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Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
The king of all temples lies in Tirupati, which is located in the Chittoor District. The town is located at the foothills of Tirumala Hills, which is home to one of the most ancient and holy temples of India. This temple attracts millions of devotees each year and is called Sri Venkateswara Temple. It is claimed that the temple get more pilgrims than Mecca and Jerusalem.
Tirupati is about 525 kilometres from Hyderabad and is surrounded by seven panoramic hills, which are home to perennial waterfalls, lush valleys and verdant forests. Besides the Sri Venkateswara Temple, other shrines located in the region include the Sri Govindrajaswamy Temple, Sri Kondandaramaswami Temple, Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple and the Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple.
Other attractions are Tirumala temple, Chandragiri fort, Talakona Waterfalls, Kalyani Dam, Srikalahasthi, Tiruchanoor.
The holy town of Srisailam is located on top of the Nallamala Hills in Kurnool District. It is situated on the banks of Krishna River, about 212 kilometres south of Hyderabad. Because of its forest sanctuary, the town is a popular weekend getaway destination. However, it also is known for its Shiva shrine. Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Mallikarjuna Swamy, is located in Srisailam.
The temple is located at a height of 457 metres, on the southern bank of Krishna River. It was constructed about six centuries ago, during the reign of King Harihara Raya from the Vijayanagar Dynasty. The temple is built in the typical Vijayanagar architecture and what makes it special is that it is home to one of the twelve Jyothirlingas found in India. The sanctum sanctorum is shaped like a shell and enshrines Lord Mallikarjuna.
Other attractions are Srisailam Dam, Sakshi Ganapathi Temple, Akka Mahadevi Caves, Srisailam Tiger Sanctuary, Hathakesvara Temple, Shikareswara Temple, Hemareddy Mallamma Temple, Ahobilam, Mahanandi.
The temple of Kanaka Durga is located in Vijayawada and leaves visitors spellbound. The beautiful and picturesque temple lies on top of Indrrakiladri Hills and enshrines Goddess Kanaka Durga. The hill offers some amazing vistas of the city. There are two routes to the temple. One can take the stairs leading to the temple which can be difficult and arduous.
The one route is driving up the Ghat road. Along both routes there are ancient inscriptions that reveal the stories from the ancient times.Local legend claims that Arjuna, the mighty warrior from the Mahabharatha, received his divine weapon, the Pasupatha, at this site and after getting the weapon, he constructed the temple to honor Goddess Durga.
Other attractions are Kanaka Durga temple, Bhavani Island, Boating point at Durga ghat, Akkanna Madanna caves,Undavalli caves, Prakasam barrage, Kondapalli Fort Victoria Jubilee Museum, Mangalagiri, Amaravathi, Mogalarajapuram Caves.
Puttaparthi is a small town located in the Ananthapur District of Andhra Pradesh. It was the home of spiritual guru, Sathya Sai Baba. The town is located on the banks or Chitravathi River and is surrounded by undulating hills. While the small town does not have much to offer in terms of natural splendour and beauty, it is a popular religious destination. The main attraction of the town is Prasanthi Nilayam, or the abode of peace, which was constructed in 1950.
The beautiful architecture of the structure and the tranquility can leave visitors spellbound. Apart from the residence and ashram of Sathya Sai Baba, who is considered to be a reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba, the town has a Hanuman temple, mosque and Sathyabhama temple, which was constructed by the grandfather of Sathya Sai Baba.
Other attractions are Chaitanya Jyoti Museum, Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre, Vata Vriksha (Meditation Tree), Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri Music College, Gokulam, Puttaparthi, Chitravathi River.
Also known as Simhadri, the suburb of Simhachalam is located close to Visakhapatnam, about 16 kilometres away. It is home to a Hindu temple, which is dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple shows a synthesis of Oriya and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is considered as one of the eighteen shrines of Lord Narasimha.
The main deity housed in the sanctum sanctorum gives holy appearance in its true form just for 12 hours in the year. The remaining time, the deity is covered with sandalwood paste. The temple is known for its exquisite sculptures. There are beautifully carved Natya mantapa with 16 pillars and the Kalyana mantapa with its 96 pillars. These are testimony of the architectural brilliance that visitors can experience here.
Tourists visiting Simhachalam can avail of the AP Tourism resorts in nearby city of Vishakapatnam for accommodation.
Kailasa Giri is a beautiful hill station of the destination offering beautiful view of the sea. The place is surrounded by Rushikonda Beach and Ramakrishna Beach on its left and hillock on its right. The name of the hill is derived from the word Kailasa, which means abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
The main attraction of the place includes ropeway trolleys, enshrined sculpture of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Road Train for kids and a huge Floral Clock. Recently emerged as a popular picnic spot, the place has several view points offering beautiful view of hills and the sea.
Shanku Chakra Naama, Jungle Trails, Food Courts, Titanic View Point, View Points, Art Gallery and Shanti Ashram are some of the most popular view points. Apart from this, Conference Hall, Gliding Base Point, Children Play Park and Telescopic Point are the other viewpoints that offer beautiful view of the sea and its surroundings.
APTDC offers boat rides through Papikondalu from Rajahmundry. You have the choice of opting for a one day or two-day boat trip. The one day Papikondalu boat trip offers you an amazing view of the surrounding hills, which are teeming with wildlife.
Papikondalu boating allows you to spend your time leisurely enjoying the beautiful hills and Godavari River. You can book your Papikondalu boat trip through APTDC.
Other attractions are Pattisam, Veerabhadraswamy temple, Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Polavaram, Perantalapalli.
AP Tourism operates cruise services to Papikondalu. However, accommodation has to be availed at hotels in Rajahmundry.
Experience the natural beauty of Konaseema (East Godavari) when you live in houseboats in lush and green Dindi. APTDC offers houseboats at Dindi which are air-conditioned and fully furnished with attached bathrooms. In addition there is a sit out and dining area on the deck of each boat. These houseboats can take visitors from Coconut Country Resorts, Dindi for an amazing cruise upstream till Rajolu Town or downstream up to Narsapur town.
The boats can be hired for 6 hours, 12 hours or full day. Visitors who want to stay the night at the boathouse will enjoy the experience, as the boat drops anchor close to the resort. On board, to attend to your comforts, are trained attendants. You can book your Goutami houseboat through APTDC and enjoy a memorable holiday in Konaseema.
Haritha Coconut County Resort, Dindi is a deluxe resort where tourists can enjoy an awe-inspiring view of the glorious Godavari River. It is an idyllic retreat bestowed lush green surroundings, charismatic ambience and luxury comforts to all its esteemed guests. Swimming pool is the place where guests can take a refreshing bath by experiencing the majestic view of nature. The property offers stay A/C and Non/AC accommodation, with a separate balcony where guests can enjoy the beauty of nature.
This Araku Valley place lures people with pleasant weather, hills and valley. The natural beauty of this Araku Valley comes alive with latest its rich landscape. The people are collected the latest and beautiful wallpapers in their personal cameras and some of the latest wallpapers are pasted above this blog. The area of the Araku Valley is roughly 36 km and the altitude is between 600 to 900m above the sea level. The journey to this place on the Ghat road with thick forest on either side is in itself interesting, latest atmosphere and pleasant.
One can have a wonderful trekking trip, 46 tunnels and bridges will great guest on the way of Araku Valley. Rolling grass lands, lush orchards and pleasant climate make Araku Valley a delightful place. To reach Araku Valley 112 km from Vishakhapatnam Airport, 136 km from Vizag Railway Station, 117 km from Vizag by bus. The best time to travel Araku Valley is October to February.
Other attractions are Tyda Park, Borra Caves, Ananthagiri, Gosthani River, Tribal Museum, Coffee Plantations, Katiki waterfalls, Dumbriguda Waterfalls, Bheemili Beach, Chaparai Waterfalls.
The beach offers exciting opportunities to surf and when visitors have had their fill of sun, sand and sea, they can explore the poignant Dutch cemeteries located along the beach. The coconut trees bordering the beach just add to the appeal and beauty of the place. The cool ocean breeze, the blue skies, the golden sands and the inviting waves of the sea make a heady mix that is worth experiencing.
The exquisite natural beauty of Rama Krishna Beach has to be experienced to understand why visitors flock to it. The captivating beauty of the beach can leave visitors spellbound and at the same time offers a relaxing and delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Other attractions are INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Dolphin’s Nose, Kailasa Giri, Yarada Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Visakhapatnam Zoo.
Located just 9 kilometres from Bapatla in Guntur District, Suryalanka is the perfect weekend getaway beach for friends and families. The natural beauty of the beach is major draw for people, who are looking to refresh and rejuvenate themselves. The pristine beach is clean and the waters of the Bay of Bengal are crystal clear. Visitors can enjoy swimming and sunbathing without feeling squeezed, as the beach is wide and spacious. The Haritha Beach Resort allows visitors to spend their holidays at the beach, where they can enjoy camp fire facilities. The experience is truly amazing and unique, and offers a wonderful respite from hustle and bustle of city life.
Suryalanka Beach Resort Located in Bapatla Mandal in Guntur District, Suryalanka Beach Resort is the gateway to the gorgeous Suryalanka Beach. It is an idyllic escape from city life and allows visitors to enjoy the pristine beach and crystal clear waters in a tranquil and serene ambience. The resort has air-conditioned rooms for weekdays as well as weekend, and also offers two dormitories.
Located in Bapatla Mandal in Guntur District, Suryalanka Beach Resort is the gateway to the gorgeous Suryalanka Beach.
Nagarjuna Sagar dam, located on the borders of Guntur and Nalgonda districts is among the earliest structures built by the government leading to the Green Revolution in the country. The hotels lined around the lake and the dam provide a calm, composed and a serene view. The excavation site, inspired by the Roman era and a museum built on the island with relics of Buddha draw history lovers from all over.
The proposal to construct a dam to use the excess waters of the Krishna river was planned by the Nijam of Hyderabad and engaged British Engineers in 1903 to irrigate Telangana though the work was never funded and made no progress. Since then, various competing sites in Siddeswaram and Pulichintala were identified as the most suitable locations for the reservoirs.