If you are a student, or someone who likes to travel on a shoe-string budget, this blog is for you. In this blog, we will be looking at five spots to travel to in Andhra Pradesh which are traveler-friendly, like:
- Araku Valley
- Gandikota
- Horsley Hills
- Lambasingi
- Vizianagaram
Araku Valley
It is a hill station surrounded by the thick forests. There is a Tribal Museum dedicated to various indigenous tribes, known for their traditional Dhimsa dance and handicrafts. One can sit in a miniature train that runs through the Padmapuram gardens.
Gandikota
It is known as the “Grand Canyon” of India. There is a village and historical fort on the bank of the Penna river. The fort is known because it was the seat of power of many dynasties like the Kalyani Chalukyas, Pemmasani Nayakas and the Golconda Sultanate.
Horsley Hills
Horsley Hills, also known as Horsley Konda or Yenugulla Mallamma Konda, basically refers to a series of hills. It is also called the “Ooty of Andhra”. The place is covered with dense forests which house over 150 species of birds, among other flora and fauna.
Lambasingi
Lambasingi is known as the “Kashmir of Andhra”. It is a small village located at an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level. Hence, Lambasingi is much cooler than the plains surrounding it. While snowfall in South India is unheard of, it has witnessed temperatures below zero degrees Celsius in the winters due to its elevation.
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram was also known as Vidyanagara, thanks to the sheer number of quality educational institutions established there in the 19th century. Steeped by a glorious past, the region is known to be strongly linked with a rich history of Kalinga. The city has temples, forts, rivers and more.
Are there any other travel destinations in Andhra Pradesh you want to recommend? Let me know in the comments below.