Andhra Pradesh, located in the South
India, is India's fifth largest state and extends over an area of 275, 068
sq. km. It is also known as the "Rice Granary of India" and is the
only tourist state in India which has a coast line of 1000 kms with eight of
its 23 districts having direct access to the sea. Andhra Pradesh is
surrounded by Tamil Nadu in the south, Maharashtra in the North and
North-West, Madhya Pradesh in the North-East, Karnataka in the 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 fertile coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and the lofty
hillscapes of the Eastern Ghats makes Andhra Pradesh an ultimate destination
to be . Beautiful and exquisite crafts, resplendent remnants of the past,
vibrant festivities, irresistible delicacies along with the charming
features of the people, and the eloquent mother tongue Telugu leaves you
spell bound.
It's unique blend of history, beaches and mountains make it a great travel
destination. The state of Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its legendary
dynasties; for its 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 is also a vital seat
of rich Buddhist heritage. Andhra Pradesh also owns the largest IT park and
largest Film City in Asia.
Andhra Pradesh's past lives through the many edifices, monuments and
architectural ruins, which are the legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C.
These pieces of art define the artistic interest of the Mauryas, Pallavas,
Cholas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas and Vijayanagar dynasties, who ruled Andhra
Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh has the world's tallest masonry dam, million year old caves,
South Asia's first lion safari and the world's richest temple, all these are
the gems in the crown of Andhra Pradesh.
The Deccani cuisine of the state is also a highlight and is famous all over
the world, specially Hyderabad biryani. The climate of Andhra Predesh is
generally hot and humid. The summer temperatures ranges from 20C to 40C,
while in winter it is between 13C and 32C. But the best time to visit Andhra
Pradesh is from October to February.
So, just plan a vacation and visit Andhra Pradesh ' the land of Nizams'.
