Araku valley is a famous hill station of AP. It is located at a distance of 120 KM from Vizag is famous for its scenic grandeur on the eastern ghats with lush green nature, valley, water falls and streams. The journey to Araku Valley is the most enjoying as the rail passes through tunnels, hill sides and streams. Vizag, is the true spot where one can find the beauty of Andhra. Lapped by the Bay of Bengal, on the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh lies the beach city, Vishakapatnam. It is the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh.
The Borra Caves are situated 29kms from the Araku Valley, near Vishakhapatnam and are acknowledged for their highly beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. In 1807, William King George discovered the Borra Caves and assumed them to be a million years old. The Borra Caves are noticeably exhibit a variety of impressive stalactites and stalagmites, in different irregular shapes. Apart from historical value, the caves have religious significance as well. The local people swarm to this place to worship the Shivalinga and the idol of the holy cow ‘Kamadhenu’. The origin of the Borra Caves is believed to be the River Gosthani. The caves were formed due to the perennial river flow over the limestone area.
Jagdalpur is a city in the tribal district of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, a state in central India. On the banks of the Indravati River, ornate Bastar Palace was built by the region’s former kings. The nearby Anthropological Museum displays tribal artifacts. West of the city, Chitrakote Falls cascades over broad cliffs. To the southeast, tigers roam through teak and bamboo forests at Kanger Valley National Park. The distance between Visakhapatnam and Jagdalpur is 322 km.
Vizag (Visakhapatnam)
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches.
