5 Best Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

Prologue:

Unity in Diversity, this is one of the best definitions of India being amalgamation of varies culture, language, religion, ethnicity and ideology. I will be sharing 5 Best Places to visit in every state and every union territory in India. This is going to be a joy ride across India via upcoming blogs of Content Sphere India.

5 Best Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh lies in the South-Eastern region of India blessed with scenic beauty, architectural masterpieces, mesmerizing-unspoilt beaches, green paddy fields and what not. All best places in Andhra Pradesh are distinct and unique. One will surely experience the splendid history to great advancement. Andhra Pradesh is one of the famous tourist hubs of India.

Here are 5 Best Place to Visit in Andhra Pradesh:

1. Vishakhapatnam (A Gem of South India)

Vishakhapatnam

Simply known as India’s Largest Shipbuilding Yard and known for witness of great history. Vishakhapatnam also called as Vizag. The city has all the various tourist attractions, including beaches, hilltops, wildlife sanctuaries and more, that make it the perfect destination for holiday-goers. Vishakhapatnam also offers great trekking destinations, ideal for adventure and fitness lovers.

Major Tourist Attractions: Submarine Museum, R K Beach, VUDA Park, Visakha Museum, Borra Caves, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, imhachalam Temple, Temple of Arasavalli Sun God, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Araku Valley, Kailasa Giri, Buddhist Shrines

2. Tirupati (Pilgrimage Spot)

Tirupati Temple

People from all over India visit Tirupati to be blessed by Sri Venkateshwara knowns as Tirupati Temple, one of the most engage pilgrimage place. The unending chanting of ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya’, a huge lot of pilgrim rush and the tall idol of Lord Venkateshwara is majestic. Temple is also knowns as Temple of Seven Hills.

Major Tourist Attractions: Goddess Alamelumanga Temple, Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Chandragiri Fort, Horsley Hills, Silathoranam, TTDC Garden, Kanipakam, Srikalahasti Temple

3. Vijaywada (Epicentre of Growth)

Vijaywada

Second largest populated city in Andhra Pradesh. Settled on the banks of River Krishna. Mostly heard in dubbed movies of Tollywood. City is an epicentre of media, politics and industrialization.

One can experience the mixture of antique old world and the new; positiveness of temples with clanking of bells in air merging exactly with traffic. The historical monuments create the matching harmony with modernisation of Vijaywada

Major Tourist Attractions: Kondapalli Fort, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Kuchipudi, Mary’s Church, Bhavani Island, Prakasam Barrage, Hazratbal Mosque, Mangalagiri, Manginapudi Beach, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, Mogalarajapuram Caves

4. Chittoor

Chittoor

Chittoor is all about nature and cool breeze flowing across the region with same level of metro life. Tourist will never disappoint by delivering their visit to Chittoor. It is blessed with waterfalls, paddy fields and great scenic beauty of environment.

Chittoor has great history and it has some of the richest temples in the world and this a perfect blend of various elements to satisfy people of spiritual, religious and artistic mindset.

Major Tourist Attractions: Horsley Hills, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Venkateswara Temple, MogiliRamagiri, Kalavagunta, Gurramkonda Fort, Nagari Hills

5. Araku Valley (Hill Station)

Araku valley

Araku Valley is nestled in the hills of Anantagiri. It is an nature kissed hill station. The valley is origin of some tribal caves and the Museum of Tribal Arts, represents the rich culture of place. Araku valley is specially known for its coffee plantations. The gurgling streams, waterfalls and lush green surroundings make Araku valley a must visit for the urban population.

Major Tourist Attractions: Tadimada Waterfalls, Matsyagundam, Bheemili Beach, Katiki Waterfalls, Chaparai Waterfalls, Bora Caves

Andhra Pradesh is not only about above places, it has more such places which fill the energy in our body. If one hasn’t visited Andhra Pradesh as of now then, one must add it to their bucket list as next holiday destination.

Thanks for reading, our next state is Arunachal Pradesh. Tight your belts, flight will take off in few moments…

- Sarthak Niwate