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FACTS Climate
(Degree C.): Summer
- Max: 41, Min: 20.
Winter - Max: 32,
Min: 13 Best Season:October
- February | Languages
Spoken: Telugu and
Urdu |Capital: Hyderabad
Overview:
Lose yourself in the
wonder that is Andhra
Pradesh; and experience
a heady cocktail of
history, pilgrimage,
beaches and mountains.
The land of history
and Nawabs, Andhra
Pradesh is an ideal
destination for studying
different Indian culture
and religion where
every religion meets
to form one. Its people
are achievers who
display a rare hospitality
and courtesy. The
State is today on
the top internationally
in regards to information
technology and its
capital Hyderabad
has metamorphosed
into one of the best
cities in the country.
Geography
of Andhra Pradesh:
The fifth largest
state of India, Andhra
Pradesh has an area
of 2, 76,754 sq. kms.
It is located between
12° 41' and 22°
East longitude and
77° and 84°
40' North latitude
and forms a major
link between the north
and south of India.
It shares it's boundaries
with Madhya Pradesh
and Orissa to the
north, the Bay of
Bengal to the east,
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
to the south and Maharashtra
to the west.
 History
of Andhra Pradesh:
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.
Tourist Places
of Andhra Pradesh:
Different areas of
Andhra Pradesh are
famous for different
reasons. Krishna Godavari
(the land of Krishna
and Godavari) delta
is famous for its
rich fertile lands
with lashing greenery
with breath taking
views. Vijayawada
city located by the
side of Krishna River
is famous for its
trade and commerce.
Visakhapatnam is costal
city is popular for
its natural beaches
and tourist places.
Some of the incredible
sights of Andhra Pradesh
are the Nagarjuna
Sagar Dam, the world's
tallest masonry dam,
million year old caves,
South Asia's first
lion safari and Tirupati,
the richest temple
in the world.
 Fairs
and Festivals of Andhra
Pradesh:
The fairs and festivals
of Andhra Pradesh
symbolizes it's diversity
of religions, people,
languages. Most of
these festivals are
religious and few
of them as also organized
by the government
of Andhra Pradesh.
Nevertheless each
of them is celebrated
with the same amount
of vigor and enthusiasm.
The festivals organized
by the tourism department
include the Utsav
(January), Deccan
Festival (February),
Rayalaseema Food and
Dance Festival (October)
and the Lumbini Festival
(December). Amongst
the religious festivals
the most popular are
Pongal, Sivaratri,
Ugadi, Vinayaka, Diwali
and Moharrum.
Cuisine in
Andhra Pradesh:
Also known as the
'Rice Bowl of India',
the rich heritage
and culture of Andhra
Pradesh is reflected
in the culinary skills
of its people. The
mere mention of Andhra
and Hyderabadi cuisine
brings before the
mind's eye a wholesome
meal accompanied by
hot tasty pickles
or 'Biryani' accompanied
by an appetizing aroma.
No visit to Andhra
Pradesh is complete
without tasting this
famous delicacy.
Shopping in
Andhra Pradesh:
In terms of shopping,
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. |
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