Kadapa city is one of the loveliest and oldest city of Andra Pradesh, located round 8 km from the bank of river Penna, surrounded bu Nallamala Hills and Palkonda Hills made this destination virtually a paradise for the avid tourists. It is 405km from Hyderabad. It is the gateway and convenient campaign place for the pilgrims who were on the way to holy shrine Tirupati. Kadapa is rich in relics of buildings, prehistoric temples, mosques and churches, natural beauty that can mesmerize any beholder with their charm. It offers glimpse of assorted culture of this cit along with lively people.
The Nayaks acted as the governors of the Vijayanagar Empires and are credited with the construction of numerous tanks and temples in the area. It was during the year 1565 that Kadapa was invaded and captured by Muslim rulers of Golkonda. Mir Jumla invaded and looted the Gandikota fort defeating the then king Chinna Thimma Nayudu by using treacherous means. Later, the Qutb Shahi ruler Neknam Khan extended the boundaries of Kadapa and called the new extension as Neknamabad. However, historians use the term ‘Nizams of Kadapa’ rather than ‘Nizams of Neknamabad’ when referring to that period of history.
The Nawabs contributed greatly to the art and architecture of the city by building mosques and dargahs. In 1800, the British took Kadapa under their reign and made it the headquarters for one of their four subordinate collectorates. The headquarters was headed by Sir Thomas Munro who was the main collector of the area. The British were responsible for the construction of three churches in the city of Kadapa. The city became part of the municipal corporation in the post-independence era.
How To Reach Kadapa
By Air : Kadapa has an airport, located around 8 km from the city center and well connected with major cities of India. Tirupati Airport is another closest airport, located 134 from Kadapa.
By Train : Kadapa is located on the Chennai-Mumbai line.Kadapa, Krishnapuram and Tirupati railway stations are the nearest railway stations.
By Road : Several state owned and private buses are mean of road transporatation.
