10 attractive tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh

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.

7. Kurnool – Kurnool was the capital of Andhra State from 1^st October 1953 to 31^st October 1956. Kurnool is the perfect place for those who are deeply interested in ancient architecture. The city is often referred to as The Gateway of Rayalaseema. Kurnool includes major tourist attractions such as Gadwal, Mahanadi, Alampur, Konda Reddy Fort, Srisailam, 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.