Andhra Pradesh is a state blessed with natural and scenic attraction, architectural masterpieces, waving beaches, fascinating wildlife sanctuaries and many more. The state has so much to offer, be it the theme parks of the hi-tech cities or the craft and sculpture of the rural areas, Andhra Pradesh has formed itself into one of the major tourist hubs of India. While on tour to Andhra, visitors have numerous options to explore, Let’s see the top ten places which are listed below:
Tirumala hills, when viewed from the air, appear to be coiled like a serpent with seven prominent peaks making it one of the best tourist places in Tirupati. This is what has probably led to the name Seshachala the mountain of Sesha the divine serpent with seven hoods, also called Adisesha, on whom Lord Vishnu reclines. From time immemorial, these hills have been regarded as sacred as these were the abode of Lord Vishnu in his age. The seven peaks are named Seshadri, Vedadri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. It is on the last one that the temple of Lord Venkateswara is located. There are many legends associated with the temple. Still, the most popular is related to his marriage to Padmavati, and the loan taken for Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. It is said that the Lord is still paying back the interest on the loan, and devotees throng the temple to help the Lord with their small contribution to his cause. Tirupati is said to be the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world, and thus, among the most crowded.
At a distance of 160 km from Nandyal, 181 km from Kurnool, 229 km from Hyderabad, 263 km from Vijayawada and 527 km from Bangalore, Srisailam is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva arranged on the banks of River Krishna in Kurnool locale of Andhra Pradesh. Srisailam is popular for Srisailam Dam and Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple which is devoted to Lord Shiva. The sanctum reveres Lord Mallikarjuna as a linga secured by a three-hooded cobra. This ancient temple built in the Dravidian style with grand towers and sprawling courtyards is probably the best example of Vijayanagara architecture. Though the specific sources of the temple are not accessible, the Satavahanas of the second century AD has referred to it. The Kakatiyas and the Vijayanagara Kings have made several endowments here. Srisailam is an ideal mix of temples and scenic spots. Srisailam Dam built over River Krishna is probably the biggest dam in South India. Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Akka Mahadevi Caves, Pathala Ganga, Shikaresvara Temple, Sakshi Ganapathi Temple and Mallela Theertham are other attractions here.
At a span of 6.5 km from Vijayawada Railway Station, 30 km from Guntur and 275 km from Hyderabad, The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture, are situated in Undavalli Village of Guntur locale in Andhra Pradesh.The Undavalli Caves are old cavern temples believed to be built somewhere in the range of fourth and fifth hundred of years by Gupta dynasty. The caverns are situated on a slope sitting above the Krishna River. These caverns have been cut out of strong sandstone on a hill.
The most popular and biggest one has four stories with a giant sculpture of Lord Vishnu in a leaning back stance etched from a solitary square of rock on the second floor. Other sacred places inside the cavern are devoted to Trimurti-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The main cavern belongs to the earliest examples of Gupta architecture.
Crude stone cut religious community cells carved into the sandstone slopes Initially caves were shaped like a Buddhist monastery, and the first floor still retains the style of Buddhist vihara including some Buddhist statues. The exterior of the third floor is decorated with various models, including portrayals of lions and elephants. Undavalli caverns are related with the Vishnukundina rulers of 420 to 620 CE. It is additionally believed that the Buddhist monks utilized these caverns as the rest houses. This is a decent spot to visit in the region of Vijayawada.
Rajamundry once called Rajamahendravaram, is a wonderful city situated on the banks of Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. It is otherwise called the ‘social capital’ of Andhra Pradesh and is one of the well-known Tourist puts in Andhra Pradesh. It is the origination of Adikavi Nannayya who created the script for the Telugu language. Rajamundry is one of the top attractions you should remember for Vizag visit. Rajahmundry is positioned among the most seasoned urban areas in the Indian subcontinent. The soonest leaders of the district were the Eastern Chalukyas. Chalukya ruler Rajaraja Narendra worked it during the eleventh century. It was essential for the Madras Presidency and was made into the District of Rajahmundry in the year 1823, during the British principle.
Konda Reddy Buruju, otherwise called Konda Reddy Fort, is an imposing structure situated in the core of Kurnool City. The construction of the fort goes back to the twelfth century when the city of Kurnool was utilized as a base for halting before crossing Tungabhadra River. Vijayanagar ruler Devaraya II occupied kurnool and Achyutaraya who succeeded Krishnadevaraya built the underlying fort between 1530 to 1542. The fortress has various passages and bastions. The gateways of the fortress were built by Gopal Raja, the grandson of Rama Raja of Talikota Vijayanagara kings the seventeenth century.
Borra Caves is perhaps one of the best places to visit in Araku Valley. These natural caverns were found in 1807 by William King George of the Geological Survey of India. According to local people, when a cowherd lost his cow while gazing. He before long understood that his cow had tumbled down. While looking for the cow, the cowherd found these caverns and came across Linga inside it. The Linga is considered as synonymous to Lord Shiva, who saved the cow. After this, a little Shiva temple was constructed directly outside this cave.
The caves are filled with beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations of calcium deposits. The Gosthani River used to flow through the caverns between the formations. The caves were created because of the flow of the river over the limestone region.
Kaigal Water Falls, otherwise called Dumukurallu Waterfalls, is a pleasant waterfall situated on the Palamaner – Kuppam Highway. The waterfall is natural, perennial and water originates from a big rock at the height of 40 feet, irrespective of seasons. But it’s power and excellence are increased during the Monsoon season. The name Dumukurallu waterfalls came into prominence because of its sound resembling the fall of stones from above. The falls are shaped by the Kaigal stream which is one of the two streams moving through Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary. It is arranged in a thick woodland with a lot of fowls, bushes, trees and untamed life. The falls is especially picnic spot for people from surrounding zones.
The Tatipudi Reservoir is situated close to Srungavarapukoda (likewise called S Kota) town situated among Vizag and Araku Valley in Vizianagaram region. The Reservoir was built-in 1963 across River Gosthani to give drinking water facility to the Vizag City. This area is exceptionally wonderful with rich green mountains on all the sides. Drifting office is accessible. A few traveller fowls make this repository their home in the long periods of April/May. The Reservoir is around 10km from S Kota. It can be reached through Kothavooru and Krishnapuram (while originating from Vizag), or through Tennuboddavara and Tadupudi town (while arising from Araku). Private vehicles can be recruited by S Kota town to arrive at this spot.
Araku Valley, popularly known as Araku, is a beautiful slope station in the Vishakhapatnam region of Andhra Pradesh. Regularly alluded to as Andhra Ooty, it is one of the most celebrated spots to experience Andhra Pradesh the travel industry and is one of the top attractions you should remember for Vizag visit bundles. Situated on the Eastern Ghats at a height scope of 900 to 1400 meters above ocean level, Araku Valley is home to various ancestral networks. Spread over a zone of 36 sq. km, Araku is an ideal traveller objective with a fantastic atmosphere, lavish greenery, waterfalls and streams. It is mainstream for its famous coffee plantations.
Papi Kondalu is an amazingly excellent hill range bounded by River Godavari in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Papi hills are a set of three hills which form a lovely gorge on the Godavari River spread across East Godavari and West Godavari areas. The original name for this hill goes ‘Papidi Kondalu’. Papidi is a rough interpretation for partition in Telugu. It is believed that Lord Rama and goddess Sita visited the spot during their exile. Papi Kondalu must be reached by boat from Rajahmundry, Pattisam (35 km from Rajahmundry), Polavaram (40 km from Rajahmundry), Kunavaram (50 km from Bhadrachalam) or Sriram Giri (60 km from Bhadrachalam). The boat service from Rajahmundry to Bhadrachalam is an excellent experience, and it is worked in a post-monsoon season.
