Located ideally on eastern coast of India, Andhra Pradesh is a state with rich cultural heritage. Its historical monuments, historic sites, famed temples, diverse culture, rich bio-diversity, cool hill stations, glowing lakes, breathtaking waterfalls and blissful Buddhist sites attract tourists from all over the world. Blessed with the longest coastline among all the states in India, Andhra Pradesh is a great destination for spending holidays. Godavari, Krishna, Penna and Thungabhadra are the four main rivers of the country, which flows through this state. Hyderabad is the capital city of this wonderful state. Telegu is the primary language of the state.

Andhra Pradesh finds mention in the Sanskrit epics such as Aitareya Brahmana and Mahabharata. Several rulers established their supremacy in this state such as the Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas and Vijayanagar rulers.    Muslims ruled over this state for centuries and left their impressions on its culture. This state is also famous for its classical dance form, Kuchipudi.

Attractions of Andhra Pradesh

Temples
Andhra Pradesh is a land famous for its religious monuments and archeological remains. Andhra Pradesh temples are steeped in glorious history and interesting legends. Tirupati Venkateswara Temple is one of the most famous and oldest temples of this state. Around 50,000 devotees visit this temple everyday. Some of the other known temples of Andhra Pradesh are Marakata Rajarajeswari Temple, Srisailam Devastanam Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple, Sathyabhama Temple and Kanaka Durga Temple.

Beaches
With their fascinating aura, the beaches of Andhra Pradesh attract many a tourist. You can indulge in a variety of activities at the beaches. Some of the popular beaches are Ramakrishna beach, Mypad beach, Rishikonda beach and Bheemunipatnam beach.

Wildlife
The dense forests of Andhra Pradesh shelter a diverse range of wildlife species. Beautiful and colorful birds can also be spotted here. For an amazing wildlife experience visit Sri Venkateshwara National Park, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary and Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary.

Fairs and Festivals
Various wonderful and colorful fairs and festivals are celebrated with great zeal in this state. Participate in the colorful and wonderful festivals like Pongal, Rayalaseema Food and Dance festival, Tirupati festival, Visakha festival, Lumbini festival and Ugadi festival.

Art and Handicrafts
Andhra Pradesh art and handicrafts are known for their beauty and quality. From wooden toys to saris, paintings, statues, sculptures and handlooms, this state has a lot to offer.

Cuisine
The spicy cuisine of Andhra Pradesh can really add spice to your visit to this state. This is the place where you can relish both vegetarian dishes and seafood. Majority of the traditional dishes contain rice as one of the main ingredients. The most famous dish of the state is Hyderabadi Biryani.

Accommodation
Being a famous tourist destination, Andhra Pradesh offers a wide range of accommodation options. Whether you wish to stay at the luxury hotels or budget hotels, the state offers all.

How To Reach Andhra Pradesh

By Air: Andhra Pradesh has both International airport and domestic airports. The international airport is located in Hyderabad. The domestic airports connect the state to the major cities of India.
By Rail: Andhra Pradesh is well connected to the major cities of the country by rail.
By Road: The national highways and state highways make Andhra Pradesh easily accessible from the various cities of India.

Best Time To Visit- October to February