Araku Coffee Museum: Aromatic Journey Through Coffee History
Explore the aromatic world of coffee at the Araku Coffee Museum, showcasing the rich history and cultivation of Araku Valley's renowned coffee.
The Coffee Museum in Araku Valley offers an immersive experience into the world of coffee, from its origins to its cultivation in the Araku Valley. Established in the 1950s and expanded in 2006, the museum showcases the history, cultivation, and processing of coffee, with exhibits detailing the journey of the bean from Ethiopia to India.
A brief summary to Coffee Museum
- Araku - Visakhapatnam Rd, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, 531149, IN
- Monday 8 am-8 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-8 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-8 pm
- Thursday 8 am-8 pm
- Friday 8 am-8 pm
- Saturday 8 am-8 pm
- Sunday 8 am-8 pm
Local tips
- Try the locally made coffee chocolates and the signature Araku filter coffee at the museum's café.
- Visit during the weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds, as the museum can get quite busy.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the adjacent Tribal Museum to learn about the local tribal culture.
- Explore the coffee plantations in the valley to see the coffee-growing process firsthand.
Getting There
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Walking
The Coffee Museum is located on Araku-Visakhapatnam Road in Araku Valley. If you are in the main town area or near the Araku bus stand, it is easily accessible by foot. The museum is situated close to the Tribal Museum, making it a convenient walk between the two attractions.
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Public Transport
If arriving by train at Araku Railway Station, the Coffee Museum is approximately 1.7 km away. You can hire a local auto-rickshaw from the station to reach the museum. Auto-rickshaw fares typically range from â‚ą50 to â‚ą100. Alternatively, buses from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley are available, and you can get off near the museum. Bus fares range from â‚ą150 to â‚ą500.
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Taxi/Car
Taxis and private cars are readily available from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley. The drive takes approximately 3-4 hours covering around 115 km. Taxi fares range from â‚ą2,000 to â‚ą2,500. Parking is available near the museum, with hourly rates around â‚ą20-â‚ą50.
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