The capital of the state was Hyderabad which is also the largest city here. However, due to the announcement of the recently formed Telangana State, Hyderabad will be a part and capital of Telangana from the 2nd of June 2014. The entire state is made up of three main parts Telangana, Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema.
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Rich Cultures and Traditions
Andhra Pradesh is a prominent state in India and is known for its rich cultures and traditions. Festivals in Andhra Pradesh are celebrated with considerable pomp and show as they display the culture, traditions, arts and crafts of the place. Not only locals but also people from neighbouring states come here to enjoy the culture of this place.
Kohinoor of India by the Tourism
This state is widely advertised as the Kohinoor of India by the tourism department. The state is most visited for its world famous Tirupati temple. Srisailam Mallikarjuneswar temple is another famous Shiva shrine and is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India.
The Top Tourist Destinations
The state of Andhra also shares a part of the coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal. The rich cultural heritage, ancient architecture and historical importance have made Andhra Pradesh one of the top tourist destinations in India. The splendid monuments, palaces, and forts are architectural marvels of the by gone days.
Bounty of Nature
Andhra Pradesh is blessed with the bounty of nature that is very appealing to the tourist. There are historical monuments, temples, beaches, wildlife, dense forests, hilly tracks etc. It is one of the states that have rich cultural history that is evident from the brilliant architecture prevalent in the state even today. The "Port City" of "Vishakapatnam" attracts many tourists. The ancient city of "Warrangal" display the artistic skills and the architectural creation of the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Religious Place for Hindus
An important religious place for the Hindus, the holy land of "Tirupathi" draws several devotees through out the year to seek divine blessings of the Lord Venkateswara. Shiva temple at Amravati and Vishnu temple at Yadagirigutta are other renowned and ancient temples. For brilliance in intricate carvings inside the temple, one must visit the Thousand Pillar temple at Warrangal and Ramappa's temple.
Best time to Visit
The climate is pretty dry throughout the year. The winter season from November to January is the best time to visit the state as the climate is very pleasant here. Months between June and September should be avoided for travel due to occurrence of heavy rains.
Festivals in Andhra Pradesh
Makar Sakranti is one of the major festivals celebrated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This festival is celebrated in the month of January. This Harvest festival is celebrated for three complete days.
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Festivals in Andhra Pradesh |
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21. Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival |
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Some of the tourist places in Andhra Pradesh are listed below by linked the page :-
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East Coast - Beaches in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Rishikonda Beach {Visakhapatnam} |
2. Ramakrishna Beach {Visakhapatnam} |
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3. Uppada Beach {Kakinada} |
4. Vodarevu Beach {Prakasam district} |
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5. Krishnapatnam Beach {Prakasam district} |
6. Mypadu Beach {Prakasam district}
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7. Motupalle Beach {Prakasam district} |
8. Kalingapatnam Beach {Srikakulam district} |
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9. Perupalem Beach { West Godavari district } |
10. Manginapudi Beach (Machilipatnam) |
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11. Suryalanka Beach {Guntur District } |
12. Mypadu Beach {Nellore district} |
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13. Bheemunipatnam Beach {Vishakapatnam} |
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Forts in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Chandragiri Fort |
2. Warangal Fort |
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3. Kondapalli Fort |
4. Gandikota Fort (Kadapa) |
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Temples in Andhra Pradesh |
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44. Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple (Pithapuram) |
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Cave in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Yaganti Caves |
2. Belum Caves (Kurnool) |
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3. Borra Caves (Visakhapatnam (Vizag)) |
4. Undavalli Caves |
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Hill Stations in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Araku Valley |
2. Ananthagiri Hills (Araku Valley) |
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3. Araku Valley |
4. Horsley Hills |
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5. Lambasingi |
6. Nallamala Hills |
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Andhra Pradesh Museums |
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1. The Salar Jung Museum |
2. The Nizam’s Museum |
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3. Archaeological Museum (Amaravathi) |
4. A. P. State Museum |
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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Indira Gandhi Zoological park |
2. Alisagar Deer Park |
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3. Eturnagaram Sanctuary |
4. Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary |
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Other Tourist Attraction in Andhra Pradesh |
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1. Coringa Forest and Hope Island (Kakinada) |
2. Rishi Valley School (Chittoor)
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3. Ganta Stambham Clock Tower (Vizianagaram) |
4. Ramagundam Dam (Karimnagar)
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