FAMOUS TOURIST PLACES IN ANDHRA PRADESH

AP : ANDHRA PRADESH TOURIST PLACES

 Andhra Pradesh or popularly known as AP is the fifth largest state in India both in population and area. This state is located at southern part of India. One of the developed state of India is popular for its agriculture, trade & industry and now Hyderabad is a premium destination for all IT companies of the world. Different areas of Andhra Pradesh are famous for different reasons. Krishna Godavari delta is famous for its rich fertile lands with lashing greenery. Vijayawada city located by the side of Krishna river is famous for its trade and commerce. Visakhapatnam is costal city is popular for its natural beaches and tourist places. The coastal line is 970 Kms which is the second longest in India.

PRAKASHAM BARRAIGE VIJAYAWADA

HISTORY OF AP:

   The History of Andhrapradesh goes back to the years of BC 1000. Aitareya Brahmana of Rigveda, Natya Shastra of Bharata, Ashoka the great and Buddhist culture are all got importance in this present state. During the period of Satakarni (third king of Satavahana kings) this place got importance. Later, during Vijayanagara kingdom, lot of developments took place. Just after independence of India, Hyderabad Nizams who refused to join, were made to surrender to the Indian Army within a very short duration during 1948. Prior to the independence, Kurnool was the state capital. On November 1st 1956, Telugu speaking areas were made different from Madras region into present Andhrapradesh with Hyderabad  as the state capital.

KONDAPALLI KHILLA VIJAYAWADA

ANDHRA PRADESH TOURISM: 

 Some of the importance visiting places in AP include, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Srisailam, Charminar at Hyderabad, Husain sagar at Hyderabad, Golconda fort, RIshikonda beach at Vizag. The only Saraswati temple in India is situated in AP at Basara. Temples at Annavaram, Bhadrachalam, Mantralaya are pilgrim destinations. Borra caves and Araku valley of Eastern Ghats are nearer to Vizag.Krishna and Godavari rivers are two major rivers in Andhrapradesh. Kuchipudi dance is originated in Andhrapradesh.