Penukonda of Anatapur - Summer Resort for the Vijayanagar Kings

Penukonda - Gagan Mahal

Penukonda is also called as Ghangari by the local inscriptions. The architectural structure of the fort exhibits the strategic view and splendid plan of the Medieval time. Inside fort, temples are there.

The fort was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire for the short time.

The Gagan Mahal built in 1575 A.D inside fort was used as a summer resort for the Vijayanagara Kings. The Babayya Darga shows the symbol of Communal unity between Muslims and Hindus.

How to reach Penukonda, Ananthapur?

By Road: Penukonda is a tourist attraction, 50 km from Ananthapur. It is located on Bangalore highways. The place is well connected by road and have frequent bus and private transportion from Anathapur to Penukonda.

By Rail: The near by railway station  is Penakunda Jn Railway station

Have a happy journey to Anathapur District

Kanger Valley National Park - Picture Gallery

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Hemavathi, The capital of Pallavas

Hemavathi fort

Hemavathi is a samll town located at Anantapur District. It in between 10kms from Amarapuram and 25kms from Madakasira. The town was known as Henjeri during Pallavas period.
Once the town was the capital of Pallavas during 8th and 9th century. To the south west of the town constructions shows a fort. and there are so many temples around the fort. It is being shows the great architects of Pallavas.

Some famous temples are,

1) Siddeshwara Temple
2) Doddeshwara Temple
3) Malleshwara Temple
4) Virupakshwara Temple

How to reach Hemavathi?

Hemavathi is well connected by road to Madakasiri and frequent bus and private transport facilities are  there.  The nearest railway station is Hindpur station.

Tourism in Gooty

Gooty Fort

Gooty is a very famous tourist attraction in ap. The town was a part of well known empire of king ashoka. It was under control of some popular emperors tipu sultan and hyder ali.

Places to visit in Gooty?

The gooty fort - it is one of the oldest forts in andhra pradesh. The fort is situated at the top of the hill. The gooty fort is also called as king of forts. The special in the fort is its 15 main doors and is in a shape of shell.

The fort is a very popular toursit attraction in andhra pradesh. The view of whole town from the fort will give wonderful experience.

The metallic blue coloured ‘poecilotheria metallica’ is a wonderful species of tarantula found in the gooty. It is a wonderful creature. It is a very special place for tourists. 

How to reach gooty by road?

Gooty is located at bangalore - hyderabad nh7. So we can easily reach by own/rented vehicle.

How to reach gooty by air?

The closest airports from gooty are bellary and puttaparthi airport.

How to reach gooty by train?

Gooty has own rail station which connects mumbai and chennai railway path.

How to reach gooty by bus?

Gooty has separate bus stop and depot. So tourists can get bus at anytime for anantapur via apsrtc.

Hotels in Gooty:

1) Hotel Lepakshi, Gooty - +91-8552-223838, 226838
2)New Annapoorna Hotel, Gooty- +91-8552-252336

Tourism in Dharmavaram

Dharmavaram is a city located at Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Dharmavaram is very famous for its hand loom silk sarees.

Special in Dharmavaram:

The city is very famous hub for silk sarees. The sarees are famous because of by hand made pure silks. The major livelihood in Dharmavaram is weaving.

Places to Visit in Dharmavaram?

1. Sri Shiridi Baba Temple 
2. Sri Ammawar at Near Railway Station
3. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswai Temple
4. Town lake embakements
5. Vinayaka temple 
6. Panduranga Temple.
7. Naesaepet - The hub of silk shops. Can see more than 1000 shops.
8. Durgamma Temple.
9. Chennakeshava Temple.
10. Sri Venkateshwara temple

How to Reach Dharmavaram?

The city is just 40kms away from Anantapur aned 200 kms from Electronic City Bangalore. Dharmavaram is well connected through by Road as well as Rail to Anantapur.

Temples in Dharmavaram

Dharmavaram is the city located in the District Anantapur of Andhra Pradesh State. There are so many temples in the city. The famous temples in the Dharmavaram are,

Sri Shiridi Baba Temple on the bank of town lake

Contact Details of Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple 

C/o. Sri Shirdi Sai Devasthana Committee (R), 

Ramanagar, Near Kothapeta, R.S.Road, 

Dharmavaram-515 672, 

Anantpur District, 

Andhra Pradesh, India.

Contact persons:Sri.G.Shivasubramanyam / Sri.D.Shivashankar / Sri.S.Nagabushan

Contact Numbers: + 91 94409 29637 / +91 94930 49300 

Direction: Alight at Dharmavaram Railway Station. The temple is present near Railway Quarters and at a walking distance from Dharmavaram Railway Station.

Other Temples:

1. Durgamma Temple
2. Vinayaka temple
3. Panduranga Temple
4. Chennakeshava Temple
5. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswai Temple

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