Amidst the rainy weather, the charming Araku Valley remains a magnet for a large number of tourists. The Borra Caves, waterfalls, and various picturesque spots see a surge in visitors, particularly on weekends. Popular attractions like the Tribal Museum, Padmapuram Garden, Galikonda Viewpoint, and Ranjilleda Waterfalls are teeming with tourists, enhancing the lively ambiance of the region.
Notably, the Borra Caves in Ananthagiri Mandal experienced a notable uptick in tourist arrivals, with 1,449 visitors on July 20, 821 on July 22, 568 on July 23, 538 on July 24, 711 on July 25, 712 on July 26, 1,565 on July 27, and 1,900 on July 28. Gauri Shankar, the tourism manager, mentioned that this influx led to earnings of 1.54 lakh on Sunday, July 28, alone. The heavy tourist traffic along the Araku-Visakha main road and the Ananthagiri Ghat Road was mainly due to visitors coming from Visakhapatnam and neighboring states.
The escalating popularity of the region’s tourist destinations underscores the need for additional facilities to cater to tourists while preserving the natural allure of the area.
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