Ananthagiri Waterfalls

Ananthagiri Waterfalls is one of the greatest tourist spots in the vicinity of Araku Valley. It is located on the Eastern Ghats, about 60 km from Visakhapatnam. It is also located 30 km away from Araku Valley and only 3 km from Ananthagiri Town. Accompanying you on your journey are dense rain forests, green coffee gardens, aligned hills, waterfalls, and deep canals that will create a pleasant feeling in your heart. At a height of about 100 feet, these Ananthagiri Waterfalls become one of the best places to visit during the monsoon season. The best way to get here is by walking or trekking from Ananthagiri. Using shortcuts can be dangerous for you, as you can’t use those impenetrable roads. So, 20 minutes walk from Ananthagiri – Araku main road you can reach Ananthagiri Waterfalls as this road is flat and anyone can walk easily. Remember, the rocks near the waterfall are very slippery and dangerous. It is important to be careful when passing over rocks.

Attraction

Who doesn’t love to get lost in the omnipresent beauty of nature while enjoying the spectacular sunrise and sunset? Nature lovers, therefore, come here again and again. It is also an ideal place for honeymooners. The waterfall is located just 1/2 km from the main road connecting Araku Valley & Anantagiri Town, where you can reach on foot while enjoying the natural beauty. Ananthagiri hill

History

This hill is one of the most popular destinations in the state for day-trippers from Hyderabad and historically Ananthagiri was one of the hunting grounds of the Nizams. Its also believed that the forests here have many medicinal gerbs that give the air a healing touch. To take advantage of the supposed restorative properties of the region’s air, in 1946 a sanatorium was built there. Ananthagiri Waterfalls

Inside/Outside Views

Amidst the verdant hill, there is a temple dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and mythological tales in the Skanda Purana relate that Markandeya a sage used to practice yoga on this hill.

On this hillthereir is a popular spot for trekking and adventure sports. There are two well-known trails Through the wood one of which starts next to Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple and many visitors choose to go off these trails and explore the jungle further.

How to Reach

Anantagiri is a beautiful town. You can easily travel to places around this town, and for this, the city provides you with bus and autorickshaw services as a means of transportation. Taxi is also another fastest and most convenient vehicle. Ananthagiri Waterfalls is around 30 km away from Araku Valley and about 60 km away from Visakhapatnam. To reach Ananthagiri Waterfalls, you first need to reach Araku Valley, from where you can easily reach Ananthagiri Town by taxi, cab, or bus. You can reach these Waterfalls by trekking from the main town. Here are two short ways to reach Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley-

By Road: The easiest way to get to the Araku Valley from Visakhapatnam is by bus. You can easily get private and state bus services from Visakhapatnam. You will also find many taxis or cabs at lower charges than private vehicles. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery, waterfalls, tunnels, and hillsides of Araku Valley. It can take approximately three and a half hours to reach Araku Valley.

By Train: Araku has its railway station, which is about 116 km from Visakhapatnam. From Araku Railway Station you can easily find several accessible buses to various tourist destinations near Araku. It may take about three and a half hours to reach Araku from Visakhapatnam railway station.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes it’s safe to visit this place.

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes photography is allowed there and it’s free of cost -03

Que-03: Is it possible to camp near Ananthagiri Waterfalls?

Ans: Yes. It’s an awesome place for camping near Ananthagiri Waterfalls.

Que-04: Which is the best season to visit Ananthagiri Waterfalls?

Ans: Monsoon season.

Que-05: Can we swim in Ananthagiri Waterfalls?

Ans: It is possible to swim here but the water is a bit dirty.

Que-06: What is the height of these Waterfalls?

Ans: 100 feet.

Que-07: What’s the exact location of Ananthagiri Waterfalls?

Ans: Very close to Ananthagiri Main Town in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) district.

Que-08:What is the Best Time to Visit this place?

Ans: The most suitable time to visit these Waterfalls is after the monsoon period and the streams inundated with rainwater flow at full force and present a panoramic vista. Visitors also prefer to visit the place during winter.