Tourist Cities in Andhra Pradesh

One of the biggest states of India, Andhra Pradesh occupies a great part of eastern India, stretching above 1,200 kms along the Bay of Bengal from Orissa to Tamil Nadu. Bordered by the Maharashtra on the west, Orissa to the north and Tamil Nadu to the south, Andhra Pradesh is gateway to almost all the tourist destinations of South India. Andhra Pradesh, itself is bestowed with so many charming destinations, which draws tourists from all over the world.

Often referred to as the 'Rice Bowl of India,'Andhra Pradesh an amazing blend of varied societies, culture and traditions. Besides, the marvellous architecture and beautiful handicrafts of the state mesmerize the visitors. In fact, the beauty of Andhra Pradesh is hidden in its diversity and every city of the state has its own distinct charm.

Hyderabad is the state capital, which houses several attractions for the tourists. Founded in the late 16th century, the city has endless lively bazaars, magnificent monuments, temples, parks and gardens. Other important cities include Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Warangal. All these cities are home to a number of tourist attractions, that will surely fascinate you a lot.

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad It is one of the famous forts of India and derives its name from the Telugu words "Golla Konda" meaning "Shepherd's Hill". Golconda was originally a mud fort and the origin dates back to the Kakatiya period. Later in course of history it passed to the Qutb Shahis (1518 to 1687 A.D). First three Qutb Shahi kings rebuilt Golconda, over a span of 62 years. The fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces, factories, ingenious water supply system and the famous Fateh Rahben gun, one of the cannons used in the last siege of Golconda by Aurangzeb, to whom the fort ultimately fell. An evening light and sound show brings alive the history of the Golconda Fort.

Qutb Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad The tombs of the Qutb Shahi kings are the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad. The uniqueness lies in the fact that this is a graveyard where an entire dynasty has been buried at one place. Located close to the Golconda Fort, the tombs, built of gray Granite with with stucco ornamentation, reflect a unique blending of Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles.

Osmania University, Hyderabad This is one of the oldest universities in India established in 1918. it derives its name from Mir Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad. The splendid building, especially the Arts College building, display a perfect example of example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad Located at the outskirts of Hyderabad, sprawling over nearly 1000 acres, Ramoji Film City is largest, most comprehensive and professionally planned film production centre in the world. It is open everyday from 0900 AM - 0530 PM and the visitors can take a conducted tour organized by the authority. etc.