Chaapari (chaparai) Water Falls Near Araku Valley

Chaaparai is a well known picnic spot in Araku valley. A scenic place with water falls and surrounding forest area makes people relax and spend their holiday joyfully. Usually people who visit Araku valley won't miss this place as it is very nearer to the main Araku valley place.

It is better not to enter into water flow area during rainy season as the water current will be high and dangerous. During winter season the water flow is less and people can enjoy their stay here. Landscapes and gardens are located surrounding this place. One can experience the beauty of water gushing through natural rocks.

How to reach Dumbriguda Chaaparai is not included in the one day Araku Package trip conducted by APTDC. People have to take their own vehicles or hire a taxi/auto from Araku and visit this place. Chaaparai is only 15Kms from Araku valley on the way to Paderu.

Only road transportation is available to Chaaparai from Araku. People can reach Araku valley by train or bus. People normally plan to reach Araku valley from Visakhapatnam by taking the train ticket for Vizag Kirandul passenger train and send their private vehicle to Araku.

During this journey they enjoy the scenic beauty of the valley, tunnels and bridges. Once they reach Araku valley, they get into their vehicle and plan to reach Chaaparai as they wish. Other places to see in Araku include, Padmapuram garden, Tribal museum, Coffee estates, Gali Kondalu