Andhra
Pradesh is the seventh-largest state in India out of the 29 states. People
living there speak Telugu, which is one of the classical languages in India.
The largest city in Andhra Pradesh is Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag. Apart
from its lands, animal and plant life, economy, transportation, etc it is also
famous for its various tourist places. Travelers from different parts of the
world find it quite satisfying when they invest some of their time to enjoy
living in resorts near the beach.
There are numerous hotels and resorts in Vizagnear the beach, and the accommodationin Vizag near the beach is so amazing that it helps the tourists enjoy
their vacations in peace.
Here
are the top 10 attractive tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh.
1. Vijayawada - Vijayawada is a city in the heart of Andhra Pradesh. It is
situated on the banks of the Krishna River. The Vijayawada Railway Station is
one of the busiest railway stations in South India. It is also well known for
its food such as mouth-watering sweets, mangoes, etc. The spring season here is
amazing so the tourists should not miss out experiencing it. Vijayawada
includes famous places such as Bhavani Island, Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli
Caves, Kondapalli Fort, Mangalagiri Hill, Victoria Museum and Rajiv Gandhi
Park, etc.
2. Tirupati - Tirupati is a city in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
The Hindu temple of Shri Venkateshwara is situated here where hundreds of Hindu
devotees come every day. This is the reason why it’s also known as the
Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh. Several universities and educational
institutions are also situated here. It is also known as the paradise for
Pilgrims. The major tourist attractions here are Sri Venkateswara Temple, TTD
Gardens, Talakona Waterfalls, Deer Park, Kanipakam, etc.
3. Visakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag is the largest city of
Andhra Pradesh. It is also the financial capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is among
the most attractive coastal cities in Andhra Pradesh. The city is located
between the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats. The major tourist attractions
here include RK Beach, Borra Caves, Visakha Museum, Bheemunipatnam Beach,
Buddhist Shrines, etc.
4. Nellore - It is among the most populated cities in Andhra Pradesh.
This city is situated on the banks of the Penna River. Several dynasties such
as Maurya Dynasty, Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas, Satavahanas, Kalinga Empire, etc
have ruled over Nellore. The people who reside here are termed as Nellorians. The
major tourist attractions here include Penchalakona, Pulicat Lake, Nelapattu
Bird Sanctuary, Jonnawada, Somalia, etc.
5. Chittoor - Chittoor is a district in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra
Pradesh. Kanipakam, Tirupati, Srikalahasti, etc are some of the major temples
that are found here. Chittoor comes under one of the most gorgeous districts in
Andhra Pradesh. Some of the major tourist attractions here include Nagari
Hills, Kalavagunta, Mogili, Ramagiri, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.
6. Anantapur – Anantapur is the city in
Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The city is situated on National Highway.
The district is quite famous for its silk trade. The district gains a lot of
attention from tourists for its breathtaking architecture. Anantapur is also
famous for being the birthplace of Sri Satya Sai Baba. Some of the major
tourist attractions here are Gooty, Penna Ahobilam, Kadiri, Puttaparthi, etc.
8. Kadapa – Kadapa is a city in the south-central part of Andhra
Pradesh. Since it is the gateway from the west to the sacred hills of Tirumala,
it has been nicknamed as Gadapa. The city is surrounded on three sides by the
Nallamala and Palkonda Hills. Some of the major tourist attractions here
include Gandikota Fort, Pushpagiri, Masjid -e- Azam, Ameen Peer Dargah, etc.
9. Srikalahasti – Srikalahasti is a holy town in Chittoor district of Andhra
Pradesh. One of the important ancient Shiva temples of Southern India.
Srikalahasti is quite famous for Kalamkari Textiles. The city is also famed as
one of the remarkable Shiva Kshetras of South India. Some of the major tourist
attractions here are Gudimallam Temple, Srikalahasti Temple, Bhakta Kannappa
Temple, Talakona Waterfall, etc.
10. Rajahmundry – Rajahmundry is a city situated in the East Godavari
district in Andhra Pradesh. During India’s struggle for freedom against British
rule, people of Rajahmundry came for support actively. Rajahmundry is well
known for its Pilgrimage center in the state. Some of the major tourist
attractions here are Swami Vivekananda Statue, River Bay Resort, Kambala Park,
etc.