| Rani Mahal, Chandragiri
Andhra
Pradesh, India's fifth largest state, is sprawled over an area of 275,068
sq. km. 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.
Andhra
Pradesh lives in its fertile coastal plains, semi arid Deccan plateau and
the lofty hillscapes of the Eastern Ghats. Exquisite crafts, glorious remnants
of the past, vibrant festivities, irresistible delicacies coupled with
the charming features of the people, and the sonorant mother tongue Telugu
leave behind indelible impressions.
Some
of the incredible sights of Andhra Pradesh are the world's tallest masonry
dam, million year old caves, South Asia's first lion safari and the world's
richest temple.
How
To Get There
The best place to begin
a tour of Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, the capital. Hyderabad is very well
- connected by air, rail and road to all major cities of India. The
other major cities of the state are Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Waltair
and Vijayawada. An efficient road and rail network connects every district
to the state capital. Only Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada
and Tirupati are airlinked.
Package
Tours
Daily
Trips (From Hyderabad)
| Destination: |
Nagarjunasagar - Nagarjunakonda |
| Distance: |
60 km |
| Duration: |
4 hrs (one way) |
| Departure: |
6:30 am |
| Return: |
10:30 pm |
Weekend
Trips (From Hyderabad)
| Destination: |
Tirumala - Tirupati |
| Distance: |
570 km |
| Duration: |
14 hours (one way) |
| Departure: |
Friday at 4:00 pm |
| Return: |
Monday at 7:00 am |
| Sightseeing: |
Tirumala - Tirupati, Kalahasti,
Mangapuram,
Tiruchenur |
| Rate: |
Rs 240 (to & fro) +
Rs 400 (includes special
darshan, hill transport
and accomodation) |
| Destination: |
Mantralaya |
| Distance: |
250 km |
| Duration: |
7 hours (one way) |
| Departure: |
Saturday at 10:00 am |
| Return: |
Sunday at 9:00 pm |
| Sightseeing: |
Raghavendra Swamy Temple
and Pillamari |
| Rate: |
Rs 180 (to & fro + accomodation) |
| Destination: |
Srisailam |
| Distance: |
220 km |
| Duration: |
6 hours (one way) |
| Departure: |
Saturday at 12:00 noon |
| Return: |
Sunday at 9:00 pm |
| Sightseeing: |
Dindi Project, Umamaheswaram
temple,
Mallikarjuna temple, Patalaganga
and Sikharam |
| Rate: |
Rs 145 (to & fro, excludes
darshan and accomodation) |
Tourist
Offices
Hyderabad
Commissioner of Tourism,
State Tourist Information
Bureau,
5th Floor, Gagan Vihar,
M.J.Road,
Hyderabad - 500001
Tel : 557531, 557532 |
Hyderabad
Manager,
Government of India Tourist
Office,
Sandozi Building, Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad - 500029
Tel : 666877 |
New Delhi
Deputy Director, Andhra
Pradesh -
State Tourist Information
Centre,
A.P.Bhavan, Ashoka road,
New Delhi - 110001
Tel : 381293 |
Goa
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information
Centre,
Hotel Flemingo, Panaji,
Goa |
Nagarjunasagar
Tourist Information Officer,
Project House, Hill Colony,
Nagarjunasagar - 508202
Tel : 2133, 2134, 2040 |
Secunderabad
Andhra Pradesh Travel and
Tourism
Development Corporation,
Yatri Nivas, S.P.Road,
Secunderabad - 500003
Tel : 843931, 843932, 843929 |
Tirupati
Tourist Information Officer,
Near III Choultry, Tirupati
Tel : 23208 |
Vijayawada
Tourist Information Officer,
No. 27-23-294, Gopal Reddy
Road,
Goveruorpet, Vijayawada
- 520002
Tel : 75382, 61220 |
Visakhapatnam
Tourist Information Officer,
1st Floor, Nehrunagar offices
cum
shopping complex, China
Waltair Road,
Visakhapatnam - 2
Tel : 63016, 46446 |
Warangal
Tourist Information Officer,
Tourist Rest House,
Kazipet, Warangal
Tel : 6201 |
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