This small village has been made famous by the Jungle Bells Camp.

Overview

This small village has been made famous by the Jungle Bells Camp (Cell: 09494680598; Tariff: 1,200-2,400), an ecotourism resort run by AP Tourism and the Forest Department. The area has a natural bounty of flora and fauna and has several waterfalls. The camp offers great views of the Eastern Ghats. You can indulge in various activities such as trekking, hiking and bird watching here. Log huts, tree huts and igloo huts are the accommodation options offered to give visitors an experience that is close to nature, along with the convenience of modern amenities.

Significance

Tyda is the perfect escape for those who want to get away from the stress of city life. There are no televisions or mobile networks in the area! About four kilometres from Jungle Bells is Mountain View Resorts (Cell: 09180352502,09490133 107; Tariff: 1,650-5,400), in Sivalingapuram, with cottages and suites. They have restaurants, a swimming pool, spa and organise trekking activities.

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How to Reach

The nearest airport is 72km from Visakhapatnam. 

The nearest railway station is 80km from Visakhapatnam.

There are a number of buses operated by APSRTC from Visakhapatnam Bus stand.If you prefer taking the taxi,they are available in more numbers.

Best time to visit

Highlights

Ananthagiri Hills-Area is a paradise for coffee lovers since several plantations are located around the resort.

Coffee Museum-Araku Valley is famous for its coffee plantations. 

Tribal Museum-It showcases the daily life of the tribes, their culture and food habits