Top 13 Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh
Located on the southeast coast of India,
Andhra Pradesh is the fourth largest state of India. The state capital was
Hyderabad, which is also the largest city here. However, due to the
announcement of the newly formed Telangana state, Hyderabad is part of Telangana
capital from June 2, 2014. The state of Hyderabad continue to function as the
capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years
until a new capital is determined. The state of Andhra Pradesh is mentioned
since 800 BC in the Sanskrit epics such as Aitareya Brahmana and Mahabharata.
Mother tongue "Telugu" is often associated with the beginning of
Chola. Andhra Pradesh also came under the rule of the Mauryan empire, the
Ikshvaku dynasty, Pallavas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and later Cholas.When of
geography, Andhra covers most of the eastern part of the Deccan Plateau and the
eastern plains of eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats is a mineral rich area is
covered with thick vegetation and the two regions are connected by plot of sparse
vegetation. The State of Andhra Pradesh is promoted by its tourism department
and is well known for its rich natural resources, temples and rivers. The state
of Andhra also shares some of the coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal. The rich
cultural heritage, ancient architecture and historical significance were Andhra
Pradesh one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. We will briefly
discuss the 15 best places to visit in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
1. Visakhapatnam:
Lord Shiva Parvati |
Visakhapatnam is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh and a major sea port of India. However, with the recently announced Telangana state, Vishakhapatnam is now the largest city in Andhra Pradesh and a likely future capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The climate is tropical and high humidity throughout the year. The city has all the attractions and resources needed to make one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Its different beaches, hills and a wildlife sanctuary attracts a large crowd tourists. The location is the main port of India and the deepest ports of India National Army. There are several valleys such as the Araku Valley, a scenic spot for picnics and is a hill station that has very large trekking hotspots. The various beaches like Yarada Rishikonda and are located in some of the most picturesque places and are relatively clean and are frequented by many tourists.Given below are the major tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam:
- Borra Caves
- Araku Valley
- Yarada Beach
- Rishikonda Beach
- Katiki Cascades
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
- Kailasagiri Hill Park
- VUDA Park
2.Tirupathi:
Lord Balaji |
Tirupati is one of the Major cultural and religious pilgrimage spots in India. The city Tirupathi is located at the southern part of Andhra Pradesh and is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats in the Chittor district. The major languge spoken here is Telugu, the word Tirupati is a Tamil word as saint Ramanujacharya who was a Tamil Vaishnava saint was responsible for founding this city. The town is famous for its temple dedicated to ‘Balaji’, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temples foundation history is unknown and it was expanded over the centuries by various kingdoms and dynasties including the Chola, Pavalla and the Vijaynagar Empire. Temple is one of the major pilgrimage spots in India and especially in the southern India. Apart from the temples, there are various other attractions likes parks and zoos. Here some of the major of the tourist attractions at Tirupati:
- Sri Venkateswara Temple
- Talakona Waterfalls
- TTD Gardens
- Deer Park
- Sri Vari Museum
- Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
- Srikalahasti
- Kanipakam
- Zoo Park