Galikonda Viewpoint

Galikonda Viewpoint is a scenic hill viewpoint on Galikonda Hill in the Ananthagiri Hills of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, along the Visakhapatnam-Araku road. Located at one of the highest points in the Eastern Ghats at around 1,300-1,643 metres elevation, it offers panoramic views of forested valleys, mist-covered hills and coffee plantations. It is a popular roadside stop for travellers between Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley for sightseeing and photography.

Visitors can expect a roadside hilltop viewpoint overlooking deep valleys, dense forests and layered Eastern Ghats ranges. The viewpoint has an open paved viewing area with safety railings where travellers can stop during the drive to Araku Valley. The surroundings are characterized by coffee plantations, misty hills and winding ghat roads. It is primarily for short sightseeing and photography with no major structures, offering expansive valley views especially in clear morning light.