Looking at the top of Armakond. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Every monsoon, dusty calm Eastern Ghats near Visakhapatnam turns into thick canopies, flowing streams and fresh trails. The place wrapped undisturbed slopes, the footsteps of the legs soften under the cloudtsts, and hidden waterfalls reveal to those who are willing to enter the desert. Trekkers, photographers and nature lovers are now attracted to the increased interiors of the Alluri Sitharama Raju and beyond. The new wave of monsoon treks creates narration of ecotourism in the region. Trekking groups lead a growing community of enthusiasts with controlled monsoon treks that go beyond adventure. These curatorial trails introduce participants into lesser -known ecosystems, endemic biodiversity and cultural knowledge of local communities that inhabit these remote landscapes. Here is a list of monsoon treks that will guide you through the cloud -covered peaks of the Eastern Ghats.
Waterfalls
Looking at the water forces Kandupal in Pader. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The waterfall trek, tucked into the green folds of the Padero Highlands, is the same cultural passage as the picturesque passage. The trail is rolled through a distant tribal village before descending into a thick canopy, where the drumming of water becomes audible long before it is visible. The trek is not demanding, but the path requires attention, both to the changing forest bottom and the sudden appearance of butterflies, beetles and mushrooms that flourish in wet terrain. During the monsoon, an increase in waterfalls with vitality. Trek organizes Visakhapatnam, based in a natural group subject to local communities. On the way to the Kandupalem trek, the route offers a sweeping view of the reservoir and the Konam dam, framed by deep valleys and the forests of the Eastern Ghats. The all -day trek takes people from the junction of Hanumanthwak on a hike and back where they started.
Difficulty level: easily mild, 6 kilometers total
Chittamgondi Meadows
Looking at the trek route Chittamgondi meadows near Arak. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Chittamgondi Meadows, organized by Wilded, unfolds in Arak along the picturesque, green rocky trails that gradually rise to large meadows, located at a height of 4,100 feet above sea level. The trail, which covers the distance of eight kilometers, offers a slight challenge for those looking for adventures and immersion in the landscape. At the summit, Trekkers are rewarded with a 360 -degree view of the Eastern Ghats with a continuous panorama of Ridgelines and a valley of softened monsoon. A remarkable feature of the trek is the natural hiding of the cave, which was once used by local hunters, adding a layer of cultural intrigues to the journey through these pastures in the Highlands. The walk is slowly, built for immersion rather than endurance, which allows trekkers to witness the monsoon landscapes to raise whole micro -abitates. Wilde’s emphasis on minimal intervention and local interpretation ensures that the trek remains rooted in ecological consciousness rather than the fatigue of tourism.
Difficulty level: mild
Arkonda trek
View of the camp site of Armakond. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
For 4,500 feet above sea level, Armakonda (also known as Jindhagada Peak) is the highest point in Andhra Pradesh. Hikoi Adventures, a trekking group known for their unconventional routes, organizes a trek of freedom to this peak in Pader on 14 and 15 August to identify independence Day. The route, starting with Padero and gradually rises along the water exceeded roads and strong vegetation, leads the team of experienced local youth along with trained members of Hikoi. The ascent, which lasts approximately two and a half hours, culminates in a camp near the summit and offers a rare opportunity to spend the night at the top of the eastern Ghats. What distinguishes this trek apart is its altitude and diverse terrain that passes – limestone caves, junctions of freshwater currents, and sections of the Highland Forest, which take place in segments along the route and reveal another aspect of the harsh ecology of the region. Difficulty levels: mild to difficult
Sir Endric Peak
View of the trek route on Endric Peak. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Near the Odisha border in Pader lies the forest Sir Endric Peak and rises to 1,572 meters above sea level. The initial 30 -minute section of this three -hour trek organized by Hikoi is particularly steep, requires permanent position and slow, deliberate pace. Once the first climb is completed, the forest thickens and reveals a layered rainforest system, which few trekkers expect to meet them south. The terrain develops every half an hour from shaded paths to ferns filled with cleaning to windshields. The last section is steep, but the summit rewards efforts with an incredible view: the quiet valley suspended over the clouds. Difficulty levels: mild to difficult
Galikonda Trek
Galikonda, the second highest peak in Andhra Pradesh, is not for the first trekkers. The trail is located near Sonkarmetta Junction and rises to 1,643 meters in the rough terrain of free rocks, narrow passages and exposed Ridgelines. The trek takes about two and a half hours, although the voltage lies more in the mental determination than the distance. It is open, demanding and sometimes punished. But for those who persist, the summit rarely offers to see the panoramic sweeping of the Araku valley. Difficulty level: Very difficult contact with wild to 7330880274 and HIKOI to 8332935333
Published – 13 July 2025 20:14 IS IS
