Tourist Places To Visit In Nellore

Nellore, this historic city that existed well before the Chola Empire ruled the Southern part of India. The city has seen many ups and downs since then and after Indian independence, it has developed as the fourth largest city in Andhra. And it continues to grow both commercially and politically. Nellore has a plethora of things to surprise visitors. The city will change your perception of how you think about the city. Many believe that Nellore is just another place that's famous as a pilgrim site, you'll see and have a very different and unique experience. Below we list of the best places to visit in Nellore.

The state of Andhra Pradesh is rich in diversity. Although there are many iconic temples in the state, there're also places that are religiously significant for Muslims. One such historic place is the Barah Shaheed Dargah. It's a beautiful mausoleum or a Dargah (shrine) of Barah (twelve) Shaheed (martyrs) who were believed to have sacrificed their lives fighting on the battlefield. Later, people constructed a shrine in remembrance of their contributions. So it is one of the best religious places to be visited in Nellore that you should not miss paying your respect to. It is said that if you pray here, your wishes will come true and many Hindus and Muslims will testify this. So worth trying.

Continuing on our exploration of religious places, the next on the list is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. At about 3 km from Nellore city center, it is one of the oldest temples in the town constructed on the Southern bank of the Pennar River. The temple has its own history and significance as it's said that sage Kasyapa performed a Yagna here. After the successful completion of Yagna, Shri Vishnu appeared before him. Considering this, The Pallavi King built a temple here during the 7th and 8th centuries. A 9-foot long statue of Ranganatha is installed inside the temple which can be seen in a reclining position. The idol is faced towards the Pennar River and you can see the names of the Lord printed here on the outer walls.

Penchalakona Temple is located at a distance of 15 km from Nellore Railway Station. There are two primary temples here Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Mahalakshmi temples. These charming temples are the best places for spending peaceful time with family and loved ones. There's also a waterfall near the temple. So after you have spent some time in the temple, you can go and visit the waterfall by trekking on the hills and visit the water ponds. It offers a breathtaking view and the water here is crystal clear and pretty pure. If you are a devotional type and love the natural landscape, this is where you should be.

The next beautiful place on our list is the serene Mypadu Beach. This sublime, natural beauty is located at a distance of 30 km from Nellore. A drive of half an hour to 40 minutes, you will come across one of the most peaceful and astounding beaches in Andhra Pradesh. There's also a temple near the beach. So visitors first visit the temple and then come to this beach for a mindblowing view of the setting sun. The calmness, the sweet sound of the water, cool breeze, and taking a stroll on in the ankle-deep or shin-deep water holding the hands of your loved ones will give you a pretty romantic experience. Try it out.

The next Nellore beauty on our list is the historic Venkatagir Fort located at a distance of 80 km from Nellore. It was built during the 17th century and reflects the architectural marvel of the typical South Indian style of architecture. What adds to the beauty of this mighty structure is that it is surrounded by a dense forest. The front portion of the fort is known as Indra Mahal. This iconic monument is decorated with the serpentine carvings on the outer walls with a pretty unique design. Climb up to the top and capture a panoramic view of Venkatagiri. This fort is undoubtedly one of the places to visit in Nellore, simply mind-blowing.

The next on our list is the beautiful Nellapattu Sanctuary. It's a dream place for every nature and bird lover. This sanctuary is one of the biggest natural habitats for thousands of pelicans. It's located on the border of the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states at some 20 km from the Pulicat Lake. One of the best times to visit this place is during the Flamingo festival which is celebrated every January. This is your perfect opportunity to explore and sight over 12,000 species of birds who migrate from different countries and gather here during the festival time. So come here with binoculars and cameras to capture some amazing pics of nature.

Along with Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake is yet another bird sanctuary located at a distance of 20 km from Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary. It is also one of the best places to spot different species of migratory birds, estimated to be over 12,000. The Flamingo festival is celebrated here at the same time when it's celebrated in Nellapattu Sanctuary. You can take some amazing pics of Pelicans, Flamingo, Golden Backed Wood Pecker, King Fishers, Open Billed Storks, Egrets, Painted Storks, Spoon Bills, Little Cormorant, Siberian Storks, and so on. You can visit this place after you have visited the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary. Worth visiting.

At a distance of 65 km from Nellore lies the Kandeleru Dam. It's a significant irrigation project constructed on the Kandaleru River. The project is the biggest earthen dam in the world with a water storage capacity of 68 TMC spreading across an area of 10 sq km. This important dam is responsible for supplying drinking water to the city of Chennai the Srisailam reservoir on Krishna River as part of the Telugu Ganga project. It's well connected by a State Highway that connects Kadapa with Nellore through Rajampet and Rapur. This river originates in Velegonda hills and flows across Gudur. Many locals and visitors travel for an hour to reach this spot as it's picturesque with forests and hillocks.

Nellore is a place with many beautiful beaches. We have already seen how serene the Mypadu Beach is, the Kodur Beach located at a distance of 20 km from Nellore is yet another sublime beach around the regions. It's a beach where boating can be tried on the weekends and as a result, it has become of the most popular beaches in and around Nellore. Near the beach, there's a church known by the name Velankanni Matha Church. You can go there as well and offer your prayers. Several restaurants around the beach offer snacks and delicious fish items attracting many tourists. A perfect weekend spot to be visited during the sunset to capture a sensational view.

The fabulous Katepalli and Tupilipalem beaches are rated high in the list of top Nellore's attractions. Katepalli Beach is located at a distance of 20 km from Nellore and is considered as the hidden gem of Nellore. This beach remains less crowded and therefore you can spend a very peaceful time with your family and friends. Tupilipalem Beach is located a little away from Nellore at a distance of 80 km from Nellore. People don't mind driving for an hour and 30 minutes from the city simply to catch a glimpse of the magical sunrise and sunset at this beach. Another attraction of the place is the bridge that's built by magenta farms.