Wondering where to go on your next trip? This story may help you.
Located at the southern part of India, Andhra Pradesh is considered as one of the most
beautiful states in the country. Though it's mostly popular for its historical significance, cultural heritage, architectures, temples and beaches; there are a number of beautiful hill stations in Andhra Pradesh that attracts tourists for its majestic charm, beautiful greenery, attractive valleys and fascinating waterfalls.
1. Araku Valley
Considered as the most famous and popular hill station in Andhra Pradesh, Araku Valley is located at a height of 1200 m above the sea level and 115 km away from Vizag. The place offers you with a bunch of five valleys and its charismatic beauty and pleasant climate will relax your heart and fill you with mental peace. Araku Valley is popular for its enchanting waterfalls, dense green forests, lovely coffee yards and rich tribal culture. Araku Tribal Museum, Borra Caves, Katiki falls, Sangda falls are some of the must visit places near Araku.
2. Lambasingi
Located at a distance of 100 km from Visakhapatnam and an altitude of 1000 m above the sea level, 'Lambasingi' is known as "The Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh'. It's a very popular picnic spot and the beautiful dense forests, freezing temperature and coffee plantations will fill you with a lot of joy. Here, you can even experience snowfall in the winter.
3. Nallamala Hills
Located in the mountain range of Eastern Ghats, Nallamala is a very popular hill station which is blessed with its majestic natural beauty and lovely greenery. The place is surrounded by rocky hills, waterfalls and dense forests. This place is an ideal destination for the photographers. Also visit Srisailam Temple and Cumbum lake when you are at Nallamala.
4. Horsley Hills
Located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Horsley Hill is a series of hills that attracts audience for its charming nature, breathtaking view and rich scenic beauty. The place is also known as 'The Ooty of Andhra Pradesh' and summer is the most ideal season to visit this place. Horsley Hills Zoo, Gurramkonda, Kaigal falls are some of the must visit places in Horsley Hills.
5. Ananthagiri
Ananthagiri is one of the most visited hill stations in Andhra Pradesh and its beautiful waterfalls, dense green forests and coffee plantations attract tourists throughout the year. The place is absolutely gorgeous and its calming nature fills you with a lot of joy. Also visit Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Godamguda viewpoint if you are at Ananthagiri.
Also Nagari Hills, Tirumala, Nagalapuram, Adilabad, Maredumilli, Papikondalu are some of the most beautiful and popular hill stations in Andhra Pradesh that can be the perfect destinations for your next vacation.