Tyda Nature Camp (Jungle Bells)
Tyda Jungle Bells
A forest camp run by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, with treehouses, tents and forest trails, ideal for an overnight stay or a short break on the way to Araku.
Tyda lies on the road between Visakhapatnam and Araku, in forested hills at about 900 meters. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation runs the Jungle Bells nature camp here, offering wooden cottages, treehouses and tents. Activities include forest walks, rock climbing, archery and bonfires, and in the early morning you can watch the sunrise and birds in the hills. The camp is not far from Tyda railway station and about 15 kilometers from the Borra Caves. A brief stop is fine, but an overnight stay is best for the experience of a forest night. Accommodation must be booked through the state tourism corporation. The coordinates are approximate.
Opening hours
Open all day (lodging requires advance booking)
Nearby sights
- Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations
- Borra Caves
- Katiki Waterfalls
- Galikonda Viewpoint
- Vistadome Train & Shimiliguda Station
- Araku Coffee Museum
- Araku Tribal Museum
- Padmapuram Gardens