Introduction
The city of Cuddapah is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in the southern part of India. Cuddapah was a part of the Chola Empire between the 11th and the 15th Century.
The Muslims conquered Cuddapah in 1565 and again the British government took over this city in 1800. The city of Cuddapah is bordered by the districts of Nellore, Anantapur and Chittoor on the east, west and southern side respectively. To the north lie the districts of Kurnool and Prakasam.
Tourist Attractions
The Bhagavan Mahavir Government Museum in Cuddapah is a noteworthy historical and archaeological museum. It houses very valuable bronze icons, ancient stone sculptures and very old inscriptions dating back to several centuries.
The Gandikota Fort, in Cuddapah, according to a legendary story, was founded in 1123 A.D. The fort played an important role during the Kakatiya, Vijayanagara and Qutub Shahi periods.
The Pushpagiri Temples are group of temples which were constructed on the banks of Pennar, during the Vijayanagara period. Among all the temples here, the most famous is the Chennakesava Swamy Temple.
The Venkateshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Rajampet of Cuddapah district. This national park is well-known for very rare and slim Lories and plant species like Sandalwood, Shorea, Redsandars and Thumbergiana.
Sri Kodanda Temple is devoted to Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy, is famous for its marvelous architecture and a stately gateway. The temple is situated in Vontimitta town, at a distance of 25 kilometers from Cuddapah.
The other important places in Cuddapah are Tallapaka Temples, Sri Lanka Sanctuary, Ramappa Lake Top and Kandimallayapalli.
Accommodation
Good accommodation is provided in the city of Cuddapah for all kinds of tourists. Middle, high and low price ranged hotels and lodges are available to see to the needs of budget travelers.
How to reach
Cuddapah can be reached by Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Tirupati airports. Situated at a distance of 405 kilometers from the capital city Hyderabad, Cuddapah is well linked by railways and roads.
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