ANDHRA PRADESH

1. Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala

   4.6

   (9,167)

   Landmark pilgrimage site to Vishnu

   Pilgrims throng to the inner sanctum of this sprawling hilltop temple complex to Lord Venkateswara.

   

2. Ramakrishna Mission Beach

   4.5

   (12,916)

   Beach

   The Rama Krishna Mission Beach is one of the most popular beach parks in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It gets its name from the Ramakrishna Mission ashrama across the Beach Road from the park

   

3. Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi

   4.6

   (1,146)

   Landmark Hindu temple with many carvings

   Ancient Hindu temple with Vijayanagara-style architecture & a range of carvings & paintings.

   

4. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

   4.6

   (1,337)

   Venerable Hindu temple with many shrines

   Historic Hindu temple complex on a hill with multiple shrines, sculptures & festivals.

   

5. Belum Caves

   4.3

   (2,193)

   Huge underground cave with lighting

   Exceptionally long underground cave with geological formations & artificial lighting.

   

6. Kanaka Durga Temple

   4.6

   (2,192)

   Ornate Hindu temple & pilgrimage center

   Ornate Hindu temple & pilgrimage destination dedicated to the goddess Kanaka Durga.

   

7. Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam

   4.6

   (1,961)

   Landmark temple honoring Narasimha

   Hilltop Hindu temple with a monumental shrine dedicated to Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu.

   

8. Talakona

   4.3

   (1,841)

   Scenic waterfall & natural area

   Picturesque waterfall with an observation area at the bottom & a steep climb to the top.

   

9. Srikalahasteeswara temple

   4.5

   (3,859)

   Ancient hillside Hindu temple

   Hillside Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva with inner sanctum dating back to the 5th century A.D.

   

10. INS Kursura (S20)

    4.5

    (9,888)

    Submarine museum with guided tours

    Submarine museum & former navy vessel offering cabin tours by retired military personnel.

    

11. Prakasam Barrage

    4.5

    (4,444)

    Road bridge & dam on the Krishna River

    Low dam & road bridge, inaugurated in 1957, stretching 1223+ m. across the Krishna River.

    

12. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

    4.2

    (3,585)

    Large, safari-style animal park

    Big wildlife park, toured by vehicle or on foot, showcasing diverse animals, including white tigers.

    

13. Undavalli Caves

    4.2

    (1,007)

    Famous ancient temple carved from stone

    Well-known carved-stone temple from the 4th century, with sculptures & relief art of deities.

    

14. Yaganti temple

    4.5

    (652)

    Temple and cave

    Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple or Yaganti is a temple of Lord Shiva in Kurnool District in the India state of Andhra Pradesh. It was built according to Vaishnavaite traditions.

    

15. Kailasagiri

    4.5

    (11,483)

    Hilltop site with statue & scenic views

    Hilltop park & gardens known for huge Shiva statue & picturesque views of forest & sea.

    

16. Ubbalamadugu Falls

    4.4

    (446)

    Waterfall

    Ubbalamudugu Falls is a waterfall located near Oneness Temple and Sricity in the Chittoor district of India. Coming under the Buchinaidu kandriga and Varadaiahpalem mandals the falls are located

    

17. Rushikonda Beach

    4.4

    (631)

    Beach

    Rushikonda Beach is located in Visakhapatnam on the coast of Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The beach is maintained by the state tourism board, APTDC.

    

18. Bhavani Island

    4.0

    (254)

    Parasailing

    Bhavani Island situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage and is considered as one of the largest river islands in India, with

    

19. Padmapuram Gardens

    3.8

    (1,424)

    Park with flowers & bright statues

    Whimsical attraction with colorful statues, flowering plants & kids’ activities like a pool & train.

    

20. Thotlakonda

    4.2

    (1,401)

    Buddhism and monastery

    Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam about 15 kilometres from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India. The hill is about 128 metres above sea level and overlooks

    

21. Kailasakona Falls

    3.8

    (855)

    Waterfall

    Kailasanatha Kona is located in Narayanavanam Mandal, Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh. Kailasantha Kona is well known as a Kaliasa Kona. A temple of Lord Shiva and Parvathi is seen nearby. This

    

22. Kondapalli Fort

    4.0

    (566)

    Scenic ruins of a centuries-old fortress

    Historic remnants of a 14th-century structure built by Hindu kings & later used as a military fort.

    

23. Yarada Beach

    4.5

    (590)

    Beach

    Yarada Beach is situated on the west coast of Bay of Bengal in Yarada, a village at a distance of 15 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. It is located near Gangavaram beach, Dolphin's Nose, and Gangavaram Port.

    

24. Visakha Museum

    4.3

    (1,411)

    Cultural artifacts & maritime exhibits

    Museum featuring regional relics & exhibits on India's naval history, with model ships & submarines.

    

25. Chandragiri Fort, Andhra Pradesh

    4.1

    (1,356)

    Historic 11th-century fort with a museum

    Fort built in the 11th century, now with an archeological museum & an evening light & sound show.

    

26. VUDA Park

    4.2

    (3,390)

    Park with a skating rink & a fountain

    Landscaped urban park featuring a skating rink, play areas & a musical fountain.

    

27. Vinayaka Temple, Kanipakam

    4.6

    (1,131)

    Ornate Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, with intricate carvings, shrines & statues.

    

28. GoTirupati Tirumala

    4.3

    (43)

    

29. Tribal Museum

    4.1

    (2,854)

    Art, crafts & textiles of native tribes

    Museum showcasing traditional art, handicrafts, ornaments & textiles used by indigenous tribes.

    

30. Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park

    4.1

    (1,693)

    Large zoo with a lion safari

    Big zoo featuring an array of exotic animals, including white tigers, plus a lion safari.

    

31. Tenneti Park

    4.5

    (4,255)

    Landscaped park with ocean views

    This landscaped children's park features walkways & a viewing deck with ocean views.

    

32. Matsya Darshini

    4.0

    (887)

    Aquarium with various fish & tortoises

    An array of freshwater & saltwater fish, plus tortoises, are exhibited in this roomy aquarium.

    

33. Rajiv Gandhi Park

    3.6

    (1,130)

    River-adjacent park with bright statues

    Large, historic park next to a river with children’s attractions & colorful sculptures.

    

34. Kaigal Water Falls

    3.9

    (166)

    Waterfall and nature

    Kaigal water falls is situated in the Chittor District of Andhra Pradesh state, India and is surrounded by the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary. But not accessible to public as at 7th April 2018*

    

35. Prasanthi Nilayam

    Prasanthi Nilayam is the main ashram of Sathya Sai Baba located in the village of Puttaparthi in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India." Sathya Sai Baba was born in Puttaparthi. "Prasanthi

    

36. Kolleru Lake

    4.0

    (141)

    Lakes, wildlife refuge, and pelicans

    Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and forms the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia, 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru

    

37. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

    4.1

    (284)

    Lake, wildlife refuge, and wildlife

    Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a famous 481 km² located in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and Protected area in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu state in South India. Pulicat Lake is the

    

38. Kondaveedu Fort

    4.2

    (274)

    Ruins of a 13th-century hilltop fortress

    Remains of a fort constructed in 1250 CE, located atop a forested hill affording panoramic views.

    

39. Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada

    4.1

    (42)

    The Gandhi Hill is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas

    

40. Manginapudi Beach

    4.0

    (682)

    Beach

    Manginapudi Beach is located on the coast of Bay of Bengal, at a distance of 11 km from Machilipatnam of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The beach is maintained by the state tourism board, APTDC.

    

41. Orvakal Rock Garden, Kurnool

    4.1

    (252)

    Vast park with unique rock formations

    Hiking trails wind through this 1000-acre park with unique rock formations, ponds & a cave museum.

    

42. Ross Hill

    4.4

    (229)

    Church known for its panoramic views

    Sweeping sea & port views draw visitors to this hillside Christian church with a white exterior.

    

43. Mogalrajapuram

    Cave

    Mogalrajapuram is a major residential and commercial suburb in Vijayawada. It is located at centre of Vijayawada City beside low range hills.

    

44. Bheemili Beach

    4.3

    (233)

    Beach

    

45. ఇంద్ర కీలాద్రి

    4.6

    (86)

    Architecture

    

46. Konda Reddy Fort

    4.4

    (3,019)

    Historical landmark with city views

    Well-known historical fort offering access to the top for sweeping views of the city.

    

47. Bapu Museum, Vijayawada

    3.6

    (67)

    Buddhist/Hindu art, relics & artifacts

    This museum offers an extensive collection of historic Buddhist & Hindu artwork, artifacts & relics.

    

48. Sivaji Park

    4.1

    (1,963)

    Park with a playground & skating rink

    City green space with walking paths, fountains, a playground & an open-air roller skating rink.

    

49. Lepakshi Nandi

    4.5

    (716)

    

50. Coffee Museum

    4.3

    (495)

    History exhibits, a cafe & a gift shop

    Venue featuring exhibits on the history of coffee, plus shops for coffee, sandwiches & souvenirs.