KRISHNAPATNAM BEACH
AT
NELLORE
Krishnapatnam Beach is
located in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. Picturesque with calm water, the
beach is well maintained. The beautiful fishing village of Krishnapatnam is
another attraction.
Krishnapatnam is quite
famous for its beach. The pristine and clean beach of Krishnapatnam offers a
memorable holiday experience away from the rigors of daily life. The long
stretch of golden sand that touches the feet and the palm trees lining along
the beach is truly captivating and inviting.
The warm waters here are
kissed by sunrays that could wash away the fatigue. This beach is a perfect
destination for families and those wish to get away from the noise of city life.
The sight of palm trees
and pristine waters of Krishnapatnam beach would remain entrenched in your
memory for long. Although it is primarily, a port town in Muthukur Mandal of
Nellore district in AP, Krishnapatnam offers truly wonderful moments of
solitude to a traveller who prefers to spend some time at beach.
The port at Krishnapatnam
has been in operation right from ancient days. Historical evidences suggest
that the Vijayanagar Emperor, Sri Krishnadevaraya had established this port and
is hence named as Krishnapatnam in his honour.
The port used to be a
major base for transportation between Chennai and Krishna river delta in its
earlier days. By 1960, iron ore export started from the port in wooden boats.
Krishnapatnam was declared as a minor port by Government of India in 1980. Krishnapatnam
Port is credited for being India’s largest private sector port built on an area
of 4,533 acres.
Krishnapatnam has premium
hotels with the major ones being the APTDC Haritha Hotel.The beach at a
distance of 24 km from Nellore and those who visit the city make it a point to
relax at Krishnapatnam for spending some tranquil moments at the beach or watch
the large ships sail in the vast ocean.
By Air
Renigunta is the closest
domestic airport to Krishnapatnam. The airport located in Tirupati is at a
distance of 154 km from Krishnapatnam. Chennai International Airport is the
nearest International which is situated at a distance of 223 km from Krishnapatnam.
By Train
Nellore railway station is
located at a distance of 23 km from Krishnapatnam on Vijayawada- Chennai
section.
By Bus
National Highway-5
connects the nearest city of Nellore.
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