Andhra Pradesh is rich in historical monuments and many holy
temples. Tirupati in Chittoor district hoses one of the most famous
temples in India. The presiding deity is known as the Venkateswara.
The main temple is situated on a hill top, Tirumalai, and is a
masterpiece of south Indian architectucture. The main tourist
attractions is the capital of the state, Hyderabad.
The capital is in reality the twin cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad linked together by the Hussain Sagar Lake. Places of
interest are the Char Minar built in 1591, Osmania University, State
Museum and Art gallery, Salarjung Museum, Health Museum, Public
Gardens, Birla Mandir and Macca Masjid.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh was founded in the late
16th century by the Qutab Shahi dynasty, known for their beautiful
monuments and mosques. Medieval Indian Saracenic. Mughal and
Colonial architecture create richness rarely found in other parts of
the country. It was laid out on a grid pattern with giant archways
frequently punctuating the right-angled avenues, which are lined by
double-storeyed, stone-built buildings, - shops below and houses
above. And unlike most cities with a rich past, Hyderabad's
architectural wonders are not dead ruins, but edifices still in use.
Visakhapatnam
The city is a visitor's delight, with its beautiful beach,
stretching endlessly against a backdrop of low hills, dotted with
secluded coves and creeks - Lawson's Bay, Sun-n-Sea and the
Ramakrishna Mission beaches are the most popular in the city. Near
Lawson's Bay is Mount Kailash, a hillock, also known as Thomas'
Folly, from which there is a panoramic view of the city. Down the
coast is Rishikonda beach, ideal for surfing and swimming.
Vijaywada
Vijayawada, also called as "Bezawada", is 257-km from Hyderabad and
is located on the banks of the Krishna River, and is bounded by the
Indrakiladri hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North.
Situated along the Chennai- Howrah and Chennai-Delhi rail route,
this is the largest railway junction of the South Central Railway.
The city forms a part of the Krishna district, spread over an area
of 58-sq- kms (urban area