Officially known as Valmiki Valley Vana Vihara Sthal, this resort is an enchanting nest of nature’s finest, offering visitors the most authentic, organic experiences. With dense forests and the smell of the forest surrounding the area, an explosive number of flora and fauna, sparkling rapids flowing through the slopes and crevices, and compelling campsites to explore, this is one of the best destinations in Andhra Pradesh to spend a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the monotony of your daily life.

While in Maredumilli, you will get to see and visit some unique places that are rare and hard to find. Topping the list is the Nandanavanam Ethno Medical Awareness Centre.

Maredumilli is known for its comprehensive collection of medicinal plants, and this site is just one more effort to educate people about the benefits of indigenous medicinal plants. You can bring a round here and find the names of over a hundred herbs and plants, both local and brought from the regions of Orissa and the Western Ghats, which have great medicinal properties.

Things to do at Maredumilli tour

You can visit the APFDC coffee and pepper plantations near Nandanavanam. Here, you can get a close-up look at how your favourite spices and drinks are grown, cultivated and harvested completely scientifically.

As a bonus for lovers of wild flora, you will also find mango groves, banana trees and orchids in these gardens. For a more sacred experience surrounded by wild flora, you can visit Kartika Van, an area with holy groves like Banyan, Amla, Ravi, Neem and Bale. There is also an open laboratory where scientists and biologists study and research various medicinal herbs and plants.

If you are looking for a place to relax in the lap of nature and spend the day on a picnic, Madan Kunj-Vihara Sthal is ideal. Here, you will find golden bamboo groves amidst pine trees and flora, tigers, bison, panthers, wild bears, wild chickens, peacocks, kingfishers, hornbills and many other exotic birds among the fauna.

Last is the Jungle Star Camping Site, spread across hills, grasslands, and scattered forests. This place is a great option for an overnight stay in the deep forests of Maredumilli and has historical and mythological significance.

This place, located along the pamuleru Vagu, is said to be the place where the Ramayana characters Bali and Sugriva fought for the throne of Kishkindha. The Bali-Sugriva hill is a major attraction here, and there are also opportunities to trek through the forests, enjoy tribal music and dance performances, or enjoy the tranquillity of the forest in the lap of nature.