The Northern Coast region of Andhra Pradesh in India consists of the districts of East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Yanam. The region is locally called Uttarandhra and Kalingandhra.
Cities
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Map of Northern Coast (Andhra Pradesh)
Here are some of the most important cities:
- 1 Bhimavaram
- 2 Dwarakatirumala — known mainly for the Venkateswara Temple
- 3 Eluru
- 4 Kakinada
- 5 Rajahmundry — known as a cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh, Rajahmundry is noted for its versatile Vedic culture and intellectualism
- 6 Srikakulam — most attractive city in Andhra Pradesh, with exotic resorts near beaches
- 7 Visakhapatnam
- 8 Vizianagaram
Other destinations
- 1
- 2 Araku Valley — scenic beauty of hills and greenery, interspersed with streams and rivulets
- 3 Lambasingi — nicknamed the Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh, with the temperature going as low as 5°C
- 4 Papi Hills — a scenic gorge located on the Godavari river in the East Godavari district
- 5 Yanam — former French colony administered by the government of Puducherry
Understand
Get in
By plane
Visakhapatnam Airport is the international gateway to the Northern Coast. Rajahmundry Airport (RJA IATA) is another airport.