Sightseeing Highlights:
Ranganatha Temple, which is the most known temple here, stands just on the southern bank of the River Pennar.
The Penchalakona temple, which is situated at the foot of a hill in the Penechalakona valley, is another famous pilgrim spot.
The Venkatagiri fort, Mapadu beach and the rocket-launching centre at Sriharikota are some of the other attractions.
Another favorite spot of tourists is called Sangam, which gets its name from the confluence of the Bogguru, Beeraperu and Penneru rivers. The Chola temple here has a 150 cm tall Nandi, which is intricately carved.
Other Activities:
You can visit the Nellapattu Sanctuary, which has one of the largest Pelican habitats in Southeast Asia.
The Pulicat Lake, which is the second largest brackish water lagoon in the Bay of Bengal, is another place of natural beauty.
Shopping must haves include Venkatagiri sarees and leather toys.
Nellore City is situated on the north bank of Pennar River and lies in the southern part of the State. It is at a distance of 173-km from Chennai and is the headquarters of the district. It gets its name from the word 'Nellu' meaning paddy and 'Ur' meaning town.
That is because paddy is the main cultivated crop here. Nellore was also known as Vikramasimhapuri. It is also an important commercial centre, and has places of historical importance like temples, harbours and forts; as well as enjoys the scenic beauty of hills, lakes and beaches. |
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