• Adventure Sports Festival

    Adventure Sports Festival ASR District, Araku, India

    The Adventure Sports Festival is an exciting tourism and outdoor recreation event held in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, Andhra Pradesh. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Araku Valley, the Eastern Ghats, and surrounding forest regions, the festival attracts adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, and travelers from across the country. The festival features a variety of thrilling activities such as trekking, camping, rock climbing, zip-lining, mountain biking, nature trails, and guided eco-tours. Visitors can also enjoy cultural programs, tribal dance performances, local cuisine, handicraft exhibitions, and Araku Coffee stalls, offering a perfect blend of adventure and local culture

  • Araku Chali Utsav (Winter Festival)

    Araku Chali Utsav (Winter Festival) ASR DISTRICT, ARAKU, India

    Araku Chali Utsav is one of the most popular winter festivals celebrated in Araku Valley of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, Andhra Pradesh. Organized during the winter season, typically from December to January, the festival showcases the region's breathtaking natural beauty, rich tribal heritage, and vibrant cultural traditions. Visitors can enjoy colorful Dhimsa tribal dance performances, traditional music, handicraft exhibitions, local cuisine, adventure activities, cultural programs, and stalls featuring the world-famous Araku Coffee. The pleasant winter climate, mist-covered hills, and scenic valleys make the festival a perfect destination for families, nature lovers, and tourists. Araku Chali Utsav promotes eco-tourism, supports local tribal artisans and farmers, and provides an opportunity to experience the unique culture and hospitality of the tribal communities living in the Eastern Ghats. The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year, making it one of the major tourism events in ASR District.

  • Itika Pongal

    🌾 Itika Pongal ASR District, Araku Valley & Tribal Villages, India

    Itika Pongal, also known as Itukula Panduga or Chaitra Parvam, is a traditional tribal harvest festival celebrated in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, Andhra Pradesh. Observed during the Chaitra month (March–April), the festival marks the arrival of the new agricultural season and is celebrated with gratitude for a bountiful harvest and prayers for prosperity in the coming year.The festival brings tribal communities together to perform traditional rituals, offer newly harvested grains and local produce to village deities, and seek blessings for good health, rainfall, and abundant crops. Cultural celebrations include Dhimsa dance, folk music, community feasts, and traditional games that showcase the rich heritage of the Eastern Ghats.

  • Traditional Seed Festival

    Traditional Seed Festival ASR District, Killoguda, Araku Region, India

    The Traditional Seed Festival is a unique agricultural and cultural event celebrated in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, Andhra Pradesh, to promote the conservation of indigenous seeds and sustainable farming practices. The festival brings together tribal farmers, agricultural experts, and local communities to showcase and exchange traditional varieties of paddy, millets, pulses, vegetables, and other native crops. During the festival, participants share knowledge on organic farming, seed preservation, biodiversity, and climate-resilient agriculture. Visitors can explore seed exhibitions, farming demonstrations, workshops, cultural performances, and stalls featuring organic produce and tribal handicrafts.