13.tourism

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• Tourism place crucial role in socio, cultural & Economic development of the state. Andhra Pradesh Tourism has always been the frontrunner in attracting greatest number of tourists, inland and foreign, as it boasts of a naturally, ecologically, culturally and religiously rich and diverse variety of tourist destinations that are treasures of visual treat where one can continuously explore new experiences of visitor gratification and delight.

• Andhra Pradesh has the distinction of being a leading tourism destination in India and it is presently, the 3rd most visited State in terms of domestic tourism. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has accorded priority to Tourism and has recognized its potential as a growth engine that can aid overall economic development of the state.

• Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in Andhra Pradesh, describing the state as the {{Koh-i-Noor}} of India. Andhra Pradesh has a variety of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, caves, wildlife, forests and temples.

• The slogan of the A.P tourism sector is "{{everything's possible}}"

AP Tourism policy 2020-25

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• The Government of A.P is committed towards the socio economic development of the State, established in 1976.
• It regards the Tourism Sector as one of the key growth engines for the economy of the State and crucial for employment generation.
• The Government of Andhra Pradesh intends to build world-class tourism infrastructure, attract large scale investments, develop unique products and position the State as a preferred tourism destination.

Centre Funded Projects

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• Andhra Pradesh Tourism is a pioneer in development and completion of Centre funded projects. Under Swadesh Darshan and PRASAD schemes, APTDC has completed the execution of 3 projects
  • Kakinada Coastal Tourism Circuit,
  • Nellore Coastal Tourism Circuit and
  • Pilgrimage Tourism in Amaravati.
• The Ongoing Projects are
  • Buddhist Circuit Development,
  • Srisailam Temple Pilgrimage Tourism Development, and
  • Simhachalam Temple Pilgrimage Tourism Development.
  • Blue Flag Certification

Blue flag certification

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• In Andhra Pradesh, the Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam has been conferred the coveted "Blue Flag Beach".

• A blue flag beach tag is a testimony to the highest standards of safety, quality and environment sustainability followed at the beach and will place the beach on the international map.

• With the success at Rushikonda Beach, the APTA has proposed 21 more beaches across the state for blue flag certification of which 9 have been shortlisted.

• Blue tag certification beach in andhra pradesh {{Rushikond beach}}

Tourism places in district wise

1. Srikakulam

Srikurmam Kurmanathaswamy Temple :

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• It is also known as Srikurmam temple. It is a Hindu temple in the Gara mandal of the Srikakulam district. It is dedicated to the Kurma avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kurmanathaswamy, and his consort Lakshmi, worshipped as Kurmanayaki.
• According to Hindu legend, the presiding deity is believed to have manifested here in the form of a tortoise-shaped deity. Brahma then consecrated the deity with Gopala Yantra. The temple is famous for ancestor worship.

Mukhalingam

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• " It is a village panchayat in Srikakulam district. It was the erstwhile capital of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
• It is home to a group of three Siva temples - Madhukeswara, Someswara, Bhimeswara which have been variously dated by historians from late eighth century to early eleventh century.
• The village is located on the left bank of Vamsadhara river at a distance of 48 km from Srikakulam town.

Arasavalli Sun Temple

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• It is a temple for Lord Surya (Sun god) at Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated in Arasavalli Village at a distance of 1 km east of Srikakulam Town. It is believed that the temple was originally built by the 7th century. king Devendra Varma, a ruler of Kalinga.

Telineelapuram, Telukunchi :

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• These two places are famous for bird sanctuaries Thelineelapuram is at a distance of 65 kms from Srikakulam and Telukunchi is at a distance of 115 kms from Srikakulam in Ichhapuram Mandal. Various species of birds visit here and lay eggs.

Shalihundam :

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• The Shalihundam village which is at the river bank of Vamsadhara and at distance of 18 kms from Srikakulam came suddenly into light with the excavation of Buddha ruins.

Budithi :

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• The Budithi village which is at a distance of 42 kms from Srikakulam is famous for metal works. In this village from brass pots to flower vases and various objects are made with metal mixture.

Sri Seetha Rama Swamy Temple :

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• The idols of Seetha, Rama Lakshmana which are in the Gulla seetharamapuram village at a distance of 50 kms from Srikakulam were carved from one rock and installed here by Bobbili kings.

2. Vijayanagaram

Sirimanothsavam:

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• It is also referred to as Sirimanu Uthsavam, Siri Manu is a festival organized to propitiate Goddess Pyddithallamma of Vizianagram Town. Siri means "goddess Lakshmi in other words wealth and prosperity" and manu means "trunk" or "log".

Raamateertham Temple:

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• It is a place located nearly 13 km away from Vizianagaram on the Bavikonda Hill. It is renowned as a site adorned with a 1000 year old Lord Rama Temple, established during the 16th century under the reign of Pashupati kings.

Jami Vruksham:

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• Situated 10 km from Vizianagaram, Jami Vruksham is a tree lying on the banks of the River Gowthami. As per the legend, it is said that while on exile, Pandavas hid their weapons in this tree.

Punyagiri Punyagiri

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• , which is at a distance of 4km from Shrungavarapukota and at 25 km from Vijayanagaram is famous for ancient Shiva temple.

Bobbili:

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• Bobbili, which is at a distance of 60 km from Vijayanagaram town, is historically famous. It was here that the ghastly war between Bobbili king and Vijayanagara Jamindar who had the support of French, did take place. While Bobbili king Ranga Rao Raju was killed heroically, the women of Harem had self immolated. Bobbili is famous for the manufacture of "Saraswathi Veena" from the last Three centuries.

Kumili:

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• Kumili is a small village which is at a distance of 20 km from Vijayanagaram. In this village, there is a group of temples, constructed by the local devotees toiling for ten years. this temples group is famous for beautiful sculptors.

3. Parvathipuram manyam

- Thonam Waterfalls:

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• Thonam village is located in Salur Mandal of Parvathipuram manyam district in Andhra Pradesh.

- Aluru Waterfalls:

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• Aluru Waterfalls in Pachipenta, Parvathipuram manyam district.

- Tadikonda waterfalls:

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• Located in Gummalakshmipuram Mandal of Parvathipuram manyam District.

- Durgapadu Watefalls:

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• It is located at Sikabadi and is about 38 KM from Rayagada town and 65 Km from Parvathipuram town

- Sunnapugedda, Mettuguda Waterfalls:

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• It is located in Seethampet mandal of Parvathipuram manyam district.

Kaasi Visweswara temple:

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• This temple is located in Addapuseela Village in Parvathipuram Mandal located at 4 KM away from parvathipuram town. Shivaratri, Karitika Masam, Shravana Masam, Dola Yatra are festivals celebrated here.Shiva lingam in this temple is said to be looks white from Pournami to Amavasya and black from Amavasya to pournami.

• Thotapalli Kodandarama Temple:

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• Sri Venkateswara and Kodanda Rama Swami Temples are located in Thotapalli Village, Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram manyam district. Thotapalli Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple is also calles as Chinna Tirupathi. It is located on river bank of Nagavali.

• Sambara Polamaba Temple, Makkuva:

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• Legend has it that 300 years ago Sambarasura, a demon, used to torture the locals and kill the cattle. In answer to the prayers of the villagers, the Goddess fought with the demon and killed him. The village came to be known as Sambara since then, and prayers are offered to the saviour Goddess as Polamamba.

• Polamamba Jatara:

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• Every year before the Sankranthi festival people of this region perform the polamamba Jatara.

4. Visakhapatnam

• Visakhapatnam:

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• It is the biggest city in Andhrapradesh. Simhachala temple located above 275 meters height on Kailas mountain ranges. Famous Lossons Bay is a splended beach which is in the way towards Kailasa giri.
• This is famous for Sea Bathing and Surfing. Dolphin nose stands as a symbol of Visakhapatnam.

• Borra caves:

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• The Borra Caves, also called Borra Guhalu, are located on the East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. The caves, one of the largest in the country, at an elevation of about 705 m distinctly exhibit a variety of speleothems ranging in size and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites. The caves are basically karst limestone structures extending to a depth of 80 m, and are considered the deepest caves in India. The river Gosthani take it's origin from the stalactite of this cave.

Pavurallakonda or Pavurallabodu:

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• It is the local name of a hill, popularly known as Narasimhaswamy Konda, near Bheemunipatnam about 25 km towards north of Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is located at a height of about 150 meters above mean sea level.
• Pavurallakonda consists of a ruined hill-top Buddhist monastic complex probably witnessed human habitation from 3rd Century BCE to 2nd century CE. It is one of the Largest Buddhist Monasteries of North Coastal Andra Region. Hinayana Buddhism may have flourished at this hill-top site.

• Lossons Bay:

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• Lossons Bay is a splendid beach which is in the way towards
  Kailasagiri. This is famous for Sea bathing and surfing.

• Tida Jungle bells nature camp:

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Tida is a small village in Eastern Ghats, which is on the way from Visakhapatnam to Araku.

• Rishikonda:

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• The Rishikonda, which is at a distance of 8 kms from Visakhapatnam, is a famous for Gold colored sand beach.

• Bheemunipatnam:

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• A 25 kms journey over road from Visakhapatnam to Bheemunipatnam really leaves a splendid experience for the tourists. It is second ancient municipality in the country.

• Dolphins Nose, Port:

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• Dolphin nose stands as a symbol of Visakhapatnam entertaining children and elders alike.

• Kailasagiri:

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• The idol of Parvathi Parameshwara over the hill to the north of the city is a great attraction to the tourists.

• Simhachalam :

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• The main idol in the temple, Sri Lakshmi Narsimha swami idol is blotted heavily with sandal wood.

• Gopalapatnam :

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• In Gopalapatnam village, on the left bank of Thandava River one can see the Buddha Stupas and Viharas built with tricks.

• Shankaram:

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• The remains of many Buddha temples carved from rocks are seen.

• Bavikonda:

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• The Bavikonda, which is infront of the sea, between Bheemili and Visakhapatnam can be set as the collection of Buddha remains.

5. East Godavari

• Papi Kondalu :

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At a distance of 60 km from Rajahmundry. Papi Kondalu is a breathtakingly beautiful hill range bounded by River Godavari in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Papi hills are a set of three hills which form a beautiful gorge on the Godavari River spread across East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Entire area of Papi Kondalu is covered by tropical rain forests and it was recently declared as a protected National Park and is one of the top.

• Kadiyam:

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It is a small, picturesque village which is 15 km from Rajahmundry. The centre of flourishing floriculture and horticulture trade, it's dazzling, colourful gardens of Jasmine, Roses and others are a feast for the eyes. An annual flower show is held here in the month of January.

6. Alluri Seetharama raju

Rampachodavaram:

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Here the "Vela" dance performed by tribal women wearing glittering dresses and the "Kommu" dance performed by men wearing homs over head attract the tourists.

• Rampa Waterfalls :

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• The Semi evergreen forests of Agency track in Alluri seetharama raju District is blessed with many picturesque spots and perennial waterfalls.

• Araku waterfall:

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• Araku valley which is in Alluriseetha ramaraju district, It is a pleasant hill station and also a waterfall is present. Here tribals dwell is located.

• Tadimada waterfalls:

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• It is also known as Anantagiri Waterfalls is a charming waterfall situated near Anantagiri town in Alluri seetharama raju district. It is one of the best waterfalls in Araku and also one of the top tourist attractions in Araku.

• Yerravaram Waterfalls (Near Lambasingi):

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• At a distance of 20 km from Lambasingi, Yerravaram Falls is a picturesque waterfall located at Yerravaram village in Narsipatnam Taluk of A.P.
• It is a beautiful valley known for its lush green pastures, breathtaking views, and wide meadows. The waterfall spans around 10 feet in height and 15 feet wide.
• The water drops in different cascades and forms a pool at the bottom. It is a year-round waterfall. Those who are interested in hill-climbing, then this is the best place for them.

Duduma water fall:

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• This horsetail type waterfall is 175 metres in height and is formed by the Machkund river. It has two sub-waterfalls, one on the Odisha side and the other on the Andhra Pradesh side. Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput and about 177 km from Alluri seetharamaraju.

Pinjarikonda Waterfalls:

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• Pinjari Konda water falls is on yeleru river 2 km left to papampeta village, in Addategala mandal of Alluriseetharama raju district.

7. Kakinada

• Annavaram:

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• It is located at Annavaram in Kakinada district on the bank of river Pampa, here Sri veera venkata satyanarayana swamy gives the dharshan to the devoties.

• Talupulamma Temple:

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• The surroundings of Talupulamma temple built over a hill at a distance of 9 kms from Thuni, reflects the beauties of nature.

• THOLI TIRUPATI:

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• This temple is 9000 years old, it is said that there are
  108 Tirupatis throughout the country and this is the first of all. It is about
  27km towards north from Kakinada. We can see smiling posture of Sri Venkateswara, Shanka & Chakra are in altered positions in comparison with other Balaji idols.

" ANDHRA SABARIMALA:

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• This is a replica of Swamy Ayyappa temple at Kerala. It is about 64kms from Kakinada. It is said that the devotees who cannot go to Sabarimala (Kerala) can offer their prayers here. There are many other temples located in the same premises.

• CORINGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:

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• It is the 2nd largest stretch of mangrove forest in India with 35 mangrove trees species and more than 120 bird species located 18 km away from the port city of Kakinada, the headquarters of Kakinada district. One can go ferrying in the back waters of Gowthami and Godavari rivers. It is also famous for salt water crocodiles.
• The prime attraction is the 18km long sandpit which is the longest stretch in north-east.

• KUKKUTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE:

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• It is dedicated to Sri Shiva. It is a 'Swayambhu' in the form of cock's head. It is located in Pitapuram which is 56km away from Rajahmundry. People from many parts of the state throng to the temple during 'Maha Shiva Raathri.
• • Hope Island: The small island is off the coast of kakinada in Bay of Bengal makes kakinada port one of the safest natural ports.It protects the city acting as natural.

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• Ryali Kshetram :

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• Ryali is located 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and 34 Km from Amalapuram and it is situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, Tributaries of river Godavari. This is the site of the renowed Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple.

• Draksharamam :

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• Draksharamam, which is at a distance of 25 kms from Kakinada, is also called "Dakshina Kasi". The Bhee meshwara swami temple here is one of the three lingas in Andhra Pradesh.

• Antarvedi

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• was named in honour of the Lord "Narasimhakshetra".
  Godawari river has two arms at the end where it meets Bay of Bengal at Yenar and Antarvedi and yenar is a village in the Sakhinetipalle mandal, located in the Konaseema district. The village is situated at the place where the Bay of Bengal and Vashista Godavari, a distributary of the Godavari River, meet.

• Konaseema Festival:

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• Konaseema Utsav is celebrated in a grand manner at Muramalla village, Polavaram mandal. Thousands of people from different parts of the region and other districts participate in the festival.

9. West Godavari

Palakollu:

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• Palakollu, which is at a distance of 10 kms from Narsapuram, is famous for the temple of Ksheera Lingeshwara swamy. This temple is one of the Pancharama kshetras in the state.

Bheemavaram:

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• Bheemavaram, which is at a distance of 107 kms from Vijayawada and at 270 kms from Visakhapatnam, is famous for Gunupudi Some shwara temple. It is one of the Pancha ramas in A.P.
• Built in 3rd century A.D, the devotes believe that it is the miracle of the lord that in the temple on No mon day the shiva linga turns into black and brown colour and on full moon day it changes into white colour.
• Here over Shiva temple, the temple of Annapurna devi was built. This strange thing is not seen anywhere in the country. Moreover, there is a holy thread in the neck of the goddess and there is a child at her feet.

Guntupalle caves:

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• It is a village in West Godavari district. It is located in Kamavarapukota mandal of Eluru revenue division. It is well known tourist destination famously known for Guntupalli caves.

Rampachodavaram Waterfalls:

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• The waterfalls has a height of 50 feet from which water cascades down to the Rajahmundry.

Munjuluru Waterfalls:

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• It is located in Buttayagudem Mandal of West Godavari district.

Jeelakarragudem:

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• Jeelakarragudem is a famous Budda Kshetram at a distance of 60kms from Eluru.

10. Eluru District

" Eluru carpets :

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• Eluru is famous for woolen carpets. The praises, Who migrated here during the rule of Mohamadins, had developed this carpet industry.

Kolleru:

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• The Kolleru lake which is at a distance of 15 kms from Eluru is world famous for Bird sanctuary. During the months of between October and March about 2 lakh birds of various species visit here from Australia.

Dwaraka tirumala:

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• Dwarakatirumala, which is at a distance of 39 kms from Eluru is called Small Tirupati and 2nd Tirupati.
• The place history tells that this temple belongs to the age of Dasaratha, Srirama, Siddhanagarjuna.

• Koya Dance :

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• Kota Ramachandrapuram village of the Eluru district is famous for Koya dance. This tribal dance is performed by men only.

11. Krishna district

Akkana Madanna cave :

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• Akkana Madanna cave temple is a rock-cut cave temple in Vijayawada of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated at the foothill of the Indrakeeladri temple known for Kanaka Durga Temple. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.
• It was built in the 17th century, though the caves themselves date from the 6th and 7th centuries. There is another cave nearby which is dated from the 2nd century BC. The Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva is hosted there.

Venugopala Swamy Temple, Movva:

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• Sri Movva Venugopala Swany Temple is the place where shetrayya is said to have composed his famous lyrics. The Kshetrayya Kala Samithi at Movva now teaches music and dance to students.
• Andhra Mahavishnu, Srikakulam: Srikakulam was once the capital of Andhra Empire. There is a temple of Andhra Mahavishnu, who must have been a noble royal sage. It is said that Sri Krishna Deva Raya worshipped at this temple in 1509 and a dream was asked by the Deity to compose a poem on himself. Later the emperor wrote the book "Amukta Malyada" which is one of the literary classics.

Masula Beach Festival (Munginapudi beech):

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• Andhra Pradesh tourism with Krishna district Administration conducted Masula beach festival in Machilipatnam (Manginapudi Beach). Machilipatnam colourfully decorated to welcome the visitors from across the state.

Kuchipudi:

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• It is a pre-eminent Indian classical dance form counted among ten leading classical dance forms of India, is a dance-drama performance art that originated in a village of Krishna district.

- Peda Kallepalli:

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• This is on the bank of the sacred river Krishna and is popularly known as Southern Banaras. A great festival is celebrated on Shivarathri.

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Kankadurga Temple:

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• Kanakadurgamma Temple situated on the banks of river Krishna, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada. Sri Kanakadurgamma is swayambu (self-manifested) 2nd largest temple in Andhra Pradesh.

St.Mary's s Church, Gunadala :

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• Church Gunadala Mary Matha Church is one of the most popular churches and is a pilgrimage for Christians in Andhra Pradesh.

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Vedadri:

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• It is one of the Pancha Narasimhar Kshetrams in Andhra Pradesh. Among the several shrines of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy that flourished on the holy banks of river Krishna Vedadri is an important one.

Kondapally :

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• Kondapalli BommaluKondapalli is well known for its wooden toys named after it. The ancient fort of Kondapalli is a place of historical importance and tourist interest

Mogalrajapuram Caves:

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• Mogalrajapuram caves are located at a distance of 5km east of city. It has five rock cut sanctuaries dating back to the 5th century AD and of these only one is in good condition. The Mogalarajapuram temple has an 'Ardhanarisvara' statue which is thought to be the earliest in South India and one of its kind.

Bhavani Island:

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• Bhavani Island with a total area of 130 acres is situated in the middle of river Krishna. Journey to the island by boat is a very pleasant experience. An ideal place for picnics and other special occasions.

13. Bapatla

• BapaBhavanarayana Swamy Temple:

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• It is an ancient temple dedicated to Venugopala Swamy. Pavitrotsvam and Rathotsavam will be celebrated, thousands of devotees participate in these festivals. Currently, this temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India department. The main deity sheera Bhavanarayana Swamy is residing here with His consort Sundarvalli. The deity here is Swayambhu.

• Singarakonda Temple:

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• Singarakonda is known for Sri Prasannanjaneya Swamy (at Down Hill) and shrines Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at one location.

• Suryalanka Beach:

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• Suryalanka Beach or Bapatla Beach and it is located approximately 9 kilometers from Bapatla The place has many resorts close to the beach. The beach is famous for the sweeping views of the sun, sea and sand. It is also ideal for swimming.

• Vodarevu Beach:

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• Located 8 Km from Chirala, Vodarevu is one of the most visited beaches, offering exciting water sport activities and fishing options. Boat rides are also available.

• Ramapuram Beach:

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• Considered to be one of the cleanest and most peaceful beaches, Ramapuram boasts of serenity where in you can actually hear the waves crash and the birds chirp and it is located near to Chirala mandal.

14. Guntur

• Vijayapuri :

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• Located to the North of Krishna river. It was capital city of Ikshvaku dynasty. Nagarjunsagar project was located near this region.

• Chebrolu :

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• The Chaturmukha Brahma temple here is the most rare and ancient temple in the country.

• Undavalli:

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• These are famous for Ghatikas (Educational universities).
• The Undavalli, which is near Prakasham barrage at a distance of 5 kms from Vijayawada, is famous from caves and temples. These are built by drilling hills. Between 450-620 A.D, the Vishnukundina kings who ruled this region carved these caves.

Mangalagiri :

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• Mangalagiri is at a distance of 12 kms from Vijayawada here, there is Narsimha Swami temple. The Miracle of this temple is here how much Panakam is dropped into the mouth of the Lord, only half of it will go inside.

• Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary:

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• To the Uppalapadu birds sancturay, which is at a distance of five kilometers from Guntur town, 40 species birds from Siberia migrate.

15. Palnadu

• Amaravati:

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• The town gets its name from Amareshwara or Amaravati temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is in the Palnadu district.
• The town has been mentioned in the Indian epics as Dhanyakataka and Andhranagari. It was also served as the capital of the Satavahanas, who ruled Andhra Pradesh from the 2nd century BC to the 3rd century BC.

• Guttikonda Bilam :

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• It is also known as Guthikonda Bilam, is a historic cave and a hill in Andhra Pradesh. Guttikonda or Guthikonda is the name of a nearby village, while "Bilam" is the Sanskrit word for "cave".
• There are several caves in the region, collectively known as

"Guthikonda Caves";

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• Guttikonda Bilam is the most well-known of these caves. The cave is located around 3 km south of the Guttikonda village, which lies 23 km from Gurazala, in the Palnadu district.
• • Ethipothala Falls is a 21 m high river cascade, situated in Palnadu district.
• Located on the Chandravanka river, which is a tributary of River Krishna joining on its right bank. The waterfall is a combination of three streams namely Chandravanka Vagu, Nakkala Vagu and Tummala Vagu.

• Kondaveedu:

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• The Kondaveet, fort, is built by Reddy kings in 10th century A.D

• Durgi:

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• The Durgi village at a distance of 10 kms from Macharla is well known for sculpture school. Here training is given in carving sculptures according to Agama Sasthram.

• Kotappa Konda:

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• Kotappa Konda is situated about 13 Kms South-west of Narasaraopet town.
• The Presiding Diety of this place is Trikoteswara Swamy situated on the hillock and is one of the noted pilgrim centres attracting thousands of visitors on Sivarathri day. The State Government is taking steps to develop Kotappa Konda as a tourist and pilgrim centre by creating more facilities and a ghat-road.

Karampudi:

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• Karampudi has a great history, which is at a distance of 35 kms from Macharla. The historical palnadu war took place here only.
• Here, there is Chenna Keshava Swami temple built by Palanati Brahma Naidu.

• Macharla:

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• Macharla, at 25 kms from Nagarjuna Sagar is famous for Chenna Keshava Swami temple.

• Chejarla Sri Kapoteswara Swamy Temple :

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• It is in Chejarla village also called as Chejerla near Nekarikallu Mandal of Palnadu district.

16. Prakasam

Chandavaram Buddhist:

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• Chandavaram Buddhist site is an ancient Buddhist site in Chandavaram village in Prakasam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Situated on the bank of Gundlakamma River, the site is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of Donakonda railway station. The Chandavaram Buddhist site was built between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE during the Satavahana dynasty and was discovered by Dr. Veluri Venkata Krishna Sastry in 1964.

Bhairavakona Waterfalls:

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• Bhairavakona Falls is a 200 metres tall waterfalls, located inside the forest of Nallamala Hills in the Prakasam district. This place is home to ancient Shiva temple, Rock cut stone caves and natural beauty.

Dupadu:

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• Dupadu, just 80 kms away from Ongole is a well known Buddhist centre. Here the sthupa was built with burnt bricks. The sculptures of two women worshipping the Bodhi tree outside the circular path of the sthupa are beautiful to behold.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple:

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• It is situated on a hill in Singarayakonda town, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is also called by Dakshina Simhachalam.

• Markapuram :

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• Markapuram, located on the banks of the Gundlakamma river is famous for slates and slate pencils. 80% of the countries slate needs are met from this place. It is also a spiritual place since Chennakesava Swamy is the presiding deity here along with his consort Sri Lakshmi.
• The wonder of the temple is the sun rays fall on the feet of the Swamy during morning from December 16 to January 14 through special windows. It was an engineering feat indeed.

• Bhairavakonda:

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• Bhairavakonda, which is 150 kms away form Ongole is famous for rockcut temples, built in the 7th and 8th centuries in Pallavan architecture.

• Mothupalli:

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• It is an ancient sea port, 45 kms away from Ongole. Many royal dynasties from first century AD utilised this port. This town is famed for Buddhist religions and sculptures.

• Tripuranthakam :

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• Tripuranthakam, which is 93 km's away from Ongole, is a place of Pilgrimage for devotees. Lord siva in the incarnation of Tripuranthakeswara Swamy who killed the 3 demons, Tripuras, Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Viryavana. The lord blesses his devotees here in the linga image with five faces. Goddess Ganga also is seen here with five faces. Mythologies says that there is tunnel way to SriSailam, Rameswaram and Varanasi from Tripuranthakam.

17. Nellore

Talpagiri Ranganathaswamy Temple:

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• The 500 year old temple was located on the banks of Penna river. The 29 meter high galigopuram with seven gold vessels is the chief attraction of the temple. The presiding deity is seen reclining on the bed of Adisesha, the serpent god.

Sri Rajarajeswari Amma Temple:

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• This is one of the famous temple in the Nellore town.

Penchalakona:

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• It is a village located in the Rapur Mandal of Nellore district, 70 km west of Nellore.

The Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple:

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• It is situated at the foot of a hill in the Penchalakona Valley. There is an image of the Lord, represented as a self-manifested one (Swayambhu). Two stones are entwined to form a lion's head upon a man's body.
• The "Sthalapurana", or ancient story, of the temple indicates that it was a famed for the swami "Thapovan of Kanvamaharshi" who performed penance there.

Sangam :

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• This is the confluence of 3 streams namely Boggeru, Birperu and Penna.

• Kasumuru:

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• Kasumuru, 25 kms away from Nellore is famous for the Hazarat Karimullah Shah Khadri Darga. Pilgrims believe that chronic diseases are cured by a visit to the darga.

Bara Shaheed Dargah:

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• It is located in Nellore, AP, India. "Bara Shaheed Dargah" literally reads "Shrine of twelve martyrs" in Urdu. Dargah is on the bank of Nellore lake, and has eid-gah, tourist resort and park next to it. Dargah is known for annual festival of Rotiyaan ki Eid/Rottela Panduga in the month of muharram in hijri and attracts followers from across the country and abroad.

Penchalakona :

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• 50 kms away from Nellore, Penchalakona is a famous pilgrim centre. Here the Penusila Narasimhaswamy temple is located at the bottom of a hill.

Jonnawada:

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• Kamakshi Amma is the presiding deity at the Kamakshi Amma temple at Jonnawada village 25 kms away from Nellore.

Maipadu Beach :

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• The beach, which is 25 kms away from Nellore is a famous tourist spot.

18. Kadapa

Ameenpeer Dargah :

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• It is a Sufi shrine located in the Kadapa City in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of best known Sufi pilgrimage sites in India.

Kodandarama swami Temple (Vontimitta):

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• It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Rama, located in Vontimitta of Kadapa District. The temple, an example of Vijayanagara architectural style, is dated to the 16th century. It is stated to be the largest temple in the region.
• It is located at a distance of 25 kilometres from Kadapa and is close to Rajampet. The temple and its adjoining buildings are one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.

Gandi - Anjaneya:

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• The temple of Anjaneya Swamy here is built on the foot of a hill on the western side of the river Papaghni in the midst of picturesque surroundings. It has gain a great name and fame a Vayu Kshethra.
• Papaghni river goes in this place from south to north in between two hills. A legend says, that Lord Rama visited this place in his return journey from Lanka. To welcome Rama Vayu the father of Anjaneya hung a wreath of golden flowers across the ravine. Before leaving this place Rama carved the figure of Anjaneya on a rock.

Brahmamgari Matham:

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• Veerabrahmendara swamy who was famous for his "future tellings" resided in Kadapa district only. On his name Brahmamgari Matham is very much famous and attracts large number of tourists. The deciple of Veerabrah mendra swamy, Siddaguru swamy temple is present in Jokupalle village.

Pushpagiri :

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• Pushpagiri is on the banks of Pennar (Pinakini) 16 Kms from Cuddapah City. It is well known for its numerous temples. Vaishnavas call it as Madhya Ahobhilam and Saivas as Madhya Kailasam.

C.P. Brown Memorial Library:

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• C.P Brown famous for prepared 1st telugu dictionary. On his name C.P Brown library is maintaining here. C.P. Brown called telugu language as "Italian of the East .

Palakondallu waterfalls:

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• Palakondallu waterfalls located 10 km from the southern side of Kadapa City. These waterfalls are originating from the West part of Seshachalam hills. One of the beautiful place for a one day picnic.

Devarakona waterfalls:

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• Devarakona waterfalls (Dowlathapuram) located on the east of the Chennur town (15 km from Kadapa City). Mallela tertha swamy temple (A shiva temple) located very close to this waterfalls. During the rainy season, plenty of water from the Lankamalla forest will flow through the hills in the form of waterfalls.

Gopalaswamy Konda Waterfalls :

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• On the way to Badvel from Kadapa, you can find a place Kondur, from there towards the west direction in the dense Lankamalla forest there is a temple shrine Lord Gopalaswamy hardly 15 km from the central Kondur Forest research station.

Nityapooja Kona Waterfalls:

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• Nityapoojakona waterfalls is one of the sacred temples for Lord Shiva near to Siddhavatam at 15 km, which is located on the southern part to Lankamalla Hills forest area of Eastern Ghats.

19. Annamayya

Sri Chennakeseva swamy Temple:

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• This temple is present in Tallapaka which is 100 kilometers away from Tirupati. Famous devotes of Lord Hari and composer and singer Annamaiah born in this village. Thousand years back this temple was built.

Gunjana waterfalls:

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• From Railway Kodur towards a west direction, about 20 km in the dense forest of Seshachalam hills this 244 feet height waterfalls located. The nearest forest rest house is Pulagoorru Penta.

Horsley Hills:

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• Horsley Hills or Horsleykonda or Yenugulla Mallamma Konda is a series of hills in Andhra Pradesh in Madanapalle of Annamayya district. It is the only hill station in A.P, It is also known as "Andhra Ooty".

Attirala Jatara:

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• Attirala is a very sacred place, located on the east bank of the river Cheyyeru.It was called Hatyarala and Yethirevula in olden days.
• The sanctity of the river Cheyyeru was elaborately described in the great epic of Mahabharata in the story of Sankha and Likhita.It is a centre of Vedic culture and famous for its scenic beauty.

Tallapaka:

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• A great star was born in 1424 at Tallapaka Village in Rajampet Mandal. He is Vaggeyakara Annamacharya. He favoured the lyrical style of poetry and composed songs and psalms. On Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala, his FAMILY DEITY he composed more than Thirty two thousand devotional hymns - Sankeerthanas. These keerthanas were set to Carnotic style of music and are very popular throughout India.
• The Veerabhadra Swamy temple - Rayachoti: It is a 1000-years old. It is said that the great King Krishnadevaraya used to camp at Rayachoti whenever he visited Srivari temple at Tirupathi.

20. Kurnool

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• The original name of Kurnool was Kandenvolu. It was the capital city of earstwhile Andhrastate from 1953 October 1st to 1953 October 31st. It was connected with Hyderabad on one side and Bengalore on other side by the broad guage Railway line.

Achyutha Devarayala Buruzu(Konda Reddy Buruzu):

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• It is located in the heart of Kurnool & believed to be built by Achyutha Devaraya brother of Sri Krishnadevaraya the Raja's of Vijayanagaram in between 1529- 1542 AD. It was a part of Kurnool fort & was used as a prison. One revolutionary Konda Reddy attained martyrdom in this prison. Since then the place is known as KondaReddy Buruju.

Mantralayam :

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• It is 90 kms away from Kurnool town. The Brundavanam (Burial shrine) of Guru Raghavendra Swamy located on the bank's of Thungabhadra river, here the Swamy was entombed alive on his will.

Devaragutta Dasara festival:

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• It is a festival celebrated during Hindu festival, Dasara in Devaragutta in Kurnool. It is a violent form of celebration where people from three villages fight with long bamboo sticks. Many devotees who participate in the fight get
  injured.

Orvakallu Rock Garden:

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• A Magical Place - Amidst the Wonder of Nature : Just 60 kms away Orvakallu is a miniature image of the Grand Canyon mountain range of America. The mountain range consists of beautiful rocks and streams.

• Kethavaram Rock Paintings :

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• Along a stretch of rocks at Kethavaram near Orvakallu, paintings dating from Paleolithic age have been found and these sets of drawings have been dated down the ages, from realistic drawings of large deer by hunter gathers, through symbolic humans of the Iron Age and to the handprints of more recent pilgrims. This can be called one of the world's longest sequences of rock art.

• Sri Bugga Ramalingeswaram Swamy Temple, Kalvabugga Village:

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• The ancient temple Sri Bugga Rameswara Swamy was on the NH-18 in Orvakal Mandal 32 km from Kurnool. The Nature springs, hill rows are the main attractions of this temple. Five Lingas are in this temple complex.

21. Nandyala

Srisailam:

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• It is in Nandyala district. Famous pilgrim centre of Lord Shiva and his consort the diety Bhramaramba. One of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga's was located in this temple, constructed in the 14th century.

• Mahanandhi:

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• Mahanandiswara temple built in the 7th century is most famous here. The water in the Puskarini of this temple is so pure that even a needle could be seen clearly.

• Yaganti :

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• It is famous for the Umamaheswara Temple built in the 15th century. Beautiful stone image of Nandhiswara, Agasthya puskarini is famous in this temple.

• Rollapadu Sanctuary :

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• It is in Nadyala district. It contains many birds many species along the endangered species like Indian bustard. Like lady peacock and ostrich this is also a heavy bird that struts on earth.

• Belumcaves:

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• It is the 2nd largest cave in the Indian subcontinent. (The 1st being the Krem liat prah in Meghalaya.

• Ahobilam:

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• It is famous for the shrine of Laxmi Narasimha Swamy constructed in the 16th century.

• Mangampeta Water falls:

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• The waterfalls of Mangampeta Gundam and Mallikarjuna Lokki Gundam in Banaganapalle constituency in the district have become a major tourist spot.

• Kolenbharati waterfalls:

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• It is located near Atmakur in Nandyala district.

22. Anantapur

Gooty Fort:

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• Previously this place was known as Gowthampuri and later renamed as Gooty. The earliest inscriptions on the walls of this fort date back to the 7th century. As per the inscriptions, the place was called as Gadha meaning Fort while an inscription of Bukkaraya mentions this place as King of Forts

• Jambu Dweepa at Konakondla:

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• The Jain Mythical cosmographical diagram of Jambu Dweepa engraved on a stone on the top of the hill Alchemists at Konakondla village in Vajrakarur Mandal.

• Tadipatri:

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• Chintala Venkataramana Temple is located in Tadipatri town which is at a distance of 52 kms from Anantapur. From Tadipatri town at a distance of 1 km., over looking the Penna river, the Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple is remarkable for a Lingam on a pedestal constantly filled with water from a small spring.

• Alurkona waterfall:

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• This place is at a distance of 5 kms. from Tadpatri and is known for the Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple built on the top of the hill by Yerramaraju, a Chieftain of Bukkarayalu in 1330. There is a waterfall nearby with perennial spring.

23. Satyasai

• Timamma Marrimanu :

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• Located in Nambul fort nearer to the Kadiri in Anantapur district. This tree is the biggest in Asia.

• Lepakshi:

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• It is situated nearly 135 km's away from the Anantapur, famous for the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple.

• The Batrepalli waterfalls:

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• It is located in Talupula mandal, near Kadiri, of Anantapuram district. They are active from September to December.

• Puttaparthi:

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• Birth place of Bagavan Satya Sai in Anantapur district. His followers built Prashanthi nilayam at Puttaparthi.

• Vemana tomb:

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• Vemana tomb is present in Katarupalli village which is nearer to kadiri

24. Anakapalli

• Sri Nookambica Ammavari Temple :

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• It is a famous temple in Anakapalli district, huge number of devotees visit this temple on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and sundays to get the blessings of the goddess.
• • Baligattam, About 3 kilometres South West of Narsipatnam lies on the Bank of Varaha River. This place owes its importance to the Brahma Lingeswara Temple at the foot of a small hill on the Western bank of the river

• Buddist stupas:

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• Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhist rock-cut caves on adjacent hillocks, situated near a village called Sankaram, which is a few kilometres away from Anakapalle and Vishakhapatnam.
• The sites are believed to date between 4th and 9th Century A.D, when Buddhism is the majority religion of Sankaram (Sangharam as it was called then). The original name of Bojjannakonda is Buddina Konda.

• Kondakarla bird sanctuary :

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• It is located 50 km away from Visakha patnam in Anakapalli district. There are quite a handful of migratory birds which is mesmerising to watch.

25. Chittoor

• Kaigal water falls:

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• It is situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh state, India and is surrounded by the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kailasakona Waterfalls:

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• These are a natural perennial waterfall in the valley of Nagari hills in Chittoor District. The water originates from the split in a mass rock.

Kanipakam:

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• Vinayaka Temple or Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple of Ganesha. It is located at Kanipakam in Chittoor district. The temple is about 11 km from Chittoor and 68 km from Tirupati.
• According to legend, there were three brothers who were mute, deaf and blind. They were digging a well to fetch water to their field. The device they were using fell into the well hitting hard object. When they dug further, blood started to gush out of the well and the three got rid of their disabilities. The villagers rushed to the spot and found deity of Ganesha.

Ardhagiri:

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• The name Ardhagiri came from an incident related to Treta Yuga, when Lord Hanuman was transporting dronagiri Mountain (mountain that consists of herbs for life), in night time bharat brother of lord ram thought that some mountain is going to hurt; immediately he shot an arrow on hanuman. Due to its effect, half of the mountain fell down at this place and hence, the name Ardhagiri. From then, people started worshipping hanuman in the name of Veera Anjaneya Swamy.

• Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:

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• It is an elephant reserve situated in Andhra Pradesh. It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants.

26. Tirupathi

Sri Govindha Raja Swami Temple :

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• It is one of the important temple those present in Tirupati in 1130 A.D Sri RamanujaCharya held consecration in the temple. In 1624 The Raja Gopuram of this temple was constructed by mattli Anantha Raju, the devotee of Govinda Raja Swami.

Poleramma Jatara:

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• It is celebrated with grandeur. Though Kalivelamma is the village goddess, Poleramma Jatara which is the custom of Rajas became very famous.
• It's celebrated every year with pride of Venkatagiri in Tirupathi district. Also large number of people will turn up for this occasion from near villages and nearer cities like Nellore, Tirupati, Sri Kalahasti and Chennai as well.

Talakona Waterfalls :

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• At a distance of 64 km from Tirupati, Talakona Falls are situated in Sri Venkateswara National Park near Nerabailu Village of Yerravari Mandal of Tirupathi district. The gorgeous waterfall falling deep into a valley from a height of around 270 feet makes it the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh.

Ubbalamudugu Falls:

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• It is also called Tada Falls. It is a waterfall located near Sricity in the Tirupathi district of India. It is a crystal clear waterfall falling from a height of 100-odd meters making it a glorious sight.

Tirumala:

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• This temple lies in the heart of the Tirupati. it was built by Chola King in 10th century A.D by Yadava Raju, a follower of Ramanuja Charya it is located in Easter Ghats, the hill ranges spread from Nallamala hills to tirumala hills is called "Adisheshu".
• Tirumala has ancient history. This Kshetra was called in Kritayuga as "Vrushabhachala", "Anja nachala" in Tretayuga, "Seshachala" in Kaliyuga.

Srikalahasti:

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• It is located 45 km's away from the Tirupati in Srikalahasti town. It is the one of the 5 "Vayulingas" in India, here Lord Shiva appears as self existent in the form of Linga.

Sullurupeta

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• Sullurupeta is located on the banks of Kalindi river. Chengalamma temple is famous here. The integrated image of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati is Chengalamma.

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary :

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• The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary which is 10 km meters away from Sullurupeta is a paradise for bird lovers. The wheat coloured Pelican and another sea bird Carmorant, which face fear of extinction are housed here. This sanctuary is flanked by the Pulicat lake.

• Pullicat lake :

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• This is the 2nd largest lake in the country which attracts about 50 lakh seasonal birds of 150 species from abroad. Flemingos are the most important of the visiting birds.

• Sri Varahaswamy Temple:

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• This temple lies Northern side of the Srivari temple. Originally Tirumala was Varaha Kshetra that belongs to Varahaswamy. According to Brahamapurana. Lord Venkateswara settled here by getting permission from Varahaswamy. Due to this reason all the devotees who visits Tirumala 1st have a darshan of Varahaswamy and then proceeds to Lord Balaji darshan.

• Sri Padmavathi Temple:

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• Tiruchanuru which is 5 kms away from Tirupathi also called Alimelu Mangapuram. After having darshan of Sri Padmavathi, only your Tirumala pilgrimage will be fruitful. This is the widespread belief among the devotees.

Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple :

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• Tirumala has ancient history. This Kshetra was called in Kritayuga as "Vrushabhachala", "Anja nachala" in Tretayuga, "Seshachala" in Kaliyuga.

• Sri Kapileswaraswamy Temple:

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• This is only one Shiva Temple in Tirupati. this lies just below the Tirumala hills. Kapila teertham which is also called "Alwar teertham" also lies here.

• Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswamy Temple :

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• This temple lies 12 kms western side of the Tirupati at Srinivasa Mangapuram. It is told that after marriage with Padmavati and before leaving to Tirupati lord Venkateswara stayed here for a little period.

• Tataiahkunta Gangamma Temple :

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• Gangamma is being the sister of Sri Venkateswara, in olden days people used to travel to Tirupathi on foot. Before going to Tirupati they used to had a darshan of Gangamma. In 16th century. local rulers donated one "Kunta" to Tatacharyulu so this place became popular as Tatiahkunta.

• Venkatagiri Durgam Waterfalls:

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• Venkatagiri Durgam Waterfalls near Venkatagiri town in Tirupathi district is one of the most amazing waterfalls and best place for trekking in Andhra Pradesh. The trekking route and fall is surrounded by a dense forest and house many wild species.

Pancharama Kshetras in A.P

• The {{Pancharama}} shetras (or the Pancharamas) are five ancient Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in Andhra Pradesh. The Sivalingas at these temples are made from a single Sivalinga.

• A Shiva Lingam was owned by the Rakshasa king {{Tarakasura}}. No one could win over him due to the power of this Shiva Lingam. In the war between the Devas and Asuras under Tarakasura, Karitkeya and Tarakasura were face to face. Kartikeya used his Shakti Aayudham to kill Tarakasura. By the power of Shakti Aayudha the body of Tarakasura was torn to pieces. But to the astonishment of Kartikeya, all the pieces reunited to give rise to Taraka. He repeatedly broke the body into pieces and yet the pieces re-unified repeatedly. such as ...

• a) Amaravathi - It is in {{Palnadu}} district. At present it is the part of the new capital city of Navyandhra Pradesh. Amareshwara Aalyam located here it is the 1st Aarama in the state.

• b) Draksharamam - It is in {{Dr.BR. Ambedkar Konaseema}} district. The diety {{bheemeswara}} will give darshan to the devotes. It is also called as Dakshina Kashi.

• c) Ksheeraramam - It is located at {{Palakollu}} in West Godavari district. here Ramalingeswara swami give darshan to devotees.

• d) KumaraRamam - It is located at Samarla Kota in {{Kakinada}} district.

• e) Bheemaramam - It is located at Bheemavaram in {{West Godavari}} district. here Someshwara swami give darshan to the devotees.

• f) Dwaraka Tirumala - Which is at a distance of 39 km's from {{Eluru}} district. It is popularly called as Small Tirupati or Second Tirupati.

COMMUNICATIONS

Post Offices :

• • There are {{10,605}} Post offices in the State of which {{57}} Head Post Offices, {{8}} Mukhya Dak Ghars, {{1,500}} Sub Post Offices and {{9040 }}Branch post offices. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL)

• • In Andhra Pradesh State, there are 1310 Telephone exchanges having {{2.06 }}lakh land line connections, 2231 public telephone connections (Local + STD) with {{53.98}} lakh wireless subscribers (pre & post).

Banking :

• • There were {{7681}} scheduled bank offices at the end of September 2022 in the state.

• • The aggregate deposits amounted to Rs 4,35,183.49 crores and total bank credit extended was to the order of Rs 6,28,134.9 crores up to September 2022.

• • The credit deposit ratio of the banks in the state is 144.00% as against RBI norm of 60%.

• • The total priority sector advances to Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) was Rs 3,49,947 crore ({{60.13}}%) against RBI norm of 40%.

• • Agricultural advances to Adjusted Net Bank Credit were Rs.2,27,473 crores (39.09%) against RBI norm of 18%. Non-farm sector advances were Rs 1,22,474.19 crores which accounted for 22.76% of ANBC.

• Other priority sector advances including export credit are at Rs.44,284.19 crores forming 8.23% of ANBC.

• #task/geography need to bring into spaced repetition

Tourism place cruceal role in socio, cultural & Economic development of the state. Andra Pradesh Tourism has always been the frontrunner in attracting greatest number of tourists, inland and foreign, as it boasts of a naturally, ecologically, culturally and religiously rich and diverse variety of tourist destinations that are treasures of visual treat where one can continuously explore new experiences of visitor gratification and delight.

• Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in Andhra Pradesh, describing the state as the Koh-i-Noor of India. Andhra Pradesh has a variety of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, caves, wildlife, forests and temples.

The slogen of the Andhrapradesh tourism sector is "everything's possible"

1. Kurnool:

The original name of Kurnool was Kandenvolu. It was the capital city of earstwhile Andhrastate from 1953 October 1st to 1953 October 31st.

It was connected with Hyderabad on one side and Bengalore on other side by the broad guage Railway line.

2. Srisailam :

• It is in Kurnool district.

Famous pilgrim centre of Lord Shiva and his consort the diety

Bhramaramba.

" One of the Dwadasa Ivotirlinga's was located in this temple, constructed

in the 14th century.

3. Mantralayam :

• It is 90 kms away from Kurnool town.

The Brundavanam (Burial shrine) of Guru Raghavendra Swamy located on the bank's of Thungabhadra river, here the Swamy was entombed alive on his will.

Mahanandhi :

• 80 km's away from Kurnool town.

Mahanandiswara temple built in the 7th century is most famous here

The water in the Puskarini of this temple is so pure that even a needle could be seen clearly.

5. Belumcaves :

• Belumcaves is 125 km's away from Kurnool town

This are the 2nd largest cave in the Indian subcontinent. (The Ist being the Krem liat prah in Meghalaya.

6. Ahobilam:

It is located 160 km's away from Kurnool town. is famous for the shrine of Laxmi Narasimha Swamy constructed in the 16th century.

7. Yaganti :

• It is 90 km's away from Kurnool town famous for the Umamaheswara

Temple built in the 15th century.

Beautiful stone image of Nandhiswara, Agasthya puskarini is famous in this temple.

8. Puttaparthi:

• Birth place of Bagavan Satya Sai in Anantapur district. His followers built Prashanthi nilayam at Puttaparthi.

9. Lepakshi:

It is situated nearly 135 km's away from the Anantapur, famous for the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple.

10. Timamma Marrimanu :

Located in Nambul fort nearer to the Kadiri in Anantapur district. This tree is the biggest in Asia.

11. Sri Govindha Raja Swami Temple :

It is one of the important temple those present in Tirupati in 1130 A.D

Sri RamanujaCharya held consecration in the temple. In 1624 The Raja Gopuram of this temple was constructed by mattli Anantha Raju, the devotee of Govinda Raja Swami.

Tirumala:

This temple lies in the heart of the Tirupati. it was built by Chola King in 10th century A.D by Yadava Raju, a follower of Ramanuja Charya it is located in Easter Ghats, the hill ranges spread from Nallamala hills to tirumala hills is called "Adisheshu".

. Tirumala has ancient history. This Kshetra was called in Kritayuga as

"Vrushabhachala", "Anja nachala" in Tretayuga, "Seshachala" in

Kaliyuga.

13. Visakhapatnam :

• It is the biggest city in Andhrapradesh.

• Simhachala temple located above 275 meters height on Kailas mountain ranges.

• Famous Lossons Bay is a splended beach which is in the way towards

Kailasa giri. This is famous for Sea Bathing and Surfing.

• Dolphin nose stands as a symbol of Visakhapatnam.

14. Kankadurga Temple:

• Over Indrakeeladri hill, in Vijayawada city is situated Kanaka durga temple.

15. Srikalahasti:

It is located 45 km's away from the Tirupati in Srikalahasti town. It is the one of the 5 "Vayulingas" in India, here Lord Shiva appears as self existent. in the form of Linga.

16. Horsly Hills:

• Horsley Hills or Horsleykonda or Yenugulla Mallamma Konda is a series of hills in Andhra Pradesh in Madanapalle of Chittoor district. It is the only hill station in A.P. It is also known as "Andhra Ooty"

17. Pancharama Kshetras :

• The Pancharama Kshetras (or the Pancharamas) are five ancient Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in Andhra Pradesh. The Sivalingas at these temples are made from a single Sivalinga.

• A Shiva Lingam was owned by the Rakshasa king Tarakasura. No one could win over him due to the power of this Shiva Lingam. In the war between the Devas and Asuras under Tarakasura, Karitkeya and Tarakasura were face to face. Kartikeya used his Shakti Aayudham to

kill Tarakasura. By the power of Shakti Aayudha the body of Tarakasura was torn to pieces. But to the astonishment of Kartikeya, all the pieces reunited to give rise to Taraka. He repeatedly broke the body into pieces and yet the pieces re-unified repeatedly. such as ...

a) Amaravathi - It is in Guntur district. At present it is the part of the new capital city of Navyandhra Pradesh.

Amareshwara Aalyam located here it is the 1st Aarama in the state.

b) Draksharamam - It is in East Godavari district. The diety bheemeswara will give darshan to the devotes. It is also called as Dakshina Kashi.

c) Ksheeraramam - It is located at Palakollu in West Godavari district. here Ramalingeswara swami give darshan to devotees.

d) KumaraRamam - It is located at Samaria Kota in East Godavari district.

e) Bheemaramam - It is located at Bheemavaram in West Godavari district. here Someshwara swami give darshan to the devotees.

f) Dwaraka Tirumala - Which is at a distance of 39 km's from Eluru town in West Godavari district. It is popularly called as Small Tirupati or

Second Tirupati.

18. Ryali Kshetram:

• Ryali is located 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and

34 Km from Amalapuram and it is situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, Tributaries of river Godavari, in East Godavari district.

This is the site of the renowned Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple.

19. Arasavalli sun temple :

It is situated in Arasavalli Village at a distance of 1 km east of Srikakulam Town. It is believed that the temple was built by king Devendra Varma, ruler of the Kalinga Dynasty. The temple is still being visited today and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town. This temple is considered as one of the oldest sun temples in India

20. Borra caves :

• The Borra Caves, also called Borra Guhalu, are located on the East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. The caves, one of the largest in the country, at an elevation of about 705 m distinctly exhibit a variety

of speleothems ranging in size and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites. The caves are basically karst limestone structures extending to a depth of 80 m, and are considered the deepest caves in India.

The river Gosthani take it's origin from the stalactite of this cave.

21. Annavaram:

It is located at Annavaram in East Godavari district on the bank of river Pampa, here Sri veera venkata satyanarayana swamy gives the dharshan to the devoties.

22. Vijayapuri :

Located to the North of Krishna river.

It was capital city of Ikshvaku dynasty.

• Nagarjunsagar project was located near this region.