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Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest state of India; it is situated on the Deccan plateau in South India, which is rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, and charming countryside. Andhra Pradesh has about 1000 kms of coastline with rivers like the Godavari and Krishna forming large deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal on the western coast of India. Andhra Pradesh is aptly termed the 'Rice Granary of India' and also called as 'The Kohinoor of India'.
When you travel to Andhra Pradesh you will find its golden beaches and rich flora make Andhra Pradesh a captivating state, with immense natural beauty and teeming wildlife in its wild life sanctuaries.
The tall and magnificent buildings of Andhra Pradesh epitomize the great architectural styles left behind by several dynasties. Tours of the state capital, Hyderabad, which is a historic city, will reveal the architectural heritage of the legendary Nizams of Hyderabad.
Places Of Interest in Andhra Pradesh
Charminar - A Rectangular Four Arched Monumental Gate was built by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah in 1591.It is situated in the midst of the old city and to commemorate the end of a plague in Hyderabad.
Golconda Fort - A tour of this fort will take you back in time. This massive fort in granite is known for its famed diamond mines, which gave the world some of the best-known Diamonds, including the Kohinoor.
Amravati - Tour this historic location in south India with majestic carvings, murals, and panels of Buddhist times. Here you can find a Great Stupa, which dates back to Emperor Ashoka's reign, who went on to propagate Buddhism in south India.
Nagarjunakonda - Travel upstream on the Krishna River and you will find Nagarjunakonda, associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of the 2nd century, Nagarjuna. It was an important Buddhist monastic institution and has stupas with sculptures depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.
Tirupati - is one of the most revered and ancient shrines in India of Lord Venkateswara and supposedly the world's busiest holy site. Actually, it is a town, best known for the shrine on the 'Seven Hills' of Tirumala, to which millions of pilgrims travel from all over India and worldwide.
Wild Life Sanctuaries
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary This large sanctuary is situated next to the reservoir of the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the Krishna river. Its dense forests are home to many species of flora and fauna including tigers and leopards
Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary - situated in the Godavari Delta and spanning 235 sq. km. of area was established in 1978 and is home to water birds, crocodiles and other animals
Papikonda Sanctuary - situated along Papikonda range, is home to animals such as tigers and birds
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