Capital of
Andhra Pradesh :
Hyderabad
Main
Attractions : Hyderabad,
Tirupati, Puttaparthi, Visakhapatnam,
Vijaywada
Language
Spoken : Telugu
Best Time
To Visit : October To
March |
Tourism in
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, the symbol of true spirit
of Indian secularism where people of all
faiths -Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu form a
symphony of religions. 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. Situated
south of the Vindhyas, it shares a common
history with its neighbours, Maharashtra ,
Orissa , Madhya Pradesh , Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka . The medieval city of Hyderabad
is its capital.
Andhra Pradesh is known for the famous Sri
Venkateswara temple at Tirupati, Charminar,
Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in
Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at
Nagarjunasagar. Also visit the wildlife and
bird sanctuaries of Kolleru, Manjira, Kawal
and Papikonda. Andhra has a nearly 1000
km-coastline with eight of its 23 districts
having direct access to the sea. Famous
beaches are Visakhapatnam Bheemunipatnam,
Kakinada, Chirala, Kalingapatnam and Mypad.
Capital of Andhra
Pradesh: Once a medieval city,
Hyderabad is a modern metropolis. A
revolution in etiquette is under way,
recasting values. The yuppie ethos has
invaded the city and western haute couture
is slowly being preferred over the sherwani
and burqa. This is the city that has even
been the home of a Miss World. Fortunately,
gourmets have not let the Deccani cuisine,
the Hyderabadi biryani in particular, pass
into legend.
History of Andhra
Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh was, in
fact, created by combining the old princely
state of Hyderabad with the Telegu-speaking
portions of the former state of Madras . The
Chalukyas held sway till the 10th c. when
the Cholas seized power. In the 14th c.,
Muslim power reached this southern state and
for centuries ruled over this princely
state. It was finally was taken over by a
General of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb.
The General's successors, called Nizams,
ruled the state till Independence.
Culture of Andhra
Pradesh: Beautiful crafts,
vibrant religious festivals, a varied
cuisine and the sonorant mother tongue,
Telugu, are some of the indelible
impressions of this state. Kuchipudi is the
famous classical dance form of Andhra
Pradesh. Tribal dances contribute in equal
measure to the artistic heritage of Andhra
Pradesh. Tholubommalaata, a shadow puppetry
theatre is a fascinating folk art.
Society:
Friendly and warm, the Andhras are an
ancient people, who can trace their roots
and history to the Mauryan period, an
interest in arts, crafts and dance. Andhra
Pradesh is also a rich mosaic of cultures.
Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus live in
relative peace and harmony. The Tirupati is,
however, the trump card for the state's
tourism industry drawing people from all
over the country and worldwide. Donations
from Tirupati alone, have led to the
establishment of a university, several
hospitals & schools.
Occupation in
Andhra: More than 70 per cent of
its population live by agriculture, growing
rice, other cereals and pulses. The major
bulk of India's virginia tobacco crop is
grown in Andhrapradesh. Industrial growth
has transformed the landscape into precious
pits of copper, mica, coal and manganese.
Andhra's
Handicrafts: Lacquer toys,
Anakapalli articles, Ikat weaving, Pembarthi
Sheet Metal Ware, Nirmal pottery, Bidriwork
as well as Gadhwal, Pochampalli and
Dharmavaram silk saris are some of the
amazing handlooms and handicrafts Andhra
Pradesh is renowned for. Durgi, Allagadda
and Tirupati are three of the major centers
of stone art. Telengana is particularly well
known for its folk paintings. Banjara needle
craft, Kalamkari, the pen-painted fabrics of
Machilipatnam and Kalahasti; Silver Filigree
of Karimnagar and Budithi handicraft of
Srikakulam are other handicraft specimens.
Climate of Andhra
Pradesh: varies from 41-20 degree
centigrade in summer (March to May) to 32
-13 degree centigrade in winter (january to
February). June to December are the monsoon
months and the weather remains hot and
sultry. October to February is the best
season.
Population of
Andhra Pradesh : 74 million
Festivals of Andhra
Pradesh: The Deccan Festival,
with its cultural programmes is celebrated
in February. Bakri-Id is celebrated with
ritualistic fervor in Andhra Pradesh and in
particular, the old city of Hyderabad. The
Andhra Ugaadi which heralds the New Year
also means a season of mango-pickling and
more literary pursuits such as poetry
competitions.The state also observes typical
indian festivals such as Nag Panchami, Holi,
Diwali, Gandhi Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and
others.
Andhra Pradesh
Tourism Offices:
APTDC (Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development
Corporation), Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad-500
004
Dept. of Tourism, Andhra Pradesh, Opp.
Burgula Rama Krishna Rao Bhavan, Tank Bund
Road, Hyderabad-500004
Tourist Information Counter, Airport,
Begumpet Hyderabad - 500016.
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