The Araku Tribal Museum showcases the life and culture of different tribal communities in the region through artifacts, pictures, and paintings. You can learn about their clothing, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments, and other significant items. This museum is perfect for visitors looking to get an insight into the region's rich past.
Padmapuram Gardens is a popular park surrounded by trees, beautiful flowers and a trimmed golf course in Aruku Valley. The park has several cottages, hanging bridges, view points, and pathway. You can visit the tiny tribal museum and enjoy the toy train inside the park. Padmapuram Gardens is a perfect place for travellers seeking calm and natural scenery.
The Anathagiri waterfall is a beautiful place for nature lovers to spend time. The waterfalls cascades down from a height of around 40 ft hitting the rocks and forming a pool below. The area around the waterfalls is ideal for trekking, and photography. The location is serene, surrounded by hills and deep green forests. Visitors can take a stroll and enjoy the lavish beauty of nature.
If you have some spare time, you can explore the Talimada viewpoint, Araku Coffee Museum, and Borra Caves which present fantastic photographic opportunities and historic insight into the region's history. Visitors could alternatively extend their itinerary by a day or two to extend their adventure.
It is recommended to start early in the day and be mindful that the weather may be humid during the day. Due to Covid-19 related restrictions, it is best to consult the latest travel advisories and updated opening and closing times of the above-mentioned places with local authorities or operators.