| A million years old,
      fascinating Borra Caves, located about 90 kms. from Visakhapatnam, have
      magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations and are a fantasy in
      limestone. Deep in the caves, a Sivalingam and an idol of a cow (Kamadhenu)
      can be found. Tribals vehemently vouch for the religious significance of
      the Borra Caves. Woven into intricate formations, the crystal white
      calcium stones are seen in the various forms. The Borra caves are brightly
      illuminated by mercury, sodium vapor and halogen lamps. A FEW PLACES TO BE SEEN IN AND AROUND ARAKU VALLEY ARE
       
        Padmapuram Botanical Gardens (2 kms.)
        Ranagellada Water Falls ( 7 kms.)
        Kothavalasa Agriculture Farms (2 kms.)
        Saparai - Natural rock Formation(14 kms.)
        Coffee Plantations - Anantagiri  (35 kms.)  
        Tribal Museum    
        Matsya Gundam |  
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