araku valley

Discover seven hidden gems across India that blend scenic beauty with local culture, sustainable living, and preserved traditions.

Just last year, this aromatic coffee was awarded gold medal for the best coffee pod in the Prix Epicures OR 2018 Award in Paris! Now, wouldn't you love a cuppa that amazing?

This coffee made its debut in France last year when the brand opened a café store in the capital city and managed to win everyone's hearts amidst heavy competition from popular Colombian and Sumatran bean varieties.

Started in 2011, project ‘ASARA’ focused on the tribal populations of Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh, covering the 45,000-plus population in 181 habitations.

From Andhra Pradesh's Araku Valley near Vishakapatnam, there comes a unique biryani instantly recognisable by its unique cooking style that brings alive flavours.

Tea, for most Indians, is very close to their heart!

Interestingly, the site finds hardly any mention in the tapestry of Indian history and was only discovered in 1807, by a British geolist under the Geological Survey of India.

Literally Andhra's coolest village, Lambasingi can make any winter retreat look pale in comparison. This misty hill station, located at an altitude of 1025 meters above sea level in the Chintapalli region of Araku Valley, has experienced winter snowfall in the past.

From the Araku Valley to the Tatipudi Reservoir, explore the stunning Eastern Ghats in pictures.