About Andhra Pradesh:
Andhra 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
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Andhra
Pradesh Architecture:
Architecture in Andhra Pradesh ranges from prehistoric cairns to Buddhist Setups;
Hindu and Jain temples of great importance to imposing churches, secular monuments
such as the Charming of Hyderabad to some
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Andhra
Pradesh Art & Crafts:
Andhra Pradesh has given the world a number of forms of performing arts, handlooms
and curios. The world famous Kuchipudi classical dance was born in the state.
Kalamkari, the art of dyeing with vegetable oils and colors,
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Andhra
Pradesh Monuments:
Charminar, Hyderabad
The Charminar is as much the signature of Hyderabad as the Taj Mahal is of Agra
or the Eiffel Tower is of Paris. It is a magnificent square edifice of granite,
built upon four grand arches facing No
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Andhra
Pradesh Museums:
A.P.State Museum, Hyderabad:
A visit to the Andhra Pradesh State Museum is a delight for art lovers. Located
in the picturesque Public Gardens, the museum boasts of one of the richest repositories
of antiques and art objects
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Andhra Pradesh Caves:
Belum Caves, Belum:
Originally discovered in 1854 by H.B.Foote, these subturanean passages were
explored by the Department of archealogy and Museums, followed by team of European
spalelogist led by Mr Gebaner, Belum Cave
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Andhra
Pradesh Buddhist Centres:
Adurru(Dubaraju Gudi), Adurru:
Adurru is located near Nagaram in Razole taluk of East Godavari district. The
village lies on the west bank of the Vainetaya, a branch of Godavari river 9.5
km. from the sea. The mound is locally
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Andhra
Pradesh Pilgrim Centres:
Birla Mandir Hyderabad :
Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir presents an arresting sight when
illuminated in the evening. This magnificent structure built entirely out of
marble from Rajasthan, stands atop the Kala
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Andhra
Pradesh Places to See:
Hyderabad:
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally
hospitality and a thriving software revolution...
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Andhra Pradesh Districts:
Adilabad:
The Adilabad district is bounded by Maharastra State in the East, West and North
directions, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts in the South direction
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Fair
& Festival of Andhra Pradesh:
Andhra Pradesh is a calendar of one long procession of festivals. Festivities
here are characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and a variety of
prayers and rituals. Travellers and tourists are struck by the scale and multiplicity
of the festivities that populate the cultural scene of this land. The state
is famous for celebrating festival of every region and religion with equal pomp
and gaiety.
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Andhra
Pradesh Wildlife:
Alisagar Deer Park, Nizamabad:
Alisagar Deer Park is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh. The Alisagar
was constructed in 1931 by the Nizam. Flanked by natural hillocks and lovely
flower gardens, the lake and its surro
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Map of Andhra Pradesh:
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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.
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