Guntur

How to Reach Guntur City?

Travel by Roadways: Guntur city is directly connected to Kolkata and Madras (Chennai) with the National Highway No-5. This city has also maintained several State Highways which connected the city to the major cities of Andhra Pradesh, like, Nagarjuna Sagar, Hyderabad, Vinukonda and Kurnool. If you want to visit here then you should first reach at Hyderabad (266 km away from Guntur), after that you can travel here with a bus or any cars. 

Travel by Railways: One can reach at Guntur city by a Train journey. The Railway junction of the city serves as headquarters of Guntur district and it is very well-connected to the other major metropolis of India. You can also travel here by Railways after reaching Hyderabad city. 

Travel by Air: If you planned to visit Guntur by air ways then the international airport of Hyderabad city will be perfect to you. The domestic airport of Gannavaram town is located about 44 km away from Guntur city considered as the nearest airport of the city. Gannavaram Airport serves regular flights from the cities of Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore City.

Major Tour Spots in Guntur district

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: 

                                                           

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, the irrigation project on Krishna River, is the World's highest Masonry gravity dam having the best water discharging capacity of 20000 Cu. Sacs. It is located about 30 km from Guntur City and its main attraction is the Ethipothala Water Falls located 11 km away from the dam and a beautiful Botanical garden. 

Amaravathi:

                                                                

                                               Image: SRI AMARESWARASWAMY TEMPLE 

                                                  

                                                         Image: SRI HANUMAN STATUE

                                                         

                                                          

                                                       Image: AMARAVATHI DESCENDS BRAGANZA GHAT

Amaravathi is located on the bank of Krishna River about 34 km North-East from Guntur City. It is one of the most sacred pilgrim centers for Buddhists in India with several Buddhist Stupas and Sculptures. Main attractions of the site are a Buddhist museum, Stupas, Shiva Temple (Amareswara 15 ft height) and ancient Pali script. During the time of Maha Shiva Ratri thousands of Hindu devotees reach this holy place.

Undavalli Caves:

                                                                       

                                                                 

Undavalli caves are the examples for Indian rock-cut architecture of ancient age. It is situated just 22 km northeast from Guntur city on the way of Guntur-Kolkata Express Way Road in the village of Undavalli. Famous Managalagiri is located close to the Undavalli Vaves.

Managalagiri:

                                                             

Managalagiri is located about 21 km away from Guntur City on the way of the Guntur-Vijayawada-Chennai National Highway. Main attraction on the hillock of Managalagiri is a temple of Lakshmi Narasimha Swami.

Kotappakonda:

                                                             

Kotappakonda is a hilly village about 35 km South West from Guntur city close to Narsaraopet. This village is famous for the temple of Trikoteswara Swamy and the caves of Guthikonda. 

Ponnur:

                                                           

Ponnur is located about 40 km South from Guntur City on the Guntur-Chirala state high way. This place is famous for the ancient temple of Anjaneya Swamy.

Sitanagaram:

                                                                    

Sitanagaram is an ancient site located about 25 km North-East from Guntur City. Main attraction of the place is Someswara Swami temple. The place was termed its name from Sita, wife of Lord Ramah. 

Kondaveedu Fort:

                                                                       

Kondaveedu Fort is located 26 km from Guntur City. This historical fort was built during the reign of the Reddy kings in 14th century AD there are 21 structures in the fort.