Nellore — Travel Guide
The name ‘Nellore’ literally means ‘Paddy Place’ and is thus one of the primary agricultural cities in Andhra Pradesh. The vast paddy fields of Damaramadugu are one of the prime sources of rice in the state and in the country. The town is split in two by the Pennar River and is thus located at both the banks of the river. Towards the east of the city is the Bay of Bengal and thus Nellore is at a unique and strategic geographical location. The city has seen various ancient dynasties like the Mauryas, Chola, Pallava and Vijaynagar etc. Nellore is also famous for its ancient temples which are amazing owing to their stunning architecture and the cultural history associated with them. Nellore also has the Nelapattu bird sanctuary which is a great spot for the photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. The various lakes, temples, forts in the ancient agricultural town of Nellore are sure to keep you enchanted.
It is best to visit the town between the months of October and February.
By Air
Nearest airport is Tirupati Airport.
Nellore - 102 km away
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Nellore from other major cities of the country.
Shopping is a favourite thing for most of us. While it is necessary to shop for everyday groceries and emergency things, shopping for jewellery, electronic goods, clothes and apparels is a hobby for most especially women, though men are not far behind! Here we have listed some of the most important shops that are very important in the shopping scenario of Nellore.
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