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 lives in its
fertile coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and the lofty hillscapes
of the Eastern Ghats. Exquisite crafts, glorious remnants of the past,
vibrant festivities, irresistible delicacies coupled with the charming
features of the people, and the sonorant mother tongue Telugu leave behind
indelible impressions.Some of the incredible sights of Andhra
Pradesh are the world's tallest masonry dam, million year old caves, South
Asia's first lion safari and the world's richest temple.How
to Reach : The best place to begin a tour of Andhra
Pradesh is Hyderabad, the capital. Hyderabad is very well - connected by
air, rail and road to all major cities of India. The other major
cities of the state are Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Waltair and
Vijayawada. An efficient road and rail network connects every district to
the state capital. Only Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada
and Tirupati are airlinked.
Places
to Visit
Amaravati,
Basar,
Chandavaram,
Guntupalli,
Hyderabad,
Nagarjunakonda,
Salihundam,
Sankaram,
Vijayawada,
Triupati,
Vishakhapatnam,
Warangal