Galikonda Viewpoint
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 06:00–18:00
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best time to visit
- September–February; morning
- From RK Beach
- 115 km
- Travel time
- 3 hr by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
Windy roadside viewpoint over the Araku hills near one of the highest peaks of the Eastern Ghats.
Galikonda, “windy hill”, is one of the highest peaks in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. The viewpoint on the ghat road below it is a popular stop on the drive to Araku Valley.
From the railing you look across layer after layer of forested hills, coffee plantations and tribal hamlets, often with clouds drifting through the valleys. Stalls sell roasted corn and tea, and the cool wind is a welcome change from the coast.
It is a short stop rather than a destination, best combined with Ananthagiri, Borra Caves and Araku on a day trip.
Highlights
- Wide views over the Araku hills
- Cool winds and drifting clouds
- Roadside corn and tea stalls
Things to do
- Stop for the view on the Araku drive
- Try roasted corn from the stalls
- Photograph the hills in morning light
Safety notes
- Traffic on the ghat road — stand well back from the carriageway.
- Fog can reduce visibility suddenly.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsNot available
- Food stallsAvailable
- Wheelchair accessNot available
How to reach
- Bus: APSRTC buses to Araku pass the viewpoint.
- Cab / car: Hire a cab for a full Araku day trip.
- Train: Shimiliguda / Araku stations on the Kothavalasa–Kirandul line are nearby.
Araku ghat road, Ananthagiri Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district
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