antharvedi

Antharvedi is located at a distance of 130 Kms from Kakinada, 100 kms from Rajahmundry and 65 Kms from Amalapuram. In Kritayuga, Sage Sounaka and his colleagues gathered in Naimisaranya to conduct Satrayaga. In the their Leisure time, they used to learn about the distinguished and significant historical India Shrines from Suta, a quaranic narrator. One day, they asked him to tell about the greatness and significance of Antarvedi Shrine and of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha. Suta was pleased to tell the story which was once told by Lord Brahma to Sage Narada.

There are five important spots of this Holy shrine namely:

1.The Sea
2.The Sagar Sangam
3.The Vasishta River
4.The Raktakulya River
5.The Chakrateertham

It is said that there will be no re-birth on taking a dip at these places and on offering charities there. Performing ceremonial formalities to the ancestors at this holy-shrine is equivalent to these done at Gaya and Ganges. One on nearly visiting this place, will be blessed from with multitudes. People from distant place, like Varanasi, also visit this place, especially to participate in Lord Narasimha's Chariot procession in the month of Phalguna (January) and dolepournami celebration in the month of Phalguna (March). Then the lord is worshipped with panchamrita abhishekam. This shrine blesses the pilgrims with Mukti, and so it is also called the Mukti Kshetra. Antarvedi is also named after the Lord as 'Narasimhakshetra'.
Antarvedi has the sea in the East and the South the Godavari in the West and the Raktakulya river the North. It covers a distance of about four square miles. It is in the Razole Tq. of the East Godavari District. Special conveyance facilities are arranged for the convenience of the pilgrims coming from distant place to attend the annual Mela there. At the time of Mela, Antarvedi seems to be kaliyuga Vaikuntha. The Mela run for about nine days. It is One hundred and eight shrines of Lord Narasimha.
Antarvedi is said to be the second Varanasi by the grace of the Lord. The residents of the shrine have a fear of the floods or of the drought. A more wish to visit this holy place, will bless the devotees with desired results. Thus the great glory of the shrine is boundless.

 

Annavaram

Annavaram is in the Chennai to Howrah main railway line. Annavaram is situated 32 Km from Pithapuram, 51 Km from Kakinada and 72 Km from Rajahmundry.It is famous for Lord Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Swamy temple, situated atop the Ratnagiri Hills on the banks of the river Pampa.
One of the most popular temples in Andhra Pradesh, a unique Yanthra based on Tripad Vibhuti Narayan Upanishad exists here. The shrine is constructed in two storey, the lower one containing the Yantra and upper one housing vigrahas of the Lord.The idol which is about 4 metres high is in cylindrical form.The base in the lower sanctum represents Lord Vishnu and the middle portion represents Lord Shiva. The image of the deity forming a single idol and representing the Hindu Trinity is of unique attraction.
In this temple premises, there is a sun dial which shows the Indian Standard Time.The Kalyana Mahotsavam of the deity during May attracts thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the State.



 

amalapuram

Every nature lover's dream come true, Amalapuram is blessed with lush fields, coconut groves, green palms and is criss - crossed by small canals. This picturesque village 65 Km from Kakinada via Yanam, offers easy access to other places of tourist interest such as Vigneswara temple at Ainavilli, Vireswara temple at Muramalla, Uma Koppulingeswara Swamy temple at Palivela, Sri Skhana Mukteswara Swami temple at Mukteswaram, Allavaram beach and Aduru a Buddhist site.

Amalapuram is the divisional head quarters of Amalapuram Revenue Division. R.D.O's office building at Amalapuram is unique in its kind, constructed in the model of Parliament, as an office complex, duly providing accommodation to R.D.O office as well as to other offices. This building stands as prime attraction to tourists, situated along canal side besides N.T.R Marg of Amalapuram. there stands the R.D.O's office building. The uniqueness of this building is its resemblance to the Indian Parliament. It is an office complex, duly providing accommodation to R.D.O office as well as to other offices. This building stands as prime attraction to tourists.
                                                             

Rajahmundry accomidation

Rajahmundry Town is the biggest town in East Godavari and it is a Divisional Head Quarters. Howrah Madras railway line passes through the town longitudinally and has two railway Stations namely "GODAVARI" and "RAJAHMUNDRY" Road cum Rail Bridge was constructed on river Godavari linking Kovvur and Rajahmundry is considered to be an engineering feat. It is Asia's Second largest Road cum Rail Bridge. The Town is connected with all Centers of the State with motorable roads.

Rajahmundry is first of East Godavari District to became Corporation. Rajahmundry with population of about 3 Lakhs, lying on the left bank of the river Godavari, located on National Highway, 560 Km. away from Madras and 520 Km. from Hyderabad, is not only an ancient town where rich literary activities flourished, but it is also an important commercial center.
                                                              

rajahmundry city

Rajahmundry town is situated on 17o-1' Northern Latitude, 81o-41' Eastern Longitude. It is on the left bank of river Godavari just above the Head of Delta. The average rainfall is about 1057.2 mm. Rajahmundry Town has a large hinterland comprising of delta of Godavari. Which is blessed with vast agricultural land with irrigation potential.

                                                                   

Topography:

By virtue of this unique location, Rajahmundry provides a communication link and a Trading Center for the hinter land. Rajahmundry is also large commercial area comprising of wholesale and retail trading centers dealing in Consumer goods, Textiles, Automobile, Agricultural Inputs, Engineering Hardware, Cement, Iron and Steel.

History:

The greatness and celebrity of Rajahmundry as the seat of learning and culture and center of religious and political activities, the meeting place of scholars, poets, learned men, dancers and musicians, that commenced in the days of Vijayaditya Ammaraja--II and his half-brother prince Danamava, reached its zenith in the reign of Rajaraja Narendra and continued till the days of the fall of the Reddy dynasty in the middle of the Fifteenth Century, survives to this day though in a lesser degree. Rajahmundry or Rajamahendravaram as it was called in those days as though all these maintained its high reputation and glory as the seat of Andhra learning and culture.

The British used Rajahmundry as “Head Quarters” of Godavari District but subsequently the seat of administration was shifted to Kakinada and the District named as East Godavari. This historical town has been subjected to the process of continuous remodeling through the ages.The variety of its present form is the result of forces which dominated during the successive periods of its history. One can find the motives of town builders, from emperors to sub dividers, reflected in the design they have stamped upon the town. 
It has a hoary past and is said to have been constructed by the Eastern Chalukya ruler Rajaraja Narendra in A.D. 1022. The town has some traces of fine palaces, fort walls, etc., of the 11th century A.D. Nannaya, the poet laureate, who was called 'Adi Kavi' belonged to this place. There are a number of temples here and the Kotilingala temple on the bank of the Godavari is one of the most important temples. The Godavari Pushkarams celebrated once in Twelve years, attracts a large number of pilgrims from all over the country and world. At a distance of seven kilometers south of Rajahmundry, there is the Dowleswaram anicut across the Godavari.

 

                

Godavari Pushkargath in (rajahmundry)

Godavari Pushkaram is celebratd once every 12 years at Pushkar a Tirtam, near Rajahmundry. The legend has it that when sage Gautama was doing penance on the Brahmagiri hill a severe famine occurred in village. The sage by his divine power relieved the people of this famine. Since then these Pushkarams are being celebrated to commemorate the end of this serious famine. During the 12 days of Pushkaram, Pujas are performed after taking a dip in the river Godavari. The origin of the river Godavari is at Triambakam, which is in the Nasik District of Maharastra state.
The Godavari river passes through various districts of Andhra Pradesh and reaches Rajahmundry. At Rajahmundry Godavari is known as Akhanda Godavari, later it branches into seven streams and merges with the sea. The Godavari Pushkarams are celebrated when the transition of the planet Jupiter (Brihaspathi) into Simha Rasi (Leo). These pushkarams was held from 30.7.2003 to 10.8.2003. For Every 12 years the Pushkaras are being celebrated. Lakhs of pilgrims will take a holy dip in the river Godavari during pushkarams.


and cumming july 14 to july 25 onward.

Seshaiah Metta in (rajahmandry)

The area behind the District Court is known as Seshaiahmetta. It is said that Rajahmundry was on Panchagiris (Five Hills) and one of them was Sesha Giri (A hill named Sesha) and the place was named after it. But the story according to the historians is quite different. According to them the name of this place took it's transformation from "Sher Sahib Metta" to "Seshaiah metta". Sher Sahib was one of the ruler of Rajahmundry during the Mohammedan rule and the present Old - Post Office building was his residence

Paul Chowk in (rajahmundry)

This area was named after Mr. Bipin Chandra Paul who came to Rajahmundry in April 1907 during the Vandemataram movement. The present Kotipalli Bus Stand was his stage of speeches then. He gave speeches for 5 days continuously at this place. The senior citizens of Rajahmundry who are above 50 years might have known this history. The area covering the Petrol Bunk, Jetty Towers, Bus Stand and the three parks comes under Paul Chowk.

Rajahmundry

 Rajahmundry Town is the biggest town in East Godavari and it is a Divisional Head Quarters. Howrah Madras railway line passes through the town longitudinally and has two railway Stations namely "GODAVARI" and "RAJAHMUNDRY" Road cum Rail Bridge was constructed on river Godavari linking Kovvur and Rajahmundry is considered to be an engineering feat. It is Asia's Second largest Road cum Rail Bridge. The Town is connected with all Centers of the State with motorable roads.
   Rajahmundry is first of East Godavari District to became Corporation. Rajahmundry with population of about 3 Lakhs, lying on the left bank of the river Godavari, located on National Highway, 560 Km. away from Madras and 520 Km. from Hyderabad, is not only an ancient town where rich literary activities flourished, but it is also an important commercial center.
                                                         

maredupalli

The Maredumilli Forests of East Godavari District are having rich biodiversity and the area is having semi evergreen forests with undulating terrain, which forms part of the Eastern Ghats.T he Maredumilli Community Conservation & Eco Tourism Area is situated on Maredumilli – Bhadrachalam road, nearly 4 Km. away from Maredumilli village. The area is having many streams flowing over the undulating rocks in the deep woods and any visitor feel thrilling experience in the Nature.
The Eco-tourism project is managed by the local indigenous tribal community of Valamuru, Somireddypalem and Valmeekipeta Vana Samrkshana Samithi people with the active support of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The project was successfully completed in a short span of time due to the commitment of the highly motivated community participation coupled with the timely financial assistance from the World Bank aided Andhra Pradesh Community Forest Management Project. This also provided unique opportunity to the native ethnic community to spread the message of conservation to the masses.The jungle star campsite is located adjoining the Valamuru river with the stream flowing on 3 sides overlooking the Vali-Sugriva Konda which is believed to be the battle ground of the Vali-Sugriva during the Ramayana period.
The remarkable variation of the battleground with the presence of grass land, encircled by forests on the other hillocks makes the visitor to pay attention on the legendary story.
As a part of Tourism Development Maredumilli Forest Rest House was constructed in the year 1914, the Forest Rest House is in Maredumilli Village with all facilities. The name of the rest house is Abhayaranya Forest Rest House. Suits are available here for stay of Tourists.
                                                       

masaani tippa

Forest Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh started Eco Tourism Project at maredupalli in Rampa Agency areas and at Massanithipa costal area with an intension of letting the people know about the development and protection of forest area of Kakinada Territorial Forest Division.
                    For the development of Tourism project two fiber boats were made ready by the forest department. For the sake of fishermen living around the coastal area of Massanithippa, the department started shopping complex for selling dry fishes and other yield brought from sea by the fishermen. Recently Mr. Harsha Kumar Member of Parliament has inaugurated the shopping the complex and fiber boats. The department also started road transport facility using mini van for the transportation of above said sea yield through the road transport. Mr. Pal Rayan, Representative of World Bank, inaugurated this van in the month of February.

KADIAPULANKA

Kadiapulanka, abutting the National Highway-5 and 20 Km from Rajahmundry is the hub of nurseries of myriad varieties of flowers and fruits. It is only since four years that flower festivals.
                                                          
                                                            
                                                     
But in January 2003, the all India Nurserymen's Conference is organised at Kadiapulanka and it has become a mega event, with people in tens of thousands visiting the flower festival daily. Kadiam nurseries are spread over a radius of about 10 Km comprising the villages of Kadiam, Kadiapulanka, Burrilanka, Veeravaram, Pottilanka, Venkatayammapeta and Damireddipalli. The nurseries in Kadiam are as old as 100 years and at present there are more than 600 nurseries, the extent of each ranging from just 0.5 cents to 200 acres.
                

In India, there are about 20,000 nurseries employing 60,000 people. But in Kadiam nurseries alone, more than 25,000 people are engaged in the 600-odd nurseries. It was some 80 years back that one Ravi Chinna Rao started grafting of fruit plants and flowers as a hobby, but production on commercial lines was initiated by one Akula Subbarao, a name that is inexorably linked with the development of nurseries in these parts.

 Nursery products from Kadiapaulanka are exported to every nook and corner of the country. But export potential to foreign countries remained untapped.

Sir Arthur Cotton Museum (Barrage Museum) Dowleswaram

Sir Arthur Cotton Museum was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri Nadamuri Tarakarama Rao on 25.2.1988 and the Museum is located in the building which was previously under the occupation of Executive Engineer, Godavari Head Works Division Dowleswaram. This museum was started with an intention to educate the people, how the great Engineer Sir Arthur Cotton during those olden days constructed the mighty anicut across Godavari river and converted the lands of East and West Godavari Districts as very fertile. The Museum also narrates the construction of present Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage constructed with the advance engineering skill.
      

           Lot of Models collected from various places and projects were exhibited in the Museum to attract the visitors, and to make them understand various items connected to Irrigation works. An old anicut model true to its size together with 3 ft. falling shutters, rail track, and plough machine which was originally used for lifting shutters on the anicut.
       
                                                           

               The machinery of various types which were used at the time of construction of anicut (OLD) are also preserved and kept open for viewers. A model drawing depicting 4 arms of the New Barrage, with 3 Head sluices and 3 scour sluices is also an exhibit in the Museum. Sir Arthur Cotton at the entrance and statue of Cotton riding horse and beautiful fountain jalatarali are also feast to the eyes of visitors to the museum. A nominal entry fee of Rs.1.00 per child and Rs.2.00 per Adults and and Rs.5.00 per photography is fixed for visiting the Museum. Even with the above nominal entry fee an amount of Rs.3,000/- per month an average is being realised and Remitted to Government. Beside the above, number of lawns, flower plants, croton plants, and decorative plants, in the garden around the Museum contributes to the pleasant Greenery.
                                                            

                Probably this is the only Civil Engineering Museum Established and Maintained in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Besides distinguished visitors from Andhra Pradesh. Visitors from other states, and other countries are visiting the museum. This museum is being visited by the students of Engineering Institutions as a part of their Educational tours to understand the Engineering skills available in olden days the commitment of Engineers of yester years and present days also.    

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

It is at a distance of about 15 Km from Kakinada on Kakinada Yanam Road. Coringa Sanctuary, named after a tiny village coringa in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh a part of Godavari Mangroves was declared as a wildlife sanctuary by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh vide G.O.Ms.No - 484, Forests and Rural Development (For.III) Department dated 5-7-1978 was to conserve the mangrove vegetation of the estuary, extending in an area of about 235.Sq.Kms. It is located between 16o-30' to 17o-00' N latitudes and 82o-14' to 82o-23'E longitudes. Mangroves are salt - tolerent forest ecosystems of tropical and sub - tropical intertidal regions of the world. They normally occur between high waterlevel and near about mean sea level along the sheltered shores, estuaries, tidal creeks, back-waters, lagoons, marshes and mud-flats.




     Where conditions favour the Mangroves may form extensive and productive forests in the sheltered coastal lines. The mangrovees contain a highly specialised community of plants associated with animal species which are not capable of surviving in any other situations. Mangrove occur in Andhra Pradesh in estuaries of Krishna and Godavari rivers. Andhra Pradesh has got an area of 582 Sq.KM.of Mangrove forests, accounting for about 9% of local forest area of the State, which amounts to just about 2% of the local geographical area of the State. Even the entire land under mangroves do not contain fully the Mangrove vegetation. The area includes forest of open blanks. Sandy patches and Mud-flats

Gangavaram

It is a beautiful beach that lies at a distance of 10km to 12 km away from city, and attracts a lot of people.
in dhis beach one temple also there. it is very famus.now there is no entry for this temple.because of port.          
                                                          

Ross Hill

It is an interesting site as it consists of three hills that are dedicated to three different faiths. It has a church, a mosque and a temple. Ross Hill has a chapel known as Mother Mary's church, Durga Pahad has the tomb of Muslim saint Sayed Ali Medina and the third hill Sri Venkateswara Konda has a temple.

matsya darshini

Matsya Darshini, an Acquarium and a Fish Museum is one of the major attractions in Visakhapatnam. The Acquarium was set up and is maitained by Greater Visakha Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Matsya Darshini took its shape from the earlier Municipal Commissioner's Bunglow in May 1990.
Fishes from Singapore, Malaysia and from many other parts of the world were brought and put for display at the Museum. However, due to lack of funds, the development of the Museum were stopped for sometime in 1995.
To give the Acquamuseum, a come back, VMC has recently inviteded tenders from public companies to maintain the museum. A Local firm - Paragon Ventures was selected. Paragon Ventues went ahead and was planning 18 glass acquariums to put Fishes from Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and from other parts of the World.
The Acqu Museum today hosts a number of sea, deep sea and oceatic marine life. The list includes Clown Anemone Fish that weights few grams, the yellowish Carpet Anemones to Pacu that weights about 10 kilograms to the extremly dangerous Sting Rays (which are of about 500 varieties) and the Moray Eels that look like snakes!
The acquarium also hosts the Arowana fish. These fishes are imported from Thailand and cost a whopping Rs. 1.5 Lakhs each. The Arowana fish look light yellowish and each fish is about 2 1/2 feet in length.
The fish list here also includes the Red Squirrel Fish, the Blue Damsel Fish, Silver Dollar, Sharks, Piranhas from the Amazon etc.

sree mukhalingam(srikakulam)

Srikakulam, Srimukhalingeswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the left banks of River Vamsadhara. Elegantly carved, this temple is a group of three temples dedicated to three forms of Lord Shiva namely, Mukhalingeswara, Bhimeswara and Someswara. The temple is built in Indo-Aryan style. To witness one of the marvellous sculptures, carvings and intricate architecture, one has to visit this temple. The architecture of the temple is so elegant that one just cannot move eyes from it. As you observe closely, you can see that every piece and corner of the temple is as excellent as the other.
At the entrance, which is a huge arched gate, you are welcomed by two lions on each side of the few stair-cases. The first gate takes you to the outer prakara have where there is you a Nandi in a mandapam. A more intricately carved gate with figures of Gods and Goddesses takes you to the inner prakara (compound wall) where stands one of the master pieces of those times, the temple of Mukhalingeswara. At every corner of the inner prakara, there are many small temples, some dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Someshwara and Bhimeswara) and Lord Ganesha. As you enter the temple, in the inner compound, there are two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, one at your right and the other at your left. In the centre stands the fantastic finely carved temple. The walls of the temple in the centre have images of Gods and Goddesses in their various avatar (forms). You can see images of Lord Shiva with His consort, some of them are forms of Lord Vishnu on them. Every image depicts a story from the Shiva Purana

                                                             

bobbili foart

The battle of Bobbili and the attack on fort of Bobbili on January 23, 1757, is a significant historical event in southern India, particularly in state of Andhra Pradesh. The battle also has significant cultural impact due to the sacrifices, bravery, valour and courage of people involved and it has since became a subject of folklore which is prevalent even today.
The attack on the fort at Bobbili fort made by French General Bussy in 1757 is one of the most memorable episodes in Indian history. There was a constant feud between the chiefs of Bobbili and the Rajas of Vizianagram; and when Bussy marched to restore order the Raja Vijaya Rama Raju persuaded him that the fault lay with the chief Ranga Rao of Bobbili and joined the French camp with 11,000 soldiers who were ably supported by Nizam's troops against his arch rival. Although the French artillery field-pieces at once made practicable breaches in the mud walls of the fort, the defenders held out with desperate valour. Two assaults were repulsed after hours of hand-to-hand fierce fighting; and when, after a fresh bombardment, the garrison saw that their case was hopeless, they killed their women and children, and only succumbed at last to a third assault because every man of them was either killed or mortally wounded. An old man, however, crept out of a hut with a child, whom he presented to Bussy as the son of the Ranga Rao. Three nights later three followers of the chief of Bobbili along with their general Tandra Paparayudu crept into the tent of the raja of Vizianagram and stabbed him to death. The child, Chinna Ranga Rao, was invested by Bussy with his father's estate, but during his minority it was seized by his uncle. After a temporary arrangement of terms with the raja of Vizianagram the old feud broke out again, and the Bobbili chief was forced to take refuge in the nizam's country. In 1794, however, on the break-up of the Vizianagram estate, Chinna Ranga Rao was restored by the British, and in 1801 a permanent settlement was made with his son. The title of raja was recognized as hereditary in the family; that of maharaja was conferred as a personal distinction on Sir Venkataswetachalapati Ranga Rao, K.C.I.E., the adopted great-great-grandson of Chinna Ranga Rao.
The courageous exploits of Tandra Paparayudu, the General of Bobbili, who avenged the loss of the kingdom of Bobbili, caused people to refer to him as the "Tiger of Bobbili". His statues today stand on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam and in Bobbili.

paderu

Paderu is a village and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
Paderu is the most important town in the Manyam area of Visakhapatnam district. Paderu is the center of Visakha agency. Integrated Tribal Development Authority (I.T.D.A) is located in Paderu. Wonderful locations and beautiful scenery abound in the areas surrounding Paderu. Coffee plantations in Minimuluru circle are very famous.
The Integrated Tribal Development Authority (ITDA), takes care of all welfare programmes in Paderu agency area. A Project Officer is appointed by the Government to take care of the activities of the ITDA. There is also a sub-collector appointed in this area.

Paderu is in same hill belt popular for its cool weather and greenery. It is a small hill town like Araku valley located in the same tribal belt.

Paderu is connected by road only. From Visakhapatnam it is 120 KM. Unlike Araku this small hill station does not have any rail connectivity. Nearest railway station is Anakapalli in main Howrah – Chennai rail line. Other side Araku railway station is 42 KM from Paderu.
The main road connection is from Anakapalli via Chodavaram and Vaddadi. If you are travelling from Visakhapatnam then travel south to Anakapalli on NH 5. Take a right turn to enter Anakapali at bypass junction. Inside Anakapalli travel towards railway station and after crossing railway station travel 500 meters and then take right turn to cross the railway track and join road going towards Chodavaram. Anakapalli to Chodavaram is 16 KM. From Chodavaram travel straight to Vaddadi. (14 KM ). From Vaddadi Junction Paderu is 47 KM. The last 30 KM before Paderu is hill road where most of the time you will be climbing through hair pin bend road. This is the best part of the total journey for the nature lovers. Before 12 Km from Paderu there is a temple known as Modamamba Ammavari Padamulu. This is the top most point of the hill road.
It will take 3 hours to cover 124 KM distance to reach Paderu from Visakhapatnam ( Via Anakapalli – Chodavaram – Vaddadi ).

anakapalli

Anakapalli is a Municipal town in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Anakapalli town is famous for its jaggery market. Its market is ranked second in India in terms of jaggery imports/exports. Anakapalli is also a very busy and famous business center in this region. Many people from the rural areas around the town cites Anakapalli as their destination for their shopping and medical needs. 20% of Anakapalli people main business is finance.

                                                     

History:

The City was originally under the rule of the Kalinga Empire (ancient Orissa), different dynasties ruled this region i.e. Chedi Kingdom of Kalinga (Orissa), Eastern Ganga dynasty of Orissa, Gajapati Kingdom of Orissa, Kakatiya, and Qutub Shahi empires. Around 1450, Appala Raju took over the rule of region under the Nawab of Arcot, with Anakapalle as his fortified headquarters. The saga of Anakapalle starts with a historian named "Tallapragada" place and found that Anakapalle. This was proved from the historical evidences found on Bojjana Konda. Satavahanas, Vishnukundina, Gajapathi's, Vijayanagara Samrats, Golkonda Samanta Rajulu ruled the area.

Its alias names are Aniankapalli, Anekaphalle, Vijaypuri, Veniapalii, Kanakapuri, Bellampatnam, and Anakapalli. It is located by the side of a holy Sarada River. These historic monuments are of great interest to tourists. During the Independence struggle of India, many prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar visited Anakapalle. It is around 34 km in distance from Vishakapatnam.

      

     Worships:

There are many Hindu, Christian, and Muslims worship centres. Sri Adibethala Seetha Rama Devesthanam, a temple of Adibethaludu. Sri Sri Nookambika Temple, a temple is located in Gavarapalem and houses the goddess Nookambika. Gowri Parameswara Temple, Sri sitarama devasthanam etc. are some of them and there are many more. There are some Mosques and Churches namely, Andhra Baptist Church. Anakapalle is also known for the nearby ruins of a Buddhist temple known as Bojjannakonda, or Sankaram. Thousands of old Buddhist monuments can be seen. Velagapudi Steels also owns a steel mill near Anakapalle. Anakapalli is also a centre of retailing, where brands like H&A have a presence in the market.[6]
                                                     

naval museum

Naval Museum was established in 1989 and is also famous by the name of Swarna Jyoti Museum. Located in the ENC complex in Visakhapatnam, the museum displays Indian Maritime history. A variety of pictures, models of warships and other equipments for offering a view of the rich history of the country are displayed in the museum. Apart from this, the museum also portrays naval heritage and the growth of Indian Navy from pre-independence period.

The museum is segmented into five major sections namely, maritime history, eastern seaboard establishments and ports, naval archives, Aquaria and ocean resources. This museum also houses a collection of artefacts, which has ancient and archaeologically significance. All these artefacts are collected from the sites of Lothal, Harappa, Indus Valley and other civilisations.
 

war memorial

War Memorial, also known as Victory at Sea, is spread across a huge park at the Ramakrishna Beach in the destination. Surrounded by concrete walls, the memorial has a beautiful tower like structure, which is a replica of Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi. The memorial is dedicated to the soldiers, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of national integrity and border protection.

Established by Eastern Naval Command in 1996 to commemorate the victory of 1971 Indo-Pak war, the War Memorial has missiles, a fighter plane, few bombs and a tank.

                                          

bhimili city

Bheemli Beach, also known as Bheemunipatnam Beach, is situated at the assemblage of Gosthani River and the Bay of Bengal. Situated on a 30 km long Bheemli Visakhapatnam Beach road, the beach offers beautiful view of sea, sand, hills and greenery. Dotted with fishing villages, pine trees and small temple structures, the beach is covered with golden sand.

Possessing historical and religious significance, the beach has various ruins of 17th century fort and cemetery. It is believed that the name of the beach is derived from the name Bheema, one of the Pandavas. Evidences for Dutch settlement in the earlier period of 16th century include the ruined fort, cemetery and a still functioning lighthouse. Apart from this, the historical evidences for Buddhist Culture dating back to 2nd century can be noticed on the hillock Pavuralakonda, popularly known as Narsimhaswami konda among locals.

Surrounded by beautiful lush green areas, the beach is adorned with various statues of Buddha. The beach is considered one of the safest and calmest locations for swimmers.
                                                    

jagadamba junction

Jagadamba Centre, also known as Jagadamba Junction, is among the popular sites of entertainment. The name of the site is derived from Jagadamba movie theatre, one of the best movie theatres in the region. Tourists can also visit this site for exploring various shopping malls and restaurants located in

chodavaram vinayaka temple

The vinayaka swami temple located in chodavaram (visaka district) had a glorious histrory of 200 years , since 200 years swami's idol have being offered with nitya dhupa and dheepa aaradanas . The almighty is showering his blessings on the people for a obstacle free life.
As per the history ,our ancestors says there are only two temples that evolved naturally (SWAYAMBHU) in ANDHRA PRADESH , they are
KANIPAKAM in Chitoor District and
VINAYAKA TEMPLE in chodavaram,Visakhapatnam District.
                                                         

As years ago, people decided to establish the vinayaka swami idol in SIVALAYAM , and they decided to move the idol from where it is originally evolved(i.e., Present vinayaka temple) to sivalayam, but in the process of digging for complete idol, they were failed to find out the trunk of the idol as it is eternal .And finally a temple is constructed their itself. As for the faithful information of elders the place where the people ended trails of finding trunk is named as "ENUGU BHODHE" now it is being called as "PATHA CHERUVU". People in and around CHODAVARAM believe that the obstacles are completely vanished, if heart full , faithful and obedient prayers are offered to him.There are Devotees from many of the places in the state who believe that he is a powerful God.
In 1956 ,sri Dr.CHUNDURI VENKANNA PANTHULU garu ,and temple's priest KONDAMANCHILI CHALAPATHI RAO garu had done MAHASAMPROKSHANA and conducted nitya aardans and NAVARATRI utsavs ,From 1975 onwards BALA GANAPATHI SOCIETY was mingled with governing body of temple. The temple development went fast track in their association, many refurbishing activities are done, Keeping the Devotees in view , they brought many facilities for the people (devotees). Complete temple is made beautiful and attractive with the paintings and art works.
In the combined association of
Andhra Pradesh state endowment department ,
Priesthood of kondamanchili's family ascendants
and Governing body of temple .the temple is being well organized, facilitating devotees with all common needs and serving the almighty with more faith.
It is a strong belief of people that the wishes will come true if we heartfully pray the Lord vinayaka Hence he is also called as KARYA SIDDHI VINAYAKA


Palaabhishekam and Pancha Amruthabhishekam :
On Every Wedneswday and Friday in early mornings 6:00 AM TO 8:00AM(For more information CallTemple Pradhana Arachakulu)

Important Festivals at temple :
Ganapathi Navarathri Vustavamulu 9 Days,January 1st,Bhogi panduga tirdhamu,Ugadi(Telugu panduga dinusotham)

Suddha Chavathi and Bhaula Chavathi Days Special Programs :
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Homam will be done in early hours 8:00AM on those two days