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Batala to Araku Valley

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Batala, Punjab to Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.

2191 kmDistance
43.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹83,719
Ertiga₹1,06,724
Innova₹1,11,325
Innova Crysta₹1,37,081
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,89,544

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,410
AC Seater₹3,940
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,510
AC Sleeper₹5,040
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,180
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Train
Sleeper₹1,340
Economy₹2,220
Third AC₹3,100
Second AC₹4,410
First AC₹6,160
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Batala to Araku Valley

2191 km · ~47h 9m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Batala

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 438

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 588

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 738

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 876

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1026

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1176

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1315

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1465

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1615

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1753

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1903

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2053

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Araku Valley

    Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Batala to Araku Valley

2191 km · ~48h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Batala

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Batala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Batala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km

    ~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 730)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Araku Valley. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km

    ~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1461)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Araku Valley. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Araku Valley

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km

    ~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  7. Arrive in Araku Valley

    Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Batala to Araku Valley

Nearest railway stations: Batala Junction for Batala, Arakku for Araku Valley.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 65h 16m in total

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
05:51 PMSohal
39h 32m235 stops
09:23 AM+2dChandil Jn

Change trains at Chandil Jn — about 4h 33m wait

GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#15630 · Express
01:56 PMChandil Jn
15h 23m140 stops
05:19 AM+1dKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 14m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:33 AMKottavalasa
3h 34m10 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

2 changes · 65h 16m in total

Jammu-Tata Muri Express Slip#18102-Slip · Express
05:51 PMSohal
39h 32m235 stops
09:23 AM+2dChandil Jn

Change trains at Chandil Jn — about 4h 33m wait

DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
01:56 PMChandil Jn
15h 23m140 stops
05:19 AM+1dKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 14m wait

Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger#58501 · Passenger
07:33 AMKottavalasa
3h 34m10 stops
11:07 AMGorapur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Batala to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Batala to Araku Valley is about 2191 km by road, roughly 43.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2191 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹83,719 · Ertiga ₹1,06,724 · Innova ₹1,11,325 · Innova Crysta ₹1,37,081 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,89,544
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,100 · Second AC ₹4,410 · First AC ₹6,160

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Batala to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sangrur240 km from Batala

    Punjab

  2. Sonipat470 km from Batala

    Haryana

  3. Vrindavan695 km from Batala

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Morena850 km from Batala

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Tikamgarh1125 km from Batala

    Madhya Pradesh

  6. Rajnandgaon1725 km from Batala

    Chhattisgarh

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Things to Do in Araku Valley

Borra Caves

These are among the largest and oldest caves in India, located about 35 km from Araku Valley. Known for their stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, the caves…

Araku Valley Coffee Plantations

Araku Valley is widely known for its organic coffee plantations, which are cultivated by local tribal communities. Visitors can explore these plantations to understand…

Ananthagiri Hills

This is one of the most scenic hill regions on the route to Araku Valley, known for its lush forests, coffee plantations, and cool climate. It is a popular stop for…

Padmapuram Gardens

It is a well-known tourist attraction in Araku Valley, developed as a botanical garden with various plant species and tree-top huts. The garden provides a relaxing…

Kothapally Waterfalls

This is a relatively unexplored natural spot near Araku Valley, surrounded by forest and hills. It is less crowded compared to major waterfalls and offers a peaceful…

Duduma Waterfalls

This is one of the highest waterfalls in southern India, located near the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha border. Formed by the Machkund River, the waterfall drops from a…

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Suggested Araku Valley Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Araku Valley

  • Travel from Batala to Araku Valley (about 43.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Chaparai Waterfalls

Day 2Explore Araku Valley

  • Visit Ananthagiri Hills
  • Visit Arma Konda

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Ranajilleda Waterfalls
  • Head back to Batala
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