Ananthagiri
The breathtaking hill station, Ananthagiri sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats is about 60kms away from Visakhapatnam. Located on the way to the Arakku Valley, the place is considered as a perfect health resort.. Anathagiri is famed for its extensive coffee plantations and numerous waterfalls like Tadimada waterfalls.

Etikoppaka
Etikoppaka, a small village on the banks of Varaha River located 65 kms from Visakhapatnam, is known for its age-old tradition of wooden carvings and artifacts. Etikoppaka toys made of ankudu wood with lacquer colors, enchanting designs and earthly appeal are very attractive. The toys, mythological figures, carvings etc which displays the creative skills of the craftsmen depict the cultural practices of that region.

Tyda Nature Camp
Tyda is a small tribal village nestling in the wooded hills of the Eastern Ghats at a distance of 75 kms from Visakhapatnam on the Araku road. Also known as Jungle Bells, the nature camp has facilities for rock climbing, trekking and target shooting with bow & arrows. This eco-tourism destination is home for a variety of animals and birds. With the help of naturalists or guides in the camp, one can learn the language of the jungle viz., identification of calls, marks etc. and understanding interesting features of various flora and fauna of eastern ghats. There are log huts and tents set in tribal environment for tourists.

Borra Caves
The million year-old limestone Borra Caves, is situated in Ananthagiri Mandal, about 90kms north of Vizag on the way to Araku valley. The caves, at a height of 1400 mts above sea level and occupying an area of 2 square kilometers is filled with fascinating stalagmite and stalactite formations of calcium deposits. The Gosthani river flows through the caves between the formations. This natural caves were discovered in1807 by William King George of the Geological Survey of India. Among the formations can be found a 'Shivalingam' and an idol of a cow (Kamadhenu) which has given a religious significance to it. The caves are beautiful and are brightly illuminated. The best time to visit the caves is November- December. The Train journey from Vizag to the caves(5-6 hrs) through the thick vegetation of the Eastern ghats is splendid.

The Araku Valley
The famous hill station Araku valley, situated 30km north from Borra caves and 120kms from Visakhapatnam is the home to a number of tribal communities. The valley popularly known as Andhra Ooty is located on the eastern ghats at an altitude between 600 and 900 meters above sea level, . Spreads over an area of 36sq. kms, the Araku Valley is a perfect tourist destination with pleasant climate, lush greenery, waterfalls and streams. The tribal habitat museum and the tribal village are the major attractions here. The tourists can get a glimpse of the traditional and spectacular tribal folk dances like Dhimsa and Mayuri. The Araku Tribal Museum houses rich tribal tradition and number of artifacts and displays related to Eastern Ghat Tribal Culture. Chaaparai, a picturesque place about 15 km from Araku is another picnic spot in this region. Accommodation facilities are available for tourists.