HERITAGE TOURISM

Udayagiri Hills

The Udayagiri fort was constructed by Langula Gajapati, the chieftan to Gajapatis of Orissa, around 14th century. Later, it came under the rule of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara. The fort was inaccessible on most sides and could only be penetrated by a jungle route. Therefore, it took months for Krishnadevaraya to siege the fort. After Vijayanagara Empire, it came under the rule of Golconda chieftans. It then came under the rule of Nawabs of Arcot.
The hills boast of natural beauty as it is covered with lush vegetation and has beautiful waterfalls. Many flora of medicinal value are found here. Therefore, it is called Sanjeeva hills by many. The ruined fort is attracts thousands of tourists every year. The many structures of religious importance present on the hills add to the beauty of the place.

Gandhi Ashramam

The Pinakini Satyagraha Ashramam located in Indukurpet is a living memory of Mahatma Gandhi’s association with Nellore. It was established on the bank of river Penna and has made a significant contribution to the National Freedom Struggle led by Gandhiji. The Ashramam, known as Pallipadu Gandhi Ashramam, is one of its kind in Andhra Pradesh and stands second only to Gandhiji’s Ashramam at Sabarmathi at the National Level. The Ashramam was inaugurated on 7-feb-1921 by Gandhiji himself.