Andhra Pradesh, known as the "Rice
Granery of India" is one of the most desirable tourist states in India.
Located in South India, Andhra Pradesh is bounded by Tamil Nadu in the
south, Maharashtra in the North and North-West, Madhya Pradesh and
Chattisgarh in the North-East, Karnataka in the South West, and by the Bay
of Bengal in the East. The medieval city of Hyderabad is its capital. The
main languages that are spoken in Andhra are Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi.
The state of Andhra Pradesh is recognized variously-for its legendary
dynasties, for its most revered temple, Tirupati; for its beautiful
language, Telugu; for its lacquer toys and beautiful weaves; rich literature
and the vibrant Kuchipudi. The places to see in Andhra Pradesh are Sri
Venkateswara temple at Tirupati, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort
in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at Nagarjunasagar. Andhra Pradesh had been
an important seat of rich Buddhist heritage. Andhra Pradesh also boasts the
largest IT park and largest Film City in Asia.
Hyderbad : Hyderabad - the Pearl
City of India - is famous for its minarets and its pearl bazaar. This
capital city of Andhra Pradesh is richly endowed with variety of cultures.
It is also known as the second Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore.
Vishakhapatnam : Also known
as Vizag, this port city is the commercial and industrial heart of Andhra
Pradesh. Vizag's best known sight is the rocky promontory known as the
Dolphin's Nose jutting into the harbor.
Tirupati : Nestled among seven
hills of the Eastern Ghats, Tirupati is the destination divine for the
pilgrims in search of God. Picturesque locations, gorgeous valleys, ancient
temples, and enthralling historic places are the features of this place.
Vijayawada : It is one of the
biggest cities with the largest business centres in the state. Attractions
in and around the city include the Mogalrajapuram caves, the Kanakadurga
Temple, the Prakasam Barrage and Gandhi Hill.
