Places to visit in Andhra Pradesh, India, tourist attractions are Hyderabad, Vizag or Visakhapatnam, Nagarjunakonda, Undavalli caves, Golkonda, Kailasagiri.

Andhra Pradesh is one of the five largest states of India and often known as the ‘Rice Granary of India’. Consisting of fertile coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and the hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh has been a seat of the famous dynasties as old as 300 B.C. and an important Buddhist centre. The state consists of many edifices, to fascinate people. Furthermore, exquisite crafts, vibrant festivities, irresistible delicacies and hospitable people, make a visit to Andhra Pradesh a memorable experience.

 

 

Tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD

What started as a strong outpost of the Kakatiyas of Warangal has now turned into a fascinating city.Eight hundred years ago when they made the mud-walled fort on top a hillock that commanded the surroundings, they had little idea that one day it will form the nucleolus of a great kingdom and a great city. Nor, perhaps did Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, fifth in line of Qutb Shahi rulers, know it when he fell in love with a village maiden that he was indeed laying the foundation of a unique culture.
Hyderabad, often called the gateway to the South, blends the north and south Indian identities. Yet from both it has developed a distinct personality of its own. Its language has a melody, its riches were known throughput the world, its style was envied by many. The past still lingers in its present making it a delightful city with a lot to offer: history, culture, entertainment, crafts and above all a great holiday. It is among top tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

Tourist places to visit in Hyderabad, Andhra, India are Char Minar, Mecca Masjid, jami Masjid, Sri Venkateswara temple, Birla Observatory and Plantarium, Hussain sagar, Nehru zoological park, Golconda fort, Qutb Shah tomb, Museum.

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VISAKHAPATNAM

CITY OF THE GOD OF VALOUR

The city derives its name from an extinct 11th century temple to Vaisakha or Kartikeya, the god of valour.
The history of this region goes back to the 3rd century B.C. when it was part of Kalinga, the British, French and other colonials vied for possession. Ruined forts, an armoury and the Dutch cemetery are survivals of this period.
Visakhapatnam, or Vizag, is today a thriving city. Its natural harbour, ship-building industry, huge dry dock and several major industries, have made it an industrial center.
Its beaches and shallow waters are specially attractive to swimmers and sun-bathers, as is the beach drive to Bheemunipatnam, 24Km. away. It is among top tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

1. Lawson Bay, an attractive beach for swimming.
2.Ramkrishna Mission Beach, one of the loveliest beaches in this area.
3.Dolphin’s Nose 358 , above the sea level, a promontory which shelters the port.
4. Mount Kailash, 304 m high, overlooks another fine beach.
5.Sri Venkateswara Konda, a temple built by an Englishman, Capt. Blackmoor in 1886.

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NAGARJUNAKONDA OR NAGARJUNASAGAR

About 17 centuries ago Nagarjunakonda was the breatest centre of Buddhist learning soutj of the Vindhyas. Located on the river Krishna and known then as Vijayapuri it was a town where scholars and monks congregated . They come not just from India but from distant lands like Gandhara, China and Sri Lanka. The great Buddhist scholar Nagarjuna is said to have founded the university here.
Nagarjunakonda was a splendid with its stupas chaityas, monasteries and marvellous sculpture ornamenting them. It had a large amphitheatre with perfect acousticm. An altar for the sacrifice of horses, royal baths, quays & bathing ghatys along the river and a well planned drainage system.
With the passage of time and the eclipse of Buddhism in India, Nagarjunakonda in the way of most ancient cities was abondoned and forgotten. It was only in 1956 that the excavation uncovered the ruins of this vast city.
In the fifties excavations were resumed with added urgency for the ambitious Nagarjunasagar Hydro Electric project that was coming up on the river Krishna would submerged the site of the ancient city. As work started on the project the ruins from the site were relocated brick by brick on the crest of a hill overlooking the river. When the project was completed Nagarjunakonda took on a new lease of life on the slopes of the Nagarjuna hill now on island in the immense lake.
The only was to this unusual land island museum is by boat. Here a replica of a Vihara houses beautiful marble sculptures depicting the life of Buddha, jewellery beads, coins and artefacts of a gentle age. Among the ruins on immense figure of the Lord Buddha watches over his new domain. It is among top tourist places to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

PLACES TO VISIT

Within easy reach of Nagarjunasagar are the picturesque Ethipothala waterfalls and the thick forests of the srisailam wildlife.
RESERVE : The reserve is part of project tiger and supports a variety of animals, birds and reptiles.

JAWAHAR CANAL, NAGARJUNA DAM

NAGARJUNA SAGAR, enroute to NAGARJUNA KONDA

BUDDHA AT NAGARJUNAKONDA