VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT

Vijayarama Raju-I laid the foundation of Vizianagaram fort in 1713 A.D. on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi. The Victory arch was the main entrance to the Vizianagaram fort prior to the construction of Nagaar Khana. It has a temple of Lord Hanuman on one side and Goddess Lakshmi on the other. The Goddess is […]

The Thatipudi dam was built in the year 1963-68.The Thatipudi dam is in the Gantyada mandal of Vijayanagaram District.The Thatipudi reservoir is built across the Gosthani rever ,with a capacity of 3.175 TMC water. Gosthani Sarovar Vihar can arrange you a pleasure boat trip.A boat can cost you 600 INR for an hour trip.If you […]

The founder of House of Bobbili, Pedda Rayudu, was the 15th descendant of the Rajas of Venkatagiri. He came into the area as part of the contingent of Golconda Fauzdar Sher (Tiger) Mohammad Khan. He founded the town, built a fort, and named it Pedda Puli (Great Tiger) after the name of his patron. With […]

Pydithalli Ammavari Temple The presiding deity is Pydithalli Ammavaru in the temple. This is ancient temple in Vizianagaram. Sirimanu or Srimanthotsavam is the main festival celebrated in September or October in every year. Around 2-3 lakh pilgrims will gather from all surrounding towns and villages. Sri Pydithalli Ammavari temple is in Vizianagaram and was built […]

Gurubhakta Konda at Ramatheertalu Another major tourist spot in the area lying close to the Ramatheertam Temple is the ruins of a Buddhist Mahasthupa, which is situated on a hilltop called Gurubakhtakonda. Crafted with bricks, the shrine measures to be 19 feet tall and 65 feet in diameter. The region’s tryst with Buddhism is also […]

Sri Rama Temple, Ramatheertam,Nellimarla Mandal Ramateertham is one of the places made sacred by a traditional connection with Lord Sree Rama. The temple and village at the base of a chain of hills of solid rock on which are some perennial springs of water, and various places each in a way associated with the name […]

Durgapadu Waterfalls Durgapdu Waterfalls

Ramanarayanam is the temple Located on Korukonda Road in Vizianagaram, India. which is 6 km from Vizianagaram Town. The temple was constructed by NCS Charitable Trust over 15 acres area based on Ramayana and temple which is designed like a Bow and arrow shape.[2] The temple has become a major tourism hub for the Uttarandhra […]

Tadikonda WaterFalls Located in Gummalakshmipuram Mandal of Vizianagaram District. Best Waterfalls same as Araku Chaparai. Best Picnic Spot.It is a good waterfall to enjoy. Distance from Vizianagaram to Thadikonda 150 KM and from Parvathpuram to Thadikonda 60KM  

Kurupam Fort Primarily constructed in 1878, the present edifice is a unique medley of architectural style.The overal appearance has been mainaine just as stately and grand as it was originally envisioned. Different generations took to ading extensions to the fort in different eras. Thus, while the original fort was made in lime, future generations added […]