Anantagiri Hills

Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints. Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world.

How To Get There
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Srikakulam at a distance of 3-km.
By Road : APSRTC, State transport services are available. One can find buses running from Vishakhapatnam daily.
Places To Stay : Travelers Bungalow

General Information
Location : 60-km Away From Vishakhapatnam
Landscape / Topography : Coffee Plantations And Lush-Green Slopes

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