City To VisitHyderabadAndhra
Pradesh, India's fifth largest state, is sprawled over an area of 275,068
sq. km. History has forged, and left behind vital links with the state, as
is evident from the many edifices, monuments and architectural ruins, the
legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C. Traces of the diverse and variegated
facets of the culture of the Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas,
Chalukyas and Vijayanagar, offer imposing vistas, that continue to fascinate
the observer.
Andhra Pradesh lives in its fertile
coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and the lofty hillscapes of the
Eastern Ghats. Exquisite crafts, glorious remnants of the past, vibrant
festivities, irresistible delicacies coupled with the charming features of
the people, and the sonorant mother tongue Telugu leave behind indelible
impressions. Some of the incredible sights of Andhra Pradesh are the world's
tallest masonry dam, million year old caves, South Asia's first lion safari
and the world's richest temple.
How To Get There
The best place
to begin a tour of Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, the capital. Hyderabad is
very well - connected by air, rail and road to all major cities of India.
The other major cities of the state are Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Waltair
and Vijayawada. An efficient road and rail network connects every district
to the state capital. Only Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada
and Tirupati are airlinked.
City To
VisitHyderabad
