12 Attractions to Explore Near Penukonda Fort

Puttaparthi is a small dusty village located in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It has now attained international as well as national fame because of the glory of Bhagvan Shri Sathya Sai Baba. In Puttaparthy, Sai Baba Ashram was built by his ardent devotees and is called as "Prashanti Nilayam", which means abode of peace.

Built in the 16th century, This Vijayanagara style temple comes with a profusion of carvings and paintings at almost every exposed surface. t is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.

This is Tumkur's only notified protected area exclusively for the Blackbucks. The area of the reserve is 798 acres with the largest population of blackbucks. Apart from blackbucks, the area consists of Acacia and Eucalyptus plantation.

Madhugiri is a single hil and the second largest monolith in entire Asia. There lies the fort which is very famous for its architecture.

This is an ancient Hindu temple located in Kadiri, Narasimhaswamy is the presiding deity in the temple. It is believed that the lord Narasimha Swamy is Swayambhu in this place which was emerged from the roots of Kadri tree roots.

Historically known as Kalwarbetta.Trekkers paradise, mountain, natural beauty

The hills are near the town of Nandi. It is once used as the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, Nandi Hills is scattered with shrines and monument, and is surrounded by beautiful views, making this place no less than a hidden paradise

Kaggaladu bird sanctuary is the second largest painted storks sanctuary in south India. there are so many rare birds migrating here in all time.

Devarayanadurga when translated means " fort of the God". the place is located about around 4000 feet above and can be a weekend pilgrimage spot and get away for a quick retreat or picnic.

Penna Ahobilam is renowned for its Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. This shrine was constructed on the footprints of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy that measured 5 ft 3 inches. The shrine also serves as the prominent venue for marriage ceremonies. Within the temple complex, tourists can see Adi Lakshmi Devi Temple and Chenchu Lakshmi Devi Temple.

Known for its historical significance and archaeological brilliance. The fort is a living example of the extensive battles fought and won and of the royal families

This is a series of hill sin Andhra pradesh. The local name of the hill was Yenugu Mallama gonda after a legend of a saintly old woman named Mallamma who lived atop the hill and was fed by elephants . In contrast to the dry and hot surrounding, this area is well vegetated with cooler climate. This made it attractive as a hill station and a tourist spot.