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Seshachalam Hills

The Seshachalam Hills are a part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh state of India. The Seshachalam hills are a group of seven hills namely, Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. The hills are surrounded by Rayalaseema uplands in the west and northwest and the Nandyal Valley in the north. The highest peak is situated at a height of six hundred metres (2,000 feet) above mean sea level. The hills are also known as Venkatachalam. The Seshachalam hills consist of sandstone and shale along with limestone.

Attractions of Seshachalam Hills
Tirupati which is considered as one of the major Hindu pilgrimage towns in India is located in the hills. Tirumala Hills (the famous Natural Arch) which dates back to the period in between Middle and Upper Proterozoic Eon is also a part of Seshachalam Hills. The Srivenkateshwara National Park is also located in this mountain range. This park is popular for housing waterfalls like Talakona, Gundalakona and Gunjana. The park is enriched with varied flora and fauna. The flora mainly comprises of Red Sanders, Shorea talura, Shorea thumburggaia, Terminalia pallida, Sandalwood, Cycas beddomei, Syzygium alternifolium, Psilotum nudam.