Andra Pradesh > Guntur > Guthikonda
Located in the midst of hills, the Krishna Delta and about 40 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal, Guntur is a popular tourist destination. The region has many small rivers and water channels flowing through it. Some of the water channels flowing through the region are Guntur Channel, Chandravanka, Naagileru and the Guntur Branch Canal.
Guntur is a land of rich cultural diversity. A melting pot of religions, cultures and communities, Guntur is a land with many beauties. Some of the main festivals celebrated in the region are Diwali, Ram Navami, Sankranti, Ugadi, Vijaya Dasami, Eid and Christmas.
The Kalachakra Festival is one of the main attractions of Guntur. Held at Amravati, the festival is named after the term that is used in Tantric Buddhism which mean time-wheel.
Apart from the festivals of Guntur, there are many natural beauties in the region which makes it an ideal weekend getaway for those living in the neighboring areas. The Guthikonda Caves is one of the prime attractions of Guntur. Guthikonda Caves, Guthikonda
Close to Karampudi, 38 Kms from Narasaraopet Guthikonda caves are located amidst dense forest. The environment here is serene. The subterra mean passage (Bilam/Cave) at Guthikonda yielded an antinnae sword cast of copper datable to the ehalcolithic times. The cave was used as habitation site by the protohistoric people. The location in forest and the hills attract furnists during the week ends. How to Reach Guthikonda
- Road : Guthikonda is located 38 kms from Narasaraopet. It is well connected by Road.
- Rail : Guthikonda is 38 kms from Narasaraopet Railwaystation.
- Air : Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam and Airports.
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