Home to indigenous tribes on the Eastern Ghats, Araku is amongst the highest peaks in Andhra Pradesh. The beauty of this place lies in its forests and coffee plantations, it is also known for its rich bio-diversity. So, while here, you can explore these forests, and also visit shoot locations of popular Tollywood films like Happy Days, Life Is Beautiful, and more that were shot here. Check out the famous Borra Caves, Coffee Museum and Araku Adivasi Arts & Crafts Museum while you're here.
Distance From Hyderabad: 702 Km
Getting There: You can either take a day or overnight train to Vishakhapatnam and drive to Araku Valley in 3 hours from there, or just go on a road trip via NH65 and NH16 to get there in about 14 hours.