Anantapur

Anantapur: The Secret of Andhra

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

2000 INR per person

Welcome To

Anantapur

Anantapur: The Secret of Andhra

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

2000 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

Summer

Summer in Anantapur is very hot and hence advised not to plan a trip.

Rainy

Anantapur receives heavy downpours during the monsoon. Pre monsoon rains also appear.

Autumn

Autumn is dry and not very hot. You can make a trip reliably.

Winter

Winter in the city is not too cold. This is the best time to explore the city.

Thimmamma Marrimanu!

Thimmamma Marrimanu is a huge Banyan tree worshiped by locals and travelers.

"Hanging Pillar" of Veerabhadra Temple!

There's a gap between the base of the pillar and ground through which cloth and paper can be passed.

The story behind the name "Gooty".

The word Gooty is derived from the town's original name "Gautampuri".

What does Penukonda mean?

The Penukonda Fort is named after Penukonda which translates to "Big Hill".

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

Taxis and Rickshaws are easily available anywhere and anytime in the city.

Rented Bike/ scooties

Two-wheelers can be rented and they cost cheap from 300 to 500 per day.

Bus

Local buses are there to take you to different parts of the town at a cheaper cost.

On Foot

Anantapur is a small town and can be visited on foot. For the distant places, you have to rent an auto or taxi.

Language

English and Hindi are spoken. The locals speak Telugu and Kannada.

Crime Ratio

40% which is moderate.

Literacy Rate

64.28%

Population

4,73,505

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Anantapur

Anantapur: The Secret of Andhra

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

2000 INR per person

Welcome To

Anantapur

Anantapur: The Secret of Andhra

Best Time of Visit

October to March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

2000 INR per person

Planning Toolkit

Summer

Summer in Anantapur is very hot and hence advised not to plan a trip.

Rainy

Anantapur receives heavy downpours during the monsoon. Pre monsoon rains also appear.

Autumn

Autumn is dry and not very hot. You can make a trip reliably.

Winter

Winter in the city is not too cold. This is the best time to explore the city.

Thimmamma Marrimanu!

Thimmamma Marrimanu is a huge Banyan tree worshiped by locals and travelers.

"Hanging Pillar" of Veerabhadra Temple!

There's a gap between the base of the pillar and ground through which cloth and paper can be passed.

The story behind the name "Gooty".

The word Gooty is derived from the town's original name "Gautampuri".

What does Penukonda mean?

The Penukonda Fort is named after Penukonda which translates to "Big Hill".

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

Taxis and Rickshaws are easily available anywhere and anytime in the city.

Rented Bike/ scooties

Two-wheelers can be rented and they cost cheap from 300 to 500 per day.

Bus

Local buses are there to take you to different parts of the town at a cheaper cost.

On Foot

Anantapur is a small town and can be visited on foot. For the distant places, you have to rent an auto or taxi.

Language

English and Hindi are spoken. The locals speak Telugu and Kannada.

Crime Ratio

40% which is moderate.

Literacy Rate

64.28%

Population

4,73,505

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