How to reach Araku by Train, flight, and Road
Araku is a small hill station in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The place is quite popular among tourists for its natural beauty and pleasant weather. Reaching Araku by train is the most convenient option as the Visakhapatnam Railway Station is just about 10 kilometers from the town center. You can also take a flight to Visakhapatnam Airport which is about 60 kilometers from Araku and then take a cab or bus to reach your destination. Alternatively, you can drive down to Araku as it is well connected by road.
by Train
The nearest railway station to Araku is located in Vizag, which is about 110 km away. There are several trains that ply between Vizag and Araku, such as the Visakha Express and the Simhadri Express. The journey by train takes about 3 hours.
If you are coming from Hyderabad, there are direct trains available, such as the Garibrath, and Lokamanya Tilak. The journey by train from Hyderabad takes about 12 hours.
by Flight
Araku can be reached by air from Visakhapatnam, which is the closest airport.
There are no direct flights from Bhubaneswar or Hyderabad to Araku, so one would have to take a connecting flight via Visakhapatnam. The total journey time would be about 3 hours in this case.
by Road
The best way to reach Araku by road is to take a bus from Visakhapatnam. The journey takes about 4-5 hours and is very scenic as the route passes through forests and hills. You can also take a taxi from Visakhapatnam, which takes about 3 hours.