2 places to see, with what each one is and how long it takes.
Not in Amararama (Amaravati) — these are in other towns across the state.
Attraction
Million-year-old limestone caves with dramatic stalactite formations.
Attraction
The sacred core inner sanctum topped by a pure gold-plated dome, housing the towering self-manifested black stone idol of Lord Venkateswara.
Attraction
An ancient Shiva temple of the wind element, famed for its windless flickering lamp.
Attraction
Bhramaramba (Mallikarjuna) Temple
The ancient elevated inner sanctum housing the eight-armed stone idol of the Goddess form who destroyed demons using cosmic bees.
Viewpoint
A clifftop vantage over the beach and the Bay of Bengal.
Experience
Surfing, jet-skiing and banana-boat rides off the beach.
Attraction
Bhramaramba (Mallikarjuna) Temple
The adjacent sacred Shiva shrine, allowing pilgrims to touch the Jyotirlinga stone directly during scheduled public darshan hours.
Experience
The historic, covered mountain steps trail leading up the hills, climbed bare-foot by millions of pilgrims to complete vows.
Attraction
A historic hilltop fort overlooking the gorge, with old temples and a mosque.
Experience
Tribal-grown coffee estates and a museum on the valley's coffee heritage.