Sunday 7 August 2016

15 Places To Visit in Andhra Pradesh The Holy with Beauty Place



PLACES TO VISIT IN A.P

1. Visakhapatnam

 


The city has all the necessary attractions and resources to make it one of the top tourist destinations in India. Its various beaches, hilltops and a wildlife sanctuary attract a major tourist crowd. The place is the major port of the Indian National Army and is the deepest ports of India.

Given below are the major tourist attractions of Visakhapatnam:

Borra Caves
Araku Valley
Yarada Beach
Rishikonda Beach
Katiki Waterfalls
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Kailasagiri Hill Park
VUDA Park


2. Tirupati

 


Tirupati is a Tamil word as saint Ramanujacharya who was a Tamil Vaishnava saint was responsible for founding this city. The town is famous for its temple dedicated to ‘Balaji’, a form of Lord Vishnu.

Here are some of the major tourist attractions of Tirupati:

Sri Venkateswara Temple
Talakona Waterfalls
TTD Gardens
Deer Park
Sri Vari Museum
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
Srikalahasti
Kanipakam


3. Vijayawada

 


The former name of the city was Bezawada and has been under the rule of various ancient kingdoms of the South and has been one of the places the Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang stayed at. The River Krishna runs through the city and is located at the hills of the Eastern Ghats. The city’s location is unique as well as to its west lays the deep jungles of the Kondapalli Reserve Forests which is known to house leopards, jackals, wolves, wild boar and wild dogs.

Some popular tourist places in Vijayawada are:

Undavalli Caves
Mogalarajapuram Caves
Prakasam Barrage
Bhavani Island
Victoria Museum
Kondapalli Fort
Kolleru Lake
Gandhi Hill


4. Nellore

 


The city has seen various ancient dynasties like the Mauryas, Chola, Pallava and Vijaynagar etc. Nellore is also famous for its ancient temples which are amazing owing to their stunning architecture and the cultural history associated with them. Nellore also has the Nelapattu bird sanctuary which is a great spot for the photography enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Here are some important tourist destinations in Nellore:

Udayagiri Fort
Venkatagiri Fort
Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Penchalakona
Jonnawada
Mypad Beach
Pulicat Lake



5. Chittoor

 


The town with its various hills, rivers, temples, forts and a rich collection of flora and fauna is a must visit. A personal recommendation would be to spend more time at the western areas near the Horsley Hills and simply relax.

Some major tourist places in Chittoor are given below:

Horsley Hills
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalavagunta
Gurramkonda Fort
Nagari Hills
Sri Venkateswara Temple
Mogili
Ramagiri



6. Anantapur

 


The town is an undiscovered tourist location with a number of monuments that exemplify the ancient reign of the Vijaynagar Kingdom and is famous for its ancient temples as well. The old ruins of the hilltop forts, its hidden waterfalls make it an amazing tourist attraction. The town of Anantapur is also famous for housing the mighty banyan tree of ‘Thimmamma Marrimanu’ which is one of the largest trees in the world.

Given below are major places to visit in Anantpur:

Penukonda
Ravadurg Gooty Fort
Thimmamma Marrimanu
Dharmavaram
Hemavathi
Aluru Kona
Lepakshi
Raidurga Fort


7. Kurnool

 


The ancient caves and fort ruins in Kurnool date back pretty far in history and are a marvel to behold. The town is surrounded by the parallel running mountain ranges from north to south. The various temples and pilgrimage sites in this ancient town are not only significant when it comes to their cultural history but are also important architectural heritage of the city.

Some major attractions of Kurnool are given below:

Kurnool Fort
Belum Caves
Nallamala Forest
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary
Adoni Fort
Mahanandi
Kurnool Museum
Mantralayam


8. Kadapa

 


literally means a “Gateway”. This name owes to its special location which acts as a gateway to the pilgrim spot of the Tirumala Hills. The town was a part of the various ancient kingdoms of the South and it’s famous for its various temples and forts that exemplify a marvelous Dravidian style architecture and prowess of the artisans when it comes to stone carving. The Bellum Caves are few of the longest caves in the Indian subcontinent and a spot that one shouldn’t miss. The town got its economic boom when the large deposits of natural Uranium were discovered here and is one of the world’s top 20 reserves of the nuclear fuel.

Major tourist places in Kadapa include:

Belum Caves
Gandikota Fort
Sidhout Fort
Bhagvan Mahavir Government Museum
Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary
Pushpagiri
Ontimitta
Ameen Peer Dargah


9. Srikalahasti

 


The name of the town comes from the native names of three animals (spider, snake and elephant) which are said to have received salvation owing to their worship of Lord Shiva. Many different spots of this sacred town have been mentioned in the ancient texts and epics like Mahabharata.

Here are some major tourist places to visit in Srikalahasti:

Sri Kalahasti Temple
Talakona Waterfalls
Veyilingala Kona Waterfalls
Ubbalamadugu Falls
Gudimallam
Sahasra Linga Temple
Bharadwaja Tirtham
Durgambika Temple


10. Ongole

 


Ongole is an ancient town that came under the reign of the ancient southern Indian kingdoms like Mauryas and Sathavahanas and the Pallava Ruler Krishna Deva Raya. Due to this ancient history behind the town’s origin, it is famous for its Hindu temples which date back to the 17th century. The town’s major produce is tobacco and is famous for its various small scale industries. Ongole is famous for its small beaches which are often devoid of huge crowds and has various water sport facilities.

Here are the major tourist attractions of Ongole:

Kothapatnam Beach
Vodarevu Beach
Chennakesava Swamy Temple
Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
Tangutur
Chandavaram
Bhairavakona


11. Puttaparthi

 


The significance of Puttaparthi rose to fame due to it being one of the major religious centers of ‘Satya Sai Baba’. The various temples and sociocultural centers in the town attracted a majority of the tourist population and pilgrims. The town houses a no. of religious sites and temples popularized by Satya Sai.

Here are some major places to visit in Puttaparthi:

Sai Kulwant Hall
Chaitanya Jyoti Museum
Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre
Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium
Gopuram
Anjaneya Hanuman Swamy Temple
Village Mosque
Chitravathi River


12. Rajahmundry

 


The city is known to be the cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh and is notable for its ancient Vedic culture. The city was said to have been founded by the Chalukyas in the 11th century. However it has been disputed by many historians and archeologists who claim that the town existed before the rule of the Chalukyas.The boat cruises on the river are also an activity that shouldn’t be missed. The town being an ancient one is also famous for its ancient Dravidian Hindu temples that are frequented by tourists from all around.

Some of the most popular places in Rajahmundry is given below:

Papi Hills
Kadiyapulanka
Godavari Boat Travels
Kotilingeswara TempleRallabandi Subbarao Government Museum
Pattiseema
Markandeya Temple
Dowleswaram Barrage


13. Secunderabad

 


The town is famous for bearing the nickname ‘The twin city of Hyderabad’. Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment; the city differs in major ways from the city of Hyderabad. The town developed under the direct rule of the British as opposed to the Nizam ruled princely state of Hyderabad. Secunderabad is also one of the largest cantonment areas of India. The town is distinct from the other places in Andhra Pradesh due to the majority of its population being Anglo-Indian and Parsis.

Here are the main places to visit in Secunderabad:

Golconda Fort
Hussain Sagar Lake
Konaseema
Birla Mandir
Trimulgherry Fort
Birla Planetarium
Saidanimba Tomb
All Saints’ Church


14. Amalapuram

 


Amalapuram has a rich Vedic culture and is known for its various temples. While there isn’t much to see in this town the main places to visit are the Appanapalli Temple, Ainavilli Siddhi Vinayaka Temple and Sree Veereswara Swamy Temple.

Major tourist attractions in Amalapuram include:

Appanapalli Temple
Ainavilli Siddhi Vinayaka Temple
Sree Veereswara Swamy Temple, Muramulla


15. Srikakulam

 


This town came under the kalinga region of ancient India and is known for its various ancient temples. The town has one of the longest coastlines in the state of Andhra Pradesh and its various beaches are also worth visiting. Srikakulam is also a major producer of Khadi products. The various historic temples, monuments and beaches are deserving of a definitive visit.


No comments:

Post a Comment