Pathankot to Araku Valley
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab 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: Pathankot to Araku Valley
2223 km · ~47h 48m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pathankot
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.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 889Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1189Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1634Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1778Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1928Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2078Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m 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: Pathankot to Araku Valley
2223 km · ~49h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pathankot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathankot → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km
~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 741)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km
~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1482)
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 2 → Araku Valley
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km
~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120
- 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: Pathankot to Araku Valley
Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Arakku for Araku Valley.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 58h 11m in total
Change trains at Warangal — about 4h 19m wait
Change trains at Marripalem — about 1h 24m wait
2 changes · 59h 18m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 4h 35m wait
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 40m wait
2 changes · 59h 18m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 4h 55m wait
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 2h 22m 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.
Pathankot to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pathankot to Araku Valley is about 2223 km by road, roughly 44.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2223 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,361 · Ertiga ₹1,08,703 · Innova ₹1,13,371 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,712 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,732
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · AC Sleeper ₹5,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,140 · Second AC ₹4,480 · First AC ₹6,250
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 Pathankot to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Anandpur Sahib185 km from Pathankot
Punjab
- Patiala295 km from Pathankot
Punjab
- Sonipat505 km from Pathankot
Haryana
- Aligarh710 km from Pathankot
Uttar Pradesh
- Katni1365 km from Pathankot
Madhya Pradesh
- Bhilai1765 km from Pathankot
Chhattisgarh
Hotels in Araku Valley
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Araku Valley
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 Pathankot to Araku Valley (about 44.5 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 Pathankot
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Araku Valley trip and see the full Pathankot → Araku Valley → next stop route.
Araku Valley → Vizianagaram
About 80 km by road
Araku Valley → Anakapalle
About 95 km by road
Araku Valley → Anakapalli
About 95 km by road
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