Vanjangi village is located in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India, in the Paderu Tehsil. It is 8 kilometres from the sub-district headquarters in Paderu and 125 kilometres from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Vanajangi is the traditional means of Vanjangi village, according to 2009 statistics.

With the incredible sights on offer, Vanjangi, which is 3400 feet above sea level, has become a tourist hotspot. Scenes of dense clouds floating endlessly amid the hills form a sight to behold as you approach the vantage point at the location early in the morning. The most auspicious time to visit Vanjangi is at sunrise, when an orange twilight proudly announces the arrival of the sun beyond the cloud cover. Many visitors are choosing to camp in the open spaces because the village does not yet have any tourist accommodation facilities.

Megha Samudram, or the Ocean of Clouds, is the name given to this newly discovered hill heaven. And the name seems fitting, given that tourists have never seen such an assemblage of clouds at such high altitudes, every beautiful morning. A sight not to be missed is the golden light tinting the cloud cover as it floats endlessly.

One of the places to visit in Araku Valley is the Coffee Museum. In 1930, a migrant by name Prakash Rao had set up a catering service for tourists to highlight the uniqueness of the Arabica Coffee. In 1954, he started a Coffee house, which catered to foreign delegates and coffee traders. However, it is now open to all.

The museum manned by educated tribal staff showcase a series of pictures detailing the origin and history of coffee. They market 60 varieties of coffees and an array of 600 coffee-chocolates. Visitors can satiate their hunger and appease their craving by indulging in delicacies such as chocolates, sandwiches, brownies, mousses, tarts, etc and savor stimulating coffees.

Located on the east coast of India, the Borra Caves are situated in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district. Breath taking hilly terrain, beautiful landscape, semi-evergreen moist deciduous forests, and wild fauna of the Borra Caves are a visual feast.

A marvellous creation of nature, the Borra caves were formed when river waters flow through a limestone area, and the calcium carbonate turns into calcium bicarbonate, which is easily washed out by the running water. The most striking feature of the caves is its exquisite variety of speleothems ranging in size.

Borra Caves are deemed to be among the largest in the country and are perched at a whopping elevation of about 705 metres. They are basically karstic limestone structures extending to a depth of 80 m and are considered to be the deepest cave in India. The combination of sunlight and dark conjures amazing dancing shaped in the depths of the Borra Caves, which is a sight in itself.

It's time to treat your eyes with one of the best waterfalls on your Vizag tour. Situated 30 km away from Paderu village, 45 km away from Lambasingi and 60 km away from Araku, Kothapally Waterfalls is a great place for vacationers to enjoy the peace of nature at its best.

A must-visit tourist attraction for solo travellers, couples and families, Kothapally Waterfalls is a place that lets you admire a good stream of water flow along with its unexplored and undisturbed beauty.

Named after a village named as Kothapally, the cascading waterfalls are gorgeous, beautiful and worth-seeing, attracting thousands of people every year from different aspects of life. Unlike other places, it is a lesser-known destination in Visakhapatnam that has become a go-to spot for a half-day excursion and is a favourite picnic base for families with children.

It is one of the acclaimed places to visit in Araku Valley. Araku Tribal Museum is located in the small town of Araku, around 110 km of Visakhapatnam. Unlike other museums, which house historical items, the Tribal Museum showcases the artifacts from tribal life. The 2 storey Tribal building is built using the traditional indigenous materials such as mud, metals, etc and showcases native tribal architecture in the form of colors, motifs, and frames used.

The first floor of the red-colored rotund structure displays dioramas depicting tribal lifestyle, day-to-day kitchen utensils made of iron and mud, musical instruments, and wall paintings of market scenes and clay pottery. It exhibits local tribal dances of Mayur and Dhimsa from a range of festivals and life-sized figurines wearing vibrant clothing with matching accessories. The walls adorn the masks, and exotic artifacts belonging to the Tribal culture of Eastern Ghats. The second floor houses a souvenir shop and the Tribal Arts and Craft center. The center also houses 10 double rooms, public conveniences, and a cafeteria.

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is a bird lover's paradise which is why it is one of the best places to see in Lambasingi. If one wants to gaze at the migratory birds which flock the place during all seasons of the year, then one should not miss visiting Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary. The place has a beautiful lake in which one can take a boat ride. If one visits the place early in the morning, then one can spot the birds resting in their natural habitats. The place is located very near to Bojjannakonda. One can visit this place after spending their morning at Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary.

Timings: 7 am to 5 pm

Entry Fee: INR 10

In its broadest sense, the term vegetable refers to any type of plant life or plant product; in its narrower connotation, it refers to the fresh, edible component of a herbaceous plant consumed raw or cooked.

A root, like rutabaga, beet, carrot, and sweet potato; a tuber or storage stem, like potato and taro; a stem, like asparagus and kohlrabi; a bud, like brussels sprouts; a bulb, like onion and garlic; a petiole or leafstalk, like celery and rhubarb; a leaf, like cabbage, lettuce, parsley, spinach, and chive; a seed, such as pea and lima bean; an immature fruit, such as eggplant, cucumber, and sweet corn (maize); or a full fruit, such as tomato and pepper. It's tough to maintain the popular difference between vegetable and fruit.

Plants or plant parts that are commonly consumed with the main course of a meal are commonly referred to as vegetables, whereas those that are mostly consumed as sweets are referred to as fruits. Cucumber and tomato, although botanically fruits, are typically recognized as vegetables because they are the section of the plant that contains seeds.

Thajangi Reservoir is located about 6 km from Lambasingi. One could have seen a variety of reservoirs all their life, but this one located amidst the dewy mountains and misty meadows provides such a glorious view. The water flows around this region and it is like a bluish blanket on a green backdrop. The photographers hunt this place for some marvelous photographs and nature lovers visit this place to soak in the beauty of Mother Nature.

The Tadimada Waterfalls is a beauty that would make you fall in love with it instantly. Also commonly known as Ananthagiri Waterfalls, the easiest way to experience what nature has to offer here is through hiking.

The waters splashing from 100 ft above creates a majestic view and soothes one's soul. One can take a dip in the water, although it is a bit dirty. With its amazing views, the Tadimada Waterfalls is undoubtedly one of the best picnic spots in Araku Valley.

Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are the two-hill ranges that are located on both sides of the village Sangharam. The place is one of the oldest Buddhist establishments in India. The monoliths of Buddha found in this region date back to the 4th and 9th centuries.

Bojjanakonda translates into Hill of Buddha. The place is very beautiful as the archeological structures are surrounded by surreal paddy fields. One can feel the breeze of the paddy fields while getting lost in the old times of the Buddhist period. There are many Buddhist monasteries in the region which one should never miss visiting.

At a distance of just 13 km from Araku, the Chaparai waterfalls or the Dumbriguda waterfalls is one of the most popular weekend destinations as well as a much sought after place for the Telugu film industry.

With a perfectly serene environment, you have quite a few local vendors to offer you special delicacies like grilled chicken, kulfi etc. The best time to feel the nature closest to you would be at sunrise or sunset. One can also take a dip in the water as it is not too deep or slippery.