Anantagiri Hills, Visakhapatnam

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Anantagiri is located at the top of the Elysian Tirumala Hills approximately 17 km from Araku valley, which is 112 kms from Visakhapatnam. Edit

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Anantagiri Hills, Visakhapatnam, is supposed to be one among the best places to unwind your tension in the perched hills with its panoramic vista that unfolds stunning viewpoints. The drive to the hill through striking coffee plantations with its twists and twirls on the Ghat route is enriched with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. It still remains unexplored and do not have the influence of a buzzing city environment thus attracting nature lovers and tourists from different parts of the country. This is also known as the summer resort place of Vizag. River Musi floods the Anantagiri Hills making it an irrigable land.

Anantagiri Hills, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

History dates back to Anatagiri as one of the enchanting place besides its invigorating or refreshing climate, thick forests, and orchards. There are legends which says this Elysian Tirumala Hills was once recommended to Lord Vishnu for his temporary residence. Anantagiri hills is also referred as Markandeya Kshetram as an injunction of Lord Brahma, Markandeya opted this peaceful and inspiring hills for his penance.

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November to February.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Anantagiri Hills has Srikakulam railway station at a distance of 3 km. Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.