Trip costs · Araku Valley · from Bhubaneswar
How much does an Araku Valley trip from Bhubaneswar cost?
About ₹20,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹10,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Araku Valley, about 8 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Bhubaneswar on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹20,000 |
| March | Good time to go | ₹20,000 |
| June | Heavy monsoon | ₹20,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Araku Valley | ₹3,080 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,420 |
| Total | ₹20,000 |
Getting from Bhubaneswar to Araku Valley
- 🚆 Train — train to Araku Valley: about 8 hours each way, ₹1,540 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Visakhapatnam + train or bus: about 7 hours door to door, ₹8,140 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Coffee country, Borra caves and a scenic train through the Eastern Ghats. The best months are October to February. Avoid June and July: heavy monsoon.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹14,500 for two — 8 hours each way by train, 7 by air.
Questions
How much does an Araku Valley trip from Bhubaneswar cost for 2 people?
About ₹20,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹10,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Bhubaneswar to Araku Valley?
By train to Araku Valley: about 8 hours each way and ₹1,540 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Visakhapatnam + train or bus) takes about 7 hours and costs about ₹8,140 per person.
When is the best time to visit Araku Valley?
October to February. Avoid June and July: heavy monsoon.
How much does a solo or family trip to Araku Valley from Bhubaneswar cost?
Solo: about ₹13,500; Family of 4: about ₹36,000; 4 friends: about ₹39,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.