The Borra Caves that are located about 90 kms. from Visakhapatnam, enroute to Araku Valley are a fantasy in limestone.  Dating back to a million years, they present a breathtaking display of naturally sculptured splendour, in superb sets and stalagmite formations.  Thousands of visitors, particularly students and tribals from far of places throng the caves to make offerings to Lord Shiva seen in the form of natural stone lingas.  The tribals celebrate a fair on Maha Shivaratri day in March every year.  At several places inside the caves the path has been blocked by outgrowing calcium carbonate stones,  even as they present marvellous shapes and forms. At places stalagmite and stalactite have joined together forming huge pillars.  Crystal white calcium stones are seen in various forms, a hooded serpent with its mouth open, different human shapes,  Narada with its Thambura, Lord Brahma the creator the Radha-Krishna pair and Nandi the (bull).  The caves were illuminated by the A.P Tourism in 1993.

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.)