AndhraPradesh

Mystic Buddhist trails, never endingcoastlines, luxury of Nawabs,breathtaking architecture, home tomany Gods and the centre of manycrafts... All this is just a window towhat Andhra Pradesh is.

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Postcard perfect pictures of Charminar,yatras to Tirupati, the expressions of aKuchipudi Dancer and fine Khadi - all of ushave had a brush with the beautiful state ofAndhra Pradesh at some point or the other.Apart from the pilgrims who visit thetemples in Tirupati in large numbers,Andhra Pradesh is visited by few peoplewho are strictly tourists. Don't mistake thisfor a lack of offerings, for AP (as it is fondlycalled) has  its own mystic charms. Beit Ramoji Film City, Falaknuma Palace,Nagarjunakonda Island or Pulicat WildlifeSanctuary, Araku Valley, Amaravati Caves,this one state offers something to please all.  

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Treasure Island Gandipet

Next to Golkonda Resort, Gandipet,Hyderabad, Telangana 500075

A  popular amusement park for bothchildren and adults,Treasure Island Gandipet attracts hundredsof visitors everyday.  From go-karting,large swimming pools, camel rides, funindoor games to dry and water rides, thisamusement park is a perfect holidaydestination. The place is famous not only forthe fun activities but also for the 30 bamboocottages where you can spend the nightwith family and friends. So for a fun filledday, this place is perfect for all.

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Hyderabad

Hyderabad is an old city that has beenknown for its rich heritage and culture. Anideal destination for foodies as it offers foodtraditionally cooked in the Mughal andPersian style. The large variety of lipsmacking biryanis makes anybody's visitperfect. Hyderabad, the sixth most populouscity in India, is the capital of both AndhraPradesh and Telangana. Founded in the late16th century by Muhammad Quli QutbShah, it later became the capital of thelarger state of Hyderabad ruled by thecolourful dynasty we know as the Asaf JahiNizams. The Nizams ruled over Hyderabadfor two centuries till 1948. Their stateincluded regions of present -day AndhraPradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In afamous episode of modern Indian history, in1947, the then Nizam, Osman Ali Khan,refused to join either India or Pakistan, butthe following year the state was annexed byIndia by force. Hyderabad’s twin city,Secunderabad, was founded in the early18th century as a British cantonment,

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separated from Hyderabad by the HussainSagar Lake. Hyderabad is known for itsunique culture- the aromatic biryani, thelilting tongue called Dakkani or Hyderabadi,the rich legacy of the Nizams and the stunning Charminar. The region isalso famous for its diamond mines thatproduced some of the world’s most covetedrocks- the Kohinoor, the Regent Diamond,the Hope and the Orloff. In the last twodecades, Hyderabad-Secunderabad has grown into a hub of informationtechnology, and is sometimes given thesobriquet ‘Cyberabad’.

The city is also home to the Telugu filmindustry (predictably called Tollywood), thethird largest in the country. Hyderabadis areproud of their city, of the colourful storiesbehind its splendid palaces, of the Nizamswith their many wives and as manyeccentricities. They love to sip Irani chai atsmall joints in the shops around Charminar.They love the larger-than-life Tollywoodstars, who exhort them to buy cola from gigantic hoardings, and who routinelystep out of sprawling mansions in theupmarket Jubilee Hills or Banjara Hills to addhistrionics to the political scene. Also, thecity has developed to become a hub for theIT sector along with the pharmaceutical andBPO processes making it a busy commercialcity. The wide range of precious and semi-precious stones and pearls and intricate artand handicraft make Hyderabad one of themost sought after destinations among the

tourists. To top it all, it is the home to one ofthe very popular attractions in the country,Charminar.

Hyderabad is one city that still holds itsbeautiful old world charm along with themodern day elegance. Remember thesensuous ‘Ooh La La’ song from ‘The DirtyPicture”; it was shot in the Ramoji Film Cityof Hyderabad. ‘Hero Hiralal’, starringNaseeruddin Shah and Sanjana Kapoor hada few scenes shot at the Golconda Fort,Hussain Sagar, and the iconic Charminar.Some other popular movies that were shotin Hyderabad are Bobby Jasoos, Wanted,Daawat-E-Ishq, and Bewafaa.

Vacation in Hyderabad is always a one-of-a-kind experience but this is doubled up if youhappen to visit during any of the festivalsand events. Festivals like the DeccanFestival, International Kite Festival, LumbiniFestival and Ugadi Festival. On top of allthese festivals and events unique to the state, festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Id-Ul-Fitr, Christmas are also celebrated withequal gusto and pomp. List of festivals inHyderabad is as big as the city itself.

3 Tirupati

Tirupati (Thirupathi) boasts of being thelocation of one of the most affluent templesof India, the Venkateswara Swamy Templededicated to Lord Venkateshwara. Locatedon Tirumala Hills seventh peak,Venkatachala, this magnificent temple ofLord Venkateshwara or 'the Lord of TheSeven Hills' is sheltered. This temple is amajor pilgrimage site of India. ForVaishnavites, there is no place in theuniverse equal to Tirumala in Tirupati(Thirupathi), the place Lord Vishnu chose asan alternative to Vaikuntha, his heavenlyhome. According to a Puranic legend, anangry Lakshmi once left Vishnu. Unable tofind her, the grief-struck lord withdrew to ananthill in this hill. He later married herincarnation but 'Lakshmi' having left him,had no money for the wedding and had toborrow from Kuber. Devotees makingofferings at Tirumala in this holy city ofTirupati believe they are helping the lordrepay it. This holy city of Tirupati is home tomany other temples and monuments witharchitectural brilliance that attracts touristsfrom in and around. Other temples inTirupati (Thirupathi) such as VarahaswamiTemple located on the banks of SwamiPushkarni and Anjaneyaswami temple,which is a majestic temple built by theMahant dynasty are also a must visit. Otherthan the temples, the beautiful city ofTirupati has much more to offer. Do visit thefamous Sri Venkateswara National Park,which is a biosphere reserve and a nationalpark.

All the major hindu festivals like Ugadi,Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepawali andKartik Purnima are celebrated with greatsplendour in this holy city of Tirupati. Ifvisiting this city during the months ofSeptember and October, do not forget totake part in the nine day festival - SriVenkateswara Brahmotsavams, which iscelebrated every year. Those with a sweettooth must try the mouth-watering TirupatiLaddu, which is the speciality of this region.

4 Nellore

Known as "Vikrama Simhapuri" till the 13thcentury and later renamed as Nellore, todaythe city has a prominent position in AndhraPradesh. This city, located on the banks ofPenna River, is known for its agriculturalprosperity. Recently it has also developedwith regard to its educational institutionsand trade and commerce. The place is hometo the famous Ranganatha Temple thatdraws devotees from far and wide intoNellore.

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5 Rajahmundry

The cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh,Rajahmundry is the birthplace of poetNannayya, the first poet of Telugu. Famousfor the mighty river Godavari, there arenumerous ghats and parks along the river'sbanks which make for great tourist spots.Primarily a pilgrimage centre, due to thepresence of a large number of temples, thecity hosts the festival of GodavariPushkaralu every 12 years which attractslakhs of devotees. Located on the River BayRoad near Goutami Ghat in Rajahmundry,the River Bay Water Amusement Park offersa picturesque view of the Godavari River.The best time to visit this place is betweenJanuary and February, as the weather is justperfect to enjoy and have fun. And, after youare done with all your fun-filled activities,you can relax and rejuvenate yourself atHotel River Bay, one of the bestaccommodation options available in the city.Rajahmundry is a beautiful city in AndhraPradesh. It is located in the East Godavaridistrict. And it is near the bank of GodavariRiver. Rajahmundry is rich in greenery with

acres of paddy fields. The city is also knownfor its journey from the Godavari River boatto Bhadrachalam via Papikondalu. The placewill surely mesmerise everyone, travelling ina boat by the beauty of the place issomething to look out for. Rajahmundry is awell developed town in the coastal AndhraPradesh. It is well connected by road andtrain. The shopping malls like Apurva andChandana Ramesh are very famous forshopping. The business is also welldeveloped.The cost of living is verymoderate and most importantly the climateis very peaceful.

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 City View, Paradigm SarovarPortico

Subhash Road, Kakinada - 533001,

+91-884 2302-333,51

City View is a multi cuisine restaurant in the3-star Paradigm Sarovar Portico hotel,Kakinada. It serves multi-cuisine specialtiesand also offers panoramic view to theguests. They also lay buffets or guests canorder a-la-carte and go with their ownpreferences.

2 E,2 Multicuisine Restaurant

Dr.No:70-1C-2/3, NFCL Road,Kakinada - 03

+91-9248722779, 9441710286

The Multi cuisine restaurant serves you withthe best quality Indian and Chinese cuisinealong with Pizzas, Cakes, Pastries, Naturalfruit juices & soft drinks to go alongwith. The staff is very friendly and theservice is quick. The large television LCDscreen lets you enjoy your favourite matchor serial along with delicious food!

3 Shree Shyam Nivas

2-2-57/4 , Pan - Bazar | Near GujratiJain Temple, M.G. Road,Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh,India

+91-92463-77785

A great place for vegetarians,Shree Shyam Nivas is the perfect place for anice, relaxed evening. The restaurant takespride in its quick and efficient service,gracious staff and not to forget, the lip-smacking vegetarian spread! The soothingambience and clean environs are the cherryon top! The restaurant is famous for its 5different kinds of rotis--Misi, Jowar, Khoba,Bajra and Phulka. The speciality of this placelies in its home-style food, served with warmsmiles! Top off your meal with a sweet treatof shrikhand and rasgulla. So if you arecraving some nice, home-styleMarwari/Gujarati cuisine in the city, youknow where to head!

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4 Southern Spice

40-6-22/2, Hotel Fortune MuraliparkRoad, Opp. Revenue Colony Park,Beside BSNL Office, Acharya RangaNagar, Benz Circle Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh 520010, India

+91-866-6655555

The menu at Southern Spice boasts oflip-smacking dishes like Hyderabad Biryani,Chicken Tikka, Gongura Mutton amongothers.

5 Reddy Dhaba

NH 7, Bangalore HyderabadHighway, Old Town, Near MeghanaBar, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh518003, India

+91-73869-08886