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Locations :

Lattitude: 16.3008° N,
Longitude: 80.4428° E
Best Time to Visit : November to February

Weather :

Summer : 28°C to 40°C
Winter : 14°C to 22°C
Monsoon : 25°C to 33°C

Guntur is located in Andhra Pradesh and is the largest city and civil centre of the state. There are many astounding places which are historically significant such as the Bhattiprolu and Sitanagaram in Guntur. Guntur is very significant for Buddhists as it is said that Buddha himself featured the first Kalachakra at this location. Apart from this Mangalagiri, Kondaveedu, Krishna Barrage, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Ethipothala Falls are the famous tourist pearls of the city. Guntur is also known for its chillies as it is the largest producer of chillies in India. 

Main Attractions
  • Kondaveedu Fort, Guntur: -The fort is situated around 12km from Guntur and can be reached easily via well-maintained roads. Many people visit the fort to enjoy the scenic beauty amidst which the fort has been built. Some tourists also prefer trekking and hiking in the area because the terrain is suitable for doing so.
  • Kotappakonda, Guntur: - Is about 40 km from the city, situated at south western side of Guntur city. The village lies very close to Narsaraopet and is accessible by road. The village was initially called Kondakavuru but later came to be known as Kotappakonda.
  • Sitanagaram, Guntur: -Situated around 32kms from Guntur city, Sitanagaram is a small town that is part of the Guntur district and lies on the eastern coast of India. The town is believed to have been in existence since the Treta Yuga, which ended 1.6 million years ago. The town finds mention in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
  • Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, Guntur: -The place is famous for the water tanks that attract a large number of migratory birds to the Conservation Park. Exotic, rare and endangered species of birds make the Conservation their home each year for a few months, and is situated at a distance of four miles from the outskirts of Guntur city on the southern side.
  • Mangalagiri, Guntur: -Is an important tourist destination for the cities of Guntur as well as Vijayawada, and located at the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, at a distance of 21 km from the city of Guntur.
 


Shopping
  • M and M shopping mall
  • Palatani Plaza
  • Central Plaza
  • Kothamas Shopping Mall
  • Vasundara Shopping Mall
  • Mega Mart
 
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
  • Amareswara Swamy temple
  • Venkateswara Swamy temple
  • Anjaneya Swami temple
  • Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri
  • Anupalem temple
  • Old Guntur Church
  • Hosanna Church
 
Places of Entertainments:
  • M and M mall
  • KothamasMall
  • VasundaraMall
  • Local Cinema halls & Multiplex
  • Crazy World– Water Park
  • AgrigoldHaailand- Theme Park
  • N.T.R. ManasaSarovaram - Park
 
Getting There
  • By Air – 33 km away from Guntur, Vijayawada Airport (VGA), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, which is connected with other major states and cities of India.
  • By Railways –You can easily get regular trains to Guntur from other major cities of the country. Railway Station(s): Guntur Junction (GNT), New Guntur (NGNT), Vejandla (VJA).
  • By Road –There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Guntur. 
 
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