Araku Festival kicks off with tribal dances, hot air balloon rides and coffee tastings
People taking a ride on the tethered hot air balloon in Araku | Photo Credit: KR Deepak The verdant valleys of Araku will come alive with the Araku Festival, a three-day extravaganza that kicks off on January 31. Organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department Corporation and the Alluri Sitharama Raju District Administration, the annual event will showcase the regionโs rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and adventurous spirit.A line-up of eventsThe festival commences with the 5K Araku Marathon, leading participants from the lush Padmapuram Gardens to the main venue of the Government Degree College Grounds. Runners will traverse scenic routes,…