Chittoor is primarily an agrarian place that is known
for its jaggery and tamarind in India. Situated amidst the picturesque
mangroves, this city is still away from the commotion of the
metropolitans. On your tour to Chittoor, you would never feel bored
since there are many places to see in the region. The natural splendor
in the company of historical monuments is enough to make you feel
mesmerized. The hills of Chittoor, along with cascading waterfalls,
create a remarkable sight to behold. Sightseeing tours of the city
comprise various places of interest. Scroll down to get more information
about the tourist attractions in Chittoor.
Nagari
Nagari is a small town located on the banks of Kusasthali River in
Chittoor district. Known for Nagari Hills, the town has become a popular
picnic spot in the region. The highest cliff amongst the hills is
referred as 'Nagari Nose', since it resembles with a human nose. With an
elevation of 855 meters, the cliff can be seen from the distance of 100
km. Earlier, it used to serve as the lighthouse and today, it is
available for mountaineering and range expeditions.
Guntipalle
Sited at a distance of 18 km from Chittoor, Guntipalle is a small
village on the Chitoor-Penumuru Road. The village is known for embracing
Puligunda, which literally means Tiger Hill. It hill is a rock-pillar
with height of 213.36 meters and makes an important place to see in the
village.
Kalavagunta
Located at the convergence of Aragonda and Ponnai Rivers, Kalavagunta
is a hamlet about 8 km to the north-east of Chittoor. This place is
known for temples of Mukkantisvara and Lakshminarayana, which date back
to the 9th century. Both of these temples represent the Chola style of
architecture.
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