Ananthagiri Hills in Visakhapatnam

Located at the top of the Elysian Tirumala Hills is Ananthagiri, approximately 17 km from Araku valley which is 112 kms from Visakhapatnam. Eastern Ghats which has numerous hills ranges and Ananthagiri is one amongst of them located at a distance of 40 km from Visakhapatnam. The serene beauty and scenery invites and appeals to all including nature lovers, tourists, pilgrims. Some of the most eventful and serene weather could be witnessed during the months of summer season. The Ananthagiri Hills are also famous for the coffee lovers with beautiful coffee plantations.

The Ananthagiri hills are said to be the birth place of Musi River, which is a tributary of the mighty Krishna River. The ancient Ananthaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ananta Padhmanabha, is located here. Local legends claim that a Muslim king was instrumental in constructing this temple many centuries ago.

With beautiful meadows of wild flowers and apple orchards in full bloom, rushing streams cascading down the mountainside and the snow-capped Himalayas in the distance we could enjoy the exquisite views of sunrise and sunset at Ananthagiri Hills. Wrapped by many mango graves and orchads, Ananthagiri Hills is known for its friendly smell. The Ananthgiri Hills also serves home to the Bhavanasi Lake and hence is referred as the Badrinath of the South.

With many major attractions near Ananthagiri Hills, it happens to be an integral part of the itenary of locals and tourists.

Araku Valley: Around 17 Km from Ananthagiri Hills, Araku Valley serves the tourists with pleasant weather, hills and terrains.

Bheemunipatnam Beach: Known for the beautiful white sands, Bheemunipatnam Beach is known for the swimmers and is pretty close to Gosthani River.
 
Borra Caves: At a distance of approximately 20 Km from Araku Valley are the Borra Caves, which have religious and historical importance.

Simhachalam: On the way to Ananthagiri Hills, is Simhachalam, famous for the temple of Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha.

Ramakrishna Beach: It  is one of the most beautiful beaches and a favorite among tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam.

Rushikonda Beach: A golden, unspoiled beach, Rishikonda is another beautiful spot which has become a part of the tourist itenary.

Dolphin's Nose: A 357m high rock, shaped like a Dolphin's nose with a lighthouse on the top of the hill is another beautiful spot in Ananthagiri Hills.

Sri Venkateswara Konda: Believed to have been built by an Englishman, Captain Blackmoor, in the 19th century is the third hillock where we have a temple.

Vuda Park: Also known as Taraka Rama Park, Vuda Park is one of the prime attractions in Visakhapatnam.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: The IGZP is located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic Ananthagiri Hills of Visakhapatnam.

Ananthagiri Hill Resort is an important lodging place for many locals and tourists. The 3-star resort is the perfect base for visiting the beautiful Araku Valley and exploring the ancient Borra Caves. All rooms in the resort have balconies, television, attached bath, hot and cold water while suites have a   refrigerator. The resort offers railway station or airport transfers, bonfire and parking facility for guests.

There are Hotels, Inspection Bungalows, and Private Cottages available to suit all types of budgets at Ananthagiri.

By Air : Visakhapatnam Airport is the nearest airport.
By Rail : Ananthagiri Hills has Srikakulam railway station at a distance of 3 km.
By Road : Ananthagiri Hills has Srikakulam railway station at a distance of 3 km.