About Andhra Pradesh - By: TechSneha

Andhra Pradesh, the ‘Rice Bowl of India’, is the fourth largest state in the country. Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu is the most widely spoken language here, followed by Urdu. Andhra Pradesh boasts of having the spiciest cuisine in India. Kuchipudi, the classical dance, originated from this state. Andhra Pradesh is split into four regions: Telangana, Rayalaseema, Southern Coast and Northern Coast.

Where is Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, one of the four southern states in India, has a 972-km-long coastline adjoining the Bay of Bengal. Andhra Pradesh is surrounded by Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west, Maharashtra, Orissa and Chhattisgarh to the north.

Major Cities

The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are the largest in the state; Vishakhapatnam, the second largest city, houses the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy; and Tirupathi, home to Lord Venkateshwara is the ultimate Hindu pilgrimage center and the seventh largest city in Andhra Pradesh. Nellore, Warangal, Kadappa, Vijayawada, Guntur, Kakinada and Kurnool are other prominent cities in Andhra Pradesh.

Places to Visit

Andhra Pradesh is a state filled with vibrant culture and rich heritage. Primarily a pilgrimage center, Andhra Pradesh offers a variety of tourism options, ranging from a calm vacation at the resorts along the sea, to a rough trek up the Eastern Ghats.

Some of the major must-visit destinations include Tirumala Hills at Tirupathi, which the abode of Lord Venkateshwara; Puttaparthi, the birthplace of Sri SathyaSai Baba; Yadagirigutta, the place where Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Narasimha; and Bhadrachalam (Lord Rama’s temple on the banks of River Godavari) and Srisailam, the busy Hindu pilgrim destinations in Andhra. Amaravati, Ghantasala, NagarjunaKonda and Kolanpaka are famous Buddhist centers that see a good number of tourists round the year.

The other attractions include the following: Sriharikota, the only satellite launching site in India; Horsely Hills, a Hill resort; Belum Caves and Borra Caves, the natural caves; and forts and palaces including Golconda Fort, Falaknuma Palace, Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace and Chandragiri Fort are famous in Andhra Pradesh.

The Golden Beaches in Vishakhapatnam, the arresting Araku Valley, Yarada Beach, RamojiRao Film City, and Lumbini Gardens are other tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh.

How to Reach

Air: Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad is one of the busiest airports in the country plying regular flights to most of the national and international destinations. There are airports in Tirupathi, Rajamundhry, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada as well.

Rail: There are regular trains that keep Andhra Pradesh well connected with the other major cities in the country. Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and Warangal are some of the busiest railway stations in the country.

Sea: Andhra Pradesh has major ports in Vishakhapatnam and Kakinada and minor ports in Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam and Nizampatnam.

Road: Andhra is one of the most eminently connected roadways in the country. Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has about 21,000 buses plying to various destinations in and around Andhra.

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