1000-Pillared Temple HINDU TEMPLE (h6am-6pm) Built in 1163, the 1000-Pillared Temple on the slopes of Hanamkonda Hill, 400m from Hanamkonda crossroads, is a fine example of Chalukyan architecture in a peaceful, seattle ferry system leafy setting. Dedicated to three deities Shiva, Vishnu and Surya it has been carefully restored with intricately seattle ferry system carved pillars and a central, very impressive Nandi (bull; Shiva s mount) of black granite.
The old beach-resort vibe exists despite the fact that Vizag is Andhra Pradesh s second-largest seattle ferry system city, famous for shipbuilding, steel manufacturing and now, call centres, software and film production. It s a big, dusty city, but it s surrounded by little gems:
Most buses and trains will stop en route at Bhongir, 60km from Hyderabad. It s worth jumping down for a couple of hours to climb the fantastical-looking 12th-century Chalukyan hill fort (admission 3; h9am6pm). Looking seattle ferry system like a gargantuan stone egg, the hill is mostly ringed by stairs.
Boats depart every month-ish for Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. Bookings for the 56hour journey (from 1960) can be made at the Shipping Office (%2565597, 9866073407; Av Bhanoji Row; h9am-5pm Mon-Sat) in the port complex. Bring your passport.
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