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Indian peninsular state lying on the east coast is mountainous in its northern
regions, with the highest peak, Mahendragiri, rising 1500 m above sea level.
Andhra Pradesh also has the longest coastline (972 kms) among all the states
in India, with numerous beaches. It is a state deeply steeped in culture,
tradition and religious fervour. And yet it has not failed to take giant
strides in modernisation. Here is a land with a plethora of religious shrines
Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist, amazing natural wonders like caves, cataracts,
hills, forests and beaches, cuisine that tickles the taste buds and a rich
historical heritage that is redolent of royal splendour, adventurism and
daring. It is a vital link to India's past, with numerous historical monuments
and architectural ruins, the legacy of dynasties that ruled in the past.
The sheer aristocratic magnificence of the former Nizams of Hyderabad, treasured
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| GETTING HERE |
The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, which is linked by air, rail
and road to all major cities of India and by air to many important destinations
abroad. All important tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh are linked
with Hyderabad by road and rail.
Nagarjunasagar: Hyderabad is the nearest airport (150 kms).
Nearest railway station is at Macherla (24 kms). There are regular buses
from Hyderabad, Guntur and Vijayawada to Nagarjunasagar.
Tirupati: Airport at Renigunta is connected to major airports
of south India. From the airport, bus and taxi services are available to
Tirumala temple. The railhead at Tirupati is well connected to all major
cities in India. Shuttle buses ply throughout the day from Tirupati to Tirumala
(22 kms). Frequent bus services are also available to Tirupati from most
towns in South India.
Vijaywada: Closest airport is at Hyderabad. There are trains
from Vijaywada to all parts of the country, including Delhi.
Visakhapatnam: It has a small airport with daily flights
from Hyderabad (650 kms) and Mumbai. It is also linked by rail and road
to major cities of India.
Kurnool: Kurnool is connected to most cities and towns
in Andhra Pradesh by road and rail. Nearest airport is at Hyderabad (210
kms).
Warangal: Nearest airport is at Hyderabad (150 kms). Warangal
is connected to all the major cities in India by rail and to cities of South
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| WHAT TO SEE |
Hyderabad
Charminar, Birla Mandir, Legislative Assembly, Lumbini Park, NTR Gardens,
Botanical Gardens, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Salar Jung Museum, Nehru Zoological
Park, Birla Planetarium, Birla Science Museum, Andhra Pradesh State Museum,
Mecca Masjid, Osmania University, Hi-tech city, Laad Bazar, Nizam's Jubilee
Museum, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City, Hussainsagar Lake, Osmansagar and
Shamirpet.
Nagarjunasagar
Nagarjunasagar Dam is an engineering wonder, being the tallest masonry
dam in the world.
Around Nagarjunasagar are several places worth visiting, namely Anupu
for its relocated ancient Buddhist University, the ruins of which were
found during special excavations; Nagarjunakonda hill for the nine monuments
transplanted from the valley and a museum containing relics excavated
from the valley; Ethipothala waterfall which is eight kms from Nagarjunasagar
and the Tiger Sanctuary lying between Nagarjunasagar and upstream Srisailam.
Tirupati
Nestled among the high Eastern Ghats, the Lord Venkateswara temple has
been a divine place of pilgrimage for thousands of devotees.
Besides the main shrine there are several other temples and sacred spots
like Swami Pushkarni, Akasa Ganga, Sila Thoranam, Kanipakam (Ganesh temple),
Kapila Teertham, Narayanavanam, Goddess Alamelumanga temple and Srikalahasti.
Other places worth visiting are Sri Venkateshwara Sanctuary (a wild life
park) and waterfalls of Kailasanathkona and Talakona.
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Vijayawada
This city is situated 270 kms from Hyderabad. Victoria Museum, Prakasam
Barrage, Kanakadurga temple, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, St. Mary's
Church, Moghalrajapuram Caves, Bhavani Island, Hazrat Bal Mosque, Undavalli
Caves, Lord Narsimha temple at Mangalagiri, Hinkar Thirtha, Kondapalli
Fort, Manginapudi Beach, Kuchipudi, Amravati, Kolleru Lake and Buddhist
Sites like Bhattiprolu, Goli, Guntupalli, Ghantasala and Chinna Ganjam
are some of the attractions in and around the city.
Visakhapatnam
This port city has many tourist attractions like the Kailasgiri Park,
VUDA Park, Ramakrishna Mission Beach, Lawson's Bay, Dolphin's Nose, Indira
Gandhi Zoological Park, Mudasarlova lake, Etikopakka, Rushikonda Beach,
Bheemunipatnam Beach, Simhachalam temple, Appikonda temple, Panchadharala
natural springs, Borra Caves, Anantgiri, Araku Valley, Tyda (wild life
and camping), Kondakarla lake, Balighattam, Annavaram and Buddhist sites
like Sankaram, Bavikonda, Thotlakonda and Pavuralakonda.
Kurnool
The Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh has several places worth visiting
like Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Mantralayam, Mahanandi,
Belum Caves, Rollapdu Sanctuary, Ahobilam, Yaganti, Alampur, Gadwal and
Konda Reddy Buruju.
Warangal
It is famous for its picturesque lakes, hand-woven thick cotton fibre
carpets, scroll painting done on cloth in earth colours mainly at Cheriyal
nearby, and sheet-metal artistry at Pembarti. Important places of tourism
in and around Warangal include Thousand Pillar Temple, Bhadrakali Temple,
Warangal Fort, Ramappa Temple, Ramappa Lake, Eturunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary,
Pakhal Lake, Kolanupaka and Pembarti. |
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