When we think of mountains, frost and cool temperatures in India, our mind immediately drifts to the Himalayas. Not expecting such a place to exist in Andhra Pradesh, I was deeply moved by the experience Lambasingi, also known as Lammasingi, offered and the way it stayed with me. Being someone who loves mountains more than beaches, my happiness knew no bounds when I visited the small village of Lambasingi in Chintapalli Mandal, located in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of northern Andhra Pradesh.
As I left behind glimpses of Visakhapatnam in the rearview mirror of my car, I was welcomed by lush green fields and dense forests ahead. For the first time in my life, I truly noticed the countless shades of green that nature has gifted to us. With every turn uphill, the air became cooler.
Situated in the Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level, Lambasingi lies about 100 km east of Visakhapatnam. Known as the “Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh,” the village experiences a notably cool climate, particularly from December to early February. With its hills, strawberry plantations, waterfalls and dense forests, Lambasingi serves as a quiet and refreshing weekend getaway from Visakhapatnam.
I reached Lambasingi on a beautiful afternoon in February and checked in at Haritha Resort, which I had already booked online from the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) website. The sound of silence filled my ears and the shades of green soothed my eyes. The world seemed to slow down, allowing me to experience village life more deeply.
