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It
is
one
of
the
acclaimed
places
to
visit
in
Araku
Valley.
Araku
Tribal
Museum
is
located
in
the
small
town
of
Araku,
around
110
km
of
Visakhapatnam.
Unlike
other
museums,
which
house
historical
items,
the
Tribal
Museum
showcases
the
artifacts
from
tribal
life.
The
2
storey
Tribal
building
is
built
using
the
traditional
indigenous
materials
such
as
mud,
metals,
etc
and
showcases
native
tribal
architecture
in
the
form
of
colors,
motifs,
and
frames
used.
The
first
floor
of
the
red-colored
rotund
structure
displays
dioramas
depicting
tribal
lifestyle,
day-to-day
kitchen
utensils
made
of
iron
and
mud,
musical
instruments,
and
wall
paintings
of
market
scenes
and
clay
pottery.
It
exhibits
local
tribal
dances
of
Mayur
and
Dhimsa
from
a
range
of
festivals
and
life-sized
figurines
wearing
vibrant
clothing
with
matching
accessories.
The
walls
adorn
the
masks,
and
exotic
artifacts
belonging
to
the
Tribal
culture
of
Eastern
Ghats. The
second
floor
houses
a
souvenir
shop
and
the
Tribal
Arts
and
Craft
center.
The
center
also
houses
10
double
rooms,
public
conveniences,
and
a
cafeteria.
Location:
Araku,
Andhra
Pradesh,
India
Price:
Entry
Charges
–
Adults-
Rs.
40,
Kids
–
Rs.20.
Timing:
10:00
a.m.
–
05:00
p.m.
Best
Time
to
Visit:
October: March
is
considered
the
best
time
to
visit
Araku
Tribal
Museum,
though
the
climate
throughout
the
year
remains
pleasant
and
balmy.
Information
Credits
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