Andhra Pradesh popularly known as 'Kohinoor of India' is replete with beautiful tourist attractions for the visitors to explore and experience.
Situated in south India, the state is a repository of rich cultural traditions. The rich music, the Kuchipudi dance, the bidri craft, the handlooms and handicrafts all speak volumes of the great legacy of Andhra.
The important cities of Andhra Pradesh are Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vishakapatnam, Nagarjunasagar, Warangal and Vijayawada.
The state is home to many religious centers like Tirupati, Srisailam, Jyothir, and Ramappa temple. The timeless wonders of Buddhist art can be found at Amravati, Bhattiprolu, Nagarjuna Konda, and Phanigiri.
The architectural legacy of the state is symbolized in monuments like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chandragiri Fort, and Falaknuma Palace.
The state is a sheer heaven for wildlife enthusiasts. It offers an opportunity to the tourists to explore the wildlife in its reserves and sanctuaries like Alisagar Deer Park, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary and Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary.
For those who want to have a glimpse of the bygone times can visit the museums that house treasures of arts and crafts. Salar Jung Musueum in Hyderabad and Visakha Museum in Vizag, are two such notable cultural centers.
Blessed with a long coastline the state also has beaches like Bapatla, Bheemunipatnam, Kalingapatnam, Kalingapatnam and many others.
The state offers decent accommodation facilities for the tourists. Both star and non-star categories of hotels suiting every budget can be found here.
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