Travel to Andhra Pradesh has different connotations for different travelers. It might mean the pearls of Hyderabad, for some it might mean the famous Biriyani, which has found its way to the world cuisine, for some it might mean a religious pilgrimage to the Tirupati Temple. It is difficult to categorize this multi-dimensional and all-inclusive Indian state. On your Travel to Andhra Pradesh you will be treated with a variety of places to visit, whether cities, hills, beaches or temples. It will be no great surprise to you when you Travel to Andhra Pradesh to know that the state is referred to as the Kohinoor of India.

With a population of 66,508,854 the state of Andhra Pradesh is located in the southern part of India. It covers a vast geographical expanse of 275,068 square kilometers. The religious composition of the state is a mix and match between the Hindus and the Muslims. This diversity is reflected in the architecture as well as the language, with Telegu being the most important language followed by Urdu and then English.

How to Reach Andhra Pradesh

By Air: Travel to Andhra Pradesh by air includes taking a flight to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, the capital city, if you are visiting the state from outside India. This airport is located 22 kilometers from Hyderabad city center. For inland air travelers, the Domestic Airport located in Visakhapatnam serves as the entry point to the state of Andhra Pradesh. These are the main airports of the state. However, if you are traveling from the other states of India then you can also Travel to Andhra Pradesh by taking a flight to Secunderabad, Chittoor, Elamanchili, Guntur, Kakinada, Nellore, Tirumala, Tirupati, Vijaywada and Warangal.

By Road: You can Travel to Andhra Pradesh by road as the state is well connected with the rest of the country through the Golden Quadrilateral, which runs through most of the important cities.

By Rail: Travel to Andhra Pradesh by train is possible if you are an inland traveler in India. The three main train stations in the state are in Hyderabad or Nampally, Secunderabad and Kacheguda, which are well connected to the other stations in the country.

Tourist Attractions in Andhra Pradesh: Travel to Andhra Pradesh means having a rendezvous with variety! Make it a point to Travel to Andhra Pradesh in the months of October to February. You will be able to enjoy all that Andhra Pradesh has to offer in the cool climatic conditions because in the other months of the year it stays rather hot and humid. Not an ideal condition traveling!

Here are some of the major tourist destinations, which you will be able to enjoy on your Travel to Andhra Pradesh:

  -   Tirupathi Temple
  -   Thousand Pillard temple
  -   Srisailam
  -   Hyderabad, the capital city
  -   Badrachalam
  -   Vishakapathnam, the industrial capital of the state
  -   The port of Vishakapathnam
  -   Vijaywada
  -   Kaalahasthi
  -   Forts - Golconda Fort, Warangal Fort, Chandragiri Fort Charminar Falaknuma Palace
  -   Wildlife - Etunagaram Sanctuary, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Alisagar Deer Park
  -   Beaches - Bheemunipatnam Beach, Maipuda Beach, Ramakrishna Beach, Rishijkonda Beach