Trip costs · Araku Valley · from Chennai
How much does an Araku Valley trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹21,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹10,750 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Araku Valley, about 14 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹21,500 |
| March | Good time to go | ₹21,500 |
| June | Heavy monsoon | ₹21,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Araku Valley | ₹4,760 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,240 |
| Total | ₹21,500 |
Getting from Chennai to Araku Valley
- 🚆 Train — train to Araku Valley: about 14 hours each way, ₹2,380 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Visakhapatnam + train or bus: about 8 hours door to door, ₹9,060 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 ₹15,000 for two — 14 hours each way by train, 8 by air.
Questions
How much does an Araku Valley trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹21,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹10,750 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Araku Valley?
By train to Araku Valley: about 14 hours each way and ₹2,380 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Visakhapatnam + train or bus) takes about 8 hours and costs about ₹9,060 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 Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹14,500; Family of 4: about ₹39,500; 4 friends: about ₹43,000.
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.