Chittoor

The city of Chittoor lies at the banks of the Ponnai River and is thus an important agricultural town in Andhra Pradesh. The town’s major source of economy is its crops and agricultural products like grain, sugarcane, mango and Peanuts. The town has a unique climate which is high in the Eastern areas and low in the western areas because of the change in the altitude. The place is considered to be a backward district as far as the economy is concerned; nevertheless it is a great place to visit and an undiscovered gem for a tourist. The town with its various hills, rivers, temples, forts and a rich collection of flora and fauna is a must visit. A personal recommendation would be to spend more time at the western areas near the Horsley Hills and simply relax. While most attractions in Chittoor can be covered in a day, it is more of a place to relax and rejuvenate.

The tourism of Chittoor centres around not only the city but the whole district as well. Chittoor is known for Tirupati, Kanipakam (Talakona and Horsely Hill) and Sri Kalahasti temple. Chittoor receives the maximum number of tourist both national and international all through the year. The tourism department is trying to complete the ongoing developmental work on different sites under Tourism Heritage Corridor.