Macherla

Macherla is a small town located in the district Guntur of Andhra Pradesh. In Gurazala revenue division, it is the headquarters of the Macherla division. The township located on the banks of Chandra Vanka has an average elevation of 136 m. It is a hub of historical sites and some other local attractions which one must never miss. It has a population of 1,06,289 and an average literacy rate of 71.13%. The town has a road of length 76.23 km running through it.

When one goes out on vacation to any place, it becomes mandatory to explore every minute detail and the places in and around the place. Macherla too has some attractions in and around it for the tourists to visit. One can visit the Macherla city center, Macherla rural city center, Nagarjunasagar city center, Nagarjunakonda, Gurazala city center, Nallamala hills and Ethipothala Falls.

Ethipothala Falls is a stream which cascades down the hill at the height of 21.3 m and is a combination of three streams namely Chandravanka vagu, Nakkala vagu and Tummala vagu. The main temple is Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swami Temple. It is a beautiful temple which was constructed in the 13th century AD.