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Walk with the tribes
NIVEDITA GANGULY
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Here is a specialised museum that gives you a peek into the lifestyle of the Araku Valley inhabitants.
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PHOTO: K.R. DEEPAK
Slice of life: From the Tribal Museum
A visit to the verdant valleys of Araku will soon offer added doses of fun and excitement for the tourists. While several new projects of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Corporation (APTDC) have come up in the region, the Tribal Museum in Araku is also set to get a facelift with several add-on facilities. Offering a fleeting glimpse of the rich tribal traditions of the Eastern Ghats, the tribal museum in Araku is one of its kinds. The museum in the valley explores the tribal cu
lture of the Eastern Ghats. The lifestyle and traditions of more than 15 tribal communities of the Visakhapatnam district are reflected in the life-like figures of the natives at the museum. One can see the tools used by the tribes and avail of information about the social and cultural aspects of the tribal people. Efforts have been made to keep it as close to reality as possible.
Different phases
Visitors can also pick up a souvenir at a nominal price. Right now the 11-acre area surrounding the museum remains unutilised. According to sources, APTDC will soon start a development project in the area to turn it into a mini-entertainment centre for the tourists. The project will be taken up in a phased manner. In the initial phase six acres area has been earmarked for the development of various entertainment zones. Proposals are on to develop a boating facility, musical fountain plaza and an amphitheatre in the area.
“The idea is to popularise the spot and provide wholesome entertainment for the entire family,” APTDC Divisional Manager Jeevan Prasad said. Separate walk-tracks will also be developed for a play area for children.
The amphitheatre will host performances by the local tribals and tourists can enjoy a dhimsa jig with the natives.
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