ARAKU VALLEY | CHAPARAI WATER CASCADE | AERIAL VIEW | 4K VIDEO | © AjAy JoshuA PhotographY |
Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Araku is located in the Eastern Ghats about 114 kilometres (71 mi) from Visakhapatnam, close to the Odisha state border.
This place is often referred to as Ooty of Andhra.
It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes.
The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved Forest, which are part of Araku Valley, are rich in biodiversity and are mined for bauxite.
Galikonda hill rising to a height of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) is amongst the highest peaks in Andhra Pradesh.
The average rainfall is 1,700 millimetres (67 in), the bulk of which is received during June–October.
The altitude is about 1300 m above the sea level. The valley spreads around 36 km.
Araku is connected through both rail and road to Visakhapatnam.
Araku railway station is located on the Kothavalasa-Kirandul railway line of Visakhapatnam division of the East Coast Railway, on the Indian Railways network.
Blessed with enchanting streams, lush green forests, beautiful waterfalls, sprawling coffee plantations, rich landscape and wonderful weather.
Araku valley is famous tourist destination which attracts nature lovers, honeymoon couples, and adventure enthusiasts from all over the country.
The journey to Araku valley by train is something that everyone should experience with tunnels, hill sides, streams, waterfalls making your journey truly mesmerising. The ride through the road is equally enchanting with sharp curves and beautiful sceneries along the way.
Coffee was first introduced in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh in 1898 by British in Pamuleru valley in East Godavari district.
Subsequently, it spread over to Araku Valley in the early 19th century.
After independence, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department developed coffee plantations in the valley.
In 1956, Coffee Board appointed Andhra Pradesh Girijan Cooperative Corporation Limited (GCC) for promoting coffee plantations in the valley through local tribal farmers.
In 1985, the plantations were handed to A.P. Forest Development Corporation and GCC promoted Girijan Coop.
Plantation Development Corporation (GCPDC) exclusively to develop coffee plantations in tribal areas.
All the plantations developed by GCC and GCPDC were handed over to the tribal farmers at two acres per family.
Chaparai waterfalls is a well known picnic spot in Araku valley.
A scenic place with water falls and surrounding forest area makes people relax and spend their holiday joyfully.
People have to take their own vehicles or hire a taxi/auto from Araku and visit this place.
Chaaparai is only 15Kms from Araku valley on the way to Paderu Only road transportation is available to Chaaparai from Araku.
People can reach Araku valley by train or bus.
Copyright © 2018 AjAy JoshuA PhotographY. All Rights Reserved.
This video is subject to copyright owned by AjAy JoshuA PhotographY.
Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video is expressly prohibited, unless
AjAy JoshuA PhotographY has explicitly granted its prior written consent. All other rights reserved.
_______________________________________________________________________
It Would Mean So Much To Me If You Subscribe To My YouTube Channel!
FACEBOOK:
INSTAGRAM:
GEARS USED: CANON 5D Mark IV And MAVIC PRO PLATINUM