nj turnpike map Chandrika Guest House (%9490430989; s/d 1000/1500), 2km from the station, is the most peaceful optio

Nagarjuna Resort HOTEL $ (%08642-242471; r from 750; a) The most convenient place to stay, across the road from the boat launch. It has spacious, slightly shabby rooms with geysers, balconies and good views.

Big Dosa Company INDIAN $ (Rd No 45, Jubilee Hills; dosas 75-135; h8am11pm) There s a lot that s big about this dosa joint: the portions, the taste and the very idea itself of a gourmet dosa. The feta cheese and roasted pepper dosa, served with sundried-tomato chutney or the shredded chicken dosa make the journey out to Jubilee Hills worthwhile.

Chandrika Guest House (%9490430989; s/d 1000/1500), 2km from the station, is the most peaceful option with rooms looking out to fields, though it s overpriced. The Hill Resort Mayuri (%958936-249204; cottages from 650; a), near the museum, has cottages with good views. There s also a few uninspiring options around the station, nj turnpike map otherwise you could try the forest retreat of Jungle Bells (Tyda; nj turnpike map cottages from 800; a), 45km from Araku, with cottages tucked away in woods. Book at APTDC. nj turnpike map You can sample the local coffee at Araku Valley Coffee House (h9am-9pm), next to the Museum of Habitat.