Capital : Hyderabad
Language : Telegu
Temperature : Winter 22 deg C-30 deg C, Summer 30 C-37 C
Tourist season : October to February
Airports : Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam

Andhra Pradesh extends a warm welcome to one and all. The land is replete with magnificent temples, exotic monuments, an enthralling plethora of lakes, dreamy beaches, lively wildlife, refreshing water falls, picturesque valleys and many more. Come! make your holiday a memorable one, add pleasure to your leisure and cherish the wonderful moments of life. Now is the time. Get-set-go. Happy Browsing & Happy touring.

Touring Places

Vizag
Visakhapatnam, also popularly known as Vizag, is a town situated on the Bay of Bengal coast surrounded by delightful forested hills. The city derives its name from the God of valour “Visakha”.

Warangal
Warangal is named after one of the many huge rocks named “ Orugallu ” near by. In short, Warangal offers great variety to the visitors with its temples, fort, exquisite architecture etc. The planetarium in Hanamkonda is worth visiting.

Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh has a long and illustrious history of 400 years. It served as the headquarters of the Qutub Shahis and their successors, the Asaf Jahis. Situated on the banks of the river Musi, this city has many splendors and wonders of rich variety, which keeps the visitors spell bound. It is a city of alluring contradictions.

Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry is a place of historical and religious significance. It is famous for it’s political, social, economical and cultural background. It was earlier called as “Rajamahendrapuram”. The name underwent many changes with the changes in the dynasties. Rajahmundry was ruled over by Vengi Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Reddy’s, Qutubshahis, the French and the British. Pushkaram or the Kumbha Mela of south is celebrated here once in 12 years, during which the devotees take a holy dip in Godavari, to emerge free from their worldly sins.

Kurnool
Kurnool lies near the south bank of the Tungabhadra River. It came into limelight in 1620 A.D, when it was conquered by Abdul Wahad Khan. His tomb is the main attraction of the city. It gained further prominence under the Mughals and their successors, the Asaf Jahi’s of Hyderabad. Finally it was taken over by the British at the beginning of the 19th century.

Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the heart of Andhra culture and language. Situated in the richly irrigated Krishna river delta, Vijayawada is one of the thriving business centers of Andhra Pradesh. The city is picturesquely surrounded by hills on three sides and swiftly flowing waters on the fourth side. It was originally an important Buddhist site. In the 7th century, it became a main center for the eastern Chalukyas who created large cave treasure temples within the rocky hills.

Ananthapur
Ananthapur is a place worth visiting, if you are a pilgrim seeking refuge in the ‘Abode of the Highest Peace’- Puttaparthi, or a lover of forts wanting to explore and discover novel things of the past. The entire area of Anantapur is rich in monuments.

Tirupati
Tirupati is situated at the foot of seven hills and is the destination of countless pilgrims, who make the ascent to Tirumala in the nearby hills. It is the lively commercial city facilitated by tourist activities. Apart from being the stopover point for devotees’ going to Tirumala and other temples, Tirupati has it’s own share of forts, hill resorts and wild life sanctuaries that are worth visiting.