AP TOURISM

Progress has given us a lot to be thankful about, like fast life, good jobs etc. But such a fast moving life has taken its toll on us. We are stressed out all the time in our attempts to keep up the fast pace. The best way to elevate this stress and relax is, of course, take a holiday and go away for a while. AP Tourism understands these problems and has offered a number of lovely destinations to choose from. You can relax and revive yourself here, and can come back to your jobs with renewed vigour and vitality. Combined with this, the year 2015 has given a golden chance to pamper yourself to these locations with a number of long weekends in this year. So take a look at the beautiful nooks and corners to let yourself relax.

The top ten holiday destinations in Andhra Pradesh:

1.  Konaseema-- Konaseema is an area in the East Godavari district of  Andhra Pradesh and lies between the two branches of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal.Konaseema gets its unusual name from the telugu word ‘kona’ meaning ‘corner’. It boasts a very fertile soil which is the reason for the greenery of the place.

2.  Amalapuram—Amalapuram is a small agricultural town. It is mainly known for its rich Vedic culture. The main tourist attractions are the temples. The town is also a hub of financial and education institutes in the Konaseema region.

3.   Papikondalu-- Papi Hills, also known as Papikondalu in Telugu language is a Hill range situated in Khammam district. The original name was 'PapidiKondalu' which means 'Partition'. The name is due to the fact that these Hills divide River Godavari. The scenic beauty and the peaceful atmosphere of Papi Hills which resembles the Kashmir Valley, stimulates the senses. The waterfalls of Munivaatam located near Papi Hills add to the amusement of tourists.

4.  Pattiseema – It is a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district. It is located on the bank of the River Godavari and is very famous for Sri VeerabhadraSwamy Temple.

5.   Kadiyapulanka -- It is a village near Rajahmundry. The best attraction in this town are its nurseries that export flowers all over India. The highlight of the village is the flower show, which is held in January every year and is a prominent place for trading of floriculture and horticulture. The beautiful gardens of Jasmine, Roses and many other flowersare a treat to the eyes of nature lovers.

6.  RallabandiSubbarao Government Museum- This museum was established in the year 1967. The visit is a must for culture lovers as it is here that the mysteries of the past are kept in the form of artefacts like coins, pottery and palm leaf inscriptions.

7.The Dowleswaram Barrage--This is an irrigation structure which is near the village of Dowleswaram. The barrage is built on the lower stretch of the Godavari River before it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It was built by a British irrigation engineer, Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton. 

8.  PrasanthiNilayam—Thisis the main ashram of Sathya Sai Baba in the village of Puttaparthi, where Sathya Sai Baba was born. This area is part of the Anantapur district. "PrasanthiNilayam" literally means "Abode of the Highest Peace. Devotees of Sai Baba must pay this place a visit.

9.   The Chitravathi River- This is an inter-state river that is a tributary of River Pennar in Karnataka. This river is also known as Deva Kanya and considered sacred by many people. 
10.  Kothapatnam is a village in the Prakasam District. The compelling beauty of this beach gives a panoramic view of the long horizon of the sea. It is among the top tourist attractions and offers a variety of entertainment to them.

Now that you have a range of places to choose from and unwind yourself, be quick and book your tour before it is too late.

Konaseema Resorts