Uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal, picturesque Eastern Ghats, mighty Godavari & Krishna rivers and swaying emerald of paddy fields; Andhra Pradesh is the sparkling jewel of the South. Frolic at pristine beaches, visit one of the richest temples in the country, check out the fascinating Buddhist ruins, go cruising on River Godavari and taste the spicy lip smacking cuisine of Andhra- the options are boundless!
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Visakhapatnam- City of Destiny
Andhra’s largest city and a major port, Visakhapatnam is shuffling to make its mark on the tourism map of India. Pretty beaches, beautiful hill temples, relics of Buddhist monasteries, warm people and hot cuisine are an allure for the travelers visiting this beautiful city.
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Araku Valley- A Pleasant Getaway
Around 120kms from Vizag, in the heart of lush Eastern Ghats, lies the beautiful Araku Valley. Home to tribal communities, organic coffee plantations and ancient caves; Araku Valley gives you much needed escape from the heat of the cities.
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Tirupati- The Temple Town of Andhra
Dotted with ancient temples, this little town is the gateway to Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the most visited & richest pilgrimages in India. Around 20kms from the main town, the holy hills of Tirumala are home to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is revered as Tirupati Balaji.
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Vijayawada
Located on the banks of Krishna, this commercial city of Andhra now gives way to the new state capital Amaravati, an emerging sister city of Vijayawada.
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Fairs and Festivals of Andhra Pradesh
Shopping in Andhra Pradesh
Banjara needle craftwork, Kalamkari paintings & textiles, intricate Bidri metal art, Ikat weavings, Eluru carpets, Adivasi paintings, wooden and lacquer ware toys, and Gadwal & Uppada Silk sarees are some of the much lauded handicrafts of Andhra. Check out the state sponsored “Lepakshi Handicrafts” in Visakhapatnam for best quality and price.
Food in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra is known for its hot & spicy cuisine. Pulihora- flavorful lemon rice, Chepa Pulusu- spicy fish curry, Gongura Pickle- a fiery pickle, Pesarattu- lentils pancake, Andhra Chicken Biryani, Gutti Vankaya Koora- stuffed eggplants and Payasam are some of the culinary delights of Andhra. Vizag’s Paper Sweet is definitely a must try!
Best time to Visit
Andhra Pradesh is best visited in the winters from October to March.
How to Reach
By Air- Visakhapatnam International Airport connects Andhra Pradesh to major Indian cities and selective international destinations.
By Rail- Andhra Pradesh is well connected with major Indian cities by a good network of Indian railways.
By Road- An extensive network of well-maintained roads and highways connect Andhra to major cities in India.
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