6 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

1.Vizag

It is located at the Bay of Bengal, 602km from Hyderabad, 355km from Vijayawada, and 168km from Kakinada. It is also the headquarters of Visakhapatnam District and the base of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Vizag is also a top spot for Andhra Pradesh Tourism.

2. Araku Valley

Araku Valley has located at a distance of 112 km from Vizag and 432 km away from Vijayawada. It is also 85 km away from Vizianagaram and 26 km from Anantagiri. It’s 635km from Hyderabad. It is often called Andhra Ooty and is a top attraction to include in Vizag tours.

Araku Valley, located at an elevation of 900 to 1400 meters above sea level in the Eastern Ghats, is home to many tribal communities. It covers 36 square kilometers. Araku, which covers 36 sq. km, is a great tourist spot with a pleasant climate, lush greenery, and waterfalls. It is known for its coffee plantations.

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3. Srisailam

Srisailam, located in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, is 160km from Nandyal and 181km from Kurnool. It is also 229 km away from Hyderabad. It is one of the top places to visit in Andhra. Srisailam, another popular weekend getaway from Hyderabad, is also a great option.

Srisailam is known for Srisailam Dam and Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the sanctum, Lord Mallikarjuna is enshrined in the form of a linga and protected by a three-hooded snake. 

4. Papikondalu

Papi Kondalu, located 60 kilometers from Rajahmundry and 180 km away from Vijayawada in the state Of Andhra Pradesh, is a stunningly beautiful hill range bordered by River Godavari. The Papi Hills is a group of three hills that form a stunning gorge on the Godavari River, which runs through the East Godavari and West Godavari regions. 

The entire area of Papi Kondalu has tropical rainforests. It was recently designated a protected National Park. This is one of the best places to enjoy Tourism in Andhra Pradesh.

5. Kurnool

Kurnool is a small and beautiful town in Andhra Pradesh that has a lot of historical significance. The Gateway of Rayalaseema is also a name for the city.

6. Guntur

Guntur, also known as the Land of Chillies is well-known for its huge chili market in Asia. It is located 30kms away from Amaravathi, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.

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