffee Museum, Araku Valley
  • An old church at Sunkara Metta village in the eastern ghats
    An old church at Sunkara Metta village in the eastern ghats

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named census2011
  2. ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  3. ↑ "Araku Coffee".
  4. ↑ "AP Girijan". Archived from the original on 16 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "Cheated for bauxite". Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Need for conservation of biodiversity in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  7. ↑ "Araku Valley". www.aptdc.gov.in. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  8. ↑ "'Parugu' in theatres from tomorrow!". IndiaGlitz. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "RRR UPDATE! 'Komaram Bheem' Junior NTR heads to Vizag for shoot; gets papped at airport". The Times of India.

External links[edit | edit source]

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