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Tonk to Araku Valley

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

1476 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹56,693
Ertiga₹72,191
Innova₹75,291
Innova Crysta₹92,789
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,27,984

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,620
AC Seater₹2,660
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,360
AC Sleeper₹3,390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,180
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1,510
Third AC₹2,100
Second AC₹2,980
First AC₹4,160
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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: Tonk to Araku Valley

1476 km · ~32h 11m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tonk

    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. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 738

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 888

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1038

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1107

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1257

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1407

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 23m 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: Tonk to Araku Valley

1476 km · ~32h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tonk

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

  2. Tonk → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km

    ~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 738)

    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 → Araku Valley

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km

    ~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. 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: Tonk to Araku Valley

Nearest railway stations: Siras for Tonk, Arakku for Araku Valley.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 60h 16m in total

Jaipur Durg Express#18208 · Express
10:51 PMSiras
20h 19m106 stops
07:10 PM+1dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 14h 55m wait

Bilaspur-Tirupati Express#17481 · Express
10:05 AMBilaspur Jn
12h 24m63 stops
10:29 PMKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 9h 4m wait

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

2 changes · 60h 16m in total

Jaipur Durg Express#18208 · Express
10:51 PMSiras
22h 24m120 stops
09:15 PM+1dRaipur Jn

Change trains at Raipur Jn — about 8h 15m wait

Raipur Vishakhapatnam Passenger#58527 · Passenger
05:30 AMRaipur Jn
14h 18m49 stops
07:48 PMKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 11h 45m wait

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

2 changes · 60h 16m in total

Jaipur Durg Express#18208 · Express
10:51 PMSiras
20h 19m106 stops
07:10 PM+1dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 14h 55m wait

Bilaspur Manmad Express Slip#17481-Slip · Express
10:05 AMBilaspur Jn
11h 56m63 stops
10:01 PMKottavalasa

Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 9h 32m 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.

Tonk to Araku Valley: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tonk to Araku Valley is about 1476 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1476 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹56,693 · Ertiga ₹72,191 · Innova ₹75,291 · Innova Crysta ₹92,789 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,27,984
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160

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 Tonk to Araku Valley. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ashoknagar345 km from Tonk

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Sanchi465 km from Tonk

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Pench790 km from Tonk

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Balaghat860 km from Tonk

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Chitrakote1280 km from Tonk

    Chhattisgarh

  6. Jagdalpur1320 km from Tonk

    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 Tonk to Araku Valley (about 29.5 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 Tonk
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