Aruku Valley

The picturesque paradise of the Aruku Valley is in fact a cluster of five valleys. The Aruku valley offers the nature at its best and has a rich tribal heritage. In the hill resort of Aruku Valley there is scenic splendor that soothes the eyes. The amazing Aruku valley boasts of the gorgeous greens, flourishing forests and the wondrous waterfalls. The various tribal settlements here are conserving their rich culture and traditions. The Dhimsa dance of the tribes is not to be missed.

LOCATION:

The Aruku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is an altitude of 1300m above sea level and lies 110 km from Vishakhapatnam and 760 km from Hyderabad.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS:

The hill resort of Aruku Valley has several tourist attractions. The natural beauty of the Aruku Valley is immense and incomparable. The entire landscape of the Aruku valley is dotted with lush orchards.

Since Aruku is renowned for its tribal heritage you must visit the Aruku tribal museum. The Museum in Aruku valley houses has a rich collection of exhibits that reveal the tribal tradition and number of artifacts pertaining to the Eastern Ghat Tribal Culture.

Tour to Aruku Valley The pristine natural beauty of the Aruku Valley Ghats makes it an excellent excursion from the Aruku valley. The Anatagiri Coffee Plantations are must checkouts. The age-old Borra Caves are other option for excursion from Aruku Valley. You may take up a conducted tour to the Borra Caves.

Then there are the Sangda waterfalls that attract the tourists and the adventure seekers alike. The waterfall is not just wonderful it is indeed a spectacle to be enjoyed in the Aruku valley.

Matsyagundam in the Aruku Valley is another place of tourist attraction that is worth visiting. At Matsyagundam you can spot fish of all sizes. Matsyagundam is rightly called the fish pool. You may visit the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva here.