Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state which is dotted with various cities, and each city offers its own unique attraction. Renowned for its spectacular cultural heritage and far-stretched green blankets, Andhra Pradesh lures a string of travellers from all the parts of India and outside. Grand Monuments, beautiful museums, magnificent havelis and beautiful hill stations, are what define the state of Andhra Pradesh. The state is also a great destination for pilgrims seeking some moments of peace and relaxation.

Attractions

Wildlife
A delight for the lovers of wildlife, Andhra Pradesh makes many jaws drop out of fascination. The state features a collection of amazing flora and fauna in the form of wildlife parks including Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Wildlife (largest tiger reserve in India), Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (known for conserving endangered fauna), Kolleru Lake (largest fresh water lake in India), Pulicat Sanctuary (second largest brackish water Eco-System in India) and Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park (housing the Seshachalam hill ranges nestling the abode of Lord Venkateshwara).

Festivals
The festivals of Andhra Pradesh reflect the zeal of the locals for their culture and tradition. Partaking in local festivals such as Ugadi (known as Telegu New Year), Varalakshmi Vratham (dedicated to goddess Lakhshmi), Lumbini Festival (commemorating the religion of Buddhism), Visakha Utsav (celebrating the local traditions and culture) and Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival (biggest cultural event) can offer you a great insight of the local charms of Andhra Pradesh.

Weather Conditions
The best time to visit Andhra Pradesh is during the winter season, starting from the month of October. Summer season hits Andhra Pradesh in March and lasts till the end of June. Summers make it difficult to indulge in any kind of outdoor and sightseeing activities. The scorching summer is followed by rains (July-September end) when the state turns into an oasis due to excessive rains.

How to Reach

By Air: Travellers coming from international destination can land at the Begumpet Airport (also known as Hyderabad Airport). Apart from this, domestic travellers can also land at airports like Vishakhapatnam Airport, Warangal Airport, Rajahmundry Airport, Vijaywada Airport, Tirupati Airport and Cuddapah Airport.

By Train: The main railhead in this state is Hyderabad, which has three well connected stations located at Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam and Vijaywada.

By Road: Andhra Pradesh also enjoys land borders with several states including Maharashtra in the northwest, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh in the north, Tamil Nadu in the south and Karnataka in the southeast.