It uniquely combines history, beaches, mountains into a great travel destination. The state of Andhra Pradesh is recognized variously-for its legendary dynasties; for its most revered temple, Tirupati; for its beautiful language, Telugu; for its lacquer toys and beautiful weaves; rich literature and the vibrant Kuchipudi. The Places to see in Andhra Pradesh are Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirupati, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at Nagarjunasagar. Andhra Pradesh had been an important seat of rich Buddhist heritage. Andhra Pradesh has also the largest IT park and largest Film City in Asia.

Major Destinations in Andhra
Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Ongole and Nellore districts; (2) Rayalaseema or Ceded districts comprising Kurnool, Cuddapah, Chittoor and Anantapur districts; and (3) Telangana comprising Khammam, Nalgonda, Warangal, Karimnagar, Medak, Nizamabad, Aadilabad, Mahbubnagar and Hyderabad districts.

Leisure Spots in Andhra
Aalankrita-the Ethnic Gateway, Balayogi Gardens Amalapuram , Bhavani Island, , Botanical Gardens ,Dhola-ri-Dhani, Dolphin's Nose, Dream Valley Resorts, Hitec City, Kadiyapulanka, Kinnerasani Dam, Lumbini Park, Mudasarlova, NTR Gardens, NTR Manasa Sarovaram, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam , Ocean Park, Pragati Green Meadows & Resorts , Prakasam Barrage, Public Gardens Hyderabad , Rajiv Gandhi Park

Cuisines of Andhra Pradesh
The spicy chutneys and pickles of Andhra, specially mango and shrimp, are a hot favorite all over the country. Traditionally, Andhra meal is served in banana leafs with people sitting down on mats or small raised wooden seats. Before serving a little water is sprinkled over the leaf. Rice is served with a little helping of ghee. Usually the meal includes nearly five types of dishes, but a typical one, has to have the famous hot pickles, chutneys, powders etc. The spiciness of the meal is neutralised using curd. The capital Hyderabad also has a unique cuisine of their own very different from the traditional Andhra meal.

Some Famous Meals Includes:
Bagara Baingan, Chekkalu, Chicken Curry, Dosakai Pappu, Fish Curry, Gongura Pickle,
Kajjikayalu, Kulcha, Miriyala Charu, Pesara-Avakaya, Pesarattu, Prawn curry, Pulihora,
Vegetable Biriyani

Festivals In Andhra Pradesh :
Vinayaka Chaviti, Ayak or Bhimana, Pitru Amavasya, Bhishma Ekadashi, Margazh, Kechadmaru, Sammakka Jatara, Batakamma, Boddemma, Tribal Worship, Rajula, Ugadi, Eruvaka Purnima, Nagula Chaviti, Poleramma, Ankamma Festival, Avu Devata, Jayanti Of Manikya Prabhu, Deccan Festival.

Wildlife in Andhra Pradesh:
Alisagar Deer Park, Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary, Eturnagaram Sanctuary, Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Zoological park, Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary, Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park, Manjira Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary, Mrigavani National Park, Nehru Zoological Park, Nelapattu Bird Sancturay, Pakhal Wild life Sanctuary, Papikonda Wild Life Sanctuary, Pocharam Forest & Wild Life Sanctuary, Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary Mancherial, Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary.

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