ANDHRA PRADESH YATRA Location : South India Main Attractions : Hyderabad, Tirupati, Hyderabadi Birnyani, Visakhapatnam Language Spoken : Telugu Mostly Visited For : MICE Tourism, Monuments, Shopping

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Andhra Pradesh – The Land of Unknown Treasures

There are only few other states that are more culturally rich and historically important states than Andhra Pradesh. Situated on the south eastern part of India, Andhra Pradesh shares its borders with states like Orissa, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It also shares its border with Bay of Bengal which gives rise to some really wonderful beaches. Andhra Pradesh with its perfect blend of old world charms and modernity, is a land of many splendors. The fifth largest state of India is one of the highest producer of Rice of India. Thus it is called as the 'Rice Bowl of India'.

Hyderabad Shopping Mecca Masjid

Charminar Cuisine

Golconda Fort Hussain Sagar Lake

Capital City of Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and also one of the most important cities in South India. It is thought to be the next IT City of India. It holds some of the most magnificent monuments that have come to represent India on international tourism front. It is home to stone wonders like Charminar and Golconda Fort. However there is something else that defines Hyderabad more than these structures; It's unmistakable culture and ambiance.

The moment you step into Hyderabad, it seems as if you have stepped onto two different boats simultaneously, tied together with the unbreakable thread of time. Hyderabad is developing at a blinding rate but it is carrying along with it the royalty and grandeur of Nizams that once described this city. That is why it is still referred to as 'The City of Nizams'. The biggest contribution of Nizami culture that is still enjoyed with only growing fan base, is the Hyderabadi Biryani. The delectable cuisine has made it to the kitchens of many countries. This delicacy is a part of Andhra Pradesh cuisine that is considered to be the spiciest of all cuisines in India.

Famous Monuments Mecca Masjid

Famous Forts Charminar

Golconda Fort

Monumental Attractions

Andhra Pradesh is a state rich in history. And it is these monuments that prove to be our window to the past and heritage. Witnessing them from close quarters is like walking alongside history of Andhra Pradesh. The most famous is Charminar situated in Hyderabad. This is completely different from other Indo-Islamic monuments build. The Minars are built joined with the main structures unlike other Islamic structures where minars are separate from the main structure. The size of the arches on all four sides will leave you absolutely awe struck. Then there are other attractions like Golconda fort and Mecca Masjid in the city. The most recent addition to the list of monuments is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam which is the world's tallest masonry dam in the world.

Tirupati Andhra Pradesh Temples

Thousand Pillar Temple

Amravati

Religious Importance - Tirupati Temple

It will not be wrong to say that Andhra Pradesh attracts far more pilgrims than tourists to its land. This is because it is home to the world famous Tirupati Lord Venkateshwara Temple. It is the world's richest Hindu Temple and the second most visited pilgrimage destination after Vatican. On an average, more than million pilgrims come to Tirupati everyday. The architecture of the temple too is simply out of this world and will leave you breathless.

Visit Andhra Pradesh to get the feel of its royal past in all its glory and culture in all its exuberance. Nothing compares to well planned holiday in the monumental giant Andhra Pradesh.