Misty ridges of Araku Valley from Valley View Resort

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Araku, and the days in it.

Caves, waterfalls, museums, and highland viewpoints — nature close to Valley View, with distances confirmed from the house.

Around the valley

Araku destinations from the house.

Seven places our guests ask for most. Open a destination for gallery, essential information, and how to plan the outing.

Stone stairs descending into Borra Caves, with railings and limestone chambers

Near Araku Valley, Eastern Ghats

Borra Caves

A deep limestone cave system in the Eastern Ghats — cool chambers and an underground stream.

25 km from Valley View

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Katiki Waterfalls cascading over dark rock through the forest

Near Borra Caves

Katiki Waterfalls

A silver fall through forest near Borra — mist on the stones at the end of a short walk.

8 km from Valley View

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Chaparai waterfall cascading over layered rock in the forest

Near Araku town

Chaparai

Broad sheets of water over rock — an open-air stop for an easy half-day in the valley.

20 km from Valley View

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Entrance arch of the Tribal Museum in Araku, with figures above the gateway

Araku town

Tribal Museum

Dress, craft, and the living cultures of the Eastern Ghats — gathered in one quiet gallery.

10 km from Valley View

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Thematic Coffee Museum sign in Araku, framed by a painted tree mural

Araku town

Coffee Museum

The story of highland coffee, from flower to cup — a quiet hour in Araku town.

11 km from Valley View

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Viewing deck at Galikonda overlooking forested ridges

On the Visakhapatnam–Araku ghat road

Galikonda

A high stop on the Visakhapatnam–Araku road — wind, layered hills, and a long look into the Ghats.

5 km from Valley View

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Aerial view of the Balda plateau, with open ground and a hilltop pond

Near Araku Valley, Eastern Ghats

Balda Table Top

A high plateau and cave country beyond Araku — open rock, long views, and a quieter day out.

60 km from Valley View

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Tall pines standing in mist near Araku Valley

Near Sunkarametta, Araku Valley

Pine Forest

Tall pines, soft needles underfoot, and cool filtered light — a quiet walk near Sunkarametta.

17 km from Valley View

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Stone church with a red-tiled roof and bell tower at Sunkarametta

Sunkarametta, Araku Valley

Sunkarametta Church

A hilltop church on the Vizag–Araku road — Gothic lines, green pastures, and a long look into the Ghats.

2 km from Valley View

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Open lawns and amphitheatre at Valley View Resort

Property highlights

The grounds, after the walk.

Indoor games and open lawns today. Spa, pool, and gym are coming soon — marked clearly on Amenities. The amphitheatre and dining table are ready when you are.