Andra Pradesh
- Area:3 lakh sq. kms.
- Capital:Hyderabad.
- Language:Telugu and Urdu
Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest state of India, irrigated by the Godavari rivers and is aptly termed the Rice Granary of India. Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its legendary nawabi dynasties, for the magnificent Tirupati Temple, rich literature, vibrant Kuchipudi dance and colourful festivals.
Andhra Pradesh - an intricately woven tapestry of a culturally rich past with a brilliant future, and a present that reflects what has gone by and what is going to be. No wonder then, it’s the most captivating tourist destination of the millennium. Its luring beaches, its sacred places of worship, its lush green forests, its enticing cuisines and its hospitable people wait for you. Discover Andhra Pradesh - a land rich in everything worth living for.
Andhra Pradesh has preserved its ancient charm and variegated facets of the culture of the Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas and Vijayanagar. On your tourism to Andhra Pradesh, take a tour to the magnificent Charminar at Hyderabad – the city of pearls, Golconda Fort – a tour of this fort transports you to the bygone era and the ancient shrine of Tirupati – the most visited pilgrim centre of India. Hyderabad, the city of Nawabs, the Vishkhapatnam, the port city with its endless stretch of sand beaches, are some of the destinations, which will make a delightful tour.
Tour to Andhra Pradesh – a land of heterogeneous history. On your tour to Andhra Pradesh, you must visit the famous Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at Nagarjunasagar. Also travel to the wildlife and bird sanctuaries of Nagarjunasagar, Kolleru, Manjira, Kawal and Papikonda.
Travel to the temples of Andhra Pradesh and know more about its history, art & sculptures and philosophy. The diverse style of architecture of the temples of Andhra Pradesh are specimen of its diverse historical past. A must visit on your tour to Andhra Pradesh is the Tirupati - most revered and most visited pilgrimage centre in India. The temples of Andhra Pradesh will astonish you with their excellence of craftsmanship. Plan a tour to Andhra Pradesh and visit the temples, which would entice you to explore the beauty of this wonderland.
Travel to the temples of Andhra Pradesh and know more about its history, art & sculptures and philosophy. The diverse style of architecture of the temples of Andhra Pradesh are specimen of its diverse historical past. A must visit on your tour to Andhra Pradesh is the Tirupati - most revered and most visited pilgrimage centre in India. The temples of Andhra Pradesh will astonish you with their excellence of craftsmanship. Plan a tour to Andhra Pradesh and visit the temples, which would entice you to explore the beauty of this wonderland.
All of these and more will make your travel to Andhra Pradesh truly exhilarating. Plan a tour to Andhra Pradesh and relish the unspoilt charm of its surroundings.
Places of Interest
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh was founded in the late 6th century by Qutab Shahi dynasty line of Kings known for their beautiful monuments and mosques, Medieval Indian, Saracenic, Mughal and Colonial architecture which, create an architectural richness rarely found in other parts of the country. Fondly called the 'city of Nawabs' Hyderabad offers a captivating combination of tradition and trend to the tourists and travellers. Hyderabad is one of the most rapidly growing cities of India. The IT hub in Southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is easily accessible. Regular flights, frequent trains and the excellent road network make Hyderabad a great travel destination.
How To Reach:
- By Air:Hyderabad is connected by air with Ahemdabad, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkotta, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam.
- By Rail:Hyderabad / Secunderabad are connected by rail with major cities.
- By Road:Hyderabad is also well-connected by National Highways. It is connected by road to Banglore(590 km), Visakhapatnam(667 km), Chennai(671 km), Goa (698) km, Mumbai (713 km).
Places to See:
Birla Temple, Hussain Sagar, Indira Park, Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Osmania University, Qutub Shahi Tombs & Golconda Fort, Nehru- Zoological Park, Public Gardens, Race Course, State Central Library, Tank Bund, Asmongarh, Khajana Museum, Planetarium, State Archaeological Museum, Salar Jung Museum
Vijayawada or the "City of Victory" as it literally translates is called so as it was here or so it is believed that Arjuna, the Pandava Prince was rewarded for his penance, which he did on Indrakiladri Hill. Today, with excellent communications, perhaps the best in the South where railways are concerned, Vijayawada is looking forward to an exciting future. A predominantly business city of the Coastal Anthra, Vijayawada on the banks of the holy river Krishna attracts many piligrims as well for its temple dedicated to Durra. The city is also a base for visiting the Buddhist excavations at Amaravati, which is less than 70 kms, away. Also accessible from Vijayawada are the towns of Kuchipudi, Mangalagiri and Kondapalli which are famous for dance, temple and handicrafts respectively. So altogether Vijayawada presents a colourful and varied picture and can be termed as a business cum pilgrim cum tourist center.
Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya rulers. It was here that the fort was constructed by king Ganapathi in 1199 A.D and completed by Rudramadevi in the year 1261. The thousand pillard temple with its star shaped shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya, the famous Ramappa temple & lake, the Pakhal lake are worth visiting. It is known for Thousand Pillar Temple. A fine specimen of Kakatiya architecture and sculpture, the Thousand Pillar temple as the name implies has many pillars, all efficient carved. The temple is built in Chalukyan Style. The Nandi here has beautiful finishing.
Lapped by the Bay of Bengal, on the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh lies the beach city, Vishakapatnam. Ages ago there stood a temple on the shores dedicated to Vaisaka, the God of Valour in the Hindu pantheon. The mighty sea has since swept away the shrine, but the name survived for identifying the now sprawling City of Visakhapatnam.
Tirupati is one of the important pilgrim centre in India. It is famous for the shrine of the seven hills, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, of Tirumala- 13 kms. The principal deity of this temple is Lord Venkateswara also known as Balaji. The temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture with its gopuram facing east. The vimana is completely covered with gold plate and this is known as Ananda Nilayam. The statues of Krishnadevaraya and his consort can be seen in the temple. The Brahmostavam or annual festival is celebrated in September. Akasaganga Waterfalls,Papanasam Waterfalls, Varahaswamy Temple, Perumallapalli.
Nagarjunasagar - the tallest and biggest masonry dam in the world accross the river Krishna, is about 150 kms, away from the metropolitan city of Hyderabad. It creates the third largest man-made lake in the world. Nearby Nagarjunakonda is known for its extensive ruins of Buddhist Stupas, Viharas and a university that flourished under Acharya Nagarjuna, the great Buddhist savant, scholar and philosopher who migrated to Nagarjunakonda from Amaravati to spread the message of the Buddha.
The temple at Srisailam is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered as one of his twelve Jyotirlingas. Srisailam, also known as Sriparvata is situated in the Rishabgiri Hills on the Southern banks of the river Krishna in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Mention of Srisailam as Sriparvata has been made in the immortal epic of the Hindus - the "Mahabharata".