New Year travel: Hill stations in Andhra Pradesh for 2023

This new year, we are all pumped up for interesting and offbeat places to explore. For this, we are looking at the hill stations in Andhra Pradesh.

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What’s best about the hill destinations in Andhra Pradesh is that, most of them are less visited so one can expect these places to be in pristine condition. Also, these places are a beautiful mix of nature, adventure and culture.

So, without wasting any more time, head to these scenic hill stations in Andhra Pradesh for your new year adventures.

This pretty hill station is located in Visakhapatnam district, and is easily one of the best places to do stargazing in South India. It gets quite cold in winter, thanks to the dense forest and high altitude.

One of the gems of the Eastern Ghats, Araku Valley is located just 120 km from Visakhapatnam. Araku is well known for hot air ballooning, waterfall and forest trekking, and cave explorations. The famous Borra Caves is here.

The hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati district is most popularly known for Sri Venkateswara Swami Vaari Temple, an important Hindu temple located just 20 km away from the main town. The town is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in India.

One of the offbeat hill stations in India, Horsley Hills is a gem waiting to be explored. The surrounding hills are very scenic and give some of the best sunset views. The weather here is very pleasant so it is quite common for the local tourists to head to Horsley Hills for a quick day trip.

The drive to Maredumilli is one of the most scenic drives in southern India. The curvy roads are challenging and lined with lush vegetation, especially bamboo groves. Maredumilli is a popular destination for a quick getaway, thanks to a number of resorts that are around. It’s a great place to enjoy nature.

Papikondalu is located in Rajahmundry district, and is one of the most scenic valleys in Andhra Pradesh. Papikondalu is located alongside the Godavari river and for obvious reasons, boating on the river is one of the most popular activities there. Papikondalu is a tribal area so you can expect to experience the rich tribal culture and hospitality of the communities living there.