From the unspoilt beaches of Vishakhapatnam to the green paddy fields of Nellore district and from the Pulasa Fish of Rajahmundry to the spiritual centre like Puttaparthi, everything in the state of Andhra Pradesh is distinct and alluring. As a tourist, one may want to explore places with rich history; high spiritual definition; profuse natural splendors and remarkable culture and trust us Andhra Pradesh offer just that! The land of Nizams, Pearls Kalamkari, Kondapalli Toys, Scrumptious Food and Amiable People, Andhra Pradesh is certainly a destination that needs to be explored on India tour. Here are some of the best places to visit in Andhra Pradesh for you.
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The state of Andhra Pradesh is also known as Koh-i-Noor of India, It has many tourist attractions such beaches, hills, caves, wildlife, forests and temples. Tourist destinations also includes Visakhapatnam city,Rajahmundry city and Vijayawada city,Nature tourism of Andhra Pradesh are many beautiful beaches on Bay of Bengal, Hills,valleys,religious and pilgrimage sites.
Visakhapatnam
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Probably one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Andhra Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam is a place that every nature lover should visit. Fondly called Vizag, this city is not only a beach destination in Andhra, but a land with vivid landscape. Lakes, beaches, caves, valleys and hill ranges all make Vishakhapatnam a must-visit place in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from natural splendors, Vizag is enriched with architectural grandeurs, the spiritual centres or temples are the best specimen of the architecture in the city.
Major Tourist Attractions:
- R K Beach
- VUDA Park
- Visakha Museum
- Submarine Museum
- Bheemunipatnam Beach
- Araku Valley
- Kailasa Giri
- Borra Caves
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
- Simhachalam Temple
- Temple of Arasavalli Sun God
- Buddhist Shrines
How to Reach: Vishakhapatnam has good transport facilities. The city is well-connected by air, rail and road. So, one can decide which mode to use accordingly.
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Tirupati
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Famed for its temple, Tirupati is the popular spiritual hub in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is in the Chitoor distrct of Aandhra Pradesh and it houses the famous Hindu temple of Sri Venkateswara that is frequented by millions of devotees each year. Apart from temples, Tirupati is known for red wooden toys and it is also a major educational centre in the state.
Major Tourist Attractions:
- Goddess Alamelumanga Temple
- Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Kanipakam, Srikalahasti Temple
- Chandragiri Fort
- Horsley Hills
- Silathoranam
- TTDC Garden
How to Reach: At a distance of 15kms from the main city, Tirupati airport is situated in the Renigunta region. Flights to Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore operate from here. Tirupati also has good rail connectivity. From Tirupati Railway Station trains to Bangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Madurai and Mumbai are available. Road transport is also well-maintained in Tirupati, buses from all major cities of South India are available.
Best Time to Visit: September to March
Reference: Yatra, Travelogy India
