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Andhra Pradesh Tourism
Andhra Pradesh embodies the true sense of
secularism in India as people of all faiths, mainly, Muslims,
Buddhists and Hindus live here is perfect harmony. Ruled by the
various dynasties since 300 BC such as Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas,
Satavahanas, Chalukyas and Vijayanagar, Andhra Pradesh has got a
rich historical and architectural legacy in the form of edifices,
monuments and architectural ruins that can be seen toDay.
Situated
towards the south of the Vindhyas, it was created by blending the
old princely state of Hyderabad, which is now its capital, with the
Telegu-speaking portions of the former Chennai. It passed on from
Chalukyas to Cholas in the 10th century, from Cholas to the Muslim
power in the 14th century and finally, to the General of the Mughal
Emperor, Aurangzeb whose descendents ruled the princely state till
Independence and were called Nizams.
Fabulous and splendid handicrafts, vibrant religious
festivals, distinct famous cuisines and the mother tongue, Telugu, are
some of the important constituents of its unique identity. The classical
dance of Kuchipudi, tribal dances and the folk art of Tholubommalaata, a
shadow puppetry theatre, lend their charm to the uniqueness of the
state. The people here are friendly and warm and take keen interest in
arts, crafts and dance. The Tirupati Temple is the main tourist and
pilgrim attraction of Andhra Pradesh and attracts people from all over
India and the world. The donations here alone have been enough for the
establishment and running of a university, several hospitals and
schools. The third largest state in India, the Krishna and Godavari are
the major rivers of Andhra Pradesh.
Spotlights :
The most popular of the temples and historical monuments of Andhra
Pradesh include the Tirupati Temple in Chittoor district dedicated to
the Lord Venkateswara, situated atop the Tirumalai hill. It is a
masterpiece of Deccan Indian architecture. The capital of the state,
Hyderabad and its twin city Secunderabad are linked together by the
Hussain Sagar Lake. The chief attractions of these cities are the 16th
century Char Minar, Osmania University, State Museum and Art gallery,
Salarjung Museum, Health Museum, Public Gardens, Birla Mandir, Macca
Masjid and the first lion safari park of South Asia, Nehru Zoological
Park. The major wildlife sanctuaries of the state are the Pakkal, Tadvai
and Ethurnagaram sanctuaries, Kawak Wildlife Sanctuary and India's
largest Tiger Reserve, the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Sanctuary.
The famous Golconda fort at Golconda, which was famous as a rich
diamond mine all over the world in the medieval times that have been
reputed to produce well known diamonds of Kohinoor and Pitt is another
highlight of the state. The charming little hill resorts in the Eastern
Ghats of Andhra Pradesh are Anantagiri and Araku with their picturesque
coffee plantations, mango groves, waterfalls, number of tribes and a
distinctive culture. The Horsley Hills are also a popular tourist
destination. The beaches and harbor of Visakhapatnam, Rishikonda,
Bhimli, Bhimunipatnam, Bapatla, Kalingapatnam, Maipad and Manginapudi
are not only beautiful but also offer facilities for pleasurable aquatic
sport activities.
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