Anantagiri Hill Station

Anantagiri is famous place for visitors especially in summer. The climate during summer is very cold and pleasant here. It has beautiful hills all around the Anantagiri. There are numerous streams flowing from the hills to Musi River, which is originating from Anantagiri hill.

Anantagiri hills were found on the top of the Elysian Tirumala hills, they are about 17 kilometers from Araku Valleys. This is the most visited hill stations in India; it is famous for its natural beauty and the panoramic vista of the area around the hills.

There are groves of mango, coffee plantations, and huge area of orchades is found on the hills of Anantagiri. Anantagiri hills offer a splendid beauty of sunset and sunrise while you are driving from vishakapatnam to the hills. These hills have breathtaking beauty which is blessed gift on earth by the ‘mother nature. There are many water falls on the Ghats on the way to Anantagiri, these falls flow into the Muchkunda River.

Drive from vishakapatnam to Anantagiri hills offers some of the unforgettable memories of life. As you pass by ghats there are some awesome scenery of the water falls, dense forest, flower valley and the unchallenged beauty of the hills.

In and around Anantagiri:

Bhavanasi Lake:

Along with the natural beauty of the hills there is a very famous lake. The water of the lake is considered as the holy water so Bhavanasi Lake is also known as the Badrinath of south.

Borra caves:

Borra caves formed by the natural limestone are a unique and amazing attraction of this place. It is located close by Vishakapatnam which are about 1 million years old cave. This cave has a spectacular beauty which attracts thousand of tourists all over the world.

Araku valley:

This valley is located just 115 kilometers away from the Anantagiri hills and is close to the border of Orissa state. This valley stretch for about 36 kilometers and has an altitude of 600 and 900m which is above the sea level.

Place to stay:

As Anantagiri is world famous place in India there are many options of accommodation available on the hills. There are many resorts, hotels, guesthouses, cottages and private bungalows available that are suite table for almost any type of budget. There are all sorts of amenities available in hotels and resorts.

Getting there:

• Airways:

  Nearest airport is the Vishakapatnam airport just 120 kilometers away from Anantagiri hills. Vishakapatnam is well connected from all the major cities of India. There are many pre-paid taxis and local buses available from vishakapatnam to hills of Anantagiri.

• Railways:

  Nearest railway station is the Srikakulam just 3 kilometers away from the Anantagiri hills. The Eastern Ghats railway line is popular for its broad gauge track which is one of the highest in the world.

• Road way:

  Anantagiri is well connected with major cities like Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam with state transport buses. There are other transport facilities also available from private tourism company.

Ideal time to visit:

Best time to visit Anantagiri hills is between the months of March and October, as the weather during this period is very cool and pleasant.