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Here is the list of 11 Top Places near rivers & lakes in Andhra Pradesh
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Known For : Maredumilli | Rajahmundry Temples | Godavari Bund(Bridge)
Founded in the 19th century by Chalukya king Raja Raja Narendra after whom it was named Rajamahendri or Rajamahendravaram but now is known as Rajahamundry.
Best Time : October to March
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Known For : Belum Caves | Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary | Oravakallu Rock Garden
A place of much historical value with beautiful surrounding areas, Kurnool, is a small town in Andhra Pradesh where much of history left its imprints.
Best Time : December to February
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Known For : Ranganatha Temple | Pulicat Lake | Mypadu Beach
Nellore is a beautiful city lying on the banks of River Penna, a Municipal Corporation in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Anciently known as Vikrama Simhapuri, it derived its name from "Nelluru", a combination of Tamil words "Nel" and "Ooru" where Nel stands for Paddy and Ooru means Place.
Best Time : October to February
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Known For : Bhavani Island | Undavalli Caves | Kondapalli Fort
With scrumptious fruits, sensational sweets and scenic marvels, Vijayawada literally translates to 'The Place of Victory'.
Best Time : September to March
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Known For : Kumararama Bheemeshwara Swamy Temple | Thalupulamma Thalli | Kakinada
Samalkot is a small quaint town with a charm that can only be experienced by visiting it. Situated in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, this place is regarded as holy by the devotees of Lord Shiva.
Best Time : October to March
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Known For : Patala Ganga | Srisailam Tiger Reserve | Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Srisailam is a celebrated hill town set on a lofty natural setting on the banks of the River Krishna, in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Srisailam is identified with its many ancient temples including a Jyotirlinga, a wildlife sanctuary and a dam.
Best Time : October to February
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Known For : Horsley Hills | Kailasakonda Waterfalls | Kanipakam Vinayaka temple
Steeped in religion, devotion and architecture, Chittoor is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.
Best Time : September to February
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Known For : Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Ethipothala Falls | Kondaveedu | Uppalapadu Nature Conservation
Guntur houses the newly coined Andhra Capital of Amravathi, which lies about 30 km away. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Guntur district and has some unique distinctions to its name, having the largest chilli market yard in Asia being one of them. Guntur is also the third most populous town in Andhra Pradesh. With a busy industrial activity scenario, it forms part of the prominent Vishakhapatnam-Guntur Industrial corridor. It lies on the banks of River Krishna which melts into the sea further along the way. The city takes credit for housing the only Buddhist pilgrimage in South India which is situated in Amravathi.
Best Time : October to March
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Known For : Vizianagaram | Saripalli | Gosthani Sarovar Vihar
Lying close to the coastline of Bay of Bengal beside the enchanting Eastern Ghats, Vizianagaram is a city blessed with picturesque vistas, mysticism of spirituality and rich cultural heritage. Deriving its name from the princely state of Vizianagaram, the name in Telugu means 'City of Victory'.
Best Time : October to March
Known For : Nagarjunakonda Caves/ Museum | Dhamma Nagajjuna | Kaman Bazaar
Nagarjunakonda or Nagajuna Hills is located 150 km from Hyderabad, near the Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir in the Nalgonda District of Andhra Pradesh. Excavations have revealed that Buddhist civilizations existed here almost 1800 years ago, scriptures and artifacts have been found to give evidence of this fact.
Best Time : October to March
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Known For : The Borra Hills and Caves | Araku Tribal Museum
Set amid the Eastern Ghats, Ananthagiri is a beautiful retreat where majestic hills in the backdrop flirt with clouds all the time.
Best Time : October to March
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