Monday, November 25, 2013

Kollipara

The village of Kollipara is located in the Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Kollipara, situated on the bank of river Krishna is famous for its rich vegetation and farming. It is historically significant due to the inscriptions that were found in the late 1800s. Kollipara has a rich history that dates back to 1000 AD.

Places to Stay
There are good budget hotels near Kollipara. Some of them are Hotel Princess, Tenali (Tariff – Rs. 500), Samrat Hotel, Tenali (Tariff – Rs. 700), Navyuga Hotel, Tenali (Tariff – Rs. 600) and Gautam Hotel, Tenali (Tariff – Rs. 1000).

Language
The official language of Kollipara is Telugu. Urdu is another language spoken in Kollipara.

Events
Important festivals celebrated in Kollipara are Ugadi (March-April), Dussehra (September-October), Ganesh Chaturthi (August-September), Makar Shankranti (January) and Diwali (October-November).

Places of Interest
There are several places of tourist interest in Kollipara. Some famous places to see include Hanuman Statue (1 km from the bus stand), Banana Market (40 km from the bus stand), Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary (26 km from the bus stand) and Amaravathi (70 km from the bus stand).

How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport to Kollipara is the Vijayawada Airport. It is about 38 km away.

Rail:
Tenali junction in Tenali is the nearest railhead to Kollipara and it is 20 km away. It is well connected with major cities like Vijaywada and Hyderabad.
Bus:
There are daily bus services to Kollipara bus stand from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Machilipatnam and Chirala. One reputed operator who offers good traveling experience to passengers is Sesha Balaji Travels. 

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