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 The
state of Andhra Pradesh, created in 1956 as an attempt
to unite the Telugu-speaking locales in the Southern
peninsula, offers an exciting mix of distinct flavors,
cultural art forms and a never-ending coastline. Dotted
with Buddhist ruins, pilgrimage sites, techno-savvy
cities and ancient architectural remains, travel to
Andhra Pradesh offers a sprawling view from the arid
Deccan plateau to the fertile basins of the Krishna,
Godavari rivers. The two rivers meander through Andhra
Pradesh's countryside laden with architectural marvels-
a convergence of Buddhist, Dravidian and Islamic styles
- to be lost in the warm blue waters of the Bay of Bengal.
The fertile basins lend the state of Andhra Pradesh
the title of 'The Kohinoor of India.' Ruled by an assortment
of dynasties, Andhra Pradesh is especially renowned
for its twin-city of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, famous
for their Nizams as for their mouth-watering spicy biryani.
Places to visit on the tour to Andhra Pradesh:
Charminar - Built by
Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to mark the end of a
catastrophic epidemic, The Four Towers, 30m in width,
stand tall at 56m in the center of the old city of Hyderabad.
Commanding a bird's eye view from the minaret's perched
on top of the four arches that face the cardinal directions.
Golconda Fort - A remnant
of the architectural genius of Qutb Shah period, it
is an awe-inspiring citadel built on a granite hill
to protect the city form war. More famously, it is the
birthplace of Kohinoor diamond that emerged from its
famous mines.
Nagarjunakonda - The
excavated Buddhist ruins including the exemplary white
marble depiction of the Buddha's life link this quaint
prehistoric site with the 2nd century scholar, Nagararjuna.
Rushikonda - Just 8
km to the north of the largest shipbuilding yard of
India (Vizag), is home to the best beaches that Andhra
Pradesh has to offer.
Vijayawada - Often referred
to as the Venice of India, located on a delta carved
out by the burgeoning Krishna River; it is surrounded
by gentle hill slopes and canals that criss cross through
it.
Amravati - Visit this
ancient Buddhist center on your travel to Andhra Pradesh
to get acquainted with the Buddhist heritage of India.
The 2000 year stupa links this center to the great King
Ashoka who later found Buddhism.
Pilgrimage sites in Andhra Pradesh:
 Mecca
Masjid - Built opposite the Charminar, from the
bricks baked from the soil from Mecca, it is one of
the largest Mosques in the world where nearly 10,000
people can offer their prayers. For the non-worshippers,
the single slab archways and inscriptions are worth
a visit.
Tirupati - Visits by
millions of pilgrims from the world over make it one
of the busiest holy sites. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara,
it is best known for the ancient shrines especially
on the 'Seven Hills' of Tirumala.
Puttaparthi - Set up
40 years ago, amidst the tranquility of southern foliage
and soothing weather, this ashram is the birthplace
of Sri Sathya Sai Baba who has an enormous following
both in India and abroad.
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