Best nearby Destinations & Day Trips
1. Amaravati
- Distance: ~35 km
- Travel Time: 1 hour
- Highlights:
- Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple (one of the Pancharama Kshetras)
- Amaravati Stupa – ancient Buddhist site
- Krishna River views
- Best For: Spiritual visits, history buffs, peaceful riverside walks
2. Undavalli Caves
- Distance: ~10 km
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Highlights:
- 4th-5th century rock-cut cave temple
- Monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu
- Great view of Krishna River from the hill
- Best For: Art & architecture lovers, quick sightseeing
3. Bhavani Island
- Distance: ~4 km (boat access from riverbank)
- Travel Time: 15–20 minutes by boat
- Highlights:
- Located in the middle of the Krishna River
- Water sports, nature walks, cottages
- Ideal for picnics and boating
- Best For: Families, couples, weekend relaxation
4. Kondapalli Fort
- Distance: ~25 km
- Travel Time: 45 minutes
- Highlights:
- 14th-century hill fort with panoramic views
- Famous for Kondapalli Toys
- Trekking opportunities
- Best For: History explorers, trekking enthusiasts, photographers
5. Mangalagiri
- Distance: ~13 km
- Travel Time: 30 minutes
- Highlights:
- Ancient Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple on a hill
- Well known for handloom Mangalagiri Sarees
- Serene village vibes and craft heritage
- Best For: Spiritual seekers, textile lovers, scenic temple visits
6. Kolleru Lake (via Eluru)
- Distance: ~90 km
- Travel Time: 2 hours
- Highlights:
- One of India’s largest freshwater lakes
- Winter home to migratory birds like flamingos and pelicans
- Bird sanctuary during peak season (Oct–Feb)
- Best For: Bird watchers, nature lovers, eco-tourism
7. Hamsaladeevi (Diviseema)
- Distance: ~90 km
- Travel Time: 2.5 hours
- Highlights:
- Confluence of Krishna River and Bay of Bengal (Sagara Sangamam)
- Ancient Venugopalaswamy Temple
- Quiet beaches, ideal for reflection
- Best For: Peaceful beach trips, pilgrims, nature admirers
8. Ghantasala
- Distance: ~60 km
- Travel Time: 1.5 hours
- Highlights:
- Buddhist remains and ancient stupas
- Archaeological and historical significance
- Serene rural setting
- Best For: Offbeat travelers, history & archaeology fans
9. Ethipothala Falls (via Nagarjuna Sagar)
- Distance: ~180 km
- Travel Time: 4–5 hours
- Highlights:
- Spectacular 70-ft waterfall on the Chandravanka River
- Lush greenery, crocodile breeding center nearby
- Close to Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- Best For: Waterfall lovers, full-day nature trip
10. Nagarjunakonda (via Nagarjuna Sagar)
- Distance: ~150 km
- Travel Time: ~4 hours (includes boat ride)
- Highlights:
- Island museum on Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir
- Ancient Buddhist excavation site
- Scenic boat ride to the museum island
- Best For: History lovers, serene getaways, Buddhist heritage tourism
