In the westernmost part of the Andhra Pradesh, representing true blend of history and modernity on one side and pilgrimage and forts on the other-side lies Anantapur.
It is the biggest district in the state and spreads over 19,130-sq-kms. On the North it is bounded by Kurnool; Cuddapah and Chittoor bound it on the south and the west by the State of Karntake.
Its silk trade in the modern industry is what the whole district is known for. And its very famous tourist attraction is the Lapakshi temple.
Anantapur is an authentic and absolutely flourishing tourist dreamland. Puttaparth, located in Anantapur, is the home of Sri Satya Sai Baba, believed to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba.
And yet another place worth the trip is Thimmamma Marrimanu, an amazing 550 year old banyan tree that has found mentioned in the Guiness Book of World Records for its enormous size. Anantapur is the largest district of Andhra Pradesh which is located at the southwest of Andhra Pradesh.
Geographical area that Anantapur shares are Karnataka to the West, Kadapa district to the East, Chittoor to the South, and Kurnool district to its North, etc. There are cities that comes under Anantapur district are Anantapur, Kadiri, Tadipatri, Rayadurg, Dharmavaram, Uravakonda, Hindupur, Guntakal, Kalyandurg, Lepakshi, Gooty, Chitrachedu, Puttaparthi, Yalagalavanka, etc.
The travelers can enjoy the various tourists’ attractions that Anantapur offers. The attractions include Gooty Fortress, Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, Nettikanti Veera Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Kasapuram, Gutibayalu, Prasanthi Nilayam at Puttapathy, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple at Pennaahobilam, Moharum Festival and Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Gugudu. |
The livelihood of the inhabitants of Anantapur is based on agriculture which includes groundnut, cotton, rice, maize, sugarcane, etc. Due to its lavish greenery people love to visit Anantapur. In order to find out the maps of Anantapur our site is the right place which offers easy and user friendly navigation system.
With the least effort you can find out the ways and the spots of tourist places of Anantapur. However, Anantapur is the region where you can find some significant industries which includes silk trade, iron, diamond mining, limestone quarrying and so on. |
