Andhra Pradesh
Alluri Sitharama Raju district
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Where to go
Sights to see
Simhachalam Temple
“Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in Simhachalam, India”
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, is a Hindu temple situated on the Simhachalam Hill Range, which is 300 metres above the sea level in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped there as Varaha Narasimha. As per the temple's legend, Vishnu manifested in this form after saving his devotee Prahlada from a murder attempt by the latter's father Hiranyakashipu. Except on Akshaya Tritiya, the idol of Varaha Narasimha is covered with sandalwood paste throughout the year, which makes it resemble a linga.
Tatipudi Reservoir
“Dam in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh”
"Tatipudi Reservoir" is a dam located on River Gosthani in Andhra Pradesh. It is a water supply reservoir to the city of Visakhapatnam. Thatipudi Reservoir Project was constructed across Gosthani River during 1963–1968. The Project is aimed to irrigate a total ayacut of 15,378 acres (62 km2) in Vizianagaram District and to provide drinking water to Visakhapatnam City. The Project utilizes 3.325 tmcft of the available water and the reservoir storage capacity is about 3 tmcft. The Cost of the project is Rs. 1,820 crores.
Borra Caves
“Place in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Borra Caves are a limestone cave system in Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. They feature extensive karst formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems.
Ramakrishna Mission Beach
“Beach in Visakhapatnam, India”
Ramakrishna Beach also known as R K Beach is situated on the east coast of Bay of Bengal in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is located near Dolphin's Nose.
Chapara Waterfalls (Dumbriguda Cascades)
“Wide sloping rock bed with gentle natural water slides popular for picnics amidst Eastern Ghats greenery”
Chapara Waterfalls (Dumbriguda Cascades) is a celebrated landmark of Araku Valley & Borra Caves.
Araku Tribal Museum & Coffee House
“Traditional mud-and-thatch cultural museum preserving life, costumes, and artifacts of 19 indigenous tribes”
Araku Tribal Museum & Coffee House is a celebrated landmark of Araku Valley & Borra Caves.
Borra Caves (Ananthagiri Hills)
“Deepest million-year-old limestone karst caves in India carved by the Gosthani River”
Borra Caves (Ananthagiri Hills) is a celebrated landmark of Araku Valley & Borra Caves.