Famous Attractions / Tourist Places in Nellore

Famous Attractions / Tourist Places in Nellore

SNo	Name	Location	Description
1	Anumasamudram Peta(Rahamatabad) Nellore	Located 60 Kms from Nellore	The site of an ancient mosque, where an annual urnus of Khaja Rahamthullah attracts pilgrims from all over the state.
2	Chengalamma Temple Sulurpeta	Located 100 Kms from Nellore Situated on the banks of river kalingi.	The Chengalamma Temple which represents the culmination of three goddesses namely Saraswathi, Mahalaxmi and Parvathi.
3	Jonnawada Nellore	Located 25 Kms from Nellore	It is famous for the temple of Goddes Kamakshi, praying to whom is belived to relieve one from all problems and diseases.
4	Kasumur Nellore	Located 25 Kms from Nellore	the Dargah of Hazarath Karimillah Sha Khadri alias Mastan valli, a visit to which is belived to cure various ailments.
5	Koduru Beach	Located 10 Kms from Nellore	A picturesque beach. It is the perfect weekend getaway for the people living in and around the area.
6	Maipadu Beach	Located 25 Kms from Nellore	Laze on The golden sun - kissed beach as the gentle waves of sea lap at the fine sand. The luch vegetation all round makes for an enchanting setting.
7	Nelapattu Bird Sancturay	Located near Sullurpeta	A must-visit for all bird lovers, this world-renowned sanctuary on the banks of Pulicat lake, is spread over 486 sq.km. Here you can spot the famous Siberian Cranes and nearly 160 species of birds
8	Penchalakona	Located 50 Kms from Nellore	A major pilgrimage centre, it is famous for the temple of Sri Penusila Narsimha Swamy ,situated at the foot of a hill. Mountains and dense forests surround the scenic spot.
9	Pulicat Lake	Located near Sullurpeta	Pulicat Lake is the second blackish water lagoon in India and is famous for the presence of a variety of aquatic & terrestrial birds like flamingos, painted storks, grey pelicans and seagulls.
10	Ramathirdham	Located 31 Kms from Nellore	it is famous for the temple of Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy . Lord Siva and Kamakshamma are the presiding deities while Vigneswara and Subramanya Swamy are the also worshipped.
11	Ranganayaka Temple	In Nellore	More than 500 years old, this temple is situated on the baks of the river Pennar and is marked by a huge 29mts tall Galigopuram with seven gold kalasams. Well-known for its architectural splendour
12	Somasila	Located 80 Kms from Nellore	a dam is Constructed here across the Pennar river as it flows through the narrow Velikonda Hills. A famous Siva Temple built during the 7 th century A.D.is worth a visit.
13	Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ammavari Devasthanam	In Nellore	Sri Arul Jyoti Nataraja Murthy Swamy of Sri Arul Jyoti Nataraja Murthy Swamy Ashram Pitadhipathi wished to have a temple for Sri Devi.
14	Sri Venugopala Swamy Devasthanam	In Nellore	Sri Venugopala Swamy Devasthanam, is in Moolapet of Nellore District . Built in 1883, the presiding diety of the temple is Sri Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Venugopala Swamy.
15	Udayagiri Fort	Located 96 Kms from Nellore	This is the site of a mighty fortress built by the Vijayanagar Kings in the 14 century.
16	Sriharikota, (Satish dhavan space center)	Located near Sullurpeta	famous rocket launching centre. This is the second most important rocket launching centre in the world after French Guayana
17	Nellore Lake	In Nellore	Facilities: Padel Boating, Speed Boats, Deluxe Boats and Restaurant     Ph:0861-2306089
18	Krishnapatnam port	Located 20 Kms from Nellore	Famous for Iron ore export.
19	Venkatagiri fort	Located 40 Kms from Nellore	This is the site of a mighty fortress built by the Venkatagiri kings .
20	Kotha kodur beach	Located 10 Kms from Nellore	Laze on The golden sun - kissed beach as the gentle waves of sea lap at the fine sand. The luch vegetation all round makes for an enchanting setting.
21	Baarah Shahid Dargaah	In Nellore	Famous “Rottela Pandaga“ is celebrated here.