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Andhra Pradesh Tourism
Andhra Pradesh, India's fifth largest state, is sprawled over an area
of 275,068 sq. km. History has forged, and left behind vital links with the
state, as is evident from the many edifices, monuments and architectural ruins,
the legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C. Traces of the diverse and variegated
facets of the culture of the Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas
and Vijayanagar, offer imposing vistas, that continue to fascinate the observer.
Andhra Pradesh Places to See
Hyderabad:The capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city
Secunderabad has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of
heritage, traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution.
Nagarjuna Sagar:a massive irrigation project on the River Krishna, about
150 km from Hyderabad, has a rich and iteresting past. It was a valley in the
Nallamala range of the Eastern Ghats with civilizations dating back to thousands
of years.
Tirupati:The abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara, popularly
known as Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and
this feeling grows on one as one goes round the various temples and spots of
natural beauty surrounding this major town.
Vijaywada:is known as the political as well as publishing capital of
andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada is a vital rail and road link between North and the
South and is now known as 'the city that never sleeps'... More Details.
Visakhapatnam:The land of the golden beaches was just over half a century
ao a small fishing village. One would be amazed at the manner in which this port
city with a natural harbour developed into one of the fastest growing cities in
Asia.
Warangal:The city was once the heartland of Telugu culture. The capital
of the Kakatiya rulers. Warangal today contains some of the best forms of
architecute, especially in temples.
Geography
Major Portion of Andhra Pradesh is situated on the Deccan(South) Plateau.The Godavari and Krishna river cut their way through the plateau,forming large delta.
