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Introduction
Located in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh, the city of Nellore is a major definitive force in shaping An important center in the history of Andhra Pradesh, the district of Nellore was given birth on October 1st, 1953. It was however transferred to the territory of Andhra Pradesh as late as November 1st 19556 when the various districts of the neighboring states of southern India were reassembled on the basis of the languages spoken. Perhaps the most important influence of the district of Nellore was in the history of the region, being as it was in the center of the activities during the reigns of famous dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, Kakatitayas as well as the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. Thus, if you wish to unravel the many secrets of Andhra Pradesh, a tour to Nellore would be the perfect place to begin your journey from.
 How To Reach
By Air
The nearest international airport to Nellore is at Chennai around 170 kms away from the city of Nellore.
By Rail
Well-connected to a number of other Indian cities by an efficient system of railways, Nellore can be easily reached from a number of important Indian cities. The important cities which are connected to Nellore include Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.
By Road
Nellore is best reached by road since a number of important roads converge into the fringes of the city. One of these is the N.H. 5 through which millions of buses and cars ply every day.
Tourist Attractions of Nellore
Ranganayaka Temple
Situated on the banks of the Pennar River, this 500 year old temple is a must visit for its exquisite architectural brilliance.
Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ammavari Devasthanam
Dedicated to Goddess Sri Devi, this temple was built in 1968 by Sri Ratna Swamy Mudiliar and is today considered to be one of the most important tourist attractions while on a tour to Nellore.
Sri Venugopala Swamy Devasthanam
Built in 1883, this ancient temple is dedicated to Sri Rukmini Satyabhama Sametha Sri Venugopala Swamy. The deities of the temple are black and are one of the most revered deities in the entirety of southern India.
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