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Chaparai Waterfalls

At a distance of just 13 km from Araku, the Chaparai waterfalls or the Dumbriguda waterfalls is one of the most popular weekend destinations as well as a much sought after place for the Telugu film industry. With a perfectly serene environment, you have quite a few local vendors to offer you special delicacies like grilled chicken, kulfi etc. The best time to feel the nature closest to you would be at sunrise or sunset. One can also take a dip in the water as it is not too deep or slippery. Read More

Popularly known as the fish pool, Matsyagundam near Paderu harbours a variety of fishes and is home to a century-old temple known as Sri Matsyalingeshwara Swamy Temple. With immense potent for tourism, the stream has quite interesting folklore entwined around it. It is believed that there was a massive fight between Singarajulu (snakes) and the Matsyarajulu (fish) in a place known as Gemmili after which the Mother Fish rescued all the fishes and brought them here. Later on, the hamlet came to be known as Matsya Gundam. Till day, owing to this belief, the natives do not kill or consume fish. Read More

The Tadimada Waterfalls is a beauty that would make you fall in love with it instantly. Also commonly known as Ananthagiri Waterfalls, the easiest way to experience what nature has to offer here is through hiking. The waters splashing from 100 ft above creates a majestic view and soothes one’s soul. One can take a dip in the water, although it is a bit dirty. With its amazing views, the Tadimada Waterfalls is undoubtedly one of the best picnic spots in Araku Valley. Read More

Opened in 1996 by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, the Araku Tribal Museum depicts the tribal culture of Andhra Pradesh. From utensils, jewellery, hunting tools to wedding photographs, the museum gives a taste of what traditional tribal lives look like. Located at a distance of just 200 metres from the Araku bus station, the museum is not historical but has been constructed to enlighten people about the tribal way of life, with the display of the lifestyle of about 19 tribes living in the vicinity. While tribal artworks adorn the walls, local Mayur and Dhimsa dances are exhibited at one of the sections on the museum.Interestingly, the museum is home to a fortune teller with a parrot who speaks only the local language and whose predictions are believed to have been right. One can also go boating in the pond nearby or relax by cycling around the museum. The two-storied building is an excellent place to get souvenirs; the money for which goes to the locals as one of their sources of employment. Read More