Araku

 

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
Borra Caves