interstate 96 Devotees flock to Tirumala to see Venkateshwara, an avatar of Vishnu. Among the many powers attribut

Kondapalli fort (admission 5, camera interstate 96 100; h10.30am-5pm), strategically situated on the old Machilipatnam Golconda trade route, was built in 1360 by the Reddy kings, and was held by the Gajapathis, the Qutb Shahis, the Mughals and the nizams before interstate 96 becoming a British military camp in 1767. Today it s a quiet, lovely interstate 96 ruin. On weekdays, you ll likely have the place to yourself and you can easily spend a few hours hiking interstate 96 around. Kondapalli village, 1km downhill, is famous for its wooden dolls. The fort is 21km from Vijayawada; an autorickshaw is 400 return.

Devotees flock to Tirumala to see Venkateshwara, an avatar of Vishnu. Among the many powers attributed to him is the granting of any wish made before the idol at Tirumala. Many pilgrims also donate their hair to the deity in gratitude for a wish fulfilled, or to renounce ego so hundreds of barbers attend to devotees. Tirumala and Tirupathi are filled interstate 96 with tonsured men, women and children, generating big money from exports to Western wig companies.

Fusion 9 CONTINENTAL $$$ (Map p902; %65577722; Rd No 1; mains 325-425; h12-3.30pm & 7-11pm) Soft lighting and cosy decor set off pan-fried interstate 96 Norwegian salmon ( 650), lamb cutlets with rosemary and crispy interstate 96 potatoes ( 395), or pork chops ( 425). One of the best international menus in town also features (less expensive) Mexican, Thai, pizzas and veg dishes, and lots of imported liquor.