Best Tourist Attractions to Visit in Anantapur District

Anantapur District is located in the southwest area of Andhra Pradesh in India, bordering Karnataka. Anantapur serves as the district's administrative headquarters.

Anantapur area is renowned for its historical landmarks and sceneries, which attract tourists from all parts of the country.

Some notable tourist attractions within Anantapur District are:

• 🔆 Gooty Fort
• 🔆 Gandikota Fort
• 🔆 Madhavaraya Temple, Gandikota                     
• 🔆 Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
• 🔆 Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
• 🔆 Bugga Ramalingeswara Swami Temple
• 🔆 Thimmamma Marrimanu
• 🔆 Mounagiri Hanuman Temple
• 🔆 Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Penna Ahobilam    
• 🔆 Rayadurgam Fort
• 🔆 Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple
• 🔆 Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Tadipatri
• 🔆 Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
• 🔆 Batrepalli Waterfalls near Kadiri
• 🔆 Madhavaraya Temple in Gorantla
• 🔆 Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam, Dharmavaram
• 🔆 Aluru Kona Ranganatha Swamy Temple

Gooty Fort

Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg, is a ruined fort atop a hill in the Gooty town, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

This popular fort holds a significant national value and is classified as one of the centrally protected monuments of national interest.

The Gooty Fort is a renowned tourist attraction celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, historical importance, and architectural remnants. The fortress is moreover an attractive spot for rock climbing and hiking activities.

The Nolambas built the fort in the 10th century. It was subsequently ruled by the Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire, Qutb Shahis, Mughals, and Marathas. The British eventually captured the fort in 1786.

The fortress was formerly seen as the "King of Forts". The fort served as the location for several significant conflicts, such as the Battle of Gooty (1767), a battle that took place between the British and the Marathas.

The architectural style of Gooty Fort exhibits a fusion of Hindu and Islamic elements. It is said that the fort is haunted by the spirit of a Maratha general named Murarirao Ghorpade, a prominent Maratha general.

Major Attractions:

👉 Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

👉 Nageswara Swami Temple

👉 Hanuman Temple

Useful Infomation:

• 🔆 Fort Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🔆 Average time to reach the top of the frot from the base is around 3 to 4 hours.
• 🔆 There is no entry ticket for this fort.
• 🔆 Better to carry food and water with you when visiting this fort.
• 🔆 Gooty Fort contains temples and carvings made of granite rocks.

Route Map:

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Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple

Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, also known as Chintalarayaswamy Temple, is a renowned Hindu Vaishnavite temple in Tadipatri, a town in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.

The temple is devoted to Venkateswara Swamy, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu known as Chintala Venkataramana.

According to legend, the supreme god Venkateswara Swamy was discovered in a Tamarind (Telugu Meaning: Chinta) tree, earning him the name Chintala Venkataramana.

Brief History:

Pemmasani Timmanayudu II of the Pemmasani Nayaks, a contemporary of Vira Narasimharaya and Samrat Krishnadevaraya, erected the temple during the rule of the Vijayanagara kingdom in the mid-16th century.

Timmanayudu II built this temple after Lord Vishnu informed him in a dream that a temple should be built for him in Tadipatri. This famous temple is on the bank of the Penna River, which runs through the town.

The temple is considered one of the finest examples of Vijayanagara architecture. Chintalarayaswamy Temple includes granite sculptures and is listed as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The temple has a Garuda Mandapa built as chariot with rotating granite wheels, which is similar to the one found in the Vithala Temple of Hampi.

The temple contains a Garuda Mandapa, which is shaped like a chariot with moving granite wheels. It is similar to the one present in the Vithala Temple in Hampi.

Route Map:

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👉 Sri Venkateshwara Stotram

👉 Venkateshwara Vajra Kavacha Stotram

👉 Devuni Kadapa Temple

👉 Prati Balaji Temple, Pune

👉 Tirumala Lord Balaji Temple

Batrepalli Waterfalls (Kadiri)

The Batrepalli waterfalls are in the Talupula mandal of the Anantapur district, close to Kadiri. From September to December, people come from nearby places to see these falls.

Water begins to flow from the Mallalamma temple in the Nilgiri forest and goes on to join the Batrepalli pond.

Batrepalli Waterfalls is present on Kadiri to Pulivendula Highway. Visitors can take a bus from Kadiri to Talupula or Pulivendula to get here.

The falls are located near the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh and the state of Karnataka. Batrepalli waterfalls reach a height of 80 feet, making them the tallest waterfalls in the area.

This is a great site to take the family on a picnic and witness the waterfalls as they fall over the rocks throughout the summer months.

Batrepalli falls is a popular halt for devotees on their way to the Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, because to its open, green surroundings.

Sri Yogi Vemana Samadhi at Katarupalli village is another popular destination close to the Batrepalli waterfalls.

Distance:

Kadiri is the nearby town from Batrepalli waterfalls.

• 🔆 Kadiri 15km
• 🔆 Pulivendula 25km
• 🔆 Kadapa 93km
• 🔆 Anantapur 105km
• 🔆 Kurnool 250km
• 🔆 Hyderabad 467km
• 🔆 Bangalore 187km
• 🔆 Chennai 344km

Route Map:

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👉 Horsley Hills Mallamma Temple

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Thimmamma Marrimanu

The excitement of travel comes from experiencing new areas like Ananthpur's giant banyan tree Thimmamma Marrimanu. This famous tree is more than 550 years old and covers almost five acres.

Thimmamma Marrimanu is an extraordinary natural phenomenon situated in the southeastern vicinity of Kadiri town. According to the Gunnies Book of World Records from 1989, it is the largest banyan tree and one of the superlative trees on the planet.

The term 'Marri' means Banyan a fig tree, whereas the word 'Manu' indicates a Tree in Telugu.

The legendary tree was named after the holy woman "Thimmamama", who committed Sati on her husband's funeral pyre. A small banyan plant sprouted from the pyre's  northeastern pole into this enormous tree of "Thimmamma Marrimanu".

The local community has passed down this tree's name and sacred heritage for decades. Annual Jatara is held at this place during Shivratri festival period.

There is a little temple at the base of the Banyan tree, and devotees of many faiths and backgrounds come there to worship and seek blessings.

Thimmamma Marrimanu is said to bestow fertility upon childless couples and curse anyone who removes its leaves. Even birds appear to respect the tree by not sleeping on its branches.

A landscaped garden protected by fences is another major attraction at this place. This huge tree resembles a miniature forest from the outside.

Locals and forest officials are doing their best to protect the ever-expanding Thimmamma Marrimanu.

There are no hotels nearby and visitors are advised to carry their own amenities when visiting this place and also do not expect a huge crowd at Thimmamma Banyan Tree.

Distance:

• 🔆 Kadiri (26km)
• 🔆 Horsely Hills (70 km)
• 🔆 Anantapur (125km)
• 🔆 Kadapa (109km)
• 🔆 Vijayawada (469 km)
• 🔆 Hyderabad (486 km)

Interesting Facts:

Botanical species: Ficus Benghalensis

Banyan or Baragad or Bad is the national tree of India

Route Map:

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👉 Pillalamarri Banyan Tree, Telangana

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple is a well-known temple devoted to Lord Shiva's incarnation, Veerabhadra.

This well-known temple in South India was built in 1530 B.C. by two brothers, Viranna and Virupanna Nayaka, who served for the Vijayanagar dynasty. This temple, known as Kurma Saila, was built in the 16th century on a massive granite hill rock in the shape of a turtle.

Lepakshi is a famous historical tourist center known for its Veerabhadra Swamy Temple and its magnificent sculptures. The main sanctum sanctorum houses the life-size statue of the Veerabhadra deity.

Above this deity, the portraits of the temple builders Viranna and Virupanna Nayaka are carved on the roof.

This temple is well-known for its hanging pillars, Natya Mantapam, Naga linga, enormous bull, mural paintings, and so on. 72 Pillars have been used in the construction of this temple.

One of these 72 Pillars is a Hanging Pillar, which do not touch the ground.

People slides clothes from one side to the other side. As a result, this temple is well-known not just in India, but around the world.

Another highlight of this temple is a massive Nandi (bull) made from a single block of stone.

Temple Timings:

Morning 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

How To Reach:

Lepakshi temple is located on the southern outskirts of Lepakshi city, near Hindupur, just 140 kilometers away from Bengaluru city.

Lepakshi temple can be easily reached via road and take few hours depending on traffic conditions and means of transport.

By Air: ✈️

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is the nearest airport at a distance of almost 94 kilometers from Veerabhadra Temple.

By Train: 🚂

Hindupur Railway Station (Station Code:HUP) is the nearest railway station at a distance of about 14 km from Lepakshi Temple.

Temple Distance:

🔆 Bengaluru 140 km

🔆 Penukonda 35 km

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