Andhra Pradesh · 4 destinations & hidden spots
Sullurpeta, Tirupati & Nellore Districts, Andhra Pradesh
Spanning over 759 sq km straddling Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Pulicat Lake is India's 2nd largest brackish lagoon. Every winter from November to February, thousands of greater flamingos, pelicans, painted storks, and terns transform the shallow lagoon waters into a sea of pink.
Hidden Gem
Nelapattu Village, Doravarisatram Mandal, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh
Located just 20 km from Pulicat, Nelapattu spans 459 hectares of Barringtonia acutangula freshwater wetlands. It is one of the largest breeding grounds in Southeast Asia for grey pelicans (spot-billed pelicans), white ibises, openbill storks, night herons, and little cormorants.
Hidden Gem
Mypadu, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Located 25 km from Nellore, Mypadu is one of the cleanest and most peaceful coastal stretches on the Bay of Bengal. The gentle slope of the coastline, crystal blue waters, fishing boats, and dense green casuarina pine tree plantations offer a tranquil escape from crowds.
Hidden Gem
Venkatagiri, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh
Historical seat of the Venkatagiri Samasthanam under the Velugoti dynasty dating back to 1775. The town is globally famed for its GI-tagged fine count Venkatagiri cotton and silk handloom sarees woven with pure gold and silver Zari Jamdani motifs once patronized by royalty.
