Jorhat to Araku Valley
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jorhat, Assam to Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Jorhat to Araku Valley
1940 km · ~42h 8m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jorhat
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 776Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1076Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1164Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1552Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1852Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Araku ValleyAraku 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: Jorhat to Araku Valley
1940 km · ~43h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jorhat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jorhat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jorhat → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- Change buses at a major city (around km 970)
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.
- change point 1 → Araku Valley
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- 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: Jorhat to Araku Valley
Nearest railway stations: Jorhat Town for Jorhat, Arakku for Araku Valley.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 55h 18m in total
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 14m wait
1 change · 55h 39m in total
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 6h 2m wait
1 change · 61h 49m in total
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 16h 39m wait
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.
Jorhat to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jorhat to Araku Valley is about 1940 km by road, roughly 38.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1940 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹74,258 · Ertiga ₹94,628 · Innova ₹98,702 · Innova Crysta ₹1,21,572 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,67,960
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,130 · AC Seater ₹3,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,100 · AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,970 · Third AC ₹2,750 · Second AC ₹3,910 · First AC ₹5,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Araku Valley.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Jorhat to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Diphu160 km from Jorhat
Assam
- Gobardanga915 km from Jorhat
West Bengal
- Sonarpur990 km from Jorhat
West Bengal
- Haldia1060 km from Jorhat
West Bengal
- Bhadrak1315 km from Jorhat
Odisha
- Bhubaneswar Metro1450 km from Jorhat
Odisha
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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…
Suggested Araku Valley Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Araku Valley
- Travel from Jorhat to Araku Valley (about 38.8 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 Jorhat
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