If you wished to see a unique combination of history, pilgrimage, beaches and mountains in one single state of India, travel to Andhra Pradesh, the fifth largest state in India.

The capital of the state is Hyderabad. The fairy tale city of Hyderabad serves as a link between north and south India as well as East and West India. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities separated by a man made lake - the Hussain Sagar. The city displays a fantastic blend of the old world Nawabi tradition as well as the glitz of modern techno-civilization. Its mosques and minarets, colorful bazaars and delectable cuisine takes you back to the medieval India.

Andhra Pradesh is dotted with a variety of popular tourist spots tempting the discerning tourist to travel to Andhra Pradesh. Following are only a handful : Charminar Salar Jung Museum Golconda Fort Borra Caves Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirupati Buddhist Viharas at Amaravati and Nagarjunasagar Ramoji Film City

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Andhra Pradesh also has a rich heritage of literature and culture. Kuchipudi, an important school of Indian classical dance forms, stemmed from the soil of the Andhra Pradesh. Veteran artists of this school have accomplished global acclaim. A show of Kuchpudi is a must visit when you travel to Andhra Pradesh. Telugu, the state's most popular language also has a tradition of rich literature. Access (link to How to Reach Andhra Pradesh page) Cities of Andhra Pradesh are well connected to the rest of India by Air, Road and Rail network. The state also has a number of ports facilitating communication through the sea.



Andhra Pradesh Fact File

Location South India Tamil Nadu in the South, Maharashtra in the North and North-West, Madhya Pradesh in the North-East, Karnataka in the West The Bay of Bengal in the East Latitude Between 12°41' and 22°North Longitude Between 77° and 84°40'East Area 2,75,069 sq km Climate Tropical hot and humid 2 rainy seasons in a year : mid June till September and October-November Coastal areas are prone to Cyclones Max Temperature 42o C Min Temperature 16o C Average Annual Rainfall Between 87.5 - 31 cm Capital Hyderabad Population 76,210,007 Languages Telugu, Hindi, Urdu Best Time to Visit October to February Clothing Light Cottons throughout the year