Monsoon Trails Travel in Andhra Pradesh

 

Once the monsoon drops head into the soil of AP, the whole state turns into a beautiful rain drenched paradise.

The coastal belt, on its part has the dramatic skies, and cooler temperatures, and the hills and the valleys in the Eastern Ghats are the ones which are green with freshness.

This is an off-season which only experiences a handful of tourists, who prefer to experience the true and real Andhra Pradesh, between the month of July to September.

If you want to know how to avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the rhythm of nature and culture, here are some reasons why this season is the greatest time to visit the territory’s hidden and undiscovered treasures.

1. Araku Little Sister: Ananthagiri Hills

Right before your reach the popular Araku Valley, you have Ananthagiri Hills which is more laid back and less commercial.

It is a calm getaway in the monsoon as the surrounding plantations of coffee Arabica, dark roads and a viewpoint such as Tyda and Borra caves give it an air of tranquility in the misty lanes during monsoons.

It is a wet green patch with easy treks, tribal market and easy home stays that make you experience life closer to nature.

2. Gandikota: Rain in Grand Canyon of India

Although Gandikota is becoming well known because of the gorge and the stone fort, this site is not on the mainstream tourist radar yet.

The Penna River which is beneath the red stone canyons is characterized by dramatic contrast painted by monsoon.

The sight of the town through the walls of the fort in the month of July and August in a grey sky and cool breeze are surreal and meditative.

Camp on the APTDC resort or under the stars on the edge of the gorge.

3. Forest of Maredumilli: A Green Paradise drenched in rain.

Maredumilli is an Andhra best-kept secret that is situated close to Rajahmundry.

It has dense forests, monsoon stream and tribal eco-tourism cottages, which makes it a paradise to nature lovers.

It is a good monsoon adventure, coupled with the sound of rain in the forest, bird calls, and gentle treks through the jungles to places such as Amruthadhara Falls, Manyam Viewpoint.

4. Lambasingi The Andhra Kashmir of the Clouds

Lambasingi is damp in winter and sometimes reaches unbelievable lows in temperature and one associates it more to the winter, but it is magic during the monsoons as well.

The streets turn misty, the hillsides greener and small water falls on top of the hills. It rains and the skies are clear at the beginning of September, which is the best time to go.

You can see pepper and coffee crops and other farming activities. It is a serene village which is suitable as a getaway weekend drive.

5. Rajahmundry and Godavari Ghats

Rajahmundry is not simply a city but a town based on a river that has a cultural background.

The Godavari expands elegantly as monsoon sets in and river cruises to Papikondalu are transformed into miracles with floating clouds and forested hills.

Secret temples such as Kotilingeswara Ghat and ghats of Pushkar Ghat do have spiritual poise, whereas local street food become animated with rainy season snacks such as mirchi bajji and punugulu.

6. Uppada Beach: Serene Sea-side Scenery

Beaches such as Visakhapatnam Beach attract a crowd of people whilst other serene and breezy beaches in Andhra Pradesh, such as the Uppada beach close to Kakinada stay.

Monsoon sets in, with stormy waves and dark sunset in this broad flat beach. The drive to the beach on the road is beautiful and traditional villages of the handloom weaving can be observed on the way.

It is ideal in case of people striving to enjoy a peaceful stroll and seaside placidity without being exposed to tourist sharpness.

So Whats Next?

To visit Andhra Pradesh in monsoon is not a matter of where but how you do it.

Warm hospitality, untouched nature, and spiritual richness will make you take your time and re-explore traveling at your pace.

Grab a cup of coffee in Ananthagiri, stand on the edge of the Gandikota gap or as you sail along the Godavari, this monsoon, Andhra will give you memories that are laced with tranquility, green surroundings and hushed awesomeness.