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Andhra Pradesh
HYDERABAD
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh is a city that is over 400 years
old. it is noted for its artistic and cultural heritage, delicious cuisine
and splendid shopping.
Places of Interest
Charminar, Meca Masjid, Salar Jung Museum, Archaelogical Museum, ZoologicalGardens,
Hussain Sagar Lake, Birla Mandir, Golconda fort.
Access
Hyderabad is linked by rail, air and road to most major cities in the
country.
WARANGAL
Warangal, can be the base for another exploration of Andhra's historical
heritage. Once the capital of the Kakatiya Kings, Warangal has a number
of fine temples in its neighbourhod.
Places of Interest
Fort; Hanamkonda with a magnificent 1000 pillared temple dedicated to
Shiva, Vishu and Surya; Palampet.
Access
Kazipet is the nearest railhead.Nearest airport is Hyderabad (157 kms),
to which it is linked by rail and road.
TIRUPATI
The beautiful temple of Lord Venkateswra, located in the cool of the
Tirumalai Hills, close to the town of Tirupati, is an important Place
of Pilgrmage. The temple - a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture has
a gilded vimana over the sanctum. At Tiruchanur (10 kms) is the shrine
to he goddess Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara.
Access
Linked by air to Chennai, Bangalore and Vijayawada, it is connected
by rail to a number of destinations. Tirupati is also well connected
b road and easily accessible from Bangalore and Chennai.
NAGARJUNASAGAR
Just 150 kms from Hyderabad, is the Nagarjunasagar Dam and Nagarjunakonda,
the site of an ancient Buddhist university town (3 AD). Before the waters
of the Dam submerged the acient site, most of the excavated relics were
preserved in a fascinating open air museum on a man-made island in the
like.
Around Nagarjunasagar
Within easy reach of Nagarjunasagar are the pictyresque Ethipothala
Falls and the tick forests of the Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuay. Thi sanctuary
is part of project Tiger and supports a variety of flora and fauna.
Access
Connected by road to most parts of the state. Tourist coaches and
buses link Nagarjunasagar to Hyderabad which has the nearest airport.
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