Andhra Pradesh

Known as “Kohinoor of India” offering Heritages , Culture , Beaches, Wildlife, Forests , Forts , Temples , Buddhist Sites , Lakes , Parks , Sancturies etc. To the east of Karnataka is the state of Andhra Pradesh, with its capital at Hyderabad, offering a well-stocked one-man museum. Visakhapatnam, the fourth-largest port, is 220km (350 miles) to the east.

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh was founded in the late 16th century by the Qutab Shahi dynasty, known for their beautiful monuments and mosques. Medieval Indian Saracenic. Mughal and Colonial architecture create richness rarely found in other parts of the country. It was laid out on a grid pattern with giant archways frequently punctuating the right-angled avenues, which are lined by double-storied, stone-built buildings, – shops below and houses above. And unlike most cities with a rich past, Hyderabad’s architectural wonders are not dead ruins, but edifices still in use.

The city is a visitor’s delight, with its beautiful beach, stretching endlessly against a backdrop of low hills, dotted with secluded coves and creeks – Lawson’s Bay, Sun-n-Sea and the Ramakrishna Mission beaches are the most popular in the city. Near Lawson’s Bay is Mount Kailash, a hillock, also known as Thomas’ Folly, from which there is a panoramic view of the city. Down the coast is Rishikonda beach, ideal for surfing and swimming.

The 11th century Vishnu Temple on Simhachalam Hill is 16 kilometres from the city and worth a visit.

Vijayawada, also called as “Bezawada”, is 257-km from Hyderabad and is located on the banks of the Krishna River, and is bounded by the Indrakiladri hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. Situated along the Chennai- Howrah and Chennai-Delhi rail route, this is the largest railway junction of the South Central Railway.

Tirupati is one of the major cultural and religious pilgrimage spots in India. The city is located at the southern part of Andhra Pradesh and is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats in the Chittor district. Although the major language spoken here is Telugu, the word Tirupati is a Tamil word as saint Ramanujacharya who was a Tamil Vaishnava saint was responsible for founding this city. The town is famous for its temple dedicated to ‘Balaji’, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple’s foundation history is unknown and it was expanded over the centuries by various kingdoms and dynasties including the Chola, Pallava and the Vijaynagar Empire. The temple is one of the major pilgrimage spots in India and especially in the southern India. Apart from the temples, there are various other attractions like parks and zoos.

The city of Chittoor lies at the banks of the Ponnai River and is thus an important agricultural town in Andhra Pradesh. The town’s major source of economy is its crops and agricultural products like grain, sugarcane, mango and Peanuts. The town has a unique climate which is high in the Eastern areas and low in the western areas because of the change in the altitude. The place is considered to be a backward district as far as the economy is concerned; nevertheless it is a great place to visit and an undiscovered gem for a tourist. The town with its various hills, rivers, temples, forts and a rich collection of flora and fauna is a must visit. A personal recommendation would be to spend more time at the western areas near the Horsley Hills and simply relax. While most attractions in Chittoor can be covered in a day, it is more of a place to relax and rejuvenate.