The interesting places in Andhra Pradesh includes
Hills & Valleys, Leisure Spots, Monuments and
Wild Life.
Hyderabad : Hyderabad is
a vibrant city of minarets and modern high rise buildings.
In the midst of old city stands the 400-year-old Charminar,
while modern shopping complexes and malls add to the
charm of this city. Also, Cyberabad (means Cyber City),
is a new area created to keep pace with the zooming
Information Technology & Tourism sector. Pearls,
bangles, silks, computer software, handicrafts and
above all a delectable cuisine add to the splendour
of this great city.
Tirupati : The abode of the
'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara popularly known
as Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination
divine and this feeling grows on one as one goes round
the various temples and spots of natural beauty surrounding
this major town of Andhra Pradesh.
Nagarjunasagar : Nagarjunasagar,
a massive irrigation project on the River Krishna,
about 150 kms from Hyderabad, has a rich and interesting
past. It was a valley in the Nallamalai range of the
Eastern Ghats with civilizations dating back to thousands
of years. Recorded history, however, assigns the first
signs to the later Satavahanas and subsequently the
Ikshvakus in the third century. Nagarjunasagar is
an engineering marvel, largest masonry dam and one
of the largest man-made reservoirs.
Vijayawada : Once known as
the political as well as publishing capital of Andhra
Pradesh, Vijayawada is a vital rail and road link
between the North and the South and is now known as
'the city that never sleeps. Important sites to visit
are Kanaka Durga Temple, Gunadala (St. Mary's Church),
Prakasam Barrage, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill,
Victoria Museum, Mogalarajapuram Caves, Bhavani Island,
Hazrat Bal Mosque, Undavalli Caves, Mangalagiri, Hinkar
Thirtha, Kondapalli Fort, Manginapudi Beach, Kuchipudi,
Amaravati, Kolleru Lake and Buddhist sites.
Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam,
land of the Golden Beaches was just a small fishing
village, over half a century ago. Its natural to be
surprised over the manner in which this port city
with a harbour developed into one of the fastest growing
cities in Asia. Vast stretches of beaches right next
to the city on one side and green hills on the other
side has made Vizag, as it is endearingly called,
a tourist haven. A number of beaches and a long stretch
of road along the seashore up to Bheemunipatnam town,
the second oldest municipality in the country, are
pleasure to experience. No trip to Vizag is complete
without a sojourn at Araku, 110 kilometers away; a
lovely valley nestled amidst the high Eastern Ghats.
No doubt, Visakhapatnam is an ideal destination as
it caters to the religious minded, the fun-lovers
and adventure-seekers alike.
Kurnool : The temple of Ahobilam,
the Jyotirlinga at Srisailam, the large caves of Belum,
all stand testimony to the rich heritage of Kurnool
district. The main attraction of Kurnool are Srisailam,
Nagarjunasagar Srisaialam Tiger Reserve, Mantralayam,
Mahanandi, Belum Caves, Rollapdu Sanctuary, Ahobilam,
Yaganti, Alampur, Gadwal and Konda Reddy Buruju.
Warangal : The city was once
the heartland of Telugu culture. The capital of the
Kakatiya rulers, Warangal today contains some of the
best forms of architecture, especially temples. The
1000-pillar temple and the Ramappa temple in the district
are glowing examples of the exquisite architecture
patronized by the Kakatiyas. The district is also
known for its picturesque lakes, hand-woven thick
cotton fibre carpets, scroll painting done on cloth
in earth colours mainly at Cheriyal nearby, and sheet-metal
artistry at Pembarti.