Is it safe to drive from Vizag to Araku?

Hi, Road conditions are very good in this stretch and it is not a difficult terrain to drive to Araku and Borra Caves from Vizag. Enjoy the drive!!

How is road from Vizag to Araku Valley?

From Vizag Araku valley is 4 hours journey by road and is located at a distance of 106 KM from NAD Kotha road Junction on NH5 ( Visakhapatnam ) . On the plain area the road passes through Pendurthi junction, Kothavalasa, S- Kota and few other small villages .

Is a glass train from Vizag to Araku running now?

The Visakhapatnam – Araku AC Tourist Passenger is a passenger train belonging to East Coast Railway that runs between Visakhapatnam Junction and Araku. It is currently being operated with 00501/00502 train numbers on a daily basis….Visakhapatnam–Araku AC Tourist Passenger.

Overview
Electrification	No
Operating speed	33 km/h (21 mph) average with halts

How much does araku trip cost?

Araku Valley Packages

Araku Valley Packages	Day/Night	Price
ShortBreak to Araku Valley – From Guntur Package	3 Days/2 Nights	₹12,426
A Shortbreak to Araku Valley – From Hyderabad Package	4 Days/3 Nights	₹15,293

Is araku worth visiting?

But this trip is definately one worth going on. The rail experience through numerous tunnels is amazing.. It is a very good experience to travel in train from Vizag to Araku .. Numerous tunnels and the valley at the backdrop is an amazing experience…

How can I go to Vizag from Araku Valley by train?

The first train from Visakhapatnam to Araku-valley is 18551 – VSKP JDB SPL departing at 07:05 AM from Simhachalam railway station(SCM). Some popular weekly trains on Visakhapatnam to Araku-valley train route are 18551 – VSKP JDB SPL, 08516 – VISAKHAPATNAM KIRANDUL SPECIAL.

What is Vistadome coach?

The Vistadome coaches have large glass windows and glass roofs to provide 360 degree view of the open sky, mountains, tunnels, bridges, hills and lush green forests to the tourists. It will also have observation lounges for the purpose of site seeing.

What can I buy in Araku?

Shopping in Vizag: 7 things tourists should buy in and around the city

• #1 Araku Coffee. Nestled amid the scenic Eastern Ghats, Araku Valley has been famous for its versatile coffee produce.
• #2 Araku Chocolates.
• #3 Handicrafts.
• #4 Ponduru Khadi.
• #5 Madugula Halwa.
• #6 Artefacts at beachside stalls.
• #7 Etikoppaka wooden toys.

How do I plan araku trip?

You can take a train from Visakhapatnam to Araku Station and get there in about 3 hours. Or you can take a flight to Vishakhapatnam Airport and travel the rest of the way by car. Araku Valley is connected to all major and minor cities and towns in South India by a smooth road network.