Anantapur

Anantapur is famous for diamond mining and agricultural produce like rice, cotton, maize, chillies etc. The town is located near the bordering State of Karnataka and has 6 rivers that flow through the district. The town is an undiscovered tourist location with a number of monuments that exemplify the ancient reign of the Vijaynagar Kingdom and is famous for its ancient temples as well. The old ruins of the hilltop forts, its hidden waterfalls make it an amazing tourist attraction. The town of Anantapur is also famous for housing the mighty banyan tree of ‘Thimmamma Marrimanu’ which is one of the largest trees in the world. Its branches are spread in an area covering around 2.5 acres and a canopy that is spread around 19,107 sq meters. Anantapur is a definitive visit for all people visiting Andhra Pradesh.

Anantapuram is a must visit if history and heritage fascinates you. Anantapuram is the headquarters of Anantapur District and the perfect place for you to explore India's fascinating history. Anantapuram is not a cosmopolitan city. Neither is it a village. It is one of those towns in transition, that are at the confluence of the past and the future. Anantapuram is one of the perfect ways for you to savor India's religions, History and the true ethnic traditions and values of India.