Andhra Pradesh Tourism

Brief Introduction
Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest state in India and is known for its glorious history. It is situated on the Deccan Plateau and is one of the oldest geological formations in the country. The state enchants everyone with its natural beauty. It is called the Rice Bowl of India because more than 75% of the crops grown here is rice. The state is recognized by several legendary dynasties, the beautiful language  Telugu, lacquer toys, rich literature and the vibrant Kuchipudi.

Main Attractions
The most attractive destinations in Andhra Pradesh must visiting are

Golconda Fort
A majestic monument and a great cultural heritage of 400 years; this is where the Kohinoor diamond was found. One of the most interesting thing about the fort is the system of acoustics- the sounds of hands clapped at the entry gate can be heard at Bala Hisar the highest point. You can enjoy the fort with the sound and the light show.

Araku Valley
It is a pleasant hill station famous for its expanse of coffee plantation. The climate and the beauty of the valley makes it a place worth visiting. On the way you can see the Borra caves known for their stalactites and stalagmites. The Galikonda mountain near the hill station is the highest mountain in Andhra Pradesh.

Ramoji Film City
The world's largest film city at Hyderabad- Ramoji transports you to the dream world of Bollywood. It is an all in one huge complex with exotic gardens, studio floors, state of the art technology, props, costumes, recreation facilities and what not! What makes it fascinating is the rumors of it being haunted- since it is built on the war grounds, it is said to be haunted. Some paranormal activities have been reported during film shoot.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
It is currently the tallest masonry dam in the world. It creates the 3rd largest man made lake in the world. Stream boat rides are available to the dam. Apart from the dam there is the island of Nagarjuna Konda.

Hotels in Andhra Pradesh

• Taj Deccan
• Park Hyatt Hyderabad
• Hotel Green Park
• Hotel Golconda
• Haailand Resort
• Aalankrita

Connectivity
Air: There is one international airport which is the Hyderabad international airport. Other airports in the state are at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Tirupati.
Rail: The main rail head is at Hyderabad. Another important station is Warangal.
Road: Andhra Pradesh Roadways network consists of national highways, state highways, and panchayati roads connecting to all major cities and towns.