About
Andhra Pradesh
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.
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Art & Craft
Andhra Pradesh has
given the world a
number of forms of
performing arts,
handlooms and
curios. The world
famous Kuchipudi
classical dance was
born in the state.
Kalamkari, the art
of dyeing with
vegetable oils and
colors, still
flourishes and silk
sarees woven in the
state rank among the
most beautiful in
the world. The
handicrafts occupy s
special place and
possess a timeless
charm.
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Beaches
Located at a
distance of 7 Km
from Bapatla is the
beautiful sun-kissed
beach of suryalanka
stretches endlessly.
Right spot for a
holiday trip.
Visiting Season:
June to February
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Buddhist Centre
Adurru(Dubaraju
Gudi), Adurru
Adurru is located
near Nagaram in
Razole taluk of East
Godavari district.
The village lies on
the west bank of the
Vainetaya, a branch
of Godavari river
9.5 km. from the
sea. The mound is
locally
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Caves
Belum Caves,
Belum
Borra Caves, Andhra
Pradesh
ToursOriginally
discovered in 1854
by H.B.Foote, these
subturanean passages
were explored by the
Department of
archealogy and
Museums, followed by
team of European
spalelogist led by
Mr Gebaner, Belum
Cave
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Fair & Festivals
Andhra Pradesh is a
calendar of one long
procession of
festivals.
Festivities here are
characterised by
colour, gaiety,
enthusiasm, feasts
and a variety of
prayers and rituals.
Travellers and
tourists are struck
by the scale and
multiplicity of the
festivities that
populate the
cultural scene of
this land. The state
is famous for
celebrating festival
of every region and
religion with equal
pomp and gaiety. Be
it the age old
traditional hindu
festivals or the
muslim festivity of
brotherhood or
Christmas. The
diversity of the
state is manifested
in its people,
languages, religions
and cultures.
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Main
Cities
Adilabad
Adilabad, Andhra
Pradesh Tours &
TravelsThe Adilabad
district is bounded
by Maharastra State
in the East, West
and North
directions,
Karimnagar and
Nizamabad districts
in the South
direction
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Monuments
Bhongir Fort,
Bhongir
This fort is located
upon a single hill
at Bhongir. More
than 500 feet high
and spread over an
area of 40 acres,
the fort was
considered
practically
impregnable by
invading armies.
Built in the 12th
century
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Museums
A.P.State Museum,
Hyderabad
Andhra Museum,
Andhra Pradesh
TourismA visit to
the Andhra Pradesh
State Museum is a
delight for art
lovers. Located in
the picturesque
Public Gardens, the
museum boasts of one
of the richest
repositories of
antiques and art
objects in
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Pilgrim
Centres
Adurru(Dubaraju
Gudi), Adurru
Adurru is located
near Nagaram in
Razole taluk of East
Godavari district.
The village lies on
the west bank of the
Vainetaya, a branch
of Godavari river
9.5 km. from the
sea. The mound is
locally
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Wildlife
Alisagar Deer
Park, Nizamabad
Deer, Andhra Pradesh
Travel GuideAlisagar
Deer Park is located
in Nizamabad
district of Andhra
Pradesh. The
Alisagar was
constructed in 1931
by the Nizam.
Flanked by natural
hillocks and lovely
flower gardens, the
lake and its
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