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Ananthapur is a city in the Ananthapur district in Andhra Pradesh. Known for its tourist attraction, the town enjoys a legacy of colonial history. It is also famous for its many universities. Some of the main Universities in the city are Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and Satya Sai University. In the Second World War Ananthapur was an important place for the British Indian army. JNTU was a bunker for the army and its ruins can still be seen today. Ananthapur has many temples in its surrounding areas. Some of them are the Pampanuru shrine, Sri Rama Swamy temple, Hanuman temple, Temple of Lord Shiva and Parvathi, ISKCON temple in the outskirts of the city, the Devarakonda hill temple, Sri Sringeri Sankar Matt and the Venketeshwara Swamy temple. Other places include the clock tower which was built during independence, Bellum caves and the Buttre Pally waterfall. Ananthapur is connected to most of the major cities by the NH 7 and 205. It has regular train services to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and New Delhi. Winter season is from December to February. However by February the temperatures start rising and the climate become unpleasant. During the winter the temperatures can vary from a minimum of 22 degrees to a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius. The average temperature during the winter months is 22-23 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit as there is little humidity and the weather is mild. Monsoon starts in September and lasts until the end of November. Heavy rains bring the temperatures down. It is best to avoid the monsoon season.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 515001

STD Code: 8554

Info Website: anantapur.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March

HistoryEdit

The city got the name as “Anantapur” from “Anantasaagaram” (that means ‘Endless Ocean’). Anantasaagaram is a big tank, which was built by Sri Chikka Vodaya, a minister Bukka Rayalu, a Vijayanagaran king. The town was popularly known as “Hande Anantapuram”, ‘Hande’, which means Chief. Another Vijayanagaran ruler, Hanumappa Naidu gifted Anantapur to Hande family. Over a period of time, the town was ruled by Qutub Shahis, Mughals and then by the Nawabs of Kadapa. The Hande chiefs continued to rule as subordinates under the subsequent rulers. Anantapur was then occupied by the Palegar (the Reddy community) of Bellary during the time of Ramappa. Later, it was seized by Ramappa’s son Siddappa, who bought the place for Rs. 50, 000 from Morari Rao Ghorpade in 1757.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Ananthapur. The nearest airport is at Puttaparthi that is connected to Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Puttaparthi airport:(0091) 08555-87346.

By Train : Anantapur railway station is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By BUS : The National Highways 7 and 205 pass through and connect Ananthapur with all the major cities of India. Moreover, there are numerous private and government bus services connecting the city with the other parts both, within and outside Andhra Pradesh.

By Taxi : Ananthapur is well connected by a road network and national highways 7. The tourist can reach to Ananthapur by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Sri Gurukrupa Hotel ; 1st Rd,opp to Ragavendra Swamy Temple,Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh,515005. ; Ph – 085 54 225299 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms,Dry cleaning/laundry, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Laundry.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Naveed Residency ; Raju Rd, Kamala Nagar, Anantapur, AP 515001. ; Ph – 085 54 233433 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities,Elevators, Laundry,Parking.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• SRS Regency Hotels ; Kamala Nagar, Old Town, Anantapur, AP 515001. ; Ph – 085 54 227777 ; Facilities – Banquet facilities, Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk,24-hour room service,Free airport shuttle, Laundry,Wheel chair access.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Masala Bowl Restaurant ;  Government Hospital Rd, Gulzarpet, Anantapur, 515001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

• AFC restaurant ;  Raju Rd, Kamala Nagar, Gulzarpet, Anantapur,515001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian.

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Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Anantapur Club ; Anantapur Ho, Anantapur – 515001 ; Ph/M: (08554) 274888 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

• Beautiful People ;  darsh Enclave, 2nd Floor, Beside SAI Degree College, Kamala Nagar, Anantapur Ho, Anantapur – 515001. ; Ph/M –9440547122, 9490539552, 8341106122 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Back Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage,Acupressure, Body Polishing, Body Wrap, Hand and Feet Spa.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Ananthapur is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more..

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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