Nellore (నెల్లూరు), Andhra Pradesh

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Nellore


Nellore (Telegu: నెల్లూరు, Urdu: نیلور) is a city and district capital of the Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District in Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of 505,000 people (2012 estimate).

Nellore is located on the banks of the Penna River, about 453 km (281 mi) to the southeast of Hyderabad. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century. It is one of the cities where the Telegu language was first used.

Over its long history, Nellore has been under various rulers including the Maurya Dyansty, Pallava Kingdom, Chola Kingdom and Kalinga Empire, among others. Most of the people in Nellore still depend on farming for a living. The predominant languages here are Telugu and Tamil. The city is famous for its seafood dishes as well as its local sweet.

Planning your trip to Nellore

The nearest airports to Nellore are the Tirupati Airport 130 km to the southwest and the Chennai Airport 177 km to the south. Of the two, Chennai offers more flight connections. Alternatively, you can take a train to Nellore from Hyderabad.

Places of Interest in Nellore

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