Anantapur Tourism

"The Heritage Haven of Andhra" Anantapur Tourism Reverberating with flashes of India's glorious history, Anantapuram is a must visit if history and heritage fascinates you. Anantapuram is the headquarters of Anantapur District and the perfect place for you to explore India's fascinating history. Anantapuram is not a cosmopolitan city. Neither is it a village. It is one of those towns in transition, that is at the confluence of the past and the future. Anantapuram is one of the perfect ways for you to savour India's religions, History and the true ethnic traditions and values of India. Interestingly, Anantapur receives second lowest rainfall in India. Download Anantapur PDF Guide > What's Great? A beautiful confluence of heritage and nature. What's not so Great? Can be congested in peak seasons. For Whom Ideal for both history and nature lovers. Suitable for people from nearby sites such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada etc.

Culture and Religious Tourism Anantapur, has over the years, developed into a significant and religious and culturally revered town of Andhra Pradesh due to the presence of many spiritual ashrams, temples and a mosque here. The Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi is known for being an architectural marvel with its characteristic feature of being built in a Vijayanagara style, adorned with carvings and paintings, hanging pillar and monolithic naagalingam. The Puttaparthi region of Anantapur is home to the Ashram of Sathya Sai Baba, a spiritual guru and known as Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri Malleswara Swamy temple in Kambadur is dedicated to Malleswara Swamy and sees many devotees. Mahashivratri is a festival that is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in Anantapur, followed by a fair in Koteseswara Swamy Temple in Kotappakonda. A five-day festival called the Kalyanotsavam of Sambhulingeswara is also held where people offer ornaments, cash, fruits, and cattle to God. Abode of Infinity Nicknamed so for being a seabed of infinite heritage and history, Anantapur is a historic town situated on the borders of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is not a cosmopolitan city, nor is it a backward village either. The town of Anantapur is one of the rare ones in India, which are at a confluence of past and future, and thus is one of the most famous destinations in Andhra Pradesh. 

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -Reach Anantapur, preferably by noon and take some rest. Although limited options are available, if you wish to shop, you can do at the local handicraft stores available.Day 2 -The 2nd day should be the ideal time for starting your trip through Anantapur, with a tour to the ravishing Penukonda Fort. Once you return by evening, you can go to the ISKCON Temple for spiritual blessings.Day 3 -This day can be reserved for a visit to Penna Ahobilam, famous for its Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. If you prefer, you can also marvel the Anantapur Clock Tower, or go for a nice trek to the hill fort of Ravadurg Gooty.

Restaurants and Local Food in Anantapur Anantapur (Anantapuram) has no problem when it comes to food. There are various options available for people to choose from. Also, a lot of these restaurants are located around the clock tower, so you don't have to travel long distances, even if you wish to try multiple new places.Being a grand city of Andhra Pradesh, it is only fair to assume that Anantapur is best known for its mouthwatering tasty biryani, which can be found in places like Naveen Residency. For regular South Indian delicacies, like idli and dosa - places like Gurukrupa Hotel and Sujatha Hotel can be considered. Oligalu - a sweet dish can be found in local food stores in the nooks and crannies of Old Town in Anantapur. For tasty non-vegetarian food, Swathi Dhaba at Gooty Road stands out as a winner. View 3 Restaurants in Anantapur >>

Nov-Febis the best time to visit Anantapur Anantapur is one of the driest districts in the country. Rainfall happens once every few years. Consequentially, summers are hot and dry and there is no actual monsoon season. The winter time, therefore, falling between the months of November and January, serves as the best time to travel and the most pleasant weather to explore. Weather in Anantapur Loading... Anantapur in Summer (March - June) This is a good time for a visit to this destination, with the temperatures rarely going beyond 35 degrees Celcius. The days are hot but pleasant if you're visiting in the months of May & June. This is the best time for budget travellers, who can expect huge discounts at this time.   Anantapur in Monsoon (July - September) Although the monsoon season receives moderate to heavy rainfall, this is a nice time to visit Anantapur, as the hilly area turns a lively green owing to the rainfall, making it a place worth a visit. Anantapur in Winter (October - February) Beginning from October, the winter season is the most advisable time for a visit to Anantapur. The months from October - February is a nice time for a visit when the climate is pleasant and the ambience lovely. This is also the peak season for travellers.    Monthly Weather in Anantapur Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 15 31 February 14 34 March 20 37 April 22 40 May 22 38 June 22 33 July 21 31 August 21 32 September 20 30 October 18 33 November 16 31 December 15 30