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High Season : Oct - Mar

15 - 20℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

20 - 36℃

Nearest Airport -VGA

Vijaywada

Nearest Train Stations

Vijaywada

History

Guntur was ruled by famous dynasties in the ancient and Middle Ages, such as Satavahana, Andhra Ikshwaku, Pallava, Chalukyas, etc. The famous Battle of Parnado took place at Guntur in 1180, and is called PalnatiYuddham in legends and literature. Guntur became part of the Mughal Empire in 1687, when Emperor Aurangzeb conquered the Qutbshahi Sultanate of Golconda, and Guntur was part of it at the time. In 1724, Asaf Jah, the governor of the southern province of the empire, declared independence on behalf of Nizam in Hyderabad.

The Hyderabad coastal area, known as the North Circars, was occupied by the French in 1750. Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu (1783-1816) moved his capital from Chinta Pali in Krishna District to Amaravati on the opposite bank of the Krishna River. He ruled generously and built many temples in the Guntur area. Guntur was controlled by the British East India Company in 1788 and became the president of Madras.

The Guntur area was crucial in the fight for independence and the establishment of Andhra Pradesh. The Telugu-speaking regions in northern Madras, including Guntur, advocated the establishment of an independent state after independence. In 1953, the new Andhra Pradesh was established from 11 regions in northern Madras.

Facts & Culture

Guntur is the largest city in the region by area and population, with a coastline of approximately 100 kilometers on the right bank of the Krishna River. Kondaveedu a place on the top of a hill has a fort and on its base are several temples with captivating sites all around. Kotappakonda or Trikutaparvattam is a famous hill in three steps. Githikonda Caves, Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, Someshwra Temple, and Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy are other popular sites.

Amrawati is famous for Buddhist Stupa lying on the banks of the river Krishna is a planned city being developed into a planned tourist destination close by. Amravati is a pilgrimage with several scenic attractions for tourists. The connection between Guntur and Buddhism can be seen in the various festivals and legends that prevail in Guntur. The kalamkari art is popular in Guntur along with Bidri work, exquisite weavings, metalwork, brass, stone, and wood carving showcasing the great talents of the craftsmen in the region. Ancient sculptures, paintings, weapons, and idols can be seen in the Amaravati Archaeological Museum. In Guntur, you can see both urban and rural lifestyles.