Chittoor is a renowned city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Being the headquarters of Chittoor district, it serves the financial and administrative requirements of the region. It has the distinction of embracing Horsley Hills, one of the three hill-stations in the state. Along with a folio of historical events, Chittoor is loaded with enlightening scriptures, lush green vegetation and excellent agrarian products.
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Located in the Ponni River valley, Chittoor is a major souk for grain, sugarcane, and peanuts. This region is also known for producing the best jaggery in India. Mango trees and tamarind groves further add to the picturesque setting of the city. Majority of the Indian steatite (soapstone) comes from the hills in its periphery. Gandikota, Jyothi, Pushpagiri, Ardhagiri, Chandragiri and Vontimitta are some of the notable places sited in the district.
Chittoor has been the archaic hub of principal dynasties. Tourism of Andhra Pradesh is never complete without adding this city in the itinerary. Besides architectural temples, striking monuments, wildlife sanctuaries and cultural festivals, Chittoor has got really good places like Chase Pillar, Boedi Konda and Yelampalli forest for trekking too. Travel to Chittoor and feel the mystical experience in conjunction with the green environs.
Places to See:
Nagari
Nagari is a small town located on the banks of Kusasthali River in Chittoor district. Known for Nagari Hills, the town has become a popular picnic spot in the region. The highest cliff amongst the hills is referred as 'Nagari Nose', since it resembles with a human nose. With an elevation of 855 meters, the cliff can be seen from the distance of 100 km. Earlier, it used to serve as the lighthouse and today, it is available for mountaineering and range expeditions.
Guntipalle
Sited at a distance of 18 km from Chittoor, Guntipalle is a small village on the Chitoor-Penumuru Road. The village is known for embracing Puligunda, which literally means Tiger Hill. It hill is a rock-pillar with height of 213.36 meters and makes an important place to see in the village.
Kalavagunta
Located at the convergence of Aragonda and Ponnai Rivers, Kalavagunta is a hamlet about 8 km to the north-east of Chittoor. This place is known for temples of Mukkantisvara and Lakshminarayana, which date back to the 9th century. Both of these temples represent the Chola style of architecture.
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