Araku valley & Borra caves, AP : Andhra's best train ride through the magnificent Eastern ghats to the Araku valley, 120 km north of Visakhapatanam. The area is the home to isolated tribal communities and the tiny museum of Habitat. The million year old Borra caves filled with stalagmites an stalactites is 30 km from Araku. A train leaves Vizag at 7.45 am and reaches Araku (Rs 24, 5 hour). The train leaves Araku for Vizag at 3 pm. The rail route further leads to Jagdalpur (200 km, Chhatisgarh), which is famous for it's waterfalls.



Belum caves : Longest underground cave system in India, about 3.225 km long and 30 m deep. 2 km of the area has been made accessible for public viewing. Beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations, huge halls, waterfalls and a hall of lingas gives a breathtaking view. Underground water springs and streams developed. The caves are in Karnool district in Andhra Pradesh.

Entry Fee: Adult Rs.25/-; Child Rs.15/-