The beautiful state Andhra Pradesh is surrounded by many exotic hill station spots. The hill stations of Andhra Pradesh state are fulfilled by peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. The hill stations which Andhra Pradesh state contains must be dream destinations for most of the tourists’ people. People remember the hill stations when they get exhausted by the daily stressful and polluted life. The hill stations of this state are look like they are untouched by any artificial man made creation and pollution. These hill stations are a best source to get the peace and calmness, which is very needful in today’s fast life. This state is very well known because of various reasons but hill station of this state is one of the major reasons for the popularity.
The hill station spots are look like, they are decorated by the huge greenery, and these beautiful spots are very much famous because of its pleasant environment and hygienic atmosphere. More than this, the hill stations offers a pure breathing space to the tourist people, which come from the sultry and hot climate. Big landscapes, green trees and descending Clough all these essential factors and undividable portions of the Andhra Pradesh state. Because Andhra Pradesh state is not really populated state that’s why level of pollution is also less in this state, that’s why you will surely feel healthy and fresh in this state’s atmosphere. The prime hill stations of the Andhra Pradesh are Araku Valley, Ananthagiri Hills and Horsley hills.
Ananthagiri Hill
At a Glance:
- Region: From district Visakhapatnam, about sixty kilometers ahead.
- Landscape: Slopes with flourishing green and coffee plantation
- Close Attractive Spots: Araku valley and Borra caves
When person gets exhausted by the lots of stress then only one word which comes into the mind is hill station; it is an effective solution to refresh your life and mind. Ananthagiri hill station is a creation of the nature, which is situated quietly and attracts numbers of people through its delightful beauty. This is a naturally created refreshing source, which energies you through its quietness. Ananthagiri hill station is situated at the Ananthagiri which comes inside the border the Visakhapatnam district. This is one of the hill station spot of the Andhra Pradesh state. This spot is look like; it is located close to blue sky. This hill station is popular by the summer place. This is a good spot. If you are tired by the heat of Sun, many tourists come to beat the heat at this cool destination.
The amazing thing about this hill station is that it is untouched by any kind of unhygienic factor from the commercial city. It has been decorated by the gorges and trees; you will be just feel that you are living at the open air place.
When you will begin to travel towards to the Ananthagiri hill station from the Vizag city, you will get to see dazzling scenery on the way, which contains from the groves of mango to the huge forests. While the driving, you will feel that this journey should not finish just because of the cool and pleasant environment. The coffee plantation of this hill station has given an elegant look to this place from the point of the vantage, you will get to see the picturesque view of Ananthagiri hill station. This is a pollution free place and also crowds less. In the entire year, the tourists come to this hill station, to experience the rich beauty of this naturally blessed spot. To stay at this hill station, you might get some difficulties because there are very less accommodations on the hill. This hill station is very rich because it contains herbs and medicinal plants which is a real wealth of this land. Ananthagiri hill station’s long landscapes, sloping Clough and wide greenery will definitely reload your energy till your soul. Before you go to this Ananthagiri hill station; it is sure that you will fall in the love of this delightful place.
To arrive at this holiday spot, you can prefer either rail or road. If you want to go by rail, then the close railway station is Srikakulam, from this railway station the distance is about three kilometers. There is facility of state transport, through, which you can easily reach at Ananthagiri hill station.
Araku Valley
At a Glance:
- Region: Andhra Pradesh, from district Vishakhapatnam about 115 kilometers.
- Altitude: Six hundred to nine hundred meter
- Close Attractive Spots: Ananthagiri hills and Borra Caves
- Unique Characteristic: Tribal Inhabitation
This is a very relaxation offering hill station spot which is spanned in the Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by rural beauty, which showcases the purity of this place. The elevation height of this hill station is about one thousand three hundred meters. From the height of this valley, you can visualize the deepness of the valley, which is decorated by the wide greenery with shining water drops, these water drops are look likes diamond. The whole valley look like someone has made painting with bright colors. This hill station contains the dazzling beauty which you see only through your mind’s eye. When you will starts traveling towards this hill station from the Andhra Pradesh, you will be welcomed by bridges, waterfalls, tunnels and orchards. This entire valley is group of 5 unending valleys. Undoubtly this is a perfect place to give relaxation to your body and soul. The cherry on dessert is you can enjoy experience the adventure through trekking over the peaceful hills. This is an ideal hill station because from the healthy weather to dazzling landscape, this hill station contains every factor which proofs this Shangri-La.
The actual beauty of the hill station you can found in the gardens, waterfalls and forests of this hill station, which is unparalleled and huge than other places of Andhra Pradesh. Araku valley is also well known because of their tribal community, which is situated at this hill station area. While roaming at this place, you can see visit the museum of Araku tribal, where you will get to know about the great culture of this tribe. There are few interesting spots, which don’t miss during your holiday at Araku valley such as Padmapuram Botanical Gardens, Mulberry gardens, Damuku point, Silk farm of Government and Tida Tunnel etc. this hill station has been fulfilled by dazzling natural beauty, which is attracting tourists people from all over the world. From the different spots, you can get the view of this site. The view of this hill station is like a fairytale. Spending holiday at Araku valley is an ideal way to get rid from all the daily tensions. The memory of your Araku valley would surely make you refreshing in the rest of your life. To reach at this beautiful spot you can choose any transport medium like if you are planning to go by air, then land on Vishakhapatnam airport, which is far around 112 kilometers. If you will go by rail, it would be easier because you can get down at Araku railways station directly. There is facility of the local transport buses in the Visakhapatnam.
Horsley Hills
At a Glance:
- Region: Andhra Pradesh, from district Tirupati, about 114 kilometers
- Altitude Location: 1,265 meters
- Close Attractive Spots: Kaundinya sanctuary
- Got name afterwards: WD Horsley
This is a mesmerizing hill station spot, where you will get to see high lofty peaks that it is look like trying to touch the blue sky. This is one of the hill stations among the 3 hill stations of the Andhra Pradesh. From the religious place of the Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati this hill station is about 144 kilometers far. After the W.D.Horsley, this beautiful place got this Horsley name. He was the Cuddapah district’s collector; he selected this place as a summer destination for residence. The altitude location of this hill station is 1,265 meters. The Chenchu tribes are located at this hill station. This destination is a heaven for the people who got tired by the harsh heat. This is an only cool spot on the western and southern portion of the Andhra Pradesh. While traveling towards this Horsley hill station, you will get to experience the magnetic fragrance of the flowers, which makes the entire path of heaven road. The whole Horsley hill station is bounded by the green color forests which are wrapped by the flora, all these features the entire hill station becomes exotic.
The complete area of the Horsley hills contains flora such as Allamanda, Amla, Beedi leaves, Red Sanders, Gulmohar, Bamboo, Reeta, sandalwood, Mahogany, Eucalyptus, Bay leaves, blue gum, Shikakai and Jacaranda. This only Madanapalle is a town which is near to this hill station. The marvelous beauty of this destination attracts the interest of the numbers of tourist people. There is a school called Rishi Valley, it is near to the Horsley hill station. This is one of the best education schools in the whole India. Here you will also get to visit the religion temple of Mallamma, it is located at the center of verdant. Because of this religious shine, this hill station’s atmosphere has got spiritual aura. Here you can experience the trekking, but it can be risky because this region contains wild animals such as jungle fowl, bears, panthers, wild dogs and sambars etc. this amazingly beautiful place is also popular by the name of Andhra Ooty. The tribe which is living in this Horsley hills, is popular because of its Punganur cows, this type of cow eats very less food but it gives more milk. The Kalyani tree is also one of the major attractions of this Horsley hills because this tree is about one hundred fifty years. Around 87 kilometers ahead the Horsley hills, there is a wild sanctuary which is known as a Kaundinya sanctuary. To reach at this hill station, you can use air transport, and land on the Bangalore and Tirupati, from these airports the distance is about 165 and 160 kilometers. If you feel convenient by rail, then you can get down at Horsley hills, which is on the road of Madanapalle about thirteen kilometers.
Papikundalu: Papi Hills
It is another unexplored gem in Andhra Pradesh. It is located in West Godavari district. It is basically a gorge which is famous for boat trips. The place is romantic and scenic. A boat trip from Kunavaram to the hills is the most interesting one of all. There are a lot of other boat routes too. Kunavaram is the shortest of all and the most opted one. Other routes include Rajahmundry and Bhadrachalam. Due to lack of variety of tourist attraction, this gorgeous place has lost its track in many Andhra Pradesh tour packages. Kunavaram is located 351 km from Hyderabad. Papi hills can be reached only by local boats.