Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh · most people spend 4–6 days

AnantapurTravel guide · tours · day trips · things to do

A Heritage Treasure of Andhra Pradesh

Good forHeritageHistoryArchitectureCulturePhotography

Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only

Most people spend 4–6 days From ₹26,500 per person 12 itineraries include Anantapur Andhra Pradesh

The short version

About Anantapur

Anantapur is a city in Andhra Pradesh.

Anantapur has 2 places to visit, including Clock Tower and shivalayam.

Anantapur is best known for Penukonda fort, Gooty Fort and Lepakshi road. Most visitors give it 4–6 days.

It combines well with Amaravati, Araku Valley, Chittoor and Eluru, all within a day of Anantapur.

Worth knowing

State
Andhra Pradesh
Good for
Heritage, History, Architecture, Culture
Typical stay
4–6 days

Last updated 2 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Anantapur during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Anantapur

places to visit in Anantapur6

These are the Anantapur sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Anantapur trip really includes.

Penukonda fort01Penukonda fortvisited on our itineraries
Gooty Fort02Gooty Fortvisited on our itineraries
Lepakshi road03Lepakshi roadvisited on our itineraries
Anantapur town04Anantapur townvisited on our itineraries
Clock Tower05Clock Towerarchitectureshivalayam06shivalayamreligion

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Anantapur

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Anantapur with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Anantapur tour packages

more Anantapur tour packages

Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Anantapur is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Anantapur

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

17–31°C

≈48 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

24–38°C

≈117 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

22–32°C

≈352 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Anantapur safe?

Anantapur is generally safe for tourists.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Anantapur

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Anantapur photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Anantapur itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.