THE HARITHA JUNGLE BELLS RESORT

INTO THE ARAKU VALLEY

THE HARITHA JUNGLE BELLS RESORT

TYDA, NEAR VISAKHAPATNAM

GETTING THERE

The resort can be reached by road or train from Visakhapatnam. The nearest railhead is Tyda station, just two km from the resort. Jeeps and other means of transport are available from the station to the resort. There is a single train that leaves Visakhapatnam daily at 7 a.m. or you can take the buses and taxis run by the State Transport Corporation, APTDC and private operators.

THINGS TO DO

The historical Borra Caves are just five km from the resort, and a two km trek from the caves takes you to the 900-feet Kataki waterfalls. The APTDC also offers a refreshing four km trek through the forest early in the morning, touching a couple of tribal hamlets. You can also go about on a bicycle or give tribal archery a shot. You can enjoy your evenings watching tribals dance around a bonfire.

TARIFF (FOR TWO)

Igloo cottages: Rs. 1,800/-
New Bridge and wooden cottages; Rs. 1,800/-
Wooden cottages; Rs. 1,500/-
Log huts and aerocon cottages Rs. 800/-
Extra person; Rs. 150/- for A/C and Rs. 100/- for non A/C.
Tariff includes free south Indian breakfast for two.

Checkout time 10 a.m. Contact details: 0891-2788820; Fax; 0891-2788822
Cell; 98480 07022

This information was read and posted from a daily news paper, for the benefit of travel lovers.