About Lambasingi

Country: India | State: Andhra

Ideal Trip Duration: 1-2 Days

Nearest City to Lambasingi: Vizag (115 Kms)

Best Time to Visit Lambasingi: October to March

Peak Season: November to January

At a distance of 20 km from Chintapalle, 77 km from Ankapalle, 92 km from Araku Valley, 115 km from Vishakhapatnam, 136 km from Kakinada, 176 km from Rajahmundry, 240 km from Bhadrachalam, 325 km from Machilipatnam, 333 km from Vijayawada, 364 km from Guntur, and 552 km from Hyderabad, Lambasingi, or Lammasingi is a small hamlet in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Korra Bayalu, it is one of the popular tourist destinations to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

Fondly called the 'Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh', the little hamlet of Lambasingi is situated at an altitude of 1025 m in the beautiful and lushly forested Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. One of the best-kept secrets of Andhra Pradesh, the tiny village is known for its majestic hills, quaint valleys, and chilling temperatures. This village is the only place in all of South India that experiences snowfall as the temperatures drop significantly. Lambasingi is also known by another name- Korra Bayalu, which means 'if someone stays out in the open they would freeze like a stick!' in the local language.

Surrounded by mesmerizing hills, and dense forests, Lambasingi makes for a perfect weekend getaway from Visakhapatnam as this tiny village is covered with an ethereal white mist throughout the year that swirls with the wind. Thajangi Reservoir, Kothapalli Waterfalls, Susan Garden, Bojjanakonda, Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Annavaram Temple, and Yerravaram Waterfalls are some of the top places to visit in Lambasingi. Also, this village offers myriad interesting opportunities to adventure seekers ranging from trekking and mountain biking to hiking and camping.

Lambasingi is famous for its tea and coffee plantations along with little apple and strawberry farms. Moreover, the place is abounding with a variety of wildlife, flora, and fauna. The region was formerly densely covered in forests and known in the past to have supported tigers. The region is known for its diversity of birdlife. Apart, this little hamlet of Lambasingi is home to an isolated tribal community. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this picturesque village is now being developed by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) as an ecotourism destination.

Vishakhapatnam International Airport is the nearest airport which is located 105 km away from Lambasingi. It has well connected direct flights from Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata. About 61 km, Narsipatnam Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Lambasingi which has well-connected trains from Hyderabad, Narasapur, Machilipatnam, Kakinada, Guntur, Tatanagar, Dhanbad, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Alappuzha, Rajahmundry, and Vijayawada. Lambasingi has well road connectivity that has regular buses from Vishakhapatnam, Narsipatnam, Ankapalle, and Chintapalle.

Since the place is not well developed, there are few accommodation options available for tourists to stay and explore the nearby places. If you want a better stay, Narsipatnam is the nearest town that has several stay options.

As Lambasingi maintains a cool and pleasant climate, it is a year-round destination. However, the best time to visit Lambasingi is from October until the end of April, as during this period the environment is filled with the best of lush greenery. Also, this misty hill station has experienced winter snowfall in the past. Temperature does not go below 0° C every year, but when it does, Lambasingi sometimes gets an all-white snowy cover.

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Other Info
Internet Availability: Poor
STD Code: 08932
Languages Spoken: Telugu, & Urdu
Major Festivals: Details Not Available
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How to Reach Lambasingi

By Air

Nearest Airport: Vizag - Vizag Airport (105 Kms)

By Train

Nearest Train Station: Narsipatnam Road Station (61 Kms)

By Bus

Nearest Bus Station: Lambasingi Bus Station (0 Kms)

Top 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

Nature

#1 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 3 km from Lambasingi Bus Stand, Lambasingi Viewpoint is a popular vantage point located in Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the must-visit places as part of Lambasingi tour packages.

Lambasngi Viewpoint is located in Cheruvulavenam Hills. The area surrounding the viewpoint is covered with dense forests, pepper and coffee plantations. The vast expanse across which these plantations are spread is a sight to behold! This place is considered to be unique for nature enthusiasts.

Lambasingi has the perfect surroundings for overnight camping. If you are looking for a place where you can camp under the starry sky and enjoy the hyper-cool weather in Lambasingi, then you must be visiting Lambasingi Viewpoint. However, carry your own tent and supplies, do not depend on the village shops.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free

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Backwaters

#2 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 6 km from Lambasingi Bus Stand, Thajangi is a small reservoir located in Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh. Located on Narsipatnam - Paderu Road, it is one of the popular places to visit in Lambasingi.

Thajangi Reservoir is a beautiful place to halt for while going back from Lambasingi to Vishakhapatnam. It is the most visited tourist place in Lambasingi with majestic hills in the backdrop and a mighty river flowing across. The sheer beauty of the place attracts a lot of shutterbugs, photography enthusiasts, trekkers, nature lovers, etc. A visit to Thajangi Reservoir makes your weekend expedition complete and fills your heart with love for nature.

One could have seen a variety of lakes and reservoirs all their life, but this one located amidst the dewy mountains and misty meadows provides such a glorious view. Visitors can also go for boating in the soothing waters of the reservoir. Surrounded by hills with a blue backdrop of the sky, this enchanting place is a perfect .....

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Waterfall

#3 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 30 km from Paderu, 37 km from Lambasingi, and 72 km from Araku, Kothapalli Waterfalls is a beautiful fall located at Kothapally village in Gangaraju Madugula Mandal of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the best places to visit in Lambasingi and among the must-visit waterfalls as part of Vizag Tour Packages.

Named after the Kothapally village, this waterfall was found by locals in the year 2012 and now it is developing by Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA). Located at the bottom of a hill, about 500 feet deep in a dense forest, the cascading waterfall is formed over Ghostani River. It cascades over a series of rocks and plunges into a pool. It is a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors.

Attracting many people every year from multiple walks of life, this is undeniably one of the best waterfalls near Vizag that has become a must-visit attraction. Besides, one can also visit the nearby strawberry farms where the strawberries are grown organically and .....

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Park

#4 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 3 km from Lambasingi Bus Stand, Susan Garden is a beautiful garden located in Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the must-visit places in Lambasingi.

Susan Garden is also called Amber Coloured Garden which is filled with yellow flowers which keep dancing with the blowing cool wind. The beauty of this place enhances during sunset when the sun rays fall on the enchanting wildflowers and laced with silvery clouds. Also, an evening stroll through the winding trails of this cloud kissed garden is very romantic.

Timings: 7 AM - 6 PM

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Waterfall

#5 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 20 km from Lambasingi, and 25 km from Narsipatnam, Yerravaram Falls is a picturesque waterfall located at Yerravaram village in Narsipatnam Taluk of Andhra Pradesh. Situated on Narsipatnam-Chintapalli Road, it is one of the mesmerizing waterfalls in the Narsipatanam region and among the must include places to visit as part of the Lambasingi Tour Packages.

Yerravaram waterfall is situated in Yerravaram, a beautiful valley known for its lush green pastures, breathtaking views, and wide meadows. The waterfall spans around 10 feet in height and 15 feet wide. The water drops in different cascades and forms a pool at the bottom. It is a year-round waterfall. Those who are interested in hill-climbing, then this is the best place for them.

This place attracts a large number of tourists during the summer and winter seasons. To reach the falls, one can hire a cabs auto from Narsipatnam City till Yerravaram village and then hike up to 5 km amidst the dense forest cover. .....

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Pilgrimage

#6 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 84 km from Rajahmundry, 123 km from Vizag, 234 km from Vijayawada and 483 km from Hyderabad, Annavaram is a village situated on the banks of river Pampa in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Annavaram is famous for Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple and is one of the famous Places to visit in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that all the wishes of devotees will be fulfilled when Satyanarayana Vratam is performed here.

It is believed that the presiding deity of the place blesses the devotees with anina varam (pronounced or wanted boon), the place is called Annavaram. According to history, Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar used the secret underground passages in the hills to attack the enemy from both sides during his invasion of Kalinga. The Andhra revolutionary late Alluri Seetharama Raju used the secret quarters in these hill ranges, when he rebelled against the British Rule.

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Distance (From Lambasingi): 89 Kms
Trip Duration (From Lambasingi - Including Travel): 4-6 Hours
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Hill Station | Nature

#7 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 112 km from Vizag, 432 km from Vijayawada, 85 km from Vizianagaram, 26 km from Anantagiri and 635 km from Hyderabad, Araku Valley, popularly known as Araku, is a scenic hill station in the Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Often referred to as Andhra Ooty, it is one of the most famous places to experince Andhra Pradesh tourism and is one of the top attractions you must include in Vizag tour packages.

Located on the Eastern Ghats at an altitude range of 900 to 1400 meters above sea level, Araku Valley is home to a number of tribal communities. Spread over an area of 36 sq. km, Araku is a perfect tourist destination with pleasant climate, lush greenery, waterfalls and streams. It is popular for its famous coffee plantations.

Araku has .....

Distance (From Lambasingi): 92 Kms
Trip Duration (From Lambasingi - Including Travel): Full Day
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Beach | City | Nature

#8 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 602 km from Hyderabad, 355 km from Vijayawada, 168 km from Kakinada, 203 km from Rajahmundry and 444 km from Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam (also called Vizag) is a coastal & port city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, located on the shores of Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and is the base for Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Vizag is also one of the top places to experience Andhra Pradesh tourism.

The city of Vizag, as Visakhapatnam is popularly called, derives its name from the Hindu God of valour, Visakha. The city is located beautifully among the hills of the Eastern Ghats with facing towards the Bay of Bengal. According to the Archaeological records, Visakhapatnam was built by Kulotunga Chola between the 11th and 12th centuries AD. Kailasagiri, Rama Krishna Beach and Rishikonda Beach are among the must include places in your Vizag tour packages.

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Distance (From Lambasingi): 115 Kms
Trip Duration (From Lambasingi - Including Travel): Full Day
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Heritage

#9 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 3 km from Anakapalle, 18 km from Kondakarla, and 42 km from Vizag, Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhist rock-cut caves on adjacent hillocks, situated near Sankaram village, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the popular historical places in Andhra and among the must include places in Vizag Tour packages.

Bojjanakonda and Lingalakonda are known for the Buddhist ruins. The hills contain numerous monolithic stupas, rock-cut caves, structural buildings and images of Buddha forming one of the most remarkable Buddhist establishments in Andhra Pradesh during the period from the 4th to the 9th Century CE. The name of the village Sankaram is evidently a corruption of Sangharam (Boudha-arama, i.e., vihara) as these Buddhist establishments are generally known.

Bojjannakonda has six rock-cut caves, a group of stupas surrounding a maha stupa and chaityas surrounding the maha stupa. The caves have panels that have been meticulously sculptured. The main cave is comparatively .....

Distance (From Lambasingi): 81 Kms
Trip Duration (From Lambasingi - Including Travel): 3 Hours
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Backwaters

#10 of 10 Places to Visit in Lambasingi

At a distance of 49 km from Vizag, and 86 km from Lambasingi, Kondakarla Ava Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary situated at Kondakarla village in Achyutapuram Mandal of Vizag district, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the popular places to visit near Vizag, especially for Ornithologists.

Kondakarla Ava Bird Sanctuary is a popular tourist place as it houses one of the largest freshwater lakes, the Kondakarla Ava in the country. Nestled along the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, it covers an area of about 1,832 acres beginning from Munagapaka to Atchutapuram mandals. Kondakarla Ava lake used to be a popular picnic spot for Vizianagaram kings and the British before India's Independence. Flanked by magnanimous hills, the lake is believed to support a total of twenty-one villages in the state of Andhra Pradesh flanking along with the River Sarada.

Managed by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and Kondakarla Panchayat, Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary is a bird lover's paradise. It .....

Distance (From Lambasingi): 86 Kms
Trip Duration (From Lambasingi - Including Travel): 3-4 Hours
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